It is peaceful the week after Easter around the church. We all live in a sacred glow from a few wonderful weeks of activities centered on our Lord. I can under- stand why it is that most Christians like to be in church during these activities. We are constantly reminded that God’s love and grace has been extended to us. Only a God of love and compas- sion would have figured out a way to rescue us at such a personally high price. His victory at the cross and tomb assures us of hope in this life and in the next.

I would like to thank all those who helped make this Easter season so meaningful. This begins with the men** who worked so hard at learning their lines and practicing their parts for the drama on Palm Sunday. This was a wonderful experience for all of us. Dianne did a wonderful job in putting the program together, recruiting the players, and directing the Tableau. This program was made so much more delightful with the contribution made by Helen Becker in designing and painting the background. She and Linda Warren set up the scenery as well. Also the media team of Paula Radcliffe, Jackson Knowles and Joel Tuhy spent extra time getting the light and sound just right. Janet Weis filmed the Tableau and Brad Weis edited it. This program is now captured for history and available to anyone who would like to watch it again or for the first time. DVD’s are available at the church office.

The Sunrise Service and the regular Easter worship was delightful and I want to thank our Praise Team for their contributions in making the services so meaningful. Music has a way of moving us into the very presence of God. Our praise team works many hours to bring us an edifying music service. There are many more people who have contributed as they normally do to help us all enjoy our worship experiences. Thank you each one for what you are doing. But lastly I want to thank each of you who came and shared in these blessed services at Easter. It has been awhile since we have had over 180 people in three consecutive services here at Community Church. It certainly is encouraging having our church filled and people excited about what God is doing in our midst. Now lets continue to take this momentum and move forward to the glory and honor of our Lord. Spring is in the air. May new life and growth be as true for us here at church as it surely will be for the natural world coming to life around us. May Jesus Christ be praised and honored for He has done great things!

-PK

**Disciples: Tex Divine, James Ritchey, Jon Weisbecker, Bernie Radcliffe, Shane Renn, David Adkison, Silas Rappe (Jesus) Tom Warren, Gary Jacobson, Brad Weis, Steve Hren, Mark Stuenkel, Mike Diem

Vacation Bible School Dates are

JUNE 10-14 9:00 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.
Rebecca Divine is our Director. It is NOT too early to contact her if you would be available to help in ANY WAY! It makes her job less demanding if you volunteer. Call her at: 970.531.3747 or call
the church office.

“LIVING LAST SUPPER”
This program is now captured for history and available to anyone who would like to watch it again or for the first time. DVD’s are available at the church office.

The Church Cabin

Will be available starting at the end of April! Call the office for details.