“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
No
one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket,
but
on the lampstand, and it gives light to all the house.
In
the same way, let your light shine before others,
so
that they may see your good work, and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
-
Matthew 5:14-16
Friends of Atonement,
Christ is Risen – Alleluia!!!
Jesus, the Light of
the World has broken through the darkness, and His light shines on us
today. We have come out from under the
shadow of death into the warm glow of Easter.
In a world that is so taken with death, we find joy in celebrating life.
Jesus is alive and He
gives us His light in three ways: we know it through His Word, we experience it in the
Sacraments, and we live it in our own
relationships. How amazing to
realize that God’s Easter light shines through us! I see it every day through the privilege of
being in ministry – people like you,
people who let the light of Christ shine through them in their care and
compassion, in their faith and love, and in their generosity and giving to
God’s work.
I want to thank you
for being light for the world. Your care
for others brings them hope and joy; your volunteering helps welcome people to
the Gospel of Jesus; your financial support touches lives around the community
and around the world. I hope you know
what is so clear and obvious to me – that Christ is with you, and you make a
difference.
Keep
on shining!
Peace,
Pastor Scott
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