Community News 4/16/2025
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Empty.
Usually that’s bad news. An empty wallet, tank, battery, or heart… all bad news!
Most of the time “empty” is bad. But not always. On Sunday, we’ll celebrate that the tomb is empty. He is risen; He is risen indeed!
While our hearts long for the celebration of Easter, we have to do some work before we get there. This Holy Week – we slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the power of Easter. Join us our Good Friday as we make space for reflection, repentance, and renewal through Jesus’ work on the cross.
In the waiting, let your heart grow hungry for the presence of Jesus. I’m praying that God would continue to stir-up greater hunger for Him, more hearts that cry out to Him “you are wanted here.” Let me encourage you in these last days leading up to Easter, join me in this simple prayer: “Lord, you are wanted here.” Speak it throughout your day. Pray it together as a family. “Lord, you are wanted here.”
Join us this weekend:
GOOD FRIDAY – April 18
6:00PM | Reflective Worship
A contemplative service as we remember the cross and the incredible sacrifice Jesus made. This is a time to reflect, worship, and let our hearts be freshly moved by His love.
EASTER SUNDAY – April 20
7:00AM | Outdoor Sunrise Service
Start Easter morning under the open sky with praise and celebration as we celebrate the risen King with the first light of day. Join us in the North Lawn – and we’re hosting a simple breakfast after the service. Join us for a unique celebration! *Bring a flower from your garden as we’ll join in flowering the cross – a vivid display of the beauty and life that has come to your life because of Jesus’ death and resurrection. (We’ll also have plenty of flowers on hand for people if you’re not the gardening type.)
9:30AM & 11:00AM | Easter Celebration Services
Joyful worship, an encouraging message, and a celebration of new life in Jesus! Bring the whole family—our kids will have a special Easter experience too (Community Kids classes available at 9:30am and 11:00am)! *Bring a flower from your garden as we’ll join in flowering the cross – a vivid display of the beauty and life that has come to your life because of Jesus’ death and resurrection. (We’ll also have plenty of flowers on hand for people if you’re not the gardening type.)
Easter isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement of hope that we carry into our homes, neighborhoods, and across our valley. We can’t wait to see what God has store for our community in the coming months. But it starts here. We’re praying for a powerful weekend; may God stir hearts and draw people to Himself!
Who will you invite? Your invitation could be someone’s first step toward Jesus. One invite can change someone’s life. It’s not too late. I’m praying for you – and those you’re invited. Reply to this email with the name of someone that you’re inviting – and I’ll be praying for them by name this Easter weekend!
Expectant –
Pastor Brett
