Alleluia! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
This is our proclamation of the Resurrection on Easter morning!
And yet, this Easter is different.
- We postponed the Community Easter Egg Hunt.
- We postponed the Congregational Breakfast.
- We are not gathered together within the church building adorning our Sunday best, including Easter dresses and suits, for an elaborate worship experience adorned in lilies and tulips.
Perhaps, you are in comfortable jammies, drinking coffee, and listening along.
I hope you are.
And yet, THIS might be the most authentic Resurrection morning of our lifetime.
As read on Facebook:
“Maybe, for once, we celebrate Easter differently. Maybe, we celebrate the Resurrection just as the Disciples did: Alone, in the silence, hoping the faith outweighs the fear.” (Casey Kerins).
After the arrest, passion, and crucifixion of Jesus the Christ, the disciples are frightened.
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