| 4.02.2026 This Sunday is Easter Sunday. For the church, Easter Sunday holds profound spiritual significance as it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, which is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, our faith. This event symbolizes hope, renewal, and the promise of eternal life, affirming the belief in Jesus’ victory over death and the gift of salvation for all who believe in him. Sunday’s celebration is a time for reflection, joy, and expressing gratitude for the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection and the new life it brings not only here on earth, but in the days to come when we shall “meet on that beautiful shore”. My message title is “He Lives”. This Sunday we gather to celebrate all the gifts that the season of Lent has brought us. As we come together to celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus’ victory over death, we remember the spiritual growth, acts of kindness, and moments of reflection that have shaped our hearts during these weeks. Easter Sunday allows us to rejoice in the hope and renewal that Lent and Palm Sunday promises, and to look forward with anticipation to the blessings that are with us as we journey into the next season of life. May we approach this special day with gratitude, joy, and a renewed sense of community, knowing that our shared faith continues to guide and inspire us. As we gather this Easter Sunday, let us remember the incredible journey that brought us to this moment—the journey from Palm Sunday’s joyful procession through the solemnity of Holy Week, culminating in the triumph of Christ’s resurrection. YES, Easter is more than a historical event; it is a living promise, renewing our spirits and inviting us to embrace the hope that Jesus offers to each of us. Let this be a day of heartfelt worship and connection, where we open our hearts to the message “He Lives,” and allow its truth to shape how we live, love, and serve. I encourage you to invite your loved ones, friends, and neighbors to join us for Easter worship and for the special events that will mark our church’s 200th anniversary this year. Together, we can witness to the power of resurrection—the power to renew, to heal, and to unite. May this Easter fill you with joy, gratitude, and peace, knowing that Jesus’ victory is our victory, and His promise of eternal life is for all who believe. Let us go forward, inspired by the empty tomb, ready to share His love and light with the world. See you Sunday!!! Thank you for ordering Easter Flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter morning. You may take your flowers home with you after our 10:45 am worship service. We will kick off our 200th celebrations on Sunday April 19th. We will have a special guest, Russ McGurrin from the township, present a proclamation honoring our achievement. We will have many historical items on display and a historical moment as part of worship. We will also share breakfast casseroles and dine together after worship. This is a great time to invite your family and friends to join us not only for Easter but also for these special days. TONIGHT: Good Friday Service will be hosted by Ross Community UMC at 7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you! The Living Forward group for widow/widowers will be meeting on Wednesday April 15th at 1:00. We will be gathering at Asian Lantern on main in Hamilton. Please let Carla Baker know by Monday the 13th if you plan to attend. Her contact information is in the church directory. Thank you for your support each month for Heifer Project International. We collected over $280.00 since we sent in the last gift. Jan will be giving us an update on the animals we will purchase, and if you would like any additional information, see Jan or the Heifer Project International table. We just learned that our donations would continue to double into June 2026. Adult Sunday School is growing. Many of you have shared with me how wonderful your class is and how much you enjoy being with Paul Smith’s weekly topics and leadership. This is another perfect opportunity to invite others to join us and experience RCUMC. Invite a friend and join Sunday School at 9:45. During the 10:45 am service, we are blessed to have Trysta Taylor lead our younger ones. She has a great class ready to receive our children with a program just for them. Any questions, stop by her area and say hello on Sunday Church Sign Wisdom: “The stone was rolled away from the door, not to permit Christ to go out, but to enable the disciples to go in.” Blessings, Pastor Chris Next Update 04.09.2026. |
ROSS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
2943 Hamilton Cleves Road Hamilton 45013-----513-868-2923
