EASTER

JESUS’ RESURRECTION is a BIG DEAL!
FOR CHRISTIANS and the WORLD!

THE RESURRECTION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT IN HUMAN HISTORY:
GOD DID THE IMPOSSIBLE!

“The resurrection of Christ is one of the foundation
stones of Christianity.”

Christians celebrate Easter because it is the most important event in human history. We believe Jesus DIED, He is RISEN, and He will COME AGAIN! It’s not a myth, fancy story, or a lie children are made to believe.

God promised to send a Messiah (Anointed Savior),
and God kept the promise: JESUS.
God promised the Messiah (Anointed Savior) would suffer and die,
and God did: JESUS.
God promised to raise the Messiah (Anointed Savior) from the dead,
and God did: JESUS.

We remember God’s promises, which give us HOPE that God will keep the promises of forgiveness, unconditional love, and life after death for all who trust Him with an undying love. LEARN MORE at https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/why-do-we-celebrate-easter.html.

OUR 50 DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE BEGINS ON
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025

LENT BEGINS TODAY on
Ash Wednesday (03.03.2025)!

It starts our “50 Day Spiritual Adventure” (Ash Wednesday through the Ascension) as we fast, pray, and give God glorious praise.

Participate as a pilgrim with others on a journey to Jerusalem during this sacred season approaching the Cross of Christ by:

(1) READ YOUR BIBLE & DEVOTIONS (https://lostyourdogma.wordpress.com),
(2) PRAYING (https://wsbctopeka.org/get-help/prayer-request/), and
(3) GIVING God glorious praise in private and public worship.

WHAT IS LENT? Is “Lent’ in the Bible? Why Do We Participate in this Pilgrimage? LEARN MORE about LENT

50 DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE:

  • DAY 01 – ASH WEDNESDAY – MARCH 05, 2025
  • DAY 03 – World Day of Prayer – MARCH 07, 2025
  • DAY 05 – LENT 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP – MARCH 05, 2025 (Daylight Savings Time Begins)
  • DAY 12 – LENT 2 SUNDAY WORSHIP – MARCH 16, 2025 (Pastor’s Spouse Appreciation Day)
  • DAY 19 – LENT 3 SUNDAY WORSHIP – MARCH 23, 2025
  • DAY 26 – LENT 4 SUNDAY WORSHIP – MARCH 30, 2025
  • DAY 33 – LENT 5 SUNDAY WORSHIP – APRIL 6, 2025
  • DAY 40 – PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP – APRIL13, 2025
  • DAY 44 – MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER SUPPER – APRIL 17, 2025
  • DAY 45 – GOOD FRIDAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE – APRIL 18, 2025
  • DAY 47 – EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP – APRIL 20, 2025

HOLY WEEK SERVICES
13-19 APRIL 2025

PALM SUNDAY
04.13.2025 @ 10:30 AM

Palm Sunday starts Holy Week as Christians remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry (Parade) into Jerusalem as the Jewish Messiah. We will also rejoice and exalt the Lord with palms at 10:30 am in our worship service. LEARN MORE

MAUNDY THURSDAY
04.17.2025 @ 6:00 PM

Maundy means command when Jesus’ commanded his disciples to wash one another’s feet. Christians believe this to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover (“The Last Supper”) with His disciples. LEARN MORE

We will re-enact Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples before his prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane the betrayal and his arrest. The Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion will be open to all persons who love Jesus Christ.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
04.18.2025 @ 6:00 pm

For Christians, this is one of the most important holy days of the year. On this somber day, we remember Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, torture, suffering, sacrifice and crucifixion on the cross of Calvary. LEARN MORE

We will gather for a service of scripture reading and quiet reflection with our sisters and brothers from Potwin Presbyterian and Westside Christian Church.

All are welcome. 
Please wear black or mourning clothes.

KIDS EASTER EGG HUNT

A Free Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt (Newborn-5th Grades) on Saturday, April 19, at 10:00 am
Meadows Elementary, 201 SW Clay St., Topeka.

KIDS WELCOME: 0 – 5th GRADES
No parental assistance except for the 0 – 4 year olds

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
APRIL 20 @ 7:00 AM
Non Denominational
Ecumenical

Gather for Easter Sunrise Service at 6:45 AM
Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historical Site and Botanical Gardens
124 NW Fillmore St., Topeka, Kansas 66606.

PATIO BEHIND THE MANSION
SUNRISE @ 7:08 AM

Inclement Weather: Everest Chapel
The Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion will be freely served to all who wish to partake. A free-will offering will be received to maintain and preserve the historic 1880 Everest Church building.

A public event with no affiliation or endorsement by Old Prairie Town or the Shawnee County Department of Parks and Recreation.

EASTER POTLUCK BREAKFAST
APRIL 20 @ 8:00 AM

BRING a breakfast casserole, quick bread, fruit or a side dish to share. We’ll provide the plates, utensils, and coffee. *All food is available for free*  

MAKE an RESERVATION ONLINE or Call the Church Office at (785) 233-4241

EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATION WORSHIP
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 at 10:30 AM

JESUS IS ALIVE! LET’S CELEBRATE!
JOIN US ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025!

Celebration Worship Service on Easter Sunday, April 20 @ 10:30 AM
BELIEVERS BAPTISMS
THE LORD’S SUPPER | HOLY COMMUNION
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

We will celebrate Jesus Christ’s glorious resurrection with festive music, Easter flowers, a fun children’s sermon, and a hope-filled Bible message. Believer’s Baptisms will start the service, and Holy Communion will be served. 

    BRING YOUR FAMILY!  INVITE A FRIEND! 

    EASTER IS NOT OVER!

    As far as we know, the New Testament church did not celebrate Easter once a year. They celebrated it every week; on the first day of the week to be exact.

    Every Sunday, they gathered to commemorate Christ’s resurrection; so much so that they even renamed it, “the Lord’s Day.”
    WORSHIP WITH US EVERY SUNDAY!

    Learn More at https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/easter-sunday-over-now-what.html