As we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus, sometimes it is worth just stopping and thinking what exactly are we celebrating?
On Good Friday, the Cross reveals the depth of our crisis and the height of God’s grace. The essence of sin is humans putting themselves in the place of God, but the essence of salvation is God choosing to take the place of humanity. Because God is perfectly holy, He could not simply overlook our rebellion; yet, because He is perfectly loving, He chose to bear the penalty Himself. The Cross is the unique place where divine justice and mercy meet, offering us the freedom of a debt fully paid.
But the story does not end in the silence of the grave. Christianity is, at its heart, a resurrection religion. Without the empty tomb, the Cross would remain a sign of defeat - a tragic memory of a dead martyr. Instead, Easter Sunday serves as the divine validation, providing public proof that God accepted Jesus’ sacrifice as the final payment for sin. We do not merely remember a historical figure; we follow a living Lord who empowers us to live transformed lives here and now.
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A memorial service for Yvonne Hall will be held at 10am on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at St Phils. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather together and thank God for Yvonne's part in our lives and in our Church, as we cherish and celebrate her life. Following the service, there will be refreshments served in the War Memorial Hall. The family has asked for Church volunteers to assist with setup, food distribution, cleanup, and pack-up. If you are available to help at any time on Tuesday, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Keep praying for opportunities to invite people to our Easter Services (see below) and also to bring along to the Discover course.
Yours in Christ,
Eric