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We are in the
midst of the Lenten season, a time which,
according to Scriptures, marks Jesus Christ’s
final days before His crucifixion. The
traditional principle of Lent is the preparation
of the believer through prayer, repentance of
sins and a focus on charitable acts. For many
churches, the period of Lent, represents the
beginning of the season with an Ash Wednesday
Service that begins a 40 day period of
reflection, renewal and study of the Biblical
events culminating in the glorious
Resurrection----EASTER SUNDAY!! The Bible also
teaches us, that Jesus was raised from the dead,
three days after His death on the cross. As part
of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ
on the cross at Calvary is commemorated on Good
Friday just before Easter. Through his death,
burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty
for sin, thus securing for all who believe in
Him, eternal life in Christ Jesus. This is the
very essence of our Christian faith----as stated
in
John 3:16 (NIV)
“For
God so loved the world that he gave his one and
only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.”
Matthew 28:1-10
“After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene
and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of
the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the
tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His
appearance was like lightning, and his clothes
were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of
him that they shook and became like dead men.
“The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are
looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not
here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and
see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and
tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead
and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There
you will see him.' Now I have told you."
“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and
ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met
them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him,
clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus
said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my
brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see
me." (NIV)
1 Peter 1:3
“"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great
mercy he has given us new birth into a living
hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead... (NIV)
The Harvesters feel so honored to spread His
Gospel in song to as many people as possible.
We encourage individuals to accept Jesus Christ
as Lord and Savior of their lives. It is our
mission to reach as many folks as we can and
spread the good news that God loves us and
desires that we each have a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ. We use every
opportunity given to us to invite those who do
not know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior,
to give your lives to Him. The following prayer
is a first step toward eternal life:
Romans 10:9
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth
the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart
that God hath raised him from the dead, thou
shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth
unto righteousness; and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation."
Dear Lord,
Right now I ask
for forgiveness of my sin and confess Jesus as
the Lord of my life. With my heart, I believe
that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very
moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal
Savior and according to His Word, right now I am
saved. Therefore Lord Jesus, transform my life
so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone
and not to myself.
Deuteronomy
31:6 (NIV)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be
afraid or terrified because of them, for the
LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave
you nor forsake you."
We wish all of you a Blessed, Happy Easter and
hope to see you at an event soon. May God richly
bless you and keep you safely in His loving arms
is our prayer.
Danny, Allen, Jim, Phillip and G.W.
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