Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Message from the Church Council President

4/6/2005
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

Although subject to some debate, many believe the word Easter comes from the Teutonic Eastre, or pagan goddess of Spring, whose existence was honored on the vernal equinox or first day of Spring. Others take special note of the common root of the word, or east, as where the sun rises. What is indisputable is that the Easter season at Holy Trinity commemorates events so profound and central to our Christian existence that the single festive day, Easter, marks only the beginning of what we know to be a seven week season celebrating the death, resurrection and ascension of our Lord, and the anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

That this celebration occurs in Spring is only fitting. Spring represents a time for rebirth, of newness, indeed of resurrection. We see rebirth in our church in the form of every new face that graces our Sunday services. It is seen in the blooming of flowers in our courtyard, lovingly planted by members of the church during our recent Spring work day. It shines through recently cleaned stained glass in our sanctuary every morning. It is heard in the heavenly voices of our choir.

If we walk in true discipleship, it is found, as it should be, in each of our hearts as we come to listen to our pastors share the Word each Sunday morning.

As we celebrate this most high and holy day and season of Easter, take a look around. Allow yourself to be awash with the newness of Spring and the rebirth surrounding you. He has risen. He is risen, indeed.

Gary Bague