Easter Sunday

Message from Pastor Mori 

Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church The Weekly Newsletter    Message from Pastor Mori Dera RFUMC family Resurrection Greetings!   Here we are again at that beautiful time of year we know as Easter. Many have rightly called it Resurrection Sunday because that gets our focus more on the amazing event that took place on that day so I wanted to take a moment to send you some "Easter Encouragement"! We all want to get back to "normal" as soon as possible for sure! Yet, "normal" can be different for everyone. Someone said for them, "normal is just a setting on their dryer." Jesus Christ rose from the grave! Jesus came to this earth over 2,000 years ago, and His life could be described as anything BUT "normal." He spent about three years in active ministry serving others, loving others, healing others, and yet, He died the cruelest of deaths as they hung Him on a cross. Yet, as you know, that was not the end of the story as three days later, He arose in tremendous victory over death! Regardless of what happens in this world this year, or the next, Jesus has already been there! He knows about our needs and cares for us with perfect love. One of my favorite portions of scripture is the following:  John 14:19 CEB 19 Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Because I live, you will live too.   That scripture reminds me of another powerful song written by Bill Gaither with the title "Because He Lives," and the lyrics are as follows: "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone, Because I know, He holds the future, And life is worth the living, Just because He lives!" I would encourage you today to keep your eyes on Jesus as you move through this journey of life. Jesus is victorious still! Blessings in Christ, Pastor Mori O    Give on PayPal       Community Info & Links                                                     All are welcome to join us in prayers for the end to violence and prayers of remembrance of the victims The Bulletin is Here   Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/806489040. Or call in at 1-312-626-6799  (Meeting ID: 806 489 040).         Spaghetti Dinner - April 10 - Curbside pick-up only Don't forget to pick up your pre-ordered spaghetti order on Saturday April 10!! Thank you for supporting the church! Action Against Racism Resource              Hate Crimes Reporting - Here Courageous Conversations-  Click here to learn more. These are structured conversations that local church leaders can use to inspire and encourage the church and individuals. 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