The Power and Love of Jesus at Easter
As we approach the glorious celebration of Easter Sunday, our hearts are full of gratitude and awe at the power and love of Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior. This holy season reminds us that through the cross and the empty tomb, our Lord has conquered sin and death, offering eternal life to all who believe.
Easter is not simply a day on the calendar—it is the very foundation of our hope. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the triumphant declaration that God's love is stronger than the grave and that the power of His grace can redeem and restore even the most broken of lives. As the Apostle Paul declares, “If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain” (1 Corinthians 15:17, KJV), but thanks be to God, Christ is risen indeed!
This week has been a deeply meaningful journey for our church family. Our Maundy Thursday service brought us together in reverent remembrance of the Last Supper, where Jesus demonstrated the fullness of His love through humility and service. As we shared Holy Communion, we were reminded that Christ gave Himself entirely for us, calling us to love one another in the same spirit.
On Good Friday, we gathered at the foot of the cross, beholding the depth of our Savior’s suffering and the immeasurable cost of our redemption. Through Scripture, prayer, and worship, we were drawn into the solemn reality of Calvary—yet with hearts already anticipating the victory to come.
Now, with great anticipation, we look ahead to Easter Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Lee-Scott Academy Gymnasium. Let us come together as a people of the resurrection to sing, to pray, and to rejoice in the One who is "the resurrection, and the life" (John 11:25, KJV). The music will be uplifting, the message will proclaim the life-changing truth of the Gospel, and the fellowship will be a foretaste of the joy we have in heaven.
This is a time not only to worship but to invite others into the hope we have in Jesus. Reach out to friends, neighbors, coworkers—anyone in need of a reminder that God’s love is real, and His power is alive. A simple invitation may be the beginning of a life transformed by grace.
See you on Sunday—and don’t come alone! Everyone needs to hear and experience the messages of Easter: LOVE, HOPE, REDEMPTION, VICTORY, FREEDOM, ABUNDANT LIFE, FORGIVENESS, and SALVATION.
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Tony
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Easter Sunday Worship Service, April 20th @ 9:30am
Lee-Scott is the place to be to celebrate our risen Savior on Easter Sunday at 9:30am. The gymnasium will be transformed with the floral artistry by Stanley Sistrunk of the Flower Store and also filled with triumphant music by our Christ Methodist Chorale, Voices in Bronze Handbell Choir, and brass quintet, percussion, piano and organ. Pastor Tony will be sharing a dynamic Easter message entitled "Triumph Over Death" based on John 20:1-18.
On Easter you'll enjoy singing all your favorite Easter hymns including "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," "Because He Lives," and "He Lives." What a joy it is to sing these hymns of resurrection today. The Brass and Handbells will set the tone for worship with "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" and "Hymn to Joy." They will definitely put you in the celebratory mood for Easter worship! The choir will also be singing two exciting anthems entitled "He Is Not Here" by Nagy and "Crown Him Lord of All" by Mary McDonald. No Easter service is complete without ending it with the "Hallelujah Chorus" and the postlude, "Toccata from Symphony #5" by C. M Widor performed by Gary Klarenbeek on the organ with the brass ensemble and percussion.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday as we proclaim "He Is Risen! He is risen indeed!"
