In the Glow of Easter

The week after Easter has been a very busy one.  It has been full of meetings and 'things to do,' but it has also been full of meaningful interactions with people.  And the glow of Easter has permeated it all.

My second Easter as pastor of this amazing church was spectacular.  It captured the joy of the resurrection in a powerful way.  The sanctuary was packed a with long-time members and first-time visitors.  The music was inspiring and the liturgical dance was worshipful.  As always, the children (60 of them!) were excited and full of life.

During the week I met with families who have lost a loved one and finalized preparations for a memorial service on Saturday for Michael Sullivan.  It was a comfort to me to do that pastoral work having just been reminded of the power of Easter.  Death, though it is a painful experience for those left behind, simply does not have the final word.  There is life beyond death.  There is more to this life than what we see and experience in our mortal bodies.  We may not understand it all, but we believe it!  And that Easter service renewed my faith--I hope it did yours as well.

See you in church,

Pastor Dale

Children's Time 

Jenna's liturgical dance