Easter is the most amazing day as a person who follows Christ. The resurrection is a powerful reminder of how much God loves people. As a Christ follower, it was a day of light, life and renewal. Jesus is alive and I am so glad he is.
As a church, it is the biggest day on the calendar. Along with Christmas, Easter is a day when many people who don't go to church make the effort to go. It's a time when a church wants to pull out all the stops and reach out to seekers to introduce them to Jesus and a church that cares about them. I believe most churches make a sincere effort to love people and take the opportunity to really be there for a person or family.
All over Seattle there were reports of churches exploding with attendance figures, people being baptized and hopefully many many lives changed because of an encounter with Jesus. I was excited to see so many new faces at All Saints. There were many first timers and some familiar faces that I have not seen in awhile. I was so proud of our team of volunteers who made the day excellent. Our music team, nursery team, children's team, concierge team, greeter team, media team, hospitality team, life group team and staff did an outstanding job accommodating all who came through doors. I am grateful for people with passion.
Although we did not blow the doors off with attendance, I know there were many who were confronted with the love and power of Jesus, many who were moved from doubter to seeker and many who are taking the message of Jesus to their work, school and home today. For that, I am grateful to God who is faithful and loving.
All Saints is reaching all who believe, doubt and seek in Seattle and I am proud to be a part of such a loving, vibrant church.
