We had an incredible worship experience yesterday morning as we gathered around the Lord's Table. I know one reason we had a great morning was because we had prepared for it. I'm not speaking about the musical preparation - which we always do - but the way we had focused our hearts and minds on the Savior and our responsibility to share the message of the Cross.

This Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection. Many visitors will be in our services for the first time. Please pray that they will experience an authentic spirit of worship as we present the music - that our countenance and spirit would demonstrate a love for Christ and our belief that He is alive!

In order to prepare for Easter Sunday, below you will find a link to an excellent chart on the events of Holy Week in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). I encourage all of us to take a daily journey this week, using this chart, through the Scriptures to be reminded of what Jesus said and what He experienced as He walked the road to the Cross, His sacrificial death, and triumphant resurrection. By doing this, when we lead worship on Sunday, we will come with a fresh appreciation and understanding of what we proclaim.

I'm reminded of the old hymn -
I love to tell the story; ’tis pleasant to repeat
What seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
The message of salvation from God’s own holy Word.

I love to tell the story, ’twill be my theme in glory,
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.

Let's tell it Sunday with full hearts from a week of preparation. Here is the link to the chart for the readings:
http://www.esvstudybible.org/sb/objects/chart-40-04.html