When we arrive for worship this weekend, it still will be Easter! Easter is a season, the Great Fifty Days from Resurrection of the Lord through Pentecost. For fifty days we sing lots of Alleluias, hear lots of brass, and celebrate God’s victory in Jesus. No single day can express the joy of our conviction that life triumphs over death. So don those soft soled shoes and dance to the music of resurrection. Those who prefer not to dance can try these ideas.
Follow the example of the women, who discovered the tomb empty, encountered the risen Jesus, and spread the word. Surely we have a co-worker, neighbor, or friend who would benefit from worshipping with us or participating in another of our ministries. What better time to ask than the season of Easter!
During Easter we celebrate the victory of light over darkness. Human beings did their worst to Jesus and sealed his body in a tomb. Yet, life broke out of that tomb and the risen Jesus continued to proclaim the light of his Word. We can celebrate by bringing light into darkness by helping someone in need: hand a weary traveler a gift certificate; offer a few hours of childcare for an overburdened parent; or help to prepare a meal for a Spouse Abuse Center (Call the church to learn how to participate). Do something anonymously, if desired. Light shines even when we do not know its name.
During Easter we celebrate God’s triumph in Jesus, whose ministry welcomed children. We can honor Jesus and continue that ministry by spending extra time with a grandchild, volunteering in our nursery on Saturday or Sunday, helping in a Sunday School class, or making a donation to our Hunger Ministry (A disproportionate number of the hungry are children.). Children know how to celebrate. Let’s join them!
Our Easter celebration will include these highlights during worship:
April 30 – Celebration of Chuck Land’s Ministry with ConnXions;
May 1 – Baptism of Triplets during 11 a.m. Worship
May 7 – Pizza Party following ConnXions
May 8 – Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion at 11 a.m.
May 15 – A Favorite Anthem in Both Services and Psalm 150 at 11 a.m.
May 22 – Recognition of Graduates at 9:30 a.m. and Queen City Bronze in the
Afternoon
May 28 – Our Own Vicki Abend Preaches (ConnXions)
May 29 – Our Own David Warner Preaches (Sunday)
June 5 – Choir Offers Bach’s Christ Lag in Totesbanden to God during 11 a.m.
Worship
Our celebration extends beyond these highlights because we want to give thanks to God for the blessings of life in the risen Christ. The more we celebrate, the more people will want to know about the good news. May it be so, to the glory of God!
Grace and Peace,
LP
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