Resurrection Greetings!
We are coming upon that particular time on our calendar that we spend in appreciating what the Lord did for us on the Cross. Yet, beyond that, when He arose from the grave on the third day morning.
The women went to the tomb for the sole purpose of anointing Jesus' body with spices, as was the custom of the day.
Resurrection Greetings!
On that very first “Good Friday” over 2,000 years ago, as Jesus drew His final breath on the cross, He uttered those amazing words… “it is finished”!
He drank of the bitter cup of suffering and pain both before, and while He hung on the cross. His mission to come to this earth to provide hope and forgiveness of sin was completed both then, and now!
“It is finished” is the Greek translation of “Tetelestai.” It comes from the verb “teleo” which means “to bring to an end, to complete, to accomplish.” Yet, it did not mean that “He” was finished because there was, and still is, work to do!
Resurrection Greetings!
Once again, we are about to celebrate our risen Lord!
Henry Morris said this: “The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. If the resurrection did not take place, then Christianity is a false religion. If it did take place, then Christ is God, and the Christian faith is the absolute truth.”
While so many might only see bunnies and colored eggs, we know it goes so much deeper than this! This particular day is like no other!
Church New Year Letter – Know the Plans Theme
Greetings in Christ,
I don't know about you, but I'm excited about the New Year!
The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Now, I realize, of course, the context of this Scripture applies to the Nation of Israel, yet I do believe that we serve a God who is “the same yesterday, today and forever.”
As we look ahead into the year 2020, there's not a person among us who can be sure of what the future holds. For that matter, there's not a person among us who can even say for sure that God will give them another breath to breathe!
Pastor's Christmas Letter for (YEAR)
Christmas Greetings!
As the Christmas Season is upon us once again, I've been thinking about the incredible opportunity we have as Christians.
The Bible tells us the story of John the Baptist, whose primary purpose of ministry was to be the one who would prepare the way for the Messiah. This was so the Messiah would have an entry point into the lives of the people. Yet, before He could come into the hearts of the people, an important thing needed to take place in their hearts, and it's called “repentance.”