Hello Family,
Not only are the seasons outside changing as we experience warmer temperatures, see the sun shining brightly, and smell the flowers as they bloom, but I hope you can also sense the change is the spiritual season we are entering. God is up to something; I can feel it! As we enter Holy Week, I want us to intentionally shift our focus from whatever giants we are facing in our lives to the gift of greater life that we have because of Jesus’ suffering, crucifixion, death, and resurrection. I want you to take special notice to the ending of the story, that at the end of it all…He got up!
Here is a rundown of all the happenings during the upcoming Easter weekend:
Friday, April 2nd
Good Friday Fast: 3pm-6am
On Good Friday, Christians around the world come together as we focus on Jesus Christ's death. The night before he died, Jesus and his disciples took part in the Last Supper and then went to the Garden of Gethsemane. There, Jesus spent his last hours praying to the Father. Just as He prayed, we will come together as a family to fast and pray in preparation of the greatest miracle to ever happen.
To download the prayer guide for this fast, click here.
Saturday, April 3rd
Corporate Prayer @ 5:45am
We will end our Good Friday fast by joining together on Facebook Live for prayer at 5:45am.
The Pickup @ 1PM (South Plainfield Campus)
From 1pm-3pm, you will be able to visit our South Plainfield campus where you can restock on your communion kits, get your copy of The Culture of Money signed by me, and kids will receive an Easter box filled with goodies. You’ll be able to do all of this right in our main lobby. Please note the following:
Masks will be required to enter the building
Social distancing will be enforced
Hand sanitizing stations will be readily available
Impact Teen Alpha Session @ 5PM
The Pastor that disciples Impact Teens, Tyanna LeGrand, will walk them through the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection, giving them real-life application on what this all means for them. All teens ages 13-18 are welcome to attend.
Sunday, April 4th
Breakthrough Worship Experience @ 9:30AM
There will be only one worship service live-streamed at 9:30am. Immediately following service, you’re encouraged to continue the breakthrough experience our team has planned for you by attending an impactful 15-minute prayer session where I will lead us through Communion and together we will rejoice!
Click here to join the worship service.
Click here to join the prayer room.
iKids Theatrical Experience @ 12PM
iKids (children ages 3-12) will gather via Zoom where they will see a live theatrical presentation about the resurrection of Jesus. They’ll also take part in an online activity that is sure to keep their attention.
Now I know this is a lot, but I am so excited about the ways our family will be connected spiritually this weekend and am looking forward to seeing your smiling faces at The Pickup on Saturday! Even though our Easter Sunday worship experience is online this year, I still encourage you to invite at least 2 people in your network who you know otherwise wouldn’t attend a church service. The message that God has given me for you on that day is one that will forever shift your perspective on the life God has given you.
That’s all for now! As always, thank you for your trust, patience, flexibility, and understanding as I lead us through these unprecedented times.
-Bishop Salter
p.s., On Easter Sunday I have an announcement that will literally blow your mind and show you how God is working things out for your good even when you can’t see Him. Trust me, you’ll want to know!