Parents I want to urge you to take time during all services, but especially the Easter services to sing and worship. While singing in services, due to we have sung some of the songs many times we sometimes get caught up in the music beat or sing the words without really thinking about what we are singing. The Easter Choir has been reflecting on this for the past few weeks and taking the time to really concentrate on what we have been singing has been a blessing. There are very powerful words in every song that will be sung. We are sure there will be many people in attendance who do not come to worship regularly, those who may not know Christ, those struggling with a difficult situation in life, or those who have lost their way. Ponder these lines from a few of the songs:
"Come those whose joy is morning sun, and those weeping in the night. Come those who tell of battles won, and those struggling in the fight. For His perfect will will never change, and His mercies never cease, but follow us through all our days with the certain hope of peace."
"See Mary weeping "Where is He laid?" as in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb. Hears a voice speaking calling her name - it's the Master, the Lord raised to life again! The voice that spans the years speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us, will sound till He appears, for He lives Christ is risen from the dead!"
"Thank you for this love Lord. Thank you for the nail pierced hands. Washed me in your cleansing flow, now I know - your forgiveness and embrace. High and lifted up, Jesus Son of God the treasure of heaven crucified"
"Scorned by the one's He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied, for every sin on Him was laid. Here in the death of Christ I live."
"Jesus is Lord whose words sustains the stars and planets. Yet in His wisdom laid aside His crown. Jesus the man who washed our feet, who bore our suffering became a curse to bring salvation's plan. Jesus is Lord the tomb is gloriously empty. Not even death could crush this King of love. The price is paid, the chains are loosed and we're forgiven and we can run into the arms of God.
Powerful words for those who know Christ and for those who do not. Powerful words for the rich and the poor, those hurting and wondering why and those who are searching for something missing. Please sing from your heart and reflect on the words you are singing as you are doing so.
We wish you a blessed Easter - He Is Risen! Risen Indeed!
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