Jesus, both heard and seen!
Today we celebrate both Believer’s Baptism (6:00 PM Family Gathering) and the Lord’s Supper (8:00 & 10:45 AM Worship Services). Both of these are vitally important to our worship of the living God.
Believer’s Baptism, a step of obedience to Christ, both identifies this person as a follower of Christ and pictures their new union with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection. It declares in picture form the beginning of a new life!
The Lord’s Supper is an ongoing act of worship in which Christ’s servants share bread and wine in memory of their crucified, risen Lord. It is also a celebration of the new covenant relationship with God made possible by Christ’s death. It declares in picture form our continual connection with Christ
Participation in these ordinances of the church as a way to gain favorable status with God is meaningless without prior repentance and faith in Christ. These commands are given by Christ to his followers as means of remembrance, obedience, renewal and proclamation of the good news that sinners can be made right with their creator God.
As the preaching of the Word makes the good news of Jesus audible, so these ordinances make it visible. Listen and watch this morning. You may both hear and see in a new way the hopelessness of bearing the burden of your personal guilt and sin before a holy God, and the beauty and reality of being in union with the living Christ, our sin bearer. We are praying that the truth of Jesus will move through your ears and eyes to your soul as you understand, turn from your sin and trust Jesus with your life.
ABF Hour: 9:30 AM
During the 9:30 hour we have classes for everyone, from infants to senior citizens. If you are not currently involved in a class, a greeter at the Welcome Center would be happy to help you choose a class and to show you where it is located.
Weekend to Remember
FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember Conference offers couples a weekend away together to learn how to build a strong marriage. This conference will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown on May 2nd-4th. Go to www.familylife.com/weekend or pick up a pamphlet at the Welcome Center to learn more.
Musical May Meeting
We are planning to make our May Family Gathering on May 4th a music night. If you sing or play an instrument and you would like to share your talents with the church family on this night, please contact Ben Whipple at ben@ksbc.net or 448-1620.
Youth Newsletters
Youth Newsletters are available in the Youth Room and on the Welcome Desk.
Opportunity to Serve in the Community
The Tippecanoe County Right to Life office is in need of volunteers. If you would like to help, contact Rachel Allen at 474-5753 or tippcortl@gmail.com.
Men’s Retreat at Twin Lakes Camp
Twin Lakes Camp is holding an exciting Men’s Retreat April 25th-26th with fabulous food, as well as great activities. The speaker is Dr. Paul Jackson, president of EBM. The cost for the retreat is $75. For details, go to: www.twinlakescamp.com and click on “Men’s Retreat 2008.”
Have You Lost Anything Lately?
Check the Lost and Found cabinet to see if any of the things are yours. Anything left in it will go to Trinity Mission next week. The cabinet is located at the top of the ramp near the entrance to the Ministry Center.
