Sunday Service (21st April, 2019) - Easter Sunday/ Cantata



TOPIC:    NOW, I HAVE TOLD YOU
TEXT:     MATTHEW 28:1-7
Matthew 28:1-7 (NIV)
1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.
3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5 The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."
INTRODUCTION
The angel of God said this in Vs 7 of our passage. There is a gravity with which the phrase is said that caught my attention. But before Vs 7, there are some things that happened that deserves our attention
LESSON
1.      A VIOLENT EARTHQUAKE OCCURED. God stretched his hands and shook the earth. The ground shook under the evil forces – they became destabilized. The violent shaking tore off the seal of the authority of man
2.      A SHINING ANGEL DESCENDED. Fearsome in look. So much so that even soldiers were terrified. They ‘shook and became like dead men.’  The whole scenario also frightened the women.
3.      THE GREATEST MESSAGE DELIVERED.
-          “Do not be afraid...” Cast off every fear...Your God is living....
-          “He (Jesus) has risen from the dead....” Jesus has conquered death
-          “He ...is going ahead of you....” To level all mountains...and fill all valleys...to straighten all crooked paths... He is not leaving you to the struggles of life.
CONCLUSION
After the greatest message, the angel said “Now I have told you.” The news item above all news.... so, what are you to do about it, for the ball is now in your court. Remember,
1.       Jesus (the sent one) had fulfilled his own part; he obeyed his Father, even to the point of death.
2.      God the Father (the sender) had faithfully played His own part, He did not abandon His Son in the grave. He shook the earth to break the seal and sent His angel; He exerted power and raised His Son from the dead.
3.      The Angel (God’s Messenger) said, even I, have played my own part, for I rolled away the stone and sat on it....

Now, I have told you; son of man, the baton is in your hands.... This is the final victory over the kingdom of hell.....
-          Go and tell it to the world, this is a news item that is new every day.
-          Go and live the good news and tell the good news.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ INFORMATION
1.      Next week, Mr. & Mrs. Alamu will serve in the Children department
2.      Rev. Akinwale Oloyede will lead the Workers’ Prayer next week.

MISSION COMMITMENT
Members are reminded of a monthly contribution of #20/person per month Mission’s contribution under the auspices of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference and #500/person per month CAN Trust Fund. You can make your payment to Mrs. Bose Ayinde.

HEALTH TIPS
Members who have interest in checking their Blood Pressure for free can do so after Wednesday Bible Study

BIRTHDAY/ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR THE MONTH
We should not forget to felicitate with people celebrating their Birthday and Wedding Anniversary in the month of April.

AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE NEW AUDITORIUM
For the next phase of the work on the building, amount needed is 4.8 million naira

BUILDING PROJECT ACCOUNT                        CHURCH ACCOUNT
Access Bank                                              First Bank
New Spring Baptist Church                      New Spring Baptist Church
0697011767                                               2023699560

BENEVOLENCE
This Church genuinely cares for her members and is committed to seeing to their welfare. So, if any member is in a serious need and requires help, please do not hesitate to meet with the Church Pastor or the Benevolence Chairperson, Dns. Christiana Oketoobo.

PASTOR’S CORNER
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9 – NIV). Let us therefore ‘proclaim the excellences’ of God together as we celebrate our risen Lord today.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
The NBC Annual Convention and the WMU Annual Convention start this week. Pray for journey mercies for all delegates as they come to attend. Also pray for fruitful deliberations at the meetings.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
MONDAY:
Intercessors Meeting-5:00pm

TUESDAY:
WMS & Sunbeam-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY:
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting-5:00pm

THURSDAY:
Visitation Committee-5:00pm
Drama Group - 5:00pm

FRIDAY:
Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm

SATURDAY:
Royal Ambassadors, Lydia -3:00pm,
Girls Auxiliary-3:30pm
Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm
Sunday School Preparatory Class-5:00pm

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