He is risen!
He is risen, indeed!
Stocktonians from 100 different churches and faith-based organizations gathered for the 6 am Easter Sunrise Service at the waterfront downtown. As the sun rose behind us, we listened to Reverend Kevin White from Crosstown Community Church remind us that people don't just need more organizations, more money, more jobs--they need a real, breathing, resurrected, living Jesus. Parts of it sounded a bit like a political rally, and a few of us were hesitant to cheer along with "Stockton is the best place to live!"
Still, if there is any day for believers to get together, this is it. It was a beautiful reminder that many, many love this city and its residents. No person is alone in fighting for rights, justice, love. No church is the only one who cares. And none of this would make sense if our Jesus had not conquered death and is not still alive today.
On a different note, seeing as I am from a family that does not celebrate Easter, this past one is likely my most memorable one. After returning from the sunrise service, Nathan, Darrell, Natalie and I had a real big breakfast: eggs cooked in bacon grease, pancakes with whipped cream and syrup, bacon, sausage, orange juice, and milk. Then we went to Stockton Covenant Church for their 10 am Easter service. Later, a number of us went to Pastor Bud's house for an absolutely amazing linner of salad, deviled eggs, asparagus, ham, homemade dinner rolls, and all sorts of deliciousness. Did I mention the table was set with placeholders, two forks, and actual linen napkins? What a warm afternoon!
He is risen, indeed!
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| Easter Sunrise Service in Stockton, 4/30/2011 |
Still, if there is any day for believers to get together, this is it. It was a beautiful reminder that many, many love this city and its residents. No person is alone in fighting for rights, justice, love. No church is the only one who cares. And none of this would make sense if our Jesus had not conquered death and is not still alive today.
On a different note, seeing as I am from a family that does not celebrate Easter, this past one is likely my most memorable one. After returning from the sunrise service, Nathan, Darrell, Natalie and I had a real big breakfast: eggs cooked in bacon grease, pancakes with whipped cream and syrup, bacon, sausage, orange juice, and milk. Then we went to Stockton Covenant Church for their 10 am Easter service. Later, a number of us went to Pastor Bud's house for an absolutely amazing linner of salad, deviled eggs, asparagus, ham, homemade dinner rolls, and all sorts of deliciousness. Did I mention the table was set with placeholders, two forks, and actual linen napkins? What a warm afternoon!
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