Dear Friends in Christ,

April is a big month in our Church. We finish up the dark season of Lent, Palm Sunday and then Holy week and then the light comes back on as we celebrate what the Christian faith hinges on: JESUS RISING FROM THE DEAD!

The Bible reminds us that “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” 1 Corinthians 15:17. The Resurrection teaches us many important facts:

Jesus is the Son of God. “He was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by His resurrection from the dead.” Romans 1:4

What He said was true. “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” John 2:19

God the Father accepted Christ’s sacrifice for the reconciliation of the world. “If while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by His life.” Romans 5:10. And finally

All who believe in Christ will rise to eternal life! “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25-26.

In this month of April we have some wonderful young men and women who will confirm their faith in God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. May they continue to cultivate their faith throughout their lives.

Yes, indeed the month of April is action-packed to say the least!

May God continue to bless and keep you!

God Bless!

Rev. Scott A. Kozisek