Dear Church Family,
Easter will officially be celebrated this year on Sunday, April 20th. It is a day that Christians all over the world worship our risen Savior. Jesus came over 2000 years ago in the form of a human baby born to a young, poor, righteous couple. He grew up and became a man and did some amazing things, while fulfilling the purpose His Father had for Him to do. He was later arrested, tried, persecuted, beaten, and then killed. Jesus suffered the most horrific death imaginable to man and then was buried in a borrowed tomb. Satan thought he had defeated Jesus the Messiah, when he died and was then buried. Three days Jesus’ body lay dead in that tomb. People both celebrated and mourned the death of Jesus. Some felt as though all hope was lost. Then on the third day something happened that many could not explain. Even His followers were surprised and confused at His greatest miracle. Jesus Christ rose from the dead and was alive. No, it was not His Spirit or some ghost. He was alive in the flesh walking around and talking and eating. When people encountered Him, they couldn’t believe what they saw. Some even doubted that it could really be Him. Some said they would have to see His nail scarred hands and feet and even touch them. Well, they got their opportunity and then believed. Jesus was alive, just like He had said on multiple occasions and just like the Old Testament had prophesied. Jesus had conquered death and sin. He had fulfilled His Father’s will for His life, and He did it all for us. Easter or Resurrection Sunday is all about Jesus and all that He did for us and continues to do for us. We can’t do it on our own and we can never repay Him for it. He loves us so much that He was willing to die for us and then be victorious for us through His resurrection. Our God is alive, and we should celebrate it on Sunday, April the 20th and every other day of the year. Let’s face it. I don’t know about you, but I need Jesus everyday not just one day. Jesus gives us our hope back and our reason for celebrating. Share the Good News with others so they can experience the love of Christ, like we have been able to do.
God Bless, Pastor Jason