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The church office is closed on Thursdays and is accessible by appointment only.

by Justin Morton

Today is a special day.  Easter Sunday, sometimes called Resurrection Day, is a time when many will fill auditoriums for the purpose of worshipping and celebrating God’s great victory over death.  If you are visiting with us today, we are so glad you are here!  We hope you find our worship uplifting and God honoring.  If you have any questions about what you hear or see today, please ask someone, and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Imagine what it must have been like for Jesus’ followers during the three days His lifeless body laid in the tomb.  After all the chaos and sorrow of Friday, those hours must have felt incredibly bleak.  Despite Jesus telling His disciples about His death and resurrection on several different occasions, they did not understand (Mark 9:30-32; Luke 18:31-34).  They were expecting their Messiah to establish an earthly kingdom and help the Jewish people break free from the grips of Roman rule.  But like many other so-called “messiahs” before him, death seemed to swallow up any hope of Jesus being the long-awaited Messiah.  Those hours between Friday evening and Sunday morning were probably filled with doubt and despair.

The women showed up at the tomb early that morning to prepare the body with spices for burial (Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1).  The disciples, who heard reports that the tomb was empty, did not believe it (Luke 24:11); a few translations say they thought it was “nonsense.”  While there are many unanswered questions about those silent hours, one thing is fairly certain—the disciples were not anticipating the amazing events of that day. 

But then, early on Sunday morning, everything changed.  The women found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty (Luke 24:2-3).  The body of Jesus was gone.  In a state of perplexity, they heard some of the most encouraging words ever uttered, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?  He is not here, but has risen” (Luke 24:5-6).  Those words transformed their hopelessness into hope.  Immediately, the women went and reported what they had seen and heard.

Friends, the tomb that was empty a couple thousand years ago is still empty today.  Because of that empty tomb, we gather each Lord’s Day to celebrate.  The grave has been conquered.  And thanks be to God, our victory has been secured because of Jesus Christ, our living hope! 

04/20/2025

“God’s Goodness in the Resurrection”

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-9

Laura Heringlake returned home from the hospital on Thursday, April 17, after tests ruled out brain bleeds and tumors.  Current treatments for the fluid in her eyes may take some time to be effective.  She expects to undergo further testing.  (April 18)

 

Terri Bradford is back at home after a recent hospital stay and heart tests.  (April 18)

 

Pat Carter had knee replacement surgery on Monday, April 21, which went well.  He would like to thank everyone for the calls, texts, and most especially the prayers.  (April 23)

Marshal & Susan Horton are both in rehab at Quality Center for Rehabilitation, 932 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087.  (April 16)

 

Jane Rehnborg is at Community Care of Rutherford County, Room F004, 901 East County Farm Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.  (April 16)

 

 

 

Please keep expectant mothers, Lauren Gregory Thais (daughter of Rick & Marla Gregory), Rachel Crowder, Amy Byrd, Devan Archer, and Emily Elrod, in your prayers.

 

Randy Warren, Christy Wakefield, Marla Gregory, Marshal & Susan Horton, Marie Clark, Faye Pistole, Terri Bradford, Wanda Nelson, Rita Hill, James Richardson, Helen Warren, Juanita Brewer, Ashley Jones, Greg Ashburn, Sepal DeBerry, Mary Jane Argo, Helen Phillips, Butch Eades, John Sellers, Jackye Stanfield, Barbara West, Rubin Horton, Timothy Ashburn, Jackie Gentry, Ken & Shirley Cobble, Roy Bradley, Rob Martin, Eddie Harris, Dawn Markum, Kevin Lawson, and George Schimpf.  Cancer: Lou Money, Bruce Bradford, Hector Cortez, Mary Creech, James Stanfield, Jimmy Woodard, Beverly Hines, Dickie Mitchell, Bobby Teems, Jeff Henson, Eric Burr, David Shaw, Phyllis Miller, Lisa Crowell, Kathy Vincion Givens, and Jennifer Collet.  Kidnapped children of our Christian family in Nigeria:  Asabe Lawa, Sarah Nkeki, Lugwa Samuel, Tabitha Sila, Saraya Amos, Hauwa Abdu, Rejoice Shaki, Esther John, Kauna Lalai, & Ruth Fillow.

Men’s Bible Study will be Thursday, May 8, at the church building. We will eat at 6:30 p.m. with Bible study to follow. All men are invited to attend! If you have any questions, please see Randy Cary.

VBS is coming!!

June 1-4

Please sign up on the sign-up sheets posted on VBS board in EDW.

Wedding shower for Jennarose Rangel, bride-elect of Andrew Hooper, on Sunday, May 4, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the church building. They are registered at Amazon; Crate and Barrel; and theknot.com.

The Graduation Banquet for our High School Seniors will be Sunday, May 4, at 10:45 a.m. Help us celebrate our High School Grads on May 4 by signing up to provide a brunch item. Sign-up sheets are posted on EDW board and in front lobby. Questions, see Ruth Anne Estes, Tiffany Cooper, Yen Qualls, or Roxy Norwood.

Our library is starting a spring reading program for children from toddlers through 5th grade. The object of this program is to encourage children to read Bible scriptures, Bible stories, and books about Christian living and Christian morals. They will read or parents will read scriptures and books from our library, home libraries, or school libraries. They will write the book titles or scriptures down on bookmarks provided by the library. The bookmark will have a place to write down five titles or scriptures to be listed and signed by parents. When completed and signed, they will turn it in to the library and will select a reading incentive. Additional info and the first bookmark will be sent home this month (April). The program will run April, May, and June.

Toothpaste / Toothbrushes

Please place donations in the basket located in the lobby.

04/20/2025

Sunday Morning — 374

Sunday Evening — 181

Wednesday — 181

04/20/2025

Weekly Budget: $14,500.00
Contribution: $20,053.00
Year to Date Budget: $232,000.00
Year to Date Contribution: $279,602.00