Along the Way with Jesus

Dear Worshipers,

Over the course of the last several weeks Pastor David has been taking us through a wonderful series titled "Along the Way with Jesus". I love that title. That is exactly the path that I want to take. I want my tombstone to read in effect "He walked along the way with Jesus." Don't you? It happens one day at a time.

This week we will have the opportunity to do just that. To walk along the way with Jesus. Through the course of this week we will have our normal Holy Week services, but we have also added a few so that we can step with Jesus as opposed to skipping along.

One first step is a little one with the children in mind and will be on Wednesday night at 6:30 P.M. as we have our annual Egg Hunt at the pavilion of Krepps Park. As usual it will feature the Resurrection Eggs from Family Life which beautifully portray the whole message of Easter in 12 powerful egg-encapsulated symbols. Pray for good weather, a good turnout, and a good message from Pastor Tony.

Our next step takes us into Holy Week and we remember Maundy Thursday. The word "Maundy" comes from the Latin for 'command' (mandatum). It refers to the command given by Jesus at the Last Supper, that his disciples should love one another. In this 7:00 P.M. service we will focus on the service our Lord demonstrated as foot washing is modeled and communion is shared. We will sing a hymn and go out, just as Jesus and His disciples did.

The next step will be on Friday as we take time to reflect on the cross. Beginning at 7:00 P.M. we will share in a service the will provide the opportunity to come to the altar and meditate on the significance of the cross, and the implications on our living. We will leave with "Amen" ringing in our ears, as we confess the needfulness of this dreadful, wonderful moment in time.

Saturday takes us back to Krepps, but on the upper side near the street. We will meet thirty minutes prior to sunset, or around 7:30 P.M. We will take a few steps in the disciples sandals as we try to imagine what it must have felt like to see their dreams die with their Lord. We will pray and wait as the darkness descends, just as they must have been doing.

Sunday will find us at Krepps again as we begin our celebration of the Resurrection at 7:00 A.M. Pastor Drew will bring the message from the Lord. Come and celebrate! Christ is risen!!

We head back to the sanctuary for the 10:30 service. Jesus, No Other King will feature choir and orchestra, as well as narrators, Thomas and Kara Brown. You will not want to miss this glorious celebration that retraces the steps of Jesus through His earthly ministry culminating in that final week.
We finish our journey on Sunday night as we celebrate the newness of life in Christ through the ordinance of baptism. If you have never been to baptism service, or have not been to one lately, come and see the changed lives. Witness the next steps of faith for several who are diligently following in Christ's footsteps, and be encouraged in your walk "along the way with Jesus".

It will be a busy week. Please pray for me and all those involved in the services. Please pray that many people come to celebrate Jesus with us. PLEASE PRAY! And then invite someone to walk along the way with Jesus WITH YOU!!

In Christ,

Pastor Scott