John 12:46: I have come as light into the world, so that
everyone who believes in me should not remain in the
darkness.
In our journey with Christ, we have many opportunities both
within and without St. Barnabas to serve as His light in the
world. We serve as light in the world when we have
fellowship with each other and with everyone we meet. We
serve as light in the world through the Altar Guild, senior
and junior choirs, and numerous projects and committees to
care for the church. We serve Christ as His light in the world
when we participate in St. Barnabas’ outreach groups such
as the Annandale Safe Youth Project, Women of St.
Barnabas, Facets, and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
St. Barnabas sheds Christ’s light in our lives in the weekly
communion services, the sermons we receive, Adult Forum,
Sunday School, the parish website, and in the Great Vigil of
Easter when we carry the Paschal candle and the cantor
says, “The Light of Christ,” and we answer “Thanks be to
God.”
Psalm 63:1-8(9-11), 98; Daniel 9:3-10; Hebrews 2:10-18; John 12:44-50
These Lenten meditations were written by the people
of St. Barnabas' for the people of St. Barnabas' as part
of our recognition of the 50th anniversary of the founding
of this church. We hope that you will find them helpful
in your own Lenten devotions.
