Our Lenten/Easter series of messages, “Footsteps of Jesus” has taken us back to the original life and times of Jesus to help us understand his character, his values, and his concerns. Looking at incidents in the life of Jesus has inspired us to worship him and to follow in his footsteps of love and caring for others. I think sometimes Easter emphases stop too soon and we don’t have a chance to talk about the incidents in Jesus’ life that happened after his resurrection during his appearances to his disciples. So this year, we are planning to spend the two weeks after Easter looking at some of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. Here is the outline for the remaining weeks.
| April 13 Palm Sunday | From “Hosanna” to “Crucify Him” | Matt. 21:1-11 Matt. 27:15-26 | Tell Me the Stories of Jesus UMH #277Old Rugged Cross UMH #504 |
| April 17 Maundy Thursday | “This is my body” | Matt. 26:26-30 | How Deep the Father’s Love for UsWhen I Survey UMH #298 |
| April 20 Easter | The Empty Tomb | Matt. 28:1-10 | In Christ AloneChrist the Lord is Risen Today UMH #302
The Day of Resurrection UMH # 303 |
| April 27 | Doubting Thomas | John 20:19-31 | Easter People Raise Your Voices UMH#304He Lives UMH #310 |
| May 4 Communion | The Emmaus Road | Luke 24:13-35 | Christ is Alive UMH #318Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast UMH #339
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