Identity in Christ

Identity in Christ

Our reading this Sunday in Ephesians 5 is replete with metaphors.  Paul employs images of family, temple sacrifice, idolatry, and light to convey the contrast between what is “proper among the saints” and what is not.  These metaphors are important to consider.  Without them, the text risks being misunderstood as an exercise in simply trying to be good.  With them, though, the text imparts deep love, sharp discernment, and firm exhortation.  Paul warns us of severe consequences for sin while describing our identity in Christ and the impact that has in us and through us.  What strikes me is how Paul is able to create more desire to follow Christ than all the other temptations that compete with him.  That is a timely message as we continue our season of Lent.  

See you Sunday,

Steve E+

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Earth Movers Needed—we need some brawny lads to help relocate six yards of topsoil at the Rectory tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9:00am. Can you help for about an hour (even if you’re not particularly brawny or a lad)? Bring a shovel, gloves, and a wheelbarrow if possible.

Discovery Luncheon—Sunday, after worship. If you’re new(ish) to Redeemer or would like to know more about the process of membership, join us! RSVP to Steve Wishart.

Fifth Sunday Potluck/Membership Sunday—March 29, after worship.

Holy Week:

     Palm/Passion Sunday—March 29, 10:00am

     Maundy Thursday Service—April 2, 7:00pm

     Good Friday Service—April 3, 7:00pm

     Holy Saturday Prayer—April 4, noon

     Easter Sunday—April 5, 10:00am

ADLW Missions Conference and Synod—May 28–30, 2026, McLean, VA

Bishop Julian Episcopal Visitation—Sunday, June 7

Weekly:

     Around the Table—A prayer time for women, Thursdays, 9:00am at the Wishart’s (1854 St. Margarets Rd, Annapolis).

     Youth Formation (ages 10–13)—Sundays at 9:00am in the Rectory apartment (the side of the Rectory nearest the Sanctuary).

     Morning Prayer—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00–8:30am on Zoom (redeemerannapolis.org/midweek).

     Men’s Bible Study—Thursdays, 7:00am @ 1309.

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