Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Reflections on Easter week
As I look back on this past week and all the services we had from Thursday up to Easter Sunday morning, I am overwhelmed with thanks for God's presence, and the way His people stepped up to the plate. I thank Him for: the different ways that we worshipped from the power of quiet at the Maundy Thursday Service to the dynamic of full houses and rocking music on Easter Sunday. For the dynamic volunteers who kept moving in chairs, and giving up seats for guests, and helping with moving guests around crowded hallways, all with a smile and a sense of purpose "we know why we are here". For the presence of the Holy Spirit in each of the services in such an awesome way that all we could say, is What a Mighty God we serve! For the many first time guests, and folks who took a step closer to a relationship with Christ. For all the tireless program servants who gave their all! As I start this new day, all I can say is Thank you Lord for allowing me to be part of this work you are doing!
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Pastor,
While I was unable to attend any of the services leading up to Easter, I WAS at both the 9:45 and the 11:00 services on Easter Sunday. One of the words you used in your post was "dynamic" and I have to agree....the people, the music, the worship of God was all incredibly dynamic! Most especially at the 11:00 service....I've never ever, in the 8 years I've attended Central, experienced anything like that before. The Holy Spirit's presence was practically tangible there. And I was so amazed and grateful to a very special someone there who made certain that my brother-in-law and his girlfriend got seats. They came to see my daughter in the children's performance and I thought they'd leave after that, but they stayed for the whole service and heard the message, and even stayed awhile afterwards to talk to a young couple that was next to them. I was really in awe of what I saw God doing throughout that morning.
One of the stories you mentioned, the one about Bill Tucker, is stuck in mind and has really convicted me about my responses to my family when they "mess up." Hardly merciful or forgiving, depending upon what they've done. I am much more aware these past few days that I am to be a woman of mercy, and I'm beginning to catch my responses and extend mercy and forgiveness, the way God has always and continues to extend it to me.
Thank you, Pastor.
Pam
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