By George Felty
As we begin a new month , we should be reminded that we are children of God and grafted into the body and blood of Jesus. The last Sunday of Epiphany is February 23rd, with the Transfiguration of Our Lord showing God in His majesty to Moses in flame, shrouded in a mysterious cloud, ultimately preparing Moses to receive the Law of God with Peter, James,
and John bearing witness to Jesus’ majesty on the Mount of Transfiguration. This spectacle transitions to Ash Wednesday revealing Christ as sinless, but becoming sin through His ultimate sacrifice. Repentance is the key component of our faith knowing we deserve death but are blessed with eternal life.
When we get into Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter, the choir will do portions of a cantata titled “Worthy Is the Lamb” by Lloyd Larson. The cantata is divided into three sections, I. Revered King, II. Rejected Messiah, and finally, III. Risen Savior with musical excerpts and narrations. For Good Friday, the choir will portray the rejected Messiah and sing an excerpt “We
Like Sheep Have Gone Astray” depicting Christ bearing the cross for mankind. There is much sorrow and agony expressed with the Lord bearing His heavy load. Then for Easter Vigil, we look to the Lamb’s High Feast,” praising Christ, our glorious King!
Finally, the big celebration with glory to the Risen Lamb and abounding grace with the winning of our full salvation that we may die no more.