Dear Pastors and Friends,
In every language on earth, the most glorious truth that believers in Christ can share is the wondrous News of His triumph over death and the grave: “Christ is risen!” On Resurrection Sunday in Eastern Europe, church services typically begin with the pastor or guest preacher repeating those words three times, with the congregation echoing each time, "Truly, He is risen!"
In this month’s video, we set aside thoughts of the war and invite you to gain a glimpse of how a church in Ukraine might commemorate Easter. No two churches will celebrate the resurrection of Christ in exactly the same way. However, as a rule (among Baptistic churches, at any rate) those joyous Sunday services—large or small—include a combination of congregational singing, prayer, preaching the Word, special music, poetry recitation, and an observance of the Lord’s Supper for all who believe.
For our April video, we invite you to enjoy this brief peek at Easter in Ukraine. As you do, perhaps these snippets will remind you afresh that people all around the world speak different languages, eat different foods, follow various cultures and lifestyles… But despite our differences, every person has a soul, and the Number 1 need of every soul is Jesus!
https://vimeo.com/user37287229/easterinukraine
Blessings to you!
Sam & Amy Slobodian