the week of easter

so this week is Easter right?
well yesterday, my sweet little neighbor passed away. she died in her sleep during the night. so sad for her family, but what a peaceful way to die. a couple of thousands of years ago, he died a brutal, tragic death for you and for me-- our sin... funny how we take that for granted. we continue to sin and to not do things that are pleasing to God. randy, our preacher, was talking about how when jesus was going into the city on what we know as palm sunday and he was weeping for the people and their mistaken him for a military leader. how many times has he wept because of me or you? and how many times has your heart been broken for the lost around you? we sing this song at portico and those are some powerful words! it is an emergency! take action people! you only get one chance to go to live forever in eternity with Jesus! i don't want you to miss this!

There are many prodigal sons
On our city streets they run
Searching for shelter
There are homes broken down
People's hopes have fallen to the ground
From failures

This is an emergency!

There are tears from the saints
For the lost and unsaved
We're crying for them come back home
We're crying for them come back home
And all your children will stretch out their hands
And pick up the crippled man
Father, we will lead them home
Father, we will lead them home

There are schools full of hatred
Even churches have forsaken
Love and mercy
May we see this generation
In it's state of desperation
For Your glory

This is an emergency!

Sinner, reach out your hands!
Children in Christ you stand!
Sinner, reach out your hands!
Children in Christ you stand!

And all Your children will stretch out their hands
And pick up the crippled man
Father, we will lead them home
Father, we will lead them home

so this week, celebrate the resurrection of our lord and savior, who was, who is and who is to come!!!!