Even as I prepare for Easter weekend I am basking in the glow of Palm Sunday weekend.
112 brand new adult believers came forward to be drenched in the waters of baptism.
Over 600 worshippers showed up to circle our two worship spaces and children's areas to pray for for an outpouring of God's spirit upon all area places of worship for Easter Weekend.
And then there was the Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza. I love this event because my only responsibility is to show up and watch God work and there was much to see last Sunday afternoon! Scores of willing servants hosted local communities for two hours of fun, all in the name of Jesus, and a great time was had by all. After the last egg had been found and grounds cleaned up, close to a hundred servants stayed for Easter training and drama rehearsal not leaving until after 8:00 PM.
God was glorified in many excellent ways last weekend. Thank you church family! You are an amazing people.
Soon we will gather in homes for Communion, walk through the Journey to the Cross , assemble for Good Friday Worship and then it will be time to shout “He is Risen!” on Easter weekend. I can hardly wait!
I have been praying expectantly each morning for the guests you are inviting to Easter worship. God has convinced me that the Easter message should be especially directed to your unchurched family and friends. Please take advantage of this rare opportunity. Your family and friends are waiting for an invitation. Most of them, even the reluctant and the doubters, want to be invited. People like being invited even they cannot or will not attend because everyone desires to be wanted. Everyone likes to be included.
In fact, that is why God sent his son into the world, to invite us into a relationship with himself through the Resurrected Christ and include us in what he is doing throughout the world. Invite. Invite. And invite some more.
I am eager to shout with each of you and your guests this weekend ”He Is Risen!”
I am praying for you. Please pray for me
Peace,
Rick
