Resurrection Sunday, March 31, 2013
The New Testament Baptist Church of Butler, Pennsylvania
Celebrating a Risen Saviour on Resurrection Sunday
Easter is one of the most celebrated Sundays in Bible-believing churches. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible records how Jesus was resurrected on the first day of the week, Sunday (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:2,9; Luke 24:1; John 20:1, 19). For born-again believers, the resurrection supports Jesus claim that He had the authority to die for the sins of the world, and the power to come back to life again. The good news of Jesus death, burial, and resurrection is known as the gospel. Although the events preceding Jesus crucifixion and His suffering on the cross were immensely brutal, it is good news because sinners now have a remedy for their sin debt. Sinners have a Saviour in Jesus Christ! His resurrection gives hope to born-again believers that they too will experience a resurrected life in heaven. While it is appropriate for Jesus' resurrection to be celebrated on a Sunday, the origins of Easter have nothing to do with Jesus' resurrection on a Sunday. The term, Easter, is only found once in the Bible (Acts 12:4), but it is a reference to the events of Passover, and not the traditions of Easter. The term, Easter, has its origins in pagan lore, and is connected with a pagan goddess associated with fertility and spring. People without a Biblical worldview have always got excited about spring because they saw the sun increasing in power, animals mating, and plant life reviving. Biblically speaking, there is no connection between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the modern traditions (Easter bunny, Easter eggs, etc.) related to Easter Sunday. Easter had long been known to be a pagan festival, and so when the Puritans came to North America, they regarded the celebration of Easter with suspicion. It appears that for the first two hundred years of European life in North America, only a few states, mostly in the South, paid much attention to Easter. It wasnt until after the Civil War that Americans began celebrating this holiday. Easter became an American tradition in the 1870s. History seems to indicate that Christianity adapted these traditions to the celebration of Jesus resurrection in an effort to make Christianity more attractive to non-Christians. And while Easter has its origins in pagan lore, the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental teaching to Biblical Christianity. The importance of Christs resurrection is conveyed when the Apostle Paul wrote in I Corinthians 15:13-17, But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised up, if so be that the dead rise Soul Winning On Saturdays not not. For if the dead rise not, then is 10:30 AM not Christ raised: And if Christ be Starting on Saturday, April 6, our church family will not raised, your faith is vain; ye are start our Saturday outreach program. Its an yet in your sins. As born-again opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ believers, it is unthinkable that we publicly. We also visit absentees, sick, and shut-ins. would allow the silliness of Easter eggs We meet for a short organizational meeting before dismissing for our and the Easter bunny to be the focus on the day in which the church has visits. Soul winning and visitation is finished around Noon. chosen to celebrate Jesus' Help us Throw Out the Lifeline resurrection.
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Thank you for choosing to worship at the New Testament Baptist Church of Butler. Our prayer is that your heart will be stirred for the eternal as we sing songs & hymns that direct your heart toward Christ and challenge you through the preaching of Gods Word. There are friendly people at our Welcome Center in the lobby who will gladly assist you with any questions you may have during your visit. Allow us to make you feel at home during your visit. First-time adult visitors and families are asked to visit our Welcome Center to receive a hospitality bag with a gift card to Chick-fil-A.
First Time Visitors
Out of respect for your loved ones and those in attendance, we ask parents to use our clean & well-equipped nursery. This free service is available for newborns and infants (birth through 24 months). Your cooperation is needed and appreciated. Assistance is available at the Welcome Center.
Parents with Infants and Young Children
The Lords Supper
This Evenings Service
The New Testament Baptist Church family will be observing the Lords Supper this evening. This church ordinance is an opportunity to remember and reflect on the sacrifice of our Saviour.
Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 PM
Adult ladies are encouraged to bring their devotion booklet and a side dish to the Bible Study. There is NO CHARGE. Kasey Fisher has agreed to host the Bible Study. Her home is located at 137 Pine Ridge Drive in Chicora. A map will be available next Sunday.
Food & Drink Items
In the spirit of worship, and as an act of courtesy, please do NOT bring food items, coffee, bottled water, or soft drinks into the Auditorium. Thank you for your courtesy!
Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday: 10:00 AM Adult & Childrens Bible Study Classes 11:00 AM Morning Preaching 6:00 PM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Evening Preaching Patch the Pirate Childrens Choral Club Wednesday: 7:00 PM Midweek Bible Study & Prayer Saturday: 10:30 AM Soul Winning & Outreach
Electronic Devices
Cellular devices, pagers, and electronic devices should be turned off or placed in vibrate mode. We would ask that parents do not allow their children to bring electronic video game systems with them to church.
Youre invited to listen to our internet radio station, GlorifyRadio.com, on your computer, smartphone, or iPod/iPad.
