​First United Methodist Church News
May 10, 2020
 
        We hope all the mothers had a good “Mother’s Day” and feel appreciated and loved.    
Pastor Ken Lunsford, pianist Pat Beaty, and me as Worship Leader were the people who held last Sunday’s service.  Pastor Ken got the camera ready to livestream to Facebook and at 11:00 a.m. he pushed the connect button and away we went!
        Our children and grandchildren in White Settlement can divert the livestream to their television screen.  They get a big picture of grandpa Ken and Grandma Judy bumbling around trying to look professional. 
      Many people have been joining us online and it is very encouraging for everyone who participates in the service, especially Pastor Ken.
      Pat Beaty chose some wonderful and familiar hymns to sing and play and love to hear her sing.
      I read the scripture lesson from John 14:1-14. These verses tell of Jesus saying to His disciples, “In my Father’s house are many mansions.”  The modern version I read sounded so new to my ears until it came to when Jesus said, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except by Me,”  and that was the same as I learned it 60 years ago.
      Pastor Ken honored Mother’s Day and read a poem dedicated to Mothers. He said we salute those women who have loved us and poured their lives into ours. Amen to that.
      In the sermon we were told that the verses from John are part of a body of teaching material that Jesus spoke to the disciples in the upper room. The end of His earthly time was coming. The cross loomed before Him.  Jesus needed the disciples to understand His life and work, His coming death, and His resurrection. Notice Jesus did not say, “I am one of the ways, or one of the truths, or I am a life among many others.”  Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father except by me!”
       Theologian Thomas a’ Kempis said, “Without the way, there is no going; without the truth, there is no knowing; and without the life, there is no living.”
       God created us with a purpose, life has a goal to it, and the end of that life is through Jesus.
We do not find the way by wandering around. The safest, most secure, most dependable way is by Christ!  Jesus also says, “Very truly I tell you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do.”  Christ also tells us, “That you should love one another as I have loved.”
       This sermon could have been an “ole time” revival preaching message if Ken had hollered at us more and worked up a sweat. But that is not his style, he does not accuse or threaten. 
      Rev. Ken Lunsford will be retiring this summer as a minister of the United Methodist Church.  So, if you ever wanted to hear him preach, now is the time to “tune in.”  His credentials will be turned in and most of the things he performed as a minister he will no longer do.  You would have to ask him about anything in particular, but I know he will still be able to hold funerals.
    I took a visit to Live Oak Cemetery on Friday of last week. I checked on the graves of all my immediate family and many of my school friends.  I was about to go into a pity party and crying fit when I saw a friend decorating her families graves. I yelled out my car window, “Charlene, is that you?”  And Charlene Cook Everett called back, “Yes. It’s me.”  I put my face mask on, and she put her mask on and we stood and visited awhile.  I caught Charlene up on my family and she talked about her family.  We also reminisced about her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McQueen, who lived across the street from my family for a number of years. Charlene remembered the big vegetable garden her grandparents raised. I could remember the nice chicken eggs mama sent me to buy from them.
      We said goodbye and I felt better and went to check on the grave of a school friend who recently passed.  I soon came to her resting place and noticed a colorful little windmill at her grave turning in the breeze.  I looked up to see a duck in a hole in the tree right next to the plot. I wondered if my friend’s grandchildren put it there.  It was funny duck, it’s chest and neck were dark orange, some of it’s body was cream colored and the underside was dark.  It looked like a cartoon duck, it’s bill was too big and deep yellow-orange colored.  As a Game Warden’s wife, I knew a lot about ducks and this one just wasn’t natural at all. I looked at the bird’s beady little eyes and those eyes locked onto mine and I realized it was ALIVE!  Just then it flew away and left me with my mouth open and egg on my face, so to speak. I forgot to be sad and went home laughing at myself and a very colorful Wood duck!
               

