Good news!
[Edit: The following post was made just before Easter, 2006. While the specifics as to time and date are localized, the invitation to celebrate the mystery of Christ's ongoing appearance is appropriate for any time.]
Dear friends,
If your life has been anything like mine, you’ve been busy lately. I want to invite you to take some time for refreshment. Come to church! Tomorrow morning is Easter Sunday. Why not make it a point to celebrate with others the most awesome thing that ever happened on the history of our planet?
Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. The tomb is empty, and he is ready to meet with those who will follow him.
He’s been known to show up where his followers are gathered (John 20:19). To walk with them down a highway (Luke 24:13-33). To meet them for breakfast (John 21:1-14).
In Marbury, we’ll celebrate a community Sunrise Service at 7:00 AM in the Marbury Church of God sanctuary. I’d love to see you there!
You can even skip breakfast and come; we’ll follow the service with coffee, juice, fruit and pastries in our fellowship hall.
As always, Sunday School for all ages starts at 9:00 AM, with morning worship at 10:00. You can read Mark 16:1-8 and Acts 10:34-43 as preparation for the day’s message. Reminder to the church family: At offering time, special Easter Ministries Offering envelopes will be available for those who would like to give in support of the worldwide ministries of the Church of God.
That first Easter morning something happened which can still change our lives forever. Do you feel like something needs to change in your life? Has Jesus already changed your life? Is there more for him to do?
At the empty tomb,
In the upper room,
On the highway,
By the sea,
He will meet you there,
Meet your every care,
Give you peace,
And set you free.
Love,
Pastor Bob Buehler
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