Revelation 21:1-10, 21-22, 22:5

Thoughts:          The book of Revelation is filled with symbolism and imagery and mystic numbers.  We need an interpreter to follow most of it.
 
But if we had only 21:4, we would be warmed – comforted – blessed.
                             “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more 
                             death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain….”
 
Discussion:        How would you describe a world without tears and death and sorrow and pain?
 

Activity:              Write a note of comfort to someone who hurts.

Remember in prayer this week Francis & Megal Corera, Brian & Staci Drake, Bob & Vivian Grusnick and Vivian Hansard.
 
This Thursday Connections will be going to the HOPE Recuperation Center.  Please plan to meet at the church by no later than 7:00pm.  Ken Abbey will meet everyone at the church and can take three people in his vehicle…other vehicles can follow. Please plan to be at the Center from 7:30-9:00pm(unless guests get tired and want to go to bed early).  There will be cards and games at the center…some patients may want to just converse.  Also, confidentiality forms will need to be read and signed for each attendee.  If you have not already signed a confidentiality form, we will have forms for you at the Center. 
 
Remember summer camping registrations are due soon.  Camp scholarships are available for our church youth.  Contact Pastor Weatherly for more information.
 
This Sunday will be Communion during worship with our spring/summer Ministry Fair following. Contact Tom Stevens to reserve your table and be ready to check out the many opportunities at our church.