​First United Methodist Church News
April 26, 2020
 
     Lisa Leatherwood again served as our Worship Leader Sunday and we thank her so much.
     Sheran Weible sang another special and we do appreciate her talent.
     Pat Beaty, our pianist, is faithful to be here rain or shine.
     Meanwhile Pastor Ken Lunsford is like the Energizer Bunny and keeps on going and going.
I have asked for someone to steal his batteries.
     Pat Leatherwood checks out the camera and starts and stops the live streaming of the service.
If we had known the services would ever need to be live streamed or recorded, we could have raised money to buy a better camera or video-recorder. But I think our team has done well with what they had to work with.
     I visited on the phone with Pat Outlaw today.  They have truly “sheltered in place.”  Their son has run errands and shopped for them and is careful when he enters their home.  He is adding “stars to his crown” with such good care.   
     Pat’s says her joints are stiff and painful with arthritis and I can sympathize with her.  Pat’s husband, Lawrence Outlaw, still feels like riding a bicycle in the neighborhood.  I must find out what vitamins he is taking!
     The scripture reading was Luke 24:13-35.  This lesson begins on the day of the resurrection.  Two followers of Jesus were leaving Jerusalem and walking to the village of Emmaus which was about seven miles away. While they were walking and talking of the events in Jerusalem in the past week, Jesus came near them and asked, “What are you discussing with each other?”  They told Him of Jesus of Nazareth, “who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.”
They told how the chief priests and leaders gave Jesus over to the Romans to be condemned and crucified.  They also told the story circulating that angels were seen at the tomb and they said Jesus was alive. They sat down that evening to eat supper with the stranger who was really Jesus.  When He took the bread, blessed it, and broke it their eyes were opened, and they recognized Jesus and He vanished before their sight.
     Did you know that people in extreme stress, such as mountain climbers or survivors of the World Trade Towers destruction have reported a presence helping them or encouraging them to keep going to safety? This is called the “Third Man” syndrome and it is being taken seriously by some in the scientific field. We Christians have an explanation for that. “Just when I need Him,” wrote the poet, “Jesus is near.”
      The greatest blessing God can give us is the knowledge that He is with us in all our challenges and struggles.
     Come see us on Facebook at First UMC Dublin TX. The service is live streamed at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday or you can find past services that are recorded. 
     Our church maintains a food pantry for the Dublin community, we are open Mon. through Thurs. from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
     Our post office box is 248, Dublin, TX 76446. Phone number is 254-445-2157.

​First United Methodist Church News
April 19, 2020
 
      My news will be short and sweet this week as I have getting swollen feet from setting at the computer too much. My desktop computer is my window to the world and a great connection to my friends and family, but too much of anything can be unhealthy.
      I recommend those with Facebook checkout how other denominations and religions are doing their religious services online. 
      Lisa Leatherwood served as Worship Leader this past Sunday and did a fine job. Pat Beaty, our pianist, was in wonderful form and her singing and playing sounded great. It is too bad the camera must be set up so distant from the piano.
      Community Table is scheduled for 4/29. provided DJ Klutts is able to get the large quantity of food that we need for this ministry to our community, I plan to go and volunteer.  I have a good mask to wear and all volunteers should wear one. My fervent prayer is that by May 27, we can all be in fellowship again, but the future is in God’s hands.
      Juanita Duncan ask that we remember her granddaughter, Kelli Duncan, in your prayers. Kelli is the daughter of Terry Duncan who grew up here in Dublin. Kelli is a nurse who is on the front lines of the Covid-19 out-break in the metro-plex.
      Pastor Ken Lunsford sang a special last Sunday and he sounded like he did 30 years ago.
      The scripture reading was John 20:19-31. These verses tell of Jesus appearing to His disciples while they were in hiding. They were filled with joy at seeing Him.  Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” One of the twelve, Thomas, was not with them that day and when told of Jesus’ visit, Thomas did not believe it. Eight days later Jesus again stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”  He told Thomas to put his fingers in the holes in His hands and His side.  Jesus said, “No more disbelief. Believe!”  Thomas responded with, “My Lord and my God!” 
     You can see Rev. Ken Lunsford’s sermon, “No More Disbelief!” on First United Methodist Church’s Facebook page at First UMC Dublin TX.
     Our post office box is 248, Dublin, TX 76446. Phone number is 254-445-2157 and email for prayer concerns or other information is:  fumcdublin630@gmail.com .
     God be with you till we meet again!
 

