As I write this "Pastor's Page," I have walked with you through the busy times of Lent and Easter.
Now that we take time to slow down a bit, I have been looking ahead to the next weeks of Easter,
for we continue to observe the Easter season for five more weeks. Some of the most amazing
stories of our faith are part of this continual season of Easter.
I would like to give you a preview of the coming sermons during the month of April:
- April 6 and 7: Our Gospel is Luke 24:13-35, with the theme "Hope to Carry On." The story of
the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is the story of faith reborn. It is the record of hope
restored. That is what makes it so beautiful. It is one of the greatest stories ever told. For it
reminds us that we have a pledge and promise from our God, a word of hope, a living trust
in our risen Savior that we can hang onto. - April 12 and 13: Our Gospel lesson is John 10:1-10, with the theme "The True Shepherd."
The Old Testament paints a picture of God as our shepherd in Psalm 23. The picture of
God as shepherd comes into even more clarity in the New Testament. In our Gospel,
Jesus compares two shepherds. Both may appear to be genuine shepherds. But only one
is true, and that is Jesus Christ. - April 19 and 20: Our Gospel lesson is John 14:1-14, with the theme "The Way and the Truth
and the Life." These words of Jesus are quite demanding for people today to believe. For
we are told over and over that there are many "ways" and many "truths." But Christ says He
is the only Way and the only Truth. Come and give some thought to these words. - April 26-27: Our Gospel lesson is John 14:15-21, with the theme "Always With Us." Come
and learn how we are comforted because God is always with us.
Join us these weeks of Easter and grow closer to the Risen Christ!
Blessings this April,
Pastor Brad Homan
