Herbert Lockyer called it “the week that changed the world.” It was the climax of God’s redemptive plan. Jesus the Lamb of God, without spot or blemish, gave His life as payment for our rebellion. This week we remember the Passion of our Lord. We reflect on the price He paid that we might live. I trust you’ll take some time this week to reflect and give thanks. I hope that you will set aside some time to consider the wonder of His grace. Salvation is not owed to any of us. That God would chose to save even one sinner is evidence of His kindness and mercy. Though He is not obligated to save He has chosen to save a great, unnumbered host. A people from every tribe, nation, kindred and tongue all to the praise of His glorious grace.
Our celebration begins with a special service on Good Friday. We’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. to observe the Table of the Lord and then be led through the Passion by our Celebration Singers. You won’t want to miss this special Tenebrae service. It will be a service of hymn texts and scripture accompanied by beautiful music. On Saturday we’ll have a community egg hunt with games and fun for the family and then we’ll meet in celebration on Resurrection Sunday! I hope that you will be part of the whole weekend.
I look forward to seeing you and your family as we gather this weekend. And remember, “He is risen! He is risen indeed!”
Rod