Signs of Hope!

Probably because I grew up in the desert, I am intrigued by the plant and animal life that lives in such environments. God’s creation is so wonderfully and perfectly balanced, allowing life in a sparse land to thrive. As we drove south on Hwy 93 in northern Nevada, my heart reflected on the time in-between Jesus death and His resurrection as the women waiting to tend to His body after sabbath. I wondered if they felt as if they were wondering in the desert, hopeless and dissolute. Yet, over on those hills, you see snow and rain clouds hovering over them as the sun begins to set. Life and hope waiting to be discovered as the snow melts. For the women, all would be revealed in the morning, Jesus had risen, Jesus had risen, indeed!
-Pastor Denise
Photo Credit – Denise Aanenson

Easter Sunday!

6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8 So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. (Mark 16:6-8 (RSVP)
Pastor Denise
Art Credit – Church Art

Ongoing Anti-Racism Work

Jennifer Drury

There’s a lot of interesting history here. There is a lot of pride and a lot of hope in this town in Oklahoma. 


https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/a-historic-all-black-town-wants-reparations-to-rebuild-as-a-safe-haven/a


A historic all-Black town wants reparations to rebuild as a ‘safe haven’The once-thriving all-Black town of Tullahassee was ravaged by government policies that divested it and other Black communities, and the mayor says the city is owed reparations to get back on its feet.

www.seattletimes.com

Palm Sunday

8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9 Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,“Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Mark 11:8-10 (RSVP)

I’m looking forward to Palm Sunday Worship at GSBC. See you on Sunday online or at the facility.

-Pastor Denise

Art Credit – Church Art