Holy Week and Easter Triva

Peace and blessings to you this most Holy Week. On the cloudy and stormy day I am reminded of the storm that awaited Jesus as he journeyed to the cross. I am so thankful for his "obedience, even to death on the cross." It's difficult for some to focus on the crucifixion of Jesus; if that is you then do so with the hope of resurrection in your heart. Take the journey knowing that Jesus rose again! Death did not defeat him and this world did not overcome him...he overcame this world and he rose again!

I challenge you to spend some time this week answering the question of Jesus: who do you say that I am? Who is Jesus to you? Join us Friday night at 7 PM for a moving drama in which three biblical characters share their experience of Jesus. Spend some time with Jesus at the cross and remember how much he loves you.

And now for some Easter trivia that I received in an e-mail from my friend Rex. We are not crazy...Easter is real early this year!

Easter 2008 -- A once in a lifetime experience! Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.

Here's the interesting info. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier! Here are the facts:

1) The next time Easter will be this early, March 23, will be the year 2228 (220 years from

now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only

ones that were around for that!).

2) The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from

now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. So, no one alive today has or will ever

see it any earlier than this year!

Celebrate with praise!

Sunday Sunrise Service 7:00 AM gathered around our Lilly Cross in the parking lot. The picture of the cross from last year reminded me that our building was not even finished last Easter - we have two resurrections to celebrate this year! And let's pray for the weather to cooperate this year....remember the hail storm during last years service???

Sunday Worship 10 AM, Special music by the Choir and Praise Team

Children's Egg Hunt following the service. If you bring plastic eggs filled with goodies be sure to drop them off on your way in at the table outside. Our children are so blessed with the egg hunt.

If you have time this Saturday come to the BOT Workday and help us get our building and grounds ready; we need all of the help we can get...even those who give encouragement and something cool to drink.

With all that's going on the rest of this week, I hope to see all of you at least once!