As Easter Sunday approaches, I am filled with a deep sense of joy and anticipation. It’s a day of celebration, renewal, and hope—a day that holds immense significance for all of us. In the spirit of this beautiful occasion, I urge each and every one of you to extend a heartfelt invitation to someone special to join us for Easter Sunday service at 10:00 AM. Easter is not just a holiday; it’s a time to come together as a family, to embrace love, compassion, and the teachings of faith. By inviting someone to be your guest on Easter Sunday, you’re not only sharing in the joyous festivities but also extending a hand of warmth and welcome to those who may need it most. Imagine the impact of your invitation—a friend, a neighbor, a colleague, or even a stranger finding solace and belonging in the midst of our gathering. Your gesture of inclusion can make a world of difference in someone’s life, offering them a sense of belonging and connection that is priceless. Furthermore, Easter Sunday is a time of reflection and gratitude. By inviting someone to join us, we open our hearts to share the blessings and abundance that surround us. We remind ourselves of the importance of generosity, kindness, and spreading joy to those around us. Let’s not miss this opportunity to spread the message of love and unity this Easter season. Extend the invitation, reach out with open arms, and welcome others into our fellowship with love and warmth. Together, let’s make this Easter Sunday at 10:00 AM a celebration of togetherness, faith, and the power of inviting others into our hearts.
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
Colossians 3:3-4, “For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
The oneness between believers and the practice of the church are both dependent on the centrality of Christ.
Christ is the center.
Indeed, Christ Himself is the reality of the Christian life and the church life.
When Christ is my center, I am free from my self.
I am free from self-consciousness.
I am free from self-condemnation.
I am free from anxiety.
I am totally free because I died and my life is now hidden with Christ in God.
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me” (Gal. 2:20).
Christ is our joy.
Christ is our encouragement.
Christ is our faith.
Christ is our living.
We interact with Him in everything in our lives.
We interact only with Christ.
Our interaction is not with ourselves–with self-reflection and self-condemnation.
Christ is our righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30).
He is “all and in all” to us (Col. 3:11).
JESUS CHRIST IS THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
We need to look away to Him.
Look away from yourself.
Look away from your failure.
Look away from your bad mood.
Look away unto Jesus.
Christ is the centrality of everything in our Christian life.
He is the Christian life itself in every aspect.
Until Tomorrow
With A Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Jackson
THURSDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
David Ford – Still in ICU – PRAYERS MUCH NEEDED
Junior Stephens
Amy Garner
Amy Garner’s Mom & Dad
Andrew Halevi & Daughter
Ashely Burn’s Sisters
Coly/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Dan Haines
Darlene Wiggins
David Burnette
David Harrison – Riverside
Deanna Fowler
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donnie Butler’s Dad
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Drew
Easton Fielder
Ed Mays
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Freddie May’s Mom
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
James Garner’s Friend
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John Austin
June Cronan’s Sister
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lee Cronan
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Sims
Marynell Ford
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Miles Bradshaw
Nora Allison
Pastor & Mrs. Driskell
Ricky Gipson
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roseleigh Osborn
Sandra Graham
Scott Lanier
Soso Nzolo – 17 Yr. Old South African Pastor’s Daughter
Susan & Alexis Tesone
Susan Mosley
Tom Witcher