In the early years of the U.S. space program, a small but powerful rocket was supported by a metal framework. This “escape tower” was bolted to the capsule in which astronauts awaited takeoff. If disaster occurred, the escape tower was to carry the capsule up and away from the main rocket. A parachute would then float the astronauts safely to earth.
Jesus’ resurrection is more than a great escape. If he had merely eluded death, that would be akin to resuscitation. By God’s power, Jesus didn’t merely survive death but conquered it, once and for all. On Easter, Jesus returns to life not for his own sake but for the sake of all humanity. He reassures the disciples — and us — “Peace be with you.”
—adapted from Homiletics
I pray that the peace of Christ brings you complete wholeness. Look forward to seeing you in worship during this Easter Season. We are a Resurrection People!
In Christ’s Peace, Pastor Laura
If you have not signed-up online, now is the time to do so at www.crophungerwalk.org/LeanderTX! The steps you take and funds you raise will help both CWS and HCCM continue the wonderful work of supporting some of our most vulnerable neighbors!
Sunday, April 16
1:30pm - REGISTRATION
2:00pm – SEND OFF Twin Lakes Family YMCA Shelter House (Brushy Creek Trail Head) 204 E Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX
LUMC is participating in the Handbags for Hope project this year.
For the past 16 years, the Texas Advocacy Project has collected and distributed thousands of handbags to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Texas. Each bag is fitted with a discreet tag that lists a telephone number to get safety planning information as well as access to life-saving legal and social services.
To donate, please bring new or gently used handbags, tote bags, or backpacks and leave them in the collection box in Dorroh Fellowship Hall anytime between now and April 21. For more information, see Julie Ramsey.
Summer Reading Buddies Needed.
Come to our Open House and learn what it is all about!
Celebrate good times, come on! Mark your calendars for April 30. We're having a birthday party and you're invited! We'll have cake and lunch, and as a fundraiser for the church, we'll be collecting an optional donation of $1 for every year God has blessed you with!
At the party, we'll also share plans to remodel the kitchen and start raising funds for new pew cushions and replacing carpet (likely 2024 unless we raise enough this year).
We've noticed a few different occurrences of folks finding some exterior doors of the church either unlocked or ajar. This is just a friendly reminder that for the safety and security of the church and everyone involved, please make sure to check all the doors you used before you head out!
This past week, our HTP Preschool Director resigned and Vanessa Foskey has step into the role of Interim Director while we look for a new Preschool Director. The HTP staff is busy tending to all the wonderful children and families that we serve. Registration for the new school year has begun and you can find information at www.heritagetreepreschool.com .
Also, we are still in the process of searching and selecting a new Director of Music Ministries. Please keep those important leadership roles in your prayers as we seek for God’s gifted servants.
Leander United Methodist Church
107 S West Drive
Leander, TX 78646
