A Note from the Pastor
Dear West Lawn Family,
April is a joy-filled month in the life of the church.
On April 5 we celebrate Easter, the day we proclaim the good news that Christ is risen! After walking together through the season of Lent, Easter reminds us that God’s promises are always fulfilled. The cross was not the end of the story. God raised Jesus from the dead, and because of that, we live with hope.
During Lent many of us have been walking through the book of Isaiah together as part of our series “ISAIAH: Trusting God’s Promises.” Through worship, daily devotional readings, and small group discussions, we have listened to the words of a prophet who spoke to people living in uncertain times. Again and again Isaiah reminds us that God is faithful. Even when circumstances are difficult, God’s promises stand firm.
My prayer is that this journey through Isaiah has deepened your trust in God and strengthened your faith. As Lent comes to a close and Easter arrives, we are reminded that the greatest promise of all has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
April will also bring two special opportunities for us to live out our faith together.
On April 19, our church will host our annual Rise Against Hunger event. This is a powerful day when people of all ages come together to package thousands of meals for families around the world who struggle with hunger. It is a wonderful reminder that our faith is not only something we believe—it is something we live through acts of compassion and service.
Then on April 26, we will celebrate Confirmation Sunday. Our confirmands have spent months learning about the Christian faith, the teachings of the church, and what it means to follow Jesus. On this day they will publicly affirm their faith and become professing members of the church. I hope you will be present to encourage them and to remember your own commitment to Christ.
April reminds us that the church is always moving forward—celebrating resurrection, serving others, and welcoming new believers into the life of faith.
Thank you for being such a faithful church family. I am grateful for the many ways you worship, serve, pray, and grow together. May the joy of Easter fill your hearts and homes this month.
Christ is risen!
Blessings,
Pastor Tom
April is a joy-filled month in the life of the church.
On April 5 we celebrate Easter, the day we proclaim the good news that Christ is risen! After walking together through the season of Lent, Easter reminds us that God’s promises are always fulfilled. The cross was not the end of the story. God raised Jesus from the dead, and because of that, we live with hope.
During Lent many of us have been walking through the book of Isaiah together as part of our series “ISAIAH: Trusting God’s Promises.” Through worship, daily devotional readings, and small group discussions, we have listened to the words of a prophet who spoke to people living in uncertain times. Again and again Isaiah reminds us that God is faithful. Even when circumstances are difficult, God’s promises stand firm.
My prayer is that this journey through Isaiah has deepened your trust in God and strengthened your faith. As Lent comes to a close and Easter arrives, we are reminded that the greatest promise of all has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
April will also bring two special opportunities for us to live out our faith together.
On April 19, our church will host our annual Rise Against Hunger event. This is a powerful day when people of all ages come together to package thousands of meals for families around the world who struggle with hunger. It is a wonderful reminder that our faith is not only something we believe—it is something we live through acts of compassion and service.
Then on April 26, we will celebrate Confirmation Sunday. Our confirmands have spent months learning about the Christian faith, the teachings of the church, and what it means to follow Jesus. On this day they will publicly affirm their faith and become professing members of the church. I hope you will be present to encourage them and to remember your own commitment to Christ.
April reminds us that the church is always moving forward—celebrating resurrection, serving others, and welcoming new believers into the life of faith.
Thank you for being such a faithful church family. I am grateful for the many ways you worship, serve, pray, and grow together. May the joy of Easter fill your hearts and homes this month.
Christ is risen!
Blessings,
Pastor Tom
