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Inspired by the Bible Challenge occurring within churches all over the Anglican Communion (see thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org), we've decided to challenge EVERYONE at St. Matthew's to read the Gospel of Mark this spring from start to finish. (Why Mark? It's the Gospel we'll hear most Sundays this year.) It's hard to get the flow of this fast-paced story the way we hear it in bits and pieces on Sundays. While the language is simple, it's not exactly straightforward.

What does that mean? Start reading, and find out for yourself!

Don't have a Bible? We can supply you with one. Better yet, join us for a potluck breakfast and presentation on "Which Bible Should I Read?" this coming Sunday, March 11th at 9:00am in Parish Hall - and decide which translation might work best for you.

If you start now and read two chapters each week, you'll be done by the end of April. Check back here from time to time as we reflect on each week's "assignment." Feel free to add your own thoughts and reflections in the comments. (Click on "comments" below to get started!)

In the meantime, save the date: Sunday, April 29th at 5:00pm in Parish Hall. We'll start with a 1st century-style Middle Eastern meal (complete with 1st century-style lighting!) - after which we'll split into different age groups to discuss what we've read. Read, then come and see why it's "the greatest story ever told"!