MEDITATION: Reactions to Easter
NOW that we are in the Easter season and have come out of a solemn Lent, there are many thoughts and feelings associated with the resurrection. These are but some of a wide range of responses:
Easter: History and significance
THE Easter season is the oldest in the Christian calendar. Then season’s English name, Easter, is derived from Eostre, a Teutonic goddess of Spring who gave her name to what corresponded to the month of April.
Transformation Ministries shows love for community
WHILE most churches were busy sprucing up their sanctuaries to welcome members and guests on one of the most important Sundays of the year, the pastors at Transformation Ministries International decided that they would step outside of the walls of the church and into the neighbourhood to ensure that their entire community looked bright and beautiful for Easter.
Easter gospel concert showcases Bahamian talent
Hundreds of Bahamians chose to celebrate Easter by attending a special gospel music concert hosted by the Ministry of Tourism.
The plug
I THOUGHT to share this article today since we are in the Easter season. I have often heard that Easter is a time for the saints of Jesus Christ.
‘Easter is about a deep love that God the Father has for human beings’
Easter message by Laish Boyd, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas And Turks And Caicos Islands
“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; … For your steadfast love was established forever.” (Psalm 89:1a and 2a)
An Easter faith
THE Easter season is the oldest on the Christian calendar; it encompasses the amazing events of Christ’s resurrection, ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Whitsunday).
Oh, for a resurrection of sort
THE headline of this article could be confusing and misleading from a casual perspective. However, I crave your indulgence by reading the article in order to see my intent. I wish to consider the significant event of Christ’s death and resurrection, and secondly, the implications and applications of such for us in 2017, especially as we face a national election within weeks.
Let’s make a positive approach to Lent!
“Is not this the fast that I choose to lose the bonds of injustice; to undo the thongs of the yoke; to let the oppressed go free and to break every yoke?
A Palm Sunday to remember
MEMBERS of the St John the Baptist Anglican parish in Abaco celebrated Palm Sunday and their annual Tea Party in grand style.
MEDITATION: Jesus is the One
THE question put by John the Baptiser is a legitimate one: “Are you the one who is to come…?” (Mt 11: 3b). It is still a central question in the minds of those who continue to search for a Christian solution without having been able to make a firm commitment to Jesus Christ.
Ministry of Tourism Easter Gospel Fest set for Clifford Park
As the country gets ready for the Easter holiday weekend, the Ministry of Tourism is looking forward to bringing a dynamic and exciting Easter Gospel concert at Clifford Park on Sunday, April 16.
Christian Counselling Centre to host fun run/walk
IN an effort to fund the cost of therapy services for persons who are unable to provide payment, the Christian Counselling Centre (CCC) will host its first competitive fun run/walk on April 22.
Youth march for Mothering Sunday
Members of the Parish of St John the Baptist hosted an energetic Mothering Sunday service in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, this past Sunday.
An open letter to our political leaders on the observance of Lent
I AM certain you are all aware that we are in the holy season of Lent and as such our religious heritage demands specific respect in the protocol of our culture.
