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WELCOME to First Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of Richmond, Kentucky. We strive to embrace the inclusive love of God, to affirm the worth of all persons as children of God, and to model our love for each other after the mission and message of Jesus Christ. As the body of Christ, we put hands and feet on God's love by being committed to local and global missions, and we seek spiritual maturity through education and service. We see every member as a minister; we are intentional in spiritual growth; we are generous in serving; and we place hospitality as an essential value to be lived out in the church community. We invite you to join us as we strive to exist, not for ourselves, but to love Jesus Christ, and to make Christ's love known.
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►The presence of Christ in the Church and in the world and for a more joyous celebration in worship and work;
►A congregation which affirms itself as a diverse community of faithful persons of all ages, races, and conditions;
►God’s continuing work that the Church might be a more effective instrument of mission in the world;
►Personal and Spiritual growth as the body of Christ, seeking a greater understanding of our relationship with God;
. . . then we invite you to join us in the joyous love of Jesus Christ at First Presbyterian Church.
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THE SEAL OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)
Saturday, 29 A.D.
Music and Libretto by Mark Schweizer
Sanctuary, First Presbyterian Church
330 West Main Street, Richmond, KY
Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. following Maundy Thursday Communion
Saturday, 29 A.D. is a dramatic dialogue based on the characters of Pontius Pilate and his wife. The trial before Pilate is related in all four gospels, but his wife is mentioned only in the Matthew Passion. Claudia appears briefly as one who sends word to Pilate. "Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for today I have suffered a great deal because of a dream about him", she warns.
Pilate, in this story production, knows who and what Jesus is. Not just in the physical sense, but also as a spiritual entity. He must decide Christ's fate and try as he might to shift the decision elsewhere, it is ultimately his to make. Pilate reasons that he gave Jesus four chances to save himself and four times Jesus refused.
Although Pilate and Claudia are the main characters, it soon becomes evident that they represent more than the two historical figures. Pilate becomes "Everyman" and is faced with the choice of accepting Christ for what he was and is, or of rejecting him totally. Claudia becomes the antagonist, pushing Pilate to a final decision. With the words "I wash my hands of this Jesus of Nazareth", Pilate's fate is decided. He has chosen the way of destruction. With the words "I know no sin but treason", he seals his ties to Rome and the world.
We invite you to visit Pilate’s inner chamber on that fateful Saturday in 29 A.D.
Join us on Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 330 West Main Street, Richmond. Free and open to the public.
More info: Joyce Hall Wolf - jhwolfsong@gmail.com
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