​First United Methodist Church News
April 12, 2020
 
      Pastor Ken wanted to do a sunrise service in the Atrium Prayer Garden on Easter, but the weather did not cooperate. He said it was raining and cold, so he moved the service indoors. It was just him and the Holy Spirit, but that is enough.
      The 11 o’clock service was fun, and I enjoyed it. There was Pat Beaty on the piano, Leta Sage on the keyboard sounding like an organ, Sheran Weible on her keyboard singing a special, Pastor Ken Lunsford gave a wonderful message, I was the Worship leader, and Pat Leatherwood worked the camera and logistics.   Everybody stayed six feet apart except Pastor Ken and me.
      I must say the music was outstanding. Sheran Weibel is always a polished singer and Pat Beaty and Leta Sage can still harmonize even though they had not practiced or sung together in months.
      I received a phone call from Betty Lusk, she and Lee are well and being taken care of by their son Dwight. He sees after the livestock and grocery shops for them.
      Betty said a granddaughter, Heather Navasoda, of Oklahoma, watched our 11:00 a.m. Easter service. Kenneth’s sister, Arlene Brown, saw the service. Our children in Fort Worth watched also.
     The second half of our April birthdays are, Betty Lusk, 4/20, Laura Leatherwood, and Lawrence Outlaw both on 4/22, Ray LaBaume, 4/24, Annett Cleveland, 4/25, Irene Sohm, 4/26, and Lisa Leatherwood, 4/28. Happy birthday and best wishes.
     On behalf of our congregation I extend sympathy to the family and friends of Patsy Fine Harrell.
The Dublin community can not properly show their mourning for Patsy during this time of pandemic, but we feel it, we assure you.
    Rev. Ken Lunsford’s sermon was titled “Breath of God!” 
     The scripture reading was from John 20:1-18 from the Common English Bible. John begins in the first verse of chapter 20 with Mary Magdalene going to the tomb of the crucified Jesus very early on Sunday morning. She sees the stone that sealed the entrance was rolled away.
     Easter should be more than just another holiday on the calendar. To a Christian it is the Sunday to recognize the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Easter is not the Easter bunny, bright colored eggs, and dressing up in our best outfit and going to church.
     This year, Easter falls during the Covid-19 pandemic. WE wrap our faces in cloth and rarely leave our homes. We are hiding from an invisible beast. All around us we see signs of hope, signs of spring, signs of resurrection! But for now, we wait.
     I wonder what it must have felt like for Jesus those days in the tomb, knowing resurrection was coming, yet waiting for dawn to come. Waiting on that magnificent morning when the stone was rolled away, the sun streamed through, when an angel removed the funeral cloth from Jesus’ face. And the Holy Spirit breathed into His stricken body and made it rise to a new restored, resurrected life.
      We all are waiting also to live again; we are shut away from each other. As followers of Christ we know that God’s resurrecting breath will raise us up. A new day will dawn. Change is coming.
      May we be wiser, more appreciative, more joyful about life. Celebrate the Lord who gives life.
      Watch First United Methodist Church service live on Facebook at First UMC Dublin TX and it is recorded there also.  If you will click on comment and let us know how many are watching, we can count you being present.  Thank you.
     Our web site is http://fumcdublintx.com and Facebook is First UMC Dublin TX, the email is fumcdublintxsecretary@gmail.com
      We believe the Holy Spirt is God’s presence with us. Call us at 254-445-2157
 

