Easter greetings from the Canada West Mission Centre team

By Gwyn Beer

Many of you have been on a Lenten journey—a period of fasting, prayer, and giving. This began March 5 (Ash Wednesday) and will end April 17 (Holy Thursday).

I was privileged to Zoom into Kirtland Temple on April 13 for Palm Sunday. It was wonderful to see and “be” in the Kirtland Temple via technology. A bittersweet moment for me in a few different ways. We had visited the Kirtland Temple many years ago as a family, and I was privileged to return with my friend Linda Phelps on the Women in World Church History Tour. The Historical Society were the ones who made Palm Sunday happen.

Stassi Cramm preached, others gave scripture, and others served communion. I watched from BC and felt transported back to Kirtland.

My home congregation in Chilliwack is having a Good Friday service on April 18, led by Janine McCully. We will also enjoy an Easter Sunday worship experience as Brothers and Sisters in Community of Christ.

The traditions of welcoming spring through Easter will mean extra treats—from coloured eggs, chocolate bunnies, and marshmallow peeps for the young and young at heart!

When the sun rises on April 20, may you feel the wonder and grace that we have received when Jesus rose from the dead to take away our sins. God sent his son to save us all. Be glad and rejoice on Easter Sunday morning!
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On behalf of the Canada West Mission Centre President Team, Shannon, Kat, and Becky wish you all a wonderful Easter filled with the Holy Spirit, with family, and with friends.