What is Easter All About?
Every year, at Easter, Christians celebrate the good news of Jesus’ sacrificial love for the whole world. Because Jesus died on the cross and rose back to life, he offers us hope, healing, salvation and peace. This is why we believe it’s good news.
Easter is celebrated by over 2.3 billion Christians in the world. During the season of Lent, the 40 days beginning with Ash Wednesday, Christians anticipate the death and resurrection of Jesus by reflecting on his teachings and asking Him to deepen their own understandings and lived experiences with Him. Christians will often give up something in order to be reminded of what Jesus gave up for them.
Holy Week remembers the days leading up to the death of Jesus – the days when he entered the city of Jerusalem to teach (Palm Sunday), had the last supper with his disciples (Maundy Thursday), was arrested, faced trial before a judge named Pontius Pilate and was put to death (Good Friday). Easter Sunday marks the day of his resurrection.
The video below shares the story of Jesus, his teachings, death and resurrection.
While Jesus lived on Earth, he shared this good news with people from all walks of life. This includes people considered outcasts or unworthy; people who society would normally reject. Jesus welcomed them all, and the message is still the same today.
No matter your journey or situation, no matter what others think of you, Jesus wants to give you “gladness instead of sorrow… victory, joy and praise instead of depression and sadness” (Isaiah 61:3, The Voice Bible translation).
As followers of Jesus, Christians, we are motivated to love others the way Jesus loves us. This is what it means to provide compassionate Christian care at Menno Place – it is done with the heart and through the example of Jesus and how He loved others.
We invite you to experience an Easter gathering with Christians this Easter:
Easter is a wonderful time to go to church, even if it’s been awhile or if you have not experienced church before. Most churches expect to have guests at their Easter services and all are welcome.
Central Heights Church, McCallum Rd: Good Friday and Easter Services
Northview Church – Downes Road Campus: Good Friday and Easter Services
The Gathering Church – Clearbrook Road: Good Friday and Easter Services
Menno Place Good Friday & Easter Services, in the Menno Hospital Chapel March 31 & April 7, both at 10:30.
Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu Church Services in Abbotsford:
Masihi Fellowship, King Road Church
South Abbotsford Church, Huntingdon Road
