The resurrection of Jesus is not covered in any of the Gospels, but each of the Gospels refers to an empty tomb. In each of the Gospels Jesus defeats death, and returns to life. In summary: 

In Mark there is only an empty tomb, with the women who saw the angel in the empty tomb.  They are told Jesus will meet them in Galilee, as he had told them.  The women end up rushing away and telling no one.  

In Matthew Mary and the other Mary find an empty tomb and an angel, but later Jesus appears to them and tells them to tell the disciples to meet him in Galilee.  

In Luke the two women are told by angles that Jesus has risen, and Jesus later appears to two followers on their way to Emmaus.  

In John we have an empty tomb, which the women tell the disciples.  There is Peter and the loved disciple running to the tomb and finding it empty.  As the disciples leave angels appeared in the tomb telling the women Jesus has risen and Jesus then appears, explaining not to touch him for he has not yet met with the Father, but Jesus later appears to the disciples.

The theology and technical discussions of each of the Gospel depictions can be long and tedious, but the basic theme, and our understanding over the last 2,000 years, is that through Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection our sins have been forgiven, and we have been granted eternal life.  

Let us celebrate the gift we have received.  Join us for our Easter Sunday April 20th Worship Service.

Gathering Music:                                      Donna Nelson and Impromptu Choir

“Christ The Lord has Risen Today”

Announcements:                                          Chris Buchanan               

Choral Call To Worship:                                                              Choir

“Prepare the Way for the Lord”

Responsive Call to Worship.                                      Pastor Ron Urzua

Leader: “Christ is Risen”

All:  “He is Risen Indeed”

Songs of Praise:                                                              Praise Team

 "King of My Heart"

"Because He Livest"

Ministry of Music:                                         Chancel Choir / Handbell Choir

“Sing of Christ, Proclaim His Glory”     Chancel

“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desire”     Chancel

“All Glory Laud and Honor”    Handbell

Congregational Prayer:                                   Pastor Ron

Scripture:                                       Pastor Ron

Various

Message:                                                                          Pastor Ron

"Jesus, Our Living Hope"

Dedication of Offerings:                                                          Rich Brandon    

Doxology:                                                                   Praise Team

Closing Hymn:                                                                          Praise Team

"My Redeemer Lives"

Blessing:                                                              Pastor Ron

Ron Urzua, Pastor

Bob Ramos and Rob Schleef, Commissioned Lay Pastors

Interim Music Director: Lucinda Anderson

Accompanist: Donna Nelson