Easter Celebration

Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” – Luke 24:31-32

Yesterday was a wonderful time of worship as we celebrated the resurrection. The worship began with triumphant Easter hymns, led by piano, organ and brass. Followed by the Easter choir and praise songs by the band. We opened God’s word and heard an Easter message which was followed by welcoming eight new members into the church through professions of their faith in Jesus Christ and three baptisms. We were then sent forth singing “My Redeemer Lives!”

The Easter service was a joyful experience and we could certainly feel the presence of the Lord in that place. I have a feeling that I know how the disciples felt when their eyes were opened and they realized that Jesus was alive! Their hearts were burning and certainly our hearts were also burning as we celebrated the fact that our Redeemer lives!

Prayer: Thank you Lord for the resurrection. Thank you for the wonderful worship that we experienced yesterday to celebrate Easter. We pray for those who made profession of faith and for the three who were baptized. May you continue to draw all of closer to you. Amen.

Faith Tip: Although Easter is over, every day we can celebrate that Jesus Christ is risen! Keep the joy of Easter burning within you heart.