“He is not here, but he has risen!” (Luke 24:6 CSB)

 

Everything about the Christian faith rises or falls on that moment. The cross shows us the depth of God’s love. The empty tomb shows us the power of His victory. Every Easter, the church gathers to remember what Christ has done—and to celebrate the hope we have because He is risen.

 

We invite you to our Good Friday Service on Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM here at Antioch. During this ninety-minute service, we’ll worship together, reflect on the cross, and consider the depth of what Jesus accomplished through His sacrifice. It will be a powerful time centered on what Christ accomplished on the cross.

 

Then on Easter Sunday, April 5, we gather to celebrate the greatest news in history: Jesus has risen!

 

Join us for Easter services at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, or 11:00 AM as we celebrate the resurrection with powerful worship and an engaging message. Kids’ classrooms (nursery through 5th grade) will have special Easter programming, while middle and high school students are encouraged to join their families in the main service.

 

If you’re part of the Antioch family, we’d also love to invite you to consider attending the 8:00 AM service if you’re able. Easter is a Sunday when many guests visit, and the earlier service helps make room for everyone.

 

And Easter is also one of the best opportunities of the year to invite someone to church. Take a moment and think about it: who could you invite to come celebrate with you?

 

As we approach Easter, there are also some great ways to serve others: First, Antioch is partnering with other local churches and Feed the Hunger to pack 50,000 meals for children living in poverty around the world on March 27-28. Second, PALS is hosting a special Easter visit on Tuesday, March 31, at Park Place Health Care Center in Georgetown, bringing joy, conversation, and worship to residents who often feel forgotten between family visits. Both are great places for you, your family, or your small group to volunteer!