On Easter Sunday, Pastor Eric preached the familiar story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4:1-16. This story is not about not being like Cain. It’s not about being like Abel. It’s about trusting in the true and better Abel, who’s blood speaks a better word — a word of justice, of pardon, and of grace. Abel was martyred, but he will rise again. And if we trust in Jesus, so will we.
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ all year. On Easter Sunday we take the opportunity to mark the day by making memories. We eat donuts, we take photos in our photo booth, we sing, and we listen to the Word preached.
Donuts and coffee will be ready for you and your family this Sunday at 9:30am. Come early to enjoy them and the good company.
As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we want to teach you a new song about Jesus' victory over death. We will sing it together this Sunday. Listen above and follow along with the lyrics below.
CHRIST IS RISEN, HE IS RISEN INDEED
VERSE 1
How can it be, the One who died
Has borne our sin through sacrifice
To conquer every sting of death?
Sing, sing: "Hallelujah!"
VERSE 2
For joy awakes as dawning light
When Christ's disciples lift their eyes
Alive He stands, their Friend and King
Christ, Christ He is risen
CHORUS
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!
Oh sing: "Hallelujah!"
Join the chorus, sing with the redeemed
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!
VERSE 3
Where doubt and darkness once had been
They saw Him and their hearts believed
But blessed are those who have not seen
Yet sing: "Hallelujah!"
VERSE 4
Once bound by fear now bold in faith
They preached the truth and power of grace
And pouring out their lives they gained
Life, life everlasting
(Chorus)
VERSE 5
The power that raised Him from the grave
Now works in us to powerfully save
He frees our hearts to live His grace
Go tell of His goodness
(Chorus)
BRIDGE
He's alive, He's alive!
Heaven's gates are opened wide
He's alive, He's alive!
Now in heaven glorified