BECAUSE HIS TOMB IS EMPTY … OUR HOPE IS NOT

The earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan earlier this year has cost hundreds of lives, thousands are missing, homes and businesses are completely destroyed, and now there is serious danger from the damaged nuclear reactors.

The Japan earthquake caused untold destruction. But another earthquake 2,000 years ago announced resurrection and new life. St. Matthew reports: “There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it…. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen.’”


The earthquake in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago announced something amazing to the world: Jesus Christ is alive! And through Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, death is defeated, hell is closed and the gates of heaven are opened.

In short, because His tomb is empty, our hope is not. We have a Savior who lives to guide us, to support us, and finally to bring us safely to His side above. Come, worship with us this Easter season—and have your hope renewed.
 
HOLY WEEK SERVICES

PALM SUNDAY
Festival Worship 8:00 & 10:30 am
The day Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly

MAUNDY THURSDAY
Worship ... 6:30 pm
The night Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper

GOOD FRIDAY
Worship...  1:00 & 6:30 pm
The day Jesus died for the sins of the world

SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL
Worship ...8:00 pm
Preparation for Jesus’ resurrection

EASTER SUNDAY
Festival Worship ... 8:00 & 10:30 am
A potluck of breakfast foods … 9:15-10:15 am
The day Jesus rose from the dead

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