Wow!  What a celebration we experienced yesterday as a Bethel family!  Nearly 1100 in attendance, over 70 salvations, and a message from Pastor Dalton that challenged every person in attendance!  We were challenged to remember that Easter is not about Christianity or about Jesus’ teaching or about all the miracles he performed; Easter is about a singular event that all of history hinges on…and that event is the resurrection of Jesus Christ!  Pastor Dalton recounted the story of that supernatural event and challenged us to discover anew that “if the resurrection really happened, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!”  If you missed the service, I would encourage you to get a CD or look for it online in the coming weeks.

I also want to give some recognition to the hundreds of Bethel volunteers who made Easter weekend such a huge success – you all are the greatest!!  Thank you for all the extra effort, prayerful preparation, and loving attention you gave to all our guests yesterday morning!  I spoke with numerous individuals and families who were touched by your genuine concern and Christ-like service to them.  What a day – what an AWESOME God we serve!