​First United Methodist Church News
April 5, 2020
      
     Dublin First United Methodist Church will do a Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening!  Have some juice or water handy and some bread or crackers with the liquid.  We won’t have Communion together, but we are doing a “Love Feast.”  It should be very meaningful during these trying times.  Watch the service live on Facebook at First UMC Dublin TX
      Pastor Ken Lunsford will do a Sunrise Service devotional in our prayer garden at 7:00a.m. Easter Sunday morning, weather permitting.  Next there will be the usual 11:00 a.m. service from the sanctuary.
      This past Sunday I was serving again as Worship Leader.  I managed to get to church on time.  I ran my fingers through my hair and put on some very red lipstick, I said, “I’m ready for my close-up Mr. Demille!”  It is a blessing the camera is several feet away. 
     Pat Beaty came again to play the piano and sing.  It makes for a joyous service to have great music. 
     Lisa and Pat Leatherwood were present to help with logistics and get the live stream out on time. 
     The first half of our April birthdays are Dr. Harlan Raley, 4/4, Mike Haley, 4/8, and Adrian Salinas, 4/12.  Happy Birthday and best wishes.
     The scripture passage I read was Matthew 21:1-11.  This tells of Jesus sending two disciples to get a donkey and a colt for Him to ride.  Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant!  The crowd put their cloaks down on the road and they cut the branches from the trees and laid them in the street.   The people shouted, “Hosanna in the highest!” 
      Hosanna is an old Hebrew phrase that means “Please save us!”  It is a cry for help even though the crowd was shouting it joyfully. Many of the people had seen His miracles or had heard of them.  They had heard of Jesus’ teachings.  They thought He was the right man to challenge the power of Rome and restore the throne of David.
      By the end of the week the crowd changed to a mood of hate and hostility. 
      Even His own disciples either betrayed Him, denied Him, or fled from Him.  But Jesus never turned His back on any of them.  Jesus came to save, whether it was the thief on the cross or Judas Iscariot.  Jesus embodies Amazing Grace.
      The story does not end with Good Friday, there is a great victory coming.      
      Tune in to us next Sunday and we will celebrate.
      Remember our web site is http://fumcdublintx.com and Facebook is First UMC Dublin TX,  the  email is fumcdublintxsecretary@gmail.com
      We believe the Holy Spirt is God’s presence with us. Call us at 254-445-2157

​First United Methodist Church News
March 29, 2020
      
                                                                                                          John 16:33
         “I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
      Last week I told my readers to look at First UMC Dublin TX for First United Methodist Church on Facebook, but Pastor Ken sent the service to his own Facebook page.  Our congregation and friends had to search for the program and most all found it!
      The special Sheran Weibel sang for us was great.  She accompanies herself, sings, and smiles all at the same time.  I greatly admire that.
      Pat Beaty was our pianist and she led us in our songs.  Pat does a wonderful job and we are thankful for her. 
       I don’t know about you, but I am just happy to be alive this morning. And I’m living in Dublin, Texas, right where I want to be.
       The scripture lesson I read was Ezekiel 37:1-14. It is about Ezekiel being led by God out into a valley full of dry bones.
        He asked me, “Human one, can these bones live again?” I said, “Lord God, only you know.”  He said to me, “prophesy over these bones, say to them, dry bones, hear the Lord’s word!  The Lord God proclaims to these bones; “I am about to put breath in you, and you will live again.”
       Pastor Ken asked, “Do you think God chose Ezekiel to be His prophet to the nation of Israel because he was innovative and had a creative flair?  I doubt it.”
       God seems to choose His servants based on their obedience, not their skill set.  The job of prophet is probably the loneliest job on earth. They have one job: to speak for God.  Sometimes God has some uncomfortable things to say to us. 
      Prophets are symbols of hope. If God had given up on His people, He wouldn’t send a prophet. He wouldn’t send anybody.
      The small nation of Israel had been conquered by Babylonia.  Jerusalem was in ruins, the Temple was destroyed, and the survivors were forced into exile in the city of Babylon.  These people had lost everything, their place of worship, their family and friends, and they were living in poverty.  The worst of it was they had lost their identity as God’s chosen people.
       Ezekiel tells the Hebrews “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel.”
       We find our hope in this: God always keeps His promises.  And we, as God’s people, can base our lives and our hope on the promises of God.
      Our web site is http://fumcdublintx.com and Facebook is First UMC Dublin TX,  the  email is fumcdublintxsecretary@gmail.com
       See you on your computers or I phone this Palm Sunday.  God loves you and Pastor Ken and I love you too!
 

​First United Methodist Church News
March 22, 2020
As of right now and I don't anticipate any change, the Shelter in Place order will not expire before Easter, so there will be No In Person gathering for EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE THIS YEAR!!  
At least on Easter Morning, set your alarm clock before 7am and step outside and watch the Sun come up, and Thank and Praise God for another Beautiful and Glorious Day! 
      
