The most important holiday of the year, which is Resurrection Sunday, is upon us. We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is alive and waiting to come back for His bride. That bride is His children or otherwise known as Christians. I pray that all of you have accepted Him as your Savior and can celebrate the holiday with all your heart for the right reason. Many people believe Resurrection Sunday is about the Easter bunny and candy and getting some sort of gift on Easter morning. It is not about that at all. If Jesus had not come and died for us and then arose from the dead after 3 days in the tomb, there would be no celebration at all. Is it ok to hide eggs, eat candy, and give and receive gifts? Yes, if they are done for the right reason and not to take the place of Jesus in any way, then I believe it's ok. I love candy as much as anyone does, but I love Jesus way more. His sacrifice, on my behalf, is sufficient forever and never needs a redo. He is worthy of all our praise and is to receive all the glory. We do set a date on the calendar every year specifically to recognize this amazing thing Jesus did for us, but we should celebrate it all year long. He is alive all year long and is watching and listening and loving you too.
Resurrection Sunday will be here on April 5th this year and we have some amazing opportunities for your to be involved with. On Saturday, April 4th at 10 am we will have our Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the church. This event brings out a lot of kids from around our great city and gives them an opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus. On Sunday, April 5th we will have a Sonrise Service at 6:30 am. I know it's early so come as you are and be ready to worship. We will have Sunday School at 9 am and worship at 10:15. The Southside Choir has been working for months on the Easter Cantata and will be presenting it during this service. You will need to come early and please make room for our guests. Resurrection Sunday is usually the most attended service of the year, so please be courteous and make room and shine your Jesus Light to all who you see. Remember, this may be the only time they come, and you will be given an amazing opportunity to make an eternal difference. Give God the Glory that He so richly deserves.