Party for the Prodigal Nick shares his spiritual experience of praying by the carrousel in Riverfront Park in Spokane, Washington. It was for him, the "Party for the Prodigal."
Nicholas J. Connolly
Pastor of First and Grace United Methodist Churches
Kearny, New Jersey
March 14, 2010
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Bulletin Cover from Anchor Wallace. Used with permission.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
This site clarifies an error Nick made in the sermon about the World's Fair in Spokane which took place in 1974.
SpokaneCarrousel.org The carrousel celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009.
Nick explores this familiar parable in ways that help us identify with both of the two sons.
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