Dear friends
A lot can happen in three days…
I wanted to send Easter greetings on behalf of myself and the deacons today.
In the space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, we can only imagine what the friends and family of Jesus must have been feeling and thinking, not to mention all those who were part of it. As post resurrection people we live in the balance of remembering what Jesus has done for us and knowing what happened next. This balance of suffering and joy is at the heart of Christian life, reminding me of Paul’s words…
“We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body” (2 Cor 4:10)
Since Palm Sunday, the week has reflected this, and I want to say thank you to those who have brought this to life through music, songs, art, welcome, perfumes, administration, prayer, crafts, quizzes, photographs, tech in all forms, teaching, organisation, readings, service and reaching out to others, hospitality and many more…apologies for not mentioning everything here.
It was good to join with you on Wednesday and also on Good Friday in the building in the morning and in the afternoon on Alwoodley Green. You can see some pictures here Good Friday – an outdoor service of worship, witness, driving rain and gale force winds – Moortown Baptist Church We look a little windswept!
And then today at our Easter Eggstravaganza, hot off the press! Big turn out for our Easter Eggstravaganza – Moortown Baptist Church
Tomorrow, we come to together to celebrate Easter. It’s a special blessing to be able to do baptisms and welcome people into membership. There will be refreshments in the service as well as cake and drinks after the service.
Here’s what’s still to come…
A full guide to everything that’s happening here at MBC this Easter – Moortown Baptist Church
Or check last week’s email for dates to remember over April and May
Shelley’s news for week commencing March 28th – Moortown Baptist Church
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church