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Hello Hennepin Youth and Families,
How many Easters do you remember, specifically? Apart from the obvious, what will make this Easter one to remember? What can you do in the coming days to be intentional about answering that question?
I'm used to Easter Sundays that involved getting dressed up, Easter baskets, and eating a big meal around a crowded table. This year, Easter services will be streamed, so I won't put on a suit. We did manage to put together items for an Easter basket, and the table won't be as crowded as usual, though my four year old will be sure to add plenty of conversation to our meal.
Of course, as we'll be reminded by the scripture reading on Sunday, the first Easter didn't include special music, no one got dressed in their Sunday best, and there weren't any big ham dinners. The first Easter was simply a recognition of those who followed Jesus most closely that the most important part of their life had died, and it turned out that they were never as alone as they'd felt for the last three days.
We're living in unusual times. And these days will live in our memory forever. Let our circumstances allow us to open our hearts and celebrate in a fresh way the fact that our savior has risen indeed, we are loved, and we are not alone.
(The Easter Story).
Youth Schedule for Easter Sunday
8:30 am - Sacred Journey Live Stream
10:00 am - Sanctuary Service Live Stream
5:00 pm - Youth Group - Zoom Call
Grace and Peace,
Rick
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