Today I had the pleasure of taking Aas, our helper, to school with Sheralynn (Gabe was sick today!).  This is part of their Christian Service Project (CSP) which they have done three times before now.  Basically the kids bring their nannies, helpers, etc. to school with them and sing, play, etc. together.  Each time, however, there has been the opportunity to present the Gospel in some form.  It’s pretty cool, you know, because almost every one of those women are muslims.

But today seemed most important to me as they were doing the Easter story.  Sheralynn was so excited to give her surprise gift to Aas.  It was a cross that she made at school specifically for this event and specially for Aas.  They walked off holding hands and I knew that this little girl would tell the most important story of all time to a grown woman.  What a privilege she has at the age of 3 and a half!  She is young, but powerful already since He has intrusted her with this message!!

Yesterday I was at work with some colleagues and I was given an Easter gift- candy!  I thanked this friend and said “Happy Easter!”  Then I realized what I had said and thought better.  “He is risen!” I amended, but wondered if there would be a reply.  Another friend looked pleased and answered, “He is risen indeed!”  I was so comforted by that response.  This particular friend is from Canada, doesn’t share many of my doctrinal ideas, and we see things differently on many levels, but we SHARE CHRIST!  We share His dying, His rising, and His glory!  What a blessing to find unity, identity, and purpose in Christ!

We pray that you will find unity, identity, and purpose in Christ this Easter.  We pray that you will either hear the Gospel in a renewing way or that you will share it with someone (or both!).  We will be thinking of all of you with love and thanksgiving as we once again celebrate the wonderful work of God through Christ!

He is risen!  He is risen indeed!

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