Streaming Prayer Services
Live from St. John's UCC Chapel. Join us for our Streaming Prayer Services:
Live streamed on St. John's Facebook channel:
- Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. NOTE: Not meeting at this time
- Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
A time to worship and to share your prayers and concerns.
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All Sunday School Classes & Childcare
- Children's Sunday School class - during the 11:00 a.m. service
- Adult Classes - 9:30 a.m. first, third and fifth Sundays
- Confirmtion Class - 9:30 a.m. second and fouth Sundays
- Childcare - Childcare is available in the nursery at 10:45 a.m. for the 11:00 a.m. service.
Office Hours (by appointment only)
~Call and leave a message at 740-323-2407~
Contact:
Anita Chirdon, Office Administrator
The Resurrection is Relevant
Dear friends,
When we think about Easter and its meaning, we are immediately confronted with the fact of the Resurrection. This concept and story is unique to Christianity. No other religion or philosophy has even a similar story.
In our faith God chose to reach out to us to become just like you and me to communicate, share, love and offer a second chance opportunity. Of course, we know that the one chance becomes 8 or 20 or as many chances as we need. That is Grace.
But more than that, the relevancy of the resurrection of Jesus for every generation stems from the miracle of renewal, new life, renewed strength that meets each of us at exactly the point of our need. That is real, substantial, life changing. Think about it this way…..because Jesus resurrected from the dead you and I have the promise of eternal life. But more than that, we can apply Jesus’ resurrection power to today….right this very minute. We can allow the surging power of new life that comes from the King of Kings to resurrect us now from our tombs of despair, fear, doubt and discouragement. Jesus’ new life surges through the veins of every Christian. That is why throughout history we have been called Easter people not just in March or April but 365 days a year.
My mentor, Dr. Robert H. Schuller, wrote an Easter hymn with collaboration from his wife, Arvella. It has become my favorite Easter song. I believe its truth is indispensable for every believer.
If you have a copy of our 2025 Lenten Devotional, then you’ll find the song reprinted in our Easter Sunday entry.
But for our purposes the following verse is most relevant:
It’s Easter, It’s Easter the stones rolled away.
It’s Easter, It’s Easter this is the Lord’s day.
New hope for the doubter, new joy for the sad.
Our Savior walks with us to make our hearts glad.
May the gladness of Jesus, the joy of Easter life and the promise of a fresh and new tomorrow lift you today and throughout the month ahead.
Your friend and partner in Ministry,
Pastor Steve
