Northfield Methodist Church

Dear Friends

Welcome to our Easter services today.

Today we celebrate the most extraordinary historical event that has ever happened on planet Earth - this event is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. He is alive!

The first followers of Jesus were not a company of martyrs consisting of frightened men and women because they had seen the skeleton of Jesus.

No. They were a company of Christ followers who proclaimed the incredible news that

"Christ had died

Christ is risen

Christ will come again"

This was not only because of an empty tomb with a linen shroud, but because they had met with Him face-to-face - the Gospels describe at least 13 occasions of such encounters.

They would whole-heartedly have joined with Christians throughout the world in singing:

"I know that my Redeemer lives"

Come and join the celebration of the Resurrected Christ.

Greetings in the wonderful name of our Saviour!

We are leading up to the Covenant service on the 3 February when we renew our part in the Covenant God made with us. Our theme this week is 'Life in the Vine'.

Is it not wonderful to belong to a worshipping community! To be able to associate with like-minded people at a place like Northfield Methodist is indeed a privilege. The joy we experience as we develop relationships within our Christian family is a precious gift from God which is to be nurtured at every opportunity.

The passage from Ezekiel can be interpreted as showing how our faith grows. We are led to the river where the water is first ankle deep, then knee-deep and then up to our waist. We are led in to a deeper and deeper experience of the presence of God in our lives and as we deepen our experience of God so are we more able to offer a rich harvest to God.