Last Sunday, Pastor Eric preached the ending to our series through The Gospel According to Mark. The book ends the way Mark intended it to end, leaving it's readers uneasy.
The resurrection tells us that the Father approves of everything Jesus has said and done. He is alive again. He triumphed over our sin and enemy. It is a foretaste of the future, when Jesus will make all things new.
Pastor Eric spoke today regarding our omission of the longer, alternative ending printed in the English Standard Version translation. We won't be preaching a sermon from it since we do not believe it's authentic.
While the longer ending (and various shorter endings) are a good reminder as to the trustworthiness of our bibles, you may still have questions.
This is how many people will be visiting Old Towne Orange this weekend for our Annual Orange International Street Fair. Arrive early and get a parking spot. Sunday School is at 10am and they are starting a new class...the whole bible explained in 16 verses.
We begin a short series of sermons on Sunday, September 13th regarding the simple things. The things everyone says "it all comes back to." Join us as we celebrate some of what should be the best parts of our lives.
Many have misunderstood the meaning of the burial of Jesus Christ. He was the most significant man who has ever lived and yet died in poverty — in a stranger's grave. One would assume this part of His story would be conveniently forgotten.
You know what's awesomesauce about Old Towne Orange? 500,000 people in our Plaza next weekend!
The Orange International Street Fair
We recommend you arrive early. Come on out to our adult Sunday School class. They are starting a new series this Sunday.
We also recommend you plan on lunch at the fair after the service. Grab some friends and surf the booths for grub.
Many have misunderstood what happened that Friday at Golgotha. Listen to Pastor Eric tell the story from Mark 15:21-41.
