It's finally Easter week!
The biggest weekend in our faith is finally here. I'm so excited about the weekend ahead, and I can't wait to share an Easter message with you about our individual journeys to discover the truth about Jesus. I believe God is going to do big things. I know our musicians have been working hard to make it an awesome day. We've got a lot planned this weekend, so be sure to get involved.
Good Friday Service @ Harmony Grove - 6 p.m. We'll have a traditional service followed by Communion. Mary Weaver, who is interning with us through Candler School of Theology at Emory, will be sharing the message with us. It'll be a great way to prepare our hearts for the weekend. Also, stick around after to help get the church ready for Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Harmony Grove Church of the Way
7:00 a.m. Traditional Sunrise Service with Choir and a brief message. I'll be sharing a short thought to get us ready for Easter Worship.
7:45-8:15 a.m. - Free Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - Modern Worship Experience
9:45 a.m. - Modern Worship Experience
11:00 a.m. - Traditions Worship Experience
Gwinnett Church of the Way
5:00 p.m. - Free Dinner
5:30 p.m. - Acoustic Family Experience
6:30 p.m. - Easter Egg Hunt
Thought for the Week
"Then Jesus said to them, "Tonight all of you will run away because of me." Matthew 26:31
In the days leading up to Easter, it's an appropriate time to think about the events that led to the resurrection. Some churches have Holy Thursday services to celebrate the first Lord's Supper. Good Friday services talk about Jesus' death on the cross. Part of that discussion is the betrayal of Jesus, and it's easy to pick on Judas, who betrayed Jesus and had him arrested. However, all the disciples fled. When push came to shove, the scattered. Jesus knew it. Really, they all deserted Him -- and we have, too. When do you run away from Jesus? When you've messed up and you worry you'll be judged? When you're reminded of something in your life that He wants to change? When you're unsure of the answer you're going to get from him? When His will is not your will. Honestly, we all desert Jesus from time to time. We all flee. Sometimes, it's just like the disciples. It's when the going gets tough. You wanna know the cool thing? They were welcomed back. No matter how far they ran, they were welcomed to come back. Maybe you feel like you've run away from Jesus. You can come back. You can always come back.
In Christ,
Carter
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