April 11, 2020 SHARE: A Holy Week Word from Jesus (The Gospel of John) Welcome the Spirit’s Gift of The JOY of Family A WORD FROM THE LORD On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19 A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Together with those we love the most, locked behind closed doors for fear of the pandemic virus, our families find joy and hope remembering that the Risen Christ is among us, bringing a blessing of peace! WE’RE PRAYING FOR YOU “To our fears and our exhaustion, Lord Jesus, speak Your word of peace to me and to those whom I love so dearly. Amen.” RENEWAL MOMENT Take a deep breath. Exhale Slowly. “Lord, have mercy.” Thanksgiving for The Joy of Family. MARKER OF WELLBEING Relational As I grow in God’s grace of Relational PATIENCE, I am finding joy in UNITY in Christ with my spouse, family and church.