This past week I received an email from a dear friend and congregant who said,

“Having a wonderful Easter feeling weekend after the drive thru yesterday and watching this week's church service. So much talent and work was involved. It was fabulous! Yesterday, seeing Church people live and in person gave me such a lift. You must be very proud of Amberlea. We are so fortunate to be members. Looking forward to the rest of the services this week.”

Yes, yes, yes! It was an amazing weekend pointing us to the Greatest Story ever told about the Greatest Show! Where God showed us in no uncertain terms God’s power over death, and the love of the Father revealed in His Son. The work that has been done for you and me. Hallelujah!

This is Holy Week and I hope that you will join me on Maundy Thursday (April 1) for a special Communion Service. Let’s recreate the Upper Room, the place where Jesus shared the Last Supper with his friends. Friends, who one by one betrayed him.

Then on Good Friday (April 2) let’s gather to remember and reflect. But beloveds,

“Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning!” (Psalm 30:5).

So, join us on Easter Sunday Morning (April 4) as we celebrate the Risen Christ!

This will be our second Easter a part, and for me it will be hard. I miss the energy, the sound of raised voices praising God, your responsive faces, not to mention your hugs. The novelty of virtually everything “virtual” has worn thin for many of us. BUT GOD. We have learned that Church is not the building. The church is you and me. And even though we miss being in Community we continue to be a part from one another because our love and care for each other runs deeper. We are Easter people!

So, this Easter:

We sing because we love God.

We rejoice because we know that God is still on the throne.

We worship because God loved us first.

We will praise before we see the miracle because we Trust God in all of it!

Easter Blessings!