Easter
Series Focus – “What Difference Does It Make?”
Life is full of either/or moments. Some carry little consequence — chicken or fish. Others matter more — take the job or keep it. But one either/or is life-changing for every human being: either Jesus is still dead, or he rose. He claimed he would: “The Son of Man must suffer many things . . . be killed and after three days rise again” (Mark 8:31). If he remains dead, he is a failure and a fraud, and we are still in our sin. But Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The 50-day season of Easter celebrates that world-changing fact.
Service Focus: He Lives to Take Me from Death to Life
Without the resurrection, death would appear permanent. No one comes back from the dead to explain what lies beyond it. Jesus told his disciples what would happen—but they were slow to believe. So God provided witnesses to assure his people that Jesus did not remain dead.
He lives, and it makes all the difference. I, too, shall live. Death has become a pathway into paradise. Jesus has made me spiritually alive through faith in his resurrection. In every way, he takes me from death to life.
The Christ Candle enters from the rear of the church and symbolizes Jesus, the Light of the world.
April 5th, 2026 (Easter) (Pastor Daniel Schroeder) Matthew 28:1-10; Supplemental Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7
“He Lives — The Most Significant Event Ever”
Children’s Devotion: “The Message of Jesus’ Resurrection Rings Throughout the World”
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Handbell Choir Performance: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Arranged by Sandra Eithun
Published by Concordia Publishing House
Handbell Choir Performance: “The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done”
Arranged by Sandra Eithun
Published by Concordia Publishing House
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