April 2015
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“I have seen the Lord” ~ Mary Magdalene What a revelation, Mary, the first disciple to preach the gospel, ran back to the other disciples and declared: “I have seen the Lord” We celebrate the wonder of that morning each and every week we celebrate the life of Christ. Easter Sunday, however, is our day to shout it as loud as we can, to proclaim that Christ is Lord and Christ is alive, even after death. We sing, we dance, we celebrate because the light of life wins over the darkness of death. That celebration is in and of itself, a rebellion. When we think of the word Rebellion, we think of armed resistance of a government, of violence and war. Throughout lent, Pastor Bob and I have been preaching and teaching about the Rebel Jesus, who taught a different kind of Revolution. This is the kind of revolution that proclaims that
violence doesn’t win, that money is not important, that power doesn’t bring happiness, this is the kind of revolution that in truth claims that death is not the end, but that life wins. The revolution of Resurrection is what we continue to celebrate and to proclaim. This is the hope that we speak of as a congregation here in the heart of Sioux Falls. The hope that even in the darkest places of our lives, God is present and life-giving. Throughout April you will hear more and more about our MCCI process and the different prescriptions, from making worship even more excellent to a deep and thorough understanding of
PASTOR SARA McMANUS Associate Pastor First United Methodist Church
discipleship in all generations. We are looking forward to our May Day event on May 2. We will gather together as a congregation and friends to spread that love and joy of Christ that we celebrate in Easter. Christ’s resurrection changed the world and so our job, as true disciples of Christ is to work toward the wonder of a community affected by our presence. Let us truly be like Mary and tell Sioux Falls about the hope that comes in seeing the Lord. Bring your friends and let’s show the world the love of Christ.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday, March 29 - Donkey Parade at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Worship, April 1 - 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Services, April 2 - 12:00 & 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Services, April 3 - 12:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Falls Park 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service - 9:15 a.m. Praise Service 11:00 a.m. Blended Service