In the Jewish tradition, the Sabbath begins at sundown on Friday evening and ends at sundown on Saturday evening. When Jesus died on the cross on Friday, he had to be buried quickly before sundown, because the Sabbath was about to begin. It
was a Holy Sabbath because it occurred during the Feast of Passover. When the women and disciples went to the tomb on the Sunday after our Lord’s death, they discovered that Jesus Christ had risen from the dead. It is the greatest news this world has ever known! For forty days, the Risen Christ appeared to his disciples and others before ascending to heaven. After the Day of Pentecost, the Church of Jesus Christ began. Without the resurrection, there would be no Christian Church. The resurrection is essential to our faith. As the Christian Church began to grow and develop, the decision was made to honor Christ’s resurrection by changing the day of Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. Every Sunday was to be a mini-Easter. Every Sunday was to be a celebration of the Good News that Jesus Christ is alive! During the month of May, during Morning Worship, we will continue to celebrate the Good News that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. On Sunday, May 12th, we will honor all our mothers. We will honor our graduates with a Coffee Fellowship at 8:30 AM on Sunday, May 18th. We will celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, May 28th and also pause to remember those who gave the full measure of devotion in service to our country. We invite everyone to wear something red in honor of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Listed below are the sermons for the month of May: Sunday, May 7 – Resurrection - The Lord’s Supper Sunday, May 14 – Dorcas, A Woman of Faith – Mother’s Day Sunday, May 21 – Why Are You Looking Up? – Graduate Sunday Pentecost Sunday, May 28 – Tongues of Fire – Memorial Sunday In Count It All Joy, Pastor Vallerie
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In just a few days it will be April in Paris! Spring has arrived. It is so delightful to see the trees budding and many flowers blooming. The earth is bursting forth in all her glory. Spring is a reminder of the new life we experience in Jesus Christ. It is a time of renewal and joy.
This year, the month of April coincides with the beginning of Holy Week. Holy Week is a sacred time in the church year. It is the time we set aside to journey once again with Jesus as we remember his passion, death and resurrection. It is a chance for us to reflect on Christ’s great love for each of us. Here is a list of events and opportunities for worship at New Providence during Holy Week. * April 1st at 7 PM, we will host our Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Our Special Event and Family Night Committees have worked together to provide a fun time for children of all ages. Please come, bring a snack food and invite a friend. * On Palm Sunday, April 2 nd , our children will begin our service with a procession with palms. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. * On Maundy Thursday, April 6 th at 7 PM, we will join Paris Presbyterian for a service of Scripture readings, music and Holy Communion. * On Good Friday, April 7 at Noon, the Paris Ministerial Fellowship will host a Community Good Friday Service at Frist Christian Church in Paris. There will be a luncheon following the service. All are welcome. * Our Joint Good Friday Service will be held at New Providence at 7 PM. This will be a service of scripture reading, prayer, silent meditation and reflection. * Our Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, April, 9 at 6:30 AM followed by breakfast at 7 AM. *On Easter Sunday we will have our regular Sunday School Classes at 9 AM and celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord at 10:30 AM. I hope you will join us. Here are the sermons for the month of April: Palm Sunday, April 2 – And Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors Easter Sunday, April 9 – For Thine Is The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory Sunday, April 16 – And Lead Us Not Into Temptation Sunday, April 23 – Jeanette Levellie, Guest Speaker Sunday, April 30 – Jeanette Levellie, Guest speaker I Count It All Joy, Pastor Vallerie |