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Easter - A Day of Celebration!
By Patty Scahill

This week it's Easter. On Sunday, many of us will be attending church services in our communities and around the world. We will be celebrating what Jesus Christ accomplished for us on the cross at Calvary and His defeat of death, hell and the grave. We will be celebrating Easter Sunday! Hallelujah, He has risen! The fact that He rose again, gives us hope for this life, and hope for eternity.
I wonder what His disciples felt as they watched the passion of Christ? When Jesus was crucified before their very eyes, we can only imagine their grief and sorrow.  Jesus was their answer; He would be the one to save and rescue the people from the bondage of another's rule. His disciples spent time with Him as they shared the Lord's Supper. He spoke to them concerning things to come. Do you think they really understood what was about to happen? I don't think so. In all of the 3½ years of Jesus' ministry upon this earth, He was teaching, preaching, healing, performing miