Ain't No Grave

For example, this afternoon Gary and I (Josh) went to Sheetz to grab coffee for our staff meeting at the crossing campus. While we were there someone complained about people not wearing masks, someone told everyone who had masks on they were going to “Kill Us All” and a drunk man told everyone his van was stolen only to find he forgot he parked on the other side of the building. All within a 20 or so minute window.

To say we are living in times that are unprecedented is almost an understatement. 

To say the church is under attack from forces both outside and inside is stating the obvious. 

To say families are facing struggles we’ve not seen in our lifetimes is a simple truth. 

So how do we proceed? How do we as a church get through these mountains that are presented before us? When we are faced with enemies outside and from within how do we survive? How do we find within ourselves the will to carry on as we move forward resolutely following after the example Christ left for us?

It seems like nothing and no one is safe from persecution anymore.

By fully understanding and remembering the power we are given through the resurrection of Christ Jesus our Lord and savior!

This Thursday evening for our service we are talking about the events and historical significance of the crucifixion and resurrection. Then Sunday we will dive into what the resurrection means and does for us as Christians. How it can fuel our daily lives and spurn us on to action that will change our families and our communities. 

These lessons are going to be based upon the following passage. 

John 11:20-27

20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at home. 21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” 27 “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”

It is so easy to get sidetracked, stressed, depressed, and downright miserable right now. 

BUT we must remember the power of our God who is active and alive today at work in our lives. If you and your family have been feeling like a blanket of despair is covering you, these messages will impact your life. 

Join us to be reminded about the power and protection our God has placed of us as His children!