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March 28, 2024 | ||
Dear Church Family, As we approach Good Friday, we remember the good work that Jesus accomplished on the cross. God, as only He can, takes a horrible act of rebellion, the killing of His only Son, to accomplish something miraculous and amazing. Jesus became God’s Passover lamb for us (1 Cor. 5:7). I encourage you to read Isaiah 53. Isaiah prophesied over 700 years before Jesus about the suffering servant who would bring us peace with God. I’ve included two sections of this profound chapter.
Isaiah is clear that we are the ones at fault. We have wandered away like sheep. We rightly deserve the punishment for our sins. Yet it is Jesus who carries our griefs. He is the one pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. Jesus loves us so much that He took, not only our sin, but the penalty that comes along with it. “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10 ESV).
Isaiah reminds us of the goodness accomplished on the cross. It is in the crushing, the grief, and the offering of guilt that God accomplishes the good. Even though Jesus is crushed, Isaiah speaks of the prolonging, the prospering, the satisfying, and accounting righteous. Let us thank God for His great love for us! “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8 ESV). What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Easter Sunday: Join us this Sunday, March 31st as we celebrate the real hope we have because Jesus was really raised from the dead. Be in prayer about someone God might have you invite to hear the Good News of the Gospel. No Youth Group this Sunday: We’ll take a break this Sunday, but start back next Sunday, April 7th, from 5-7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our Bible study through the Book of Joshua. New Sermon Series: Starting next Sunday, April 7th, we’ll start a new series through 1-2 Thessalonians, titled, Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow. In a world of difficulty, uncertainty, and fear of the future, Paul challenges us to live godly lives today with the hope and assurance of what lies ahead. Communion: We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper as part of our Sunday morning service on Sunday, April 14th. Through the ordinance of communion, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins. Church Potluck: Join us after the morning worship service for a potluck meal on Sunday, April 21st. Please bring one of your favorite dishes to share with the group. Men’s Meating: We’re excited for our first ever Men’s Meating. Yes Meating, where we all get together and share some of our secret BBQ or smoked meats with each other, and we learn more about the gospel. We’ll be meeting at the Gerdes’ house on April 27th from 5-7 pm. Drinks, sides, and dessert will be provided. You just need to bring yourself, a friend, and if you would like, a BBQ or smoked meat for all to share. There will be a signup on Sunday at the Welcome Table which will help us to plan the event. Life Groups: If you would like to grow in your relationship with the Lord and other believers, please consider joining a Life Group. We have groups for men, women, and youth. You can check them out here: Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time: This Coming Sunday: | ||
He shall bear our iniquities
