We are now in Holy Week, a time when we remember the last events of Jesus' life that led up to His Crucifixion.  His death was the prelude to the resurrection and his sacrifice was the vehicle to our new life.  Because of that great gift, we celebrate Easter!

But there was much that led up to His great gift.  He was wrongly accused, beaten, deserted by his close friends and finally crucified because of his commitment to God and his love for all of us.  But his willingness to walk through that pain allows us to find new life in Him!

Have you ever wondered if there might be more to life?  Have you ever asked, "Is this all there is?"  It's possible you have yet to discover some of what life in Jesus really means, because Jesus came that we might have "life and have it abundantly."

On Easter we will start a series about what is possible because of Jesus' sacrifice for each of us.  We'll talk about how we can discover more of what Jesus passionately longs to give to us.  

Join us this week as we walk again the journey of Jesus.

THURSDAY:
6:30 p.m.  Living Last Supper--Briargate

FRIDAY:
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Labyrinth--Briargate
6:30 p.m.  Good Friday Service--Woodmen

EASTER
5:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 10:00 a.m.-Woodmen
8:30 a.m. Chapel/Theater-Briargate
9:00 a.m. and 10:30 Sanctuary--Briargate
7:00 p.m. Resurrection (musical drama) Woodmen

April 17 
7:00 p.m.  Resurrection (musical drama) Woodmen

April 19
2:00 p.m.  Resurrection (musical drama) Woodmen
7:00 p.m.  Resurrection (musical drama) Woodmen

Blessings on your Holy Week,

Marv Vose

"Resurrection": Sunrise Players proudly announce the debut performance of this original musical that begins with the Easter story and carries it to the Ascension of Christ. It will be a wonderful culmination to the Holy Week events as we open this production on Easter Sunday evening! It is written by our own Beth Neely and the score of traditional hymns is dynamically adapted by Glenn Bowen. Tickets are $5. Performances are April 12, 17 and 19. Tickets available in the foyer or on line at www.sunriseplayers.com.  Questions? Call Kim Castellanet @ 499-3525. We hope to see you there!

Sports Ministry
Table Tennis: Moved to Woodmen campus; For day/time info contact Terry Waltrip, 494-9334 or cherokee3@comcast.net
Bowling: Sunday April 19, 2:00 pm at Mr. Biggs.  Contact Gary Wiensch, 598-7013 or garyw@sunriseumc.com.
Walking: meets Saturdays, 8:30 am at Chapel Hills Mall food court; coffee after.
Golf: For details on a Tues AM group, contact Paul Schenk, 535-0582 or pschenk59@msn.com.  If interested in a Sunday pm group contact Bill Ferneyhough, 271-8104 or peakembroidery@aol.com.
Soccer: Sundays starting April 26th - May 24th; meet at Cottonwood Park, 2 - 3:30 PM; contact Sharilyn Barteld, 266-8265 or Norma Lee Cusanek, 638-6896 if more info needed.
Tennis: Starting first Sunday pm in May; more details later; Contact Ron Mitchell, 494-1977 or vancerus@earthlink.net.