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Happenings What Does Easter Mean To Me? “Easter is really about God’s great love for us. We celebrate the fact that Jesus Christ died on a cross, and came back to life 3 days later, to purchase salvation for all people! “This is real love- not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. “ 1 John 4:10 NLT -Brandon Doss, Cultivate Church “It means everything! It means God loved this world and every person in it so much that God was willing to give up heaven to become one of us. Easter means mercy is real and forgiveness is possible and hope will never die. The resurrection of Jesus Christ means we have the promise of eternal life and that someday I will be reunited those I love and miss so deeply. Easter also means we can have a better life right here and right now because Jesus not only died for us, he showed us a better way to live and love. Most of all, Easter means resurrection cannot be limited to one day a year; Easter means we can be resurrected every single day through the love, life and sacrifice of Christ Jesus.” -Sherry Harris, Alabaster First United Methodist Church “Easter is the day we celebrate the unmerited favor and limitless grace and mercy that is freely provided to us. This was accomplished when Jesus Christ, God robed in flesh, died on the cross to redeem us from sin. Through His gift of salvation we have the promise of life more abundantly and eternal life with Him.” 12 cityofalabaster.com -Tony Roberts, Pastor Abundant Life Church “Because of Easter, we have life with the living Christ. The Christian life isn’t a solo, but a duet. We live it in partnership with Christ. As the apostle Paul wrote, “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). There is a sense in which the old life of disobedience dies when we come to faith in Christ, and the son of God takes up residence in our lives. Some insist, “I can’t live the Christian life.” This may be true, but Christ can! Others say, “I’m afraid I can’t hold out.” This may be true, but Christ will strengthen you. We don’t live the Christian life alone. Because of Easter, we have life eternal. Columbus sailed into the unknown in 1492, but returned with a message: “There’s nothing to fear. A new world awaits!” Jesus crossed into the realm of death and retuned with a similar message. Death for the believer is a portal to a new world.” -Michael Brooks Suliria Baptist Church
“Easter is so meaningful to me because it is the greatest miracle in the history of mankind. God became a man, gave his life on a cross, and was resurrected from the dead so that everyone could experience unconditional forgiveness of sin. I am so grateful for his sacrifice!” -Bronson Moore, Pastor Church of the Highlands Alabaster Campus “Easter means new life, second chances and all the grace we need to live a vibrant, Christian life!” - Jay West, Pastor Kingwood Church “Easter means that something bigger than this world and it’s problems win. In a world that seems to consume us daily, with its worries and concerns, God the Father, as evidenced through the power of the resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ, let us all know that nothing would stand in the way of His love for us ~ not even death. “ Look at how great a love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children. And we are!” 1st John 3:1a -Bo Brown, Pastor – Community Baptist Church ◆ Contemporary worship◆ ◆ Practical, Biblical teaching ◆ ◆ Exciting children’s, youth & college ministries ◆ ◆ Small groups during the week ◆ ◆ Servant-focused mission opportunities ◆ Sunday Worship – 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Bible Study & Kids Ministries – 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Come As you ARe! 532 George Roy Parkway Calera, AL ◆ 205.690.8260 (Just off I-65 at the airport exit, next to Camping World) www.shelbycrossings.com Sanctuary Christian Books and Gifts Books and Bibles | Music and DVDs | Cards and Gifts | Home School Texts For God was in Christ, reconciling the world… II Corinthians 5:19 Colonial Promenade in Alabaster 100 South Colonial Drive Suite 1600 • Alabaster, AL 35007 205.663.2370 www.sanctuarychristianbooks.com
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