The Easter weekend is the key weekend in the story of God’s love for the world and the salvation which He offers. It tells us of the self-giving love of His Son, Jesus, born as one of us, as God-with-us, though without sin. Yet Jesus offers himself as the willing sacrifice, to take on himself God’s judgement on the sins of the world. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, our sins are paid for, and death’s power is broken. It need no longer be the path to separation from God. Instead, for all who turn to Him and trust in Him, we have the wonderful privilege of knowing God through Jesus, now and for all eternity.
And that’s worth celebrating! So over Easter, Christians around the world remember this story, from the solemnity of the Last Supper, the injustice of Jesus’ trial, the horror of the crucifixion, and the glorious surprise of the resurrection.
We have a service on Good Friday, April 7th, at 7.30 pm, when we remember the Last Supper as we take communion together, and then reflect on the significance of Jesus’ death. The church is open for personal prayer and reflection on Friday April 7th and Saturday April 8th, from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm each day. And then on Sunday morning we gather at 11.00 am to celebrate the good news for all the world that Jesus is alive. You are welcome to join with us in any of these opportunities to remember, reflect and rejoice.