Although spring seems to be slow in coming this year, the warmth and fellowship that is found at MBC is in full blossom. On Friday, April 10, MBC had its first Good Friday service. We all knew God was at work in people’s hearts, but once again God surpassed our expectations and filled the sanctuary with people who came out to remember the sacrifice that saved us all.
The fresh baked bread and four-corner, self-serve option for communion added a personal and renewed touch to an important practice in the Christian life. As we made the steps toward the communion elements, it helped us to really remember and reconsider what Christ’s death really was about and how it has impacted everyone.
The pantomime illustrated the journey of mankind always in search for the God-shaped void in life. It reminded us that Christ is always right there, holding out His hand, waiting for us to choose to come to Him to be renewed and to fill that void.
God breathes life into man.
Man comes to life and enjoys God's creation.
Evil enters mans heart.
In his unhappiness he seeks for fulfillment...
In fame and fortune.
In beauty and love.
In alcohol and fun times.
In substance abuse.
None give satisfaction only more turmoil and pressures from all sides. The man uses all his own strength to win this battle....
But he cannot win. He does not have the strength.
Christ comes to take the chains and free the man.
He offers himself as a sacrifice for all, allowing all the sins of the world to fall on Him.
Gloriously the story does not end there. Christ conquers sin and death. Easter Sunday is coming! He has made a way for His relationship with man to be restored.
Thank you Director Pete and the Drama Team for an excellent reminder of God's love for us.