      Pastor Ken found a way to do a live stream on the internet to Facebook, so this past Sunday Dublin United Methodist and Laurel St United Methodist Church did have a service.
      I was already scheduled to be Worship Leader and I had studied what I was to read and announce.  I found that the I phone, that was setting on a tripod, to be less threatening than the whole congregation sitting in the audience.  Pat Beaty was the pianist and led the singing.
      Rev. Lunsford’s voice sounded good on the recording that he played back for me. I, however sounded like a cross between Ma Kettle and Lady Bird Johnson. But I can’t help that!
      Pastor Ken will stream to Facebook again this Sunday.  The site is First UMC Dublin TX please note there is a space after each word.  I do not know who will serve as Worship Leader, hopefully someone with a smooth voice.
      The hymns will be shorter per requests from our audience. Also, we will have a special sung, the scheduled musicians are Pat Beaty and Sheran Weible, so I expect beautiful music.
      There were many that were prayed for, a whole world in difficulty. Closer to home we need to pray for Bob and Irene Sohm.  Irene had been in the hospital in Duncanville and Bob was spending time there at the hospital. The hallways there were polished, and Bob fell and hit his head, he required several staples to close the gash.  
      I read the scripture lesson from John 9:1-41 from the Common English Bible.  These 40 verses tell of Jesus’ healing a man who was blind from birth.  We have heard sermons and songs based on this miracle.  The healed man says to the Pharisees, “Here’s what I do know; I once was blind and now I see.”
      “You Have a Story to Tell’ was the titled of Rev. Ken Lunsford’s sermon.
     As Jesus walked along, He saw a man who was blind from birth. Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned that he was born blind, this man or his parents?”  Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him.”
     This issue of earning our privileges and deserve our blessings has been around a long time. But Jesus did not place the blame of blindness on the man or his parents.
      If the blind man didn’t deserve his disability, then we don’t deserve our abilities.  So, every blessing and every hardship, every joy and every sorrow in our lives is an opportunity for God to work out His plan through us.
     Keep calm and wash your hands often. 
    Our web site is http://fumcdublintx.com – email is fumcdublintxsecretary@gmail.com  and Facebook is First UMC Dublin TX

First United Methodist Church News
March 15, 2020
      
       It appears unlikely that Dublin First United Methodist Church will have Community Table next Wednesday or host the Dublin Ministerial Alliance Easter Sunrise Service in April.  I don’t have final decision at press time.  The decision will be made next week by the Pastors involved.
     We did have services last Sunday along with Laurel St. United Methodist Church.  The congregation sat a good distance away from each other except for the couples and families.  Pastor Ken has stopped hugging folks and shaking hands.
     Our church has disinfectant wipes and cleans off the door handles.  That is about all we can do, so far, everyone is still well.
     D J Klutts was our Worship Leader and Patty Hirst served as pianist, we appreciate Patty playing for us.   I operated the power point. 
Pastor Ken is working on live streaming our service/sermon each week, if he can get the logistics worked out.
     We had four guests join us for services, five if you count the dog that came with one guest.  The dog is quieter than some of our two-legged folks.
     Pastor Ken prayed for all the doctors, nurses, and technicians treating Covid19 patients all over the world.  He prayed for all the sick also.
     Neva Smith is recovering from cataract surgery at home with her family.  Give her a call and wish her well.
     The scripture lesson was Romans 5:1-11.  These verses tell us to even take pride in our problems, because we know that trouble produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope. And but God shows His love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ died for us.  We are told that through our Lord Jesus Christ, we now have a restored relationship with God.
      Rev Ken Lunsford preached, “If we are separated from God, then we are separated from life, love, peace, hope, joy, truth, and goodness.  Because that is what God is!  Imagine a world devoid of these qualities, it would be hell, wouldn’t it?  And that would be the end for us, the end of our story.  Except God had a different ending in mind for each of us.
      But through our faith in Jesus Christ, we have been set free from our sins.  Jesus wipes the slate clean, the past is deleted, and He restores our rights as citizens of God’s kingdom.”
      Keep calm and wash your hands often.

