A Reflection of the Risen One
Posted on April 8th, 2010.
by Pastor James Bell
Authentic Christianity is, more than anything else, a reflection of Jesus. This Easter we we were caught up in joyful, exuberant worship. The welcoming of many visitors and the fellowship of our church family was highlighted by a new peak in attendance. We had 701 in our combined (9:00, 10:45 and 2:00) services! I am so thankful for two people who came. It doesn’t matter which two. 701 just sounds better than 699, doesn’t it? What a great weekend it was!
I think many of those who attended Friday evening were surprised at what a powerful move of God we experienced. The videos, the communion service, and the connection of the worship songs to relevant truths about the cross were all a part of a strong presence of the Holy Spirit.
Saturday brought us face to face with more visitors than you might have imagined. So many thank you letters were sent out to families who were experiencing Hosanna for the first time. Many of those families returned to one of our services on Sunday.
“Exuberant” would be one word to describe Sunday’s worship. It seemed like waves of the Holy Spirit were moving across the congregation. Expressions of joyous praise echoed heavenward as everyone was blessed and refreshed.
On behalf of the Elders, Deacons, and staff, I want to say thanks to you. Thanks for coming, thanks for helping, and thanks for bringing your friends to church with you. It was one of the most memorable weekends we have ever had. Glorious worship on Friday night, wide-eyed kids finding multi-colored eggs and having a blast on Saturday morning, and then wonderful Easter services on Sunday.
Oh, and there is one more thing I want to share with you. Why not keep this going? As we begin our new series “The Church and the Kingdom of God”, let’s bring the same anticipation and enthusiasm to every service! The tomb is still empty, Jesus is still alive! All we have to do is bring the same heart for worship. The same Lord will show up with the same power in our services. Are you ready for a continual outpouring of the Spirit? Me too!
He is risen indeed,
Pastor James
Tags: Church, Easter, Kingdom, New Series, Thanks
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Thank you Pastor James for being so in tune with the holy spirit…you were RIGHT ON during the entire service on Sunday and my neighbors we brought were soooo blessed on Friday as well. The praise team was amazing and I truly felt the Holy Spirit guiding each and every avenue
thank you!!!
Thanks, Missy! Bringing your neighbors, and them being blessed along with you, is what it’s all about. There are so many in this community who are searching for what they can find right here. Let’s get the word out! Bless you.
Thank YOU so much! Easter Sunday weekend was awesome and it is wonderful that we don’t have to stop celebrating now that it is over.
Absolutely!!
He is still risen!!