Stephen Mathonnet-VanderWell
Stephen Mathonnet-VanderWell is a pastor in the Reformed Church in America and is currently doing graduate work at Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Stephen Mathonnet-VanderWell is a pastor in the Reformed Church in America and is currently doing graduate work at Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts.
This Easter sunrise service is intended for a relatively small intimate group. It draws loosely from the Easter Vigil tradition, and through experience and participation tries to develop an awareness of and an appreciation for some historic Easter traditions. The music is simple, familial; and minimal, so neither an accompanist nor a hymnal is necessary. The sermon consists primarily of quotations from Scripture, minimizing the minister's work during an already very busy week. The italicized instructions are only for the information of the worship leader.
PC—Politically Correct. It’s a topic that has recently been a favorite of the columnists and commentators, as well as making the rounds on the late–night TV news analysis and call–in show circuit.
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