Christ is risen! Alleluia!
The Alleluias returned to worship Easter morning. We had put them away for
the season of Lent, but they burst back into our worship Easter Sunday. We
sang them. We shouted them. We exchanged them in greeting each other. At
the later service, three young butterflies helped us welcome the Alleluias
back. Assisting minister Pastor John explained that Alleluia means "Praise
God!" It can barely be spoken without a shout. At the very least it
demands energy and joy.
I just spent a few minutes in the yard with our Sheltie, Heidi. As often
happens, she ran in large circles around me, barking at the same place
every time she passed. Not at the neighbor dogs. Not at a rabbit or
squirrel. Just a bark for her own enjoyment. Her own shout of joy to be
playing in her backyard. Could it be her "Alleluia?"
Celebrate the risen Christ with your own shouts of joy. Join in the
"Alleluia" this Easter season and always.
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Ron Vanatta
First communion classes begin this Sunday for third graders. 9:15 in
fellowship hall the next three Sundays. They'll commune May 6. Pray God's
blessing for all teachers and students.
The youngsters and adult leaders of Cherubs, Choristers, and Disciple Song
Choirs are finishing rehearsals for "Spend a While on the Nile." Don't
miss this musical telling Old Testament bible stories. It will be shared
in worship at 5 pm Saturday, April 21 and 10:30 am Sunday, April 22. They
will also share it with the residents of DeKalb County Home the evening of
Wednesday, April 25.
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