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Upcoming CMCA Events
TODAY, April 19
Family Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt (3pm-4:30pm) - Greystone
Easter Sunday, April 20
Easter Worship Celebration (9:30am) - LSA
Photos by the flower cross before and after worship
Sunday School will resume April 27
Monday, April 21
Church Office Closed
Tuesday, April 22
Tickets go on sale for Women's Event with Jennifer Aughtman
Missions Meeting (6pm) - Greystone
Thursday, April 24
Men's Bible Study (6:45am) - Auburn Chamber
Sunday, April 27
Worship (9:30am) - LSA
Sunday School Classes (10:45am) - LSA
Thursday, May 1st @ 6:30pm
Women’s Dinner with speaker Jennifer Aughtman
Sunday, May 4th @ 9:30am
Worship & Confirmation Service
Sunday, May 11th
Mother’s Day Celebration
Sunday, May 18th
High School Senior Recognition Sunday - (9:30am)
Discovery Class (learn more about CMCA) - (10:45am)
June 16th -19th
CMCA Vacation Bible School (registration to begin May 1st)
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Easter Flower Cross
We invite you to participate in a cherished tradition of Easter. Bring fresh flowers before worship to adorn the flower cross that stands as a beautiful expression of resurrection life and hope. The cross will be displayed outside the main lobby as a witness to the Risen Christ. John Reed will be available to take professional photographs at the cross to capture the joyful moments with family and friends on Easter morning.
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Youth Upcoming Events
No Sunday School on Easter Sunday
Sunday School will resume next Sunday, April 27th
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Auburn Methodist Coalition Update
On Sunday, April 27th at 10:45am in the Lee-Scott main gym, the AMC will offer an update on items related to the ongoing lawsuit with the Alabama-West Florida Conference. This gathering will include a brief update followed by a time of Q & A led by AMC representatives. If you are interested, please make plans to attend.
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Children's Choirs (Note: No rehearsal next week, April 23rd)
We have choral musical opportunities for children from age 3 - 6th grade as well as handchimes for grades 4 - 6. Children grow in their faith, their God-given musical gifts, and relationships with each other through their choir participation. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 3:45 - 4:15 for Cherub Choir (ages 3 - Kindergarten), Genesis Children's Choir (grades 1 - 6) from 4:30 - 5:15, and for Handchimes (grades 4-6) from 5:15 - 6:00pm. Join us!
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Cherub Choir (Ages 3 - Kindergarten) 3:45-4:15pm
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Genesis Children's Choir (1st - 6th Grades) 4:30-5:15pm
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Handchime Choir (Grades 4th - 6th) 5:15-6:00pm
For more information, contact our Director of Worship and Arts, Gary Klarenbeek, at gary@christmethodistauburn.com.
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Congregational Care
As a caring community of believers, we commit the names listed below
for your prayers and expressions of love and care:
CMCA Family:
Zack Bumpus, Jim Carroll, Gene and Rita Chandler, Henry Cobb, Judy Felkey, Sandra Fisher, Ernie Gentry, Harry Gill, Sherri Guenther, Kay Guthrie, Cheri Hart, Bobby Horne, Donna Kelly, Dianne Kroncke, Pam Lamar, Bess and Neil Lord, Kay McCartney, Caleb Pipes, Ruth Register, Keith Ryland, Becky Speigner, Larry Stanyard, John and Connie Staton, Tommy Stone, Nancy Teel, Sherwood and Betty Thomas, Rita Tuck, Gary Webb, Bill Wilkinson, Ann and Chuck Williams, and Kay Yeager
Extended Friends and Family:
Jeff, son of Winsley and Linda Bates; Mother of Linda Bates; Sandy Bogardus, family of Pat Evans; Max Bush, Craig and Lisa Leonard's grandson; Ryan Chism; April Coulter; Hudson Early, Sandra Fisher's great-grandson; Tad Gidcomb, Ann Thompson's nephew; Kitty Mayo, friend of Betty Mann; Elizabeth and Jason Moore, Butch Foster's daughter and son-in-law; Mary Frances Murray, Alicia Conn's mother; Dan Pope, Dannelle Fogal's father; Chris Sramek; Laura Stanley, sister of John Stanley; Richard and Joyce Stanyard, Larry Stanyard's father and mother; Tina Videtto, niece of Frankie and Tommy Stone; Chuck Dupree, Beverly Webster, and Martha Cauthen, friends of Sue Daniel; friends from Webster’s Crossing - Calvin Calhoun, James Nelson, Denise Owens, Rosalio Bonilla Villatoro
If you have additional prayer requests or other needs, please send to:
prayer@christmethodistauburn.com
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