Easter (A), 9 April 2023. The Very Rev. Pamela L. Werntz

• Jeremiah 31:1-6. I have loved you with an everlasting love.
• Colossians 3:1-4, 5-15. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
• Matthew 28:1-10. Go and tell.

O God of new life, grant us the wisdom, the strength, and the courage to seek always and everywhere after truth, come when it may and cost what it will.

I wish you could see yourselves, the way you look from this pulpit; you look beautiful! I was hoping that you would be here, and I am so glad that you are. I’m glad for those of you who are with us via live-stream, too, even though I can’t see you! Thank you for celebrating Easter with Emmanuel Church! Welcome to those of you who are here for the first time, those of you who have been here more times than you can count, and  all of you who are somewhere in between. Continue reading →