After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds. Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury. (John 19:38-40)
A word received: What change came in Nicodemus’ heart that he would risk burying me?
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for working in the hearts of Joseph and Nicodemus. Thank you that they found the courage to serve you in this way. Please help us find the courage to serve as you desire. Thank you.
Sunday: 24, 29 * 8, 84; Jer. 1:1-10; 1 Corinthians 3:11-23; Mark 3:31-4:9
HC: 33:12-22; Genesis 12:1-8; Romans 4:1-5(6-12)13-17; John 3:1-17
Monday: 56, 57, [58] * 64, 65; Jer. 1:11-19; Rom. 1:1-15; John 4:27-42
Notes from the Front Line
***** Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011
From: Deacon Alan Hart
Subject: St Mary’s PT
PRAYER TABLE REPORT, St. Mary’s of Lake Luzerne (Sat., March 19, 11:30 a.m.-noon, in Parish Hall before our weekly Community Lunch; Noel Dawes and Deacon Alan Hart presiding at His table.)
a–received anointing with Holy Oil. (Note: No wooden crosses were handed out today, although as always they were available.)
WOMAN (No name) — Received prayer for peace for her husband, who she said tends to be verbally abusive to her some days. She said today was ” … one of those days.” We prayed for peace in her house and a strengthening in their marriage and in their mutual respect for each other.
a–PEGGY — She asked for prayers for her son BRUCE, who lives outside Washington, D.C., and is having problems with his health care plan and also with sleep apnea.
a–DONNA — This woman is getting married in May, and though she is happy and eager about the impending marriage, many annoying problems have suddenly arisen concerning the wedding day arrangements. We prayed for Christ to be in the center of the wedding ceremony and also at the center of their marriage.
EDITH — A regular at the table, she came forward with words of thanksgiving. We have prayed for her brother ROBERT and her sister GRACE, both suffering from cancer, have each enjoyed “… a few good weeks now” of relatively good health. We gave thanks and prayed for continued healing for her brother and sister.
Albany Intercessor
