No Greater Love

John 15:13

Here, at the end of his earthly ministry, as he fixes his gaze towards Golgotha, Jesus tells his disciples how much he loves them and how much he loves the world. The sacrifice of the Savior for the world that ridiculed and hated him is a point that must be articulated over and again. Not only did he love those who wanted him dead, but he also was willing to die for them- to give them what they could never achieve or receive on their own. His atoning sacrifice took our punishment, our culmination of hate and apathy, and made a way for us to receive grace and forgiveness… a way to be at one with the Father (this is what the word ‘atonement’ means– at one ment).

This week, let us contemplate this at-one-ment with the Father which is made possible only through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why? Because he loves us.

Announcements:

• Link to the CBC Calendar

• Pastor Steven is looking for a family that is willing to host a weekly Bible Study/time of fellowship

  • This could be a great thing to invite the hesitant church-goers to

  • If you are interested in hosting this, let Pastor Steven know

• Stations of the Cross Art and Devotional Journey will be this coming week (Holy Week) M-F, 4-7 each day

• Community Good Friday Service- Friday April 3 at 6pm

• Breakfast on Easter Morning provided by CBC Men- meal will be at 9:30 that morning.

• Easter Worship Service- 11am

  • We will have many visitors; great someone you don’t know and welcome them

• Easter Egg Hunt- 12:30pm

  • We will be announcing this to the community; we are not sure how many will attend.

Church Weekly Schedule

• Sunday worship at 11am

• Sunday School at 9:45am

  • I am teaching through the Gospel According to Matthew

  • Youth/Children’s Group! Daniel and Emily Mendez are heading up the Youth Group Bible Study at 9:45

• Wednesday Prayer Posse 12pm

• Grief Share meets each Sunday from 3-4:30

• Trail Life each Sunday from 2-3pm

• Pastor Steven’s Office Hours 8-4 Mon-Thursday

  • I have an open sign (if it is on, I am here)

  • If I am not in the office at these times, I am meeting with someone

  • Call or text me 972-921-2516

  • Email steven@kodiakcbc.org