April is here and so is Easter. As we revisit the scenes of the crucifixion and burial, we once again focus on the words of Matthew 28:6, Mark 16.6 and Luke 24:6- “He is not here; He is risen from the dead!” We serve a living Savior, One who walks with His children everyday-leading, encouraging, sometimes discipling, but always loving and forgiving. What a glorious thought that sustains us through this walk on earth. We are merely traveling through, moving toward the glorious promise of life in God’s presence.,
And while we are on this journey, we are to do good and help others as much as we can. This month we will be collecting food and paper goods for our Broyhill Children’s Home. Last year the April collection was postponed due to COVID. But this April, it’s back, and we need to be generous with our collection. A container and list of needed items will be found outside the church sanctuary.
Also, on Sunday, April 18th., we will take up a special offering for the Cherokee Food Bank. This is another opportunity to reach out and help others, using the resources God has blessed us with.
Always remember the words of a special hymn we sing- “We serve a Living Savior; He’s in the world today.” And as part of that, we serve alongside our Savior, following in His footsteps, and showing the world what a child of God looks like. “And they’ll know we are Christians by our love…”.
Helen