Looking Forward to Holy Week
/Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Every year I look forward to Holy Week. Several years ago, I had the privilege of traveling to the Holy Land. Our group walked in the footsteps of Jesus’ last week. To stand where Jesus had taught, healed, suffered, and met with the disciples in His resurrected glory gave me new eyes to see the transformation that Jesus brings to us.
On Easter, we proclaim that the suffering of this world is not the way of God. Easter is God’s word that darkness is defeated. On the first Easter Sunday, a new direction was set for the whole world. We will never be the same. The power and hope that was given at Easter is now given daily to those who believe. Though we are knocked down, we are not out. Though we are driven into the ground, we are not done. On Easter, God proclaimed that defeat and despair shall not have the last word.
God is not done with us yet. Christ is risen! Praise God! Hallelujah!
I look forward to seeing you on:
Palm Sunday at 9:45 or 11:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday at 7:00 p.m. as we remember the Last Supper of Jesus
Good Friday at 7:00 p.m. as we remember the crucifixion and last words of Jesus
Easter Sunday at 9:45 or 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the victory of Christ
Remember… after the 11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday service, an Easter Egg hunt is provided for all children at 12:15 p.m. Bring your friends, neighbors, and family as we make Stonebridge UMC the most joyous place on earth!!!!
See you soon! Invite a guest and join in the celebration!
God Bless you,
Pastor John Allen
As the Apostle Paul proclaims, “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is about to be revealed to us.” (Romans 8:18)