Wishes for a Blessed Easter

Millions of people will be celebrating Easter around the world this Sunday.  Easter egg hunts will abound. Deviled eggs will follow along with ham, potatoes and green bean casserole.  Children will be looking for their Easter baskets filled with sweet treats and extra special gifts.  New dresses and shoes, ties and shirts get worn to present our best foot forward at church.

Something seems to get lost in the middle of Easter hustle and bustle and preparation for visiting family and friends.

REMEMBRANCE and THANKFULNESS

Take a moment this weekend to remember by reading the Easter story starting with Mark 11:1-11 and Jesus’ triumphant entry, the Last Supper in Mark 14:12-26, and the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus in Mark 15:21-47.  Finally, rejoice in Jesus’ resurrection in Mark 16.

Remember the sacrifice of the cross and a Savior who died for you.  He loves you more than you know, and longs to be in relationship with you.  Easter is a time of renewal, reflection and thankfulness.  Somehow, bunnies and jellybeans don’t seem adequate.

Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter and time for remembrance.