By His own resurrection Jesus proved that He has power over death. No one needs to live in fear. If we believe in the promise of Jesus we can live with confidence that our resurrection is guaranteed. However, in these words of Jesus I hear more than the promise of a future miracle. All of us need to experience a spiritual resurrection today. Meaningful life is only in Christ. That is the reason He states that He is the LIFE. It is time for us to wake up from our lethargic existence and hear the cries of the suffering, see the tears of the struggling, offer help to the sick and extend love to the rejected. This is what the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus should be all about.
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On Wednesday the Young at Heart ministry gathered almost thirty people for lunch and fellowship. I so wanted to be there, but unfortunately couldn’t join the group again. Willis shared with me the following photos.
It is great to see pastor John Sabo in these photos. We are glad that Kathy and John are back!
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Last Sabbath I was blessed to offer a prayer of blessing over my granddaughter Charlotte. I felt a bit overwhelmed with emotions. Praise God for our families.
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Our Spring Communion Worship service is scheduled for April 22. Please put it on your calendars.
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Dr David Hartman is preaching tomorrow for both services. David agreed to preach only on the condition that Galena and I will take this Sabbath off and leave town for a couple of days. I guess I’ll not see you tomorrow, but I am sure you’ll be blessed with Dr Hartman’s message!
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“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3
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Hugs and Happy Easter,
pastor Peter
Ooltewah Seventh-day Adventist Church 