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And Still He Walked
He could hear the crowds screaming "crucify, crucify"
...he could hear the hatred in their voices, these were his chosen people. He loved them, and they were going to crucify him. He was beaten, bleeding and weakened.
...his heart was broken, but still he walked.
   He could see the crowed as he came from the place. He knew each of the faces so well. He had created them. He knew every smile, laugh, and shed tear, but now they were contorted with rage and anger. His heart broke, but still he walked.
   Was he afraid? His humanness mandated that he was. He felt alone. His disciples had left, denied, and even betrayed him. Then he turned his eyes to the only One that mattered and he knew that he would never be alone.
   He looked back at the crowd, at the people who were spitting at him, throwing rocks at him and mocking him and he knew that because of him, they would never be alone. So for them, he walked.
   The sounds of the hammer striking the spikes echoed through the crowd. The sounds of his cries echoed even louder, the cheers of the crowd, as his hands and feet were nailed to the cross, intensified with each blow. Loudest of all was the still small voice inside his heart that whispered "I am with you my son," and God's heart broke. He had let his son walk.
   Jesus could have asked God to end his suffering, but instead he asked God to forgive the ones who were persecuting him. As he hung on the cross, dying an unimaginable death, he looked out and saw, not only the faces in the crowd, but also the face of every person yet to be, and his heart was filled with love. As his body was dying, his heart was alive. Alive with the limitless, unconditional love he feels for each of us. That is why he walked.
   When I forget how much my God loves me, I remember his walk. When I wonder if I can be forgiven, I remember his walk. When I need to remember how to live like Christ, I think of his walk. And to show him how much I love him, I wake up each morning, turn my eyes to him, and I walk.

--Author unknown

Sauganash, A Historical Perspective
Spring is just around the corner and with its approach comes the need for a special gift to commemorate Easter, Confirmation, Graduation, Mother's Day and Father's Day; all very special events for many people. The book, "Sauganash - A Historical Perspective" would be an appropriate gift as this 134 page book tells the history of Sauganash and Sauganash Park. Many historical pictures are include in the book.
    Profits from the sale of this book benefit SCC. The first printing was a sell out prompting a second printing. Copies of the book are $25 plus $5 for mailing and are available by contacting Lois Ann Alexander by calling 773-777-6076.

Please don't forget the great selections located on the SCC Reader's Book Shelf located in the Conference Room. Take the time next Sunday to check it out. Perhaps you'll find a title that could assist you on your faith journey!