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Cast off Your Burdens

Inscribed on the cross outside our church are the words, “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself. So come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” These words of Jesus are immensely comforting. As Jesus was lifted up on […]

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Jesus Gives us Hope

Dear Friends, Mark 16:1-8 — one of the reasons why we believe that the Gospel accounts are accurate and faithful is that they are eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Furthermore, these eyewitness accounts have a ring of authenticity because they show the weakness of the followers of Jesus. These followers of Jesus […]

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Easter Sunday AM

Dear Friends, The resurrection of Jesus recorded in Mark 16:1-8 changed the world. The women were given the first instalment of clear evidence that Jesus had risen from the dead – an empty tomb and the testimony of the angel. It is amazing that Mark gives them a place of prominence. The reason it is amazing […]