​First United Methodist Church News
March 1, 2020
  
     Whoops, I miss-spoke in my previous article.  Brookshire Bros. brought 15 sacks of groceries not 11 to the Food Pantry.  We thank them very much.
      Last Sunday was the first Sunday in Lent, the 46 days from Ash Wednesday to silent Saturday, the day before Easter.  The color of the vestments on the altar and pulpit were purple.  I enjoy seeing the colors of the church universal change through the church year just as I like to see the seasons change. They are like old friends that have come to visit.   
      We had two guests last Sunday, they were the Reids, and they were moving to Bluff Dale.     
     Neva Smith asked for prayers for her son, Mike Hancock, who was scheduled to fly to California.
     We were saddened to learn of the passing of Leslie Ethetton on February 28.  Our congregation extends sympathy to the family and many friends of Leslie.
     Lisa Leatherwood served as Worship Leader and read the scripture lesson from Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7.  Joe and Jaxson Salinas were our acolytes.
     Rev. Ken Lunsford titled his message, “Trusting in the Goodness of God.”
     The story Lisa read to us is about Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.  The man and his wife had things very good in the Garden.  They had plenty to eat, a beautiful place to live, and immortality.  God only ask them to keep one rule, one law, but they didn’t follow God’s instructions and ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge. 
      Lenten season is the time Christians examine our hearts, repent of our sins, and give up a pleasure to identify with Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf.  This is an uncomfortable time in the church, and it is supposed to be that way.  For 46 days, we think about how much our sin separates us from God and how far God would go to heal this separation.
      Adam and Eve lost sight of the goodness and holiness of God, and we do the same sometimes.  We say we believe in God, but do we really trust God?  There is a difference.  Trust Him enough to give your life to Him!
      To contact the church, email the office at fumcdublintxsecretary@gmail.com ,   or call 445-2157.  We would like to hear from you. 

​First United Methodist Church News
February 23, 2020
  
     We have observed Ash Wednesday, which is the honoring of Christ’s sacrifice and remembering of our own mortality.  When the ashes are applied to our forehead or the back of our hand the pastor will say “From dust you were made and to dust you will return.”  Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent.
     Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter, it lasts from Ash Wednesday for 40 days not counting Sundays.  The Lenten season is a time when many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline. 
     Pastor Ken tells us we can observe Lent by adding to our lives instead of taking away.  He says to help a friend or neighbor with a project.  Or take them a big casserole. Or a pie. Allow someone to go ahead of you in a line, pay for someone’s meals in a restaurant, etc.
     The church has a booklet of daily devotions for Lent, it is titled “Renewed by Living Water,” and it’s first lesson is called Even the Cows are Thirsty! 
     Many thanks go to Brookshire Brother’s Super Market for the food donations they brought to the Food Pantry.  They brought eleven large sacks of miscellaneous groceries.  We also extend appreciation to the Dublin Bottling Works for donating boxes to distribute the food in.  Help us to thank these businesses by shopping with them.
     Our congregation extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Weldon Hall of Comanche.
     Kevin Stone was joined by his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter in church.  Kevin told us his father, Frank Stone, would have surgery and asked for our healing prayers.
     We were pleased to have another guest with us, and we hope he returns to see us.
     Nancy Wooldridge served as Worship Leader this past Sunday and read the scripture lesson from Matthew 17:1-13.  Joe and Jaxson Salinas were the acolytes.
     Nancy spoke of the passing of her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Stine.  Mary passed with dignity and peace and left a “high bar” for the rest of her family to emulate. 
     This was Transfiguration Sunday and Rev. Ken Lunsford titled his sermon “This is My Son, Listen to Him.”  
     The Transfiguration of Jesus took place on a high mountain with Peter, James, and John along to witness it.  On the mountain Jesus’ face shone like the sun, his clothes became white as light!  Moses and Elijah appeared to them. A voice from a cloud overshadowing them spoke, it was the voice of God.  He said,” This is my Son whom I dearly love, I am very pleased with Him. Listen to Him!”
  Jesus commanded them, “Do not to tell anybody about the vision until the Human One is raised from the dead.” 
     In this moment, the three disciples see who Christ really is.  John would later write: “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:1-4)