Minister's Message

He is risen, he is risen indeed! These words are proclaimed outside the tomb where Jesus’ broken body was laid to rest. Mary Magdalene, his good friend and follower, was the first person to proclaim the Good News.  What a journey his disciples have been on - just three days before they were thrown into deep grief and pain as they saw their good friend and rabbi die on a Roman cross. They not only grieved his death but the death of hope. They go into hiding, fearful that their association with Jesus will bring a death sentence upon them. 

Early on that first Easter morning, the sleeping disciples awaken to Mary Magdalene exciting news - He is alive!  It takes time to absorb this news. They will have to see Jesus for themselves before they truly believe it.  Jesus appears to the disciples several times before he ascends to God. In this time He transitions from a physical being to a spiritual one. The irony is that he can be more present to them spiritually than he could be when he was limited in time and space as one man. His body becomes that of all the believers and followers of Christ - we are the body of Christ, his marshalling feet, his helping hands, his sonorous voice speaking out against injustice. He is risen. He is risen indeed, in us and all around us, poised and ready to repair what’s broken in God’s beautiful world. Resurrection is real. If life is a tapestry, then God has woven it into the fabric of creation.  Hallelujah!

Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 20, 10 am. at Lowville United Church

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U.C.W. Meeting Wed May 14 at 11:30am Zimmerman Room Bring your lunch.

LOWVILLE CARES  - Place your Local Food Bank Donations in Zimmerman Room Baskets located under the Guelph Line window near the Sanctuary door.
 
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