March 23, 2012          

Dear Family,

Our theme for this past Lenten Season was “The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come”, and as a Church, we have proclaimed that in Christ; “we are a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)  For us, Lent became a season of change and transformation!  We have truly experienced the renewing power of God’s love in our lives...  We are “a new creation”, touched by His glory, His love, and His salvation. We have learned that wonderful things take place when we desire to be “a new creation” in Christ.  We are “alive unto Christ” for the glory of God.  AMEN.

Within the next few days, we will celebrate what is the most important event in the life of the Church…the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  As we immerse ourselves in the significance of Holy Week, we will examine and further learn what it means to be a new creation.  Come join us on Holy Thursday as we walk with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and learn how we must stay connected…“Watch and pray”, he told His disciples.  And then on Good Friday, we will visit Calvary, and encounter Christ’s steadfast love for us and the ultimate example of courage and strength, as he faces death on the Cross.  But praise be to God, on Easter, we celebrate the triumph of Resurrection!

Jesus Christ paid the price!  He died so that you and I may be forgiven.  He resurrected so that you and I may have eternal life.  Jesus is alive!  He took the old and gave us a new life in Him.  Jesus is alive!  And because He lives, we can move past our negative experiences, we can start over, we can see a new dawn in our lives, and we can see the glory of God.  Rejoice, for you are “a new creation” in Christ Jesus.

As we lift our voices in celebration and bring forth our worship to Him who gives us life, we want to invite you to give a special Easter offering that will go towards supporting our youth and children’s ministry.  Easter is about celebrating life,  and our children are the life of the church!  Be part of this ministry.  Support our upcoming Children’s Health Fair (Sunday, May 20^th), Vacation Bible School (scheduled for the week of August 13^th), and our newly formed youth group.  Your offering will touch many lives with the love of God.

Make this Easter a special one in your life.  Embrace your new life in Christ.  Live out the victory of salvation and share with others the joy of the Lord.  Jesus is alive!

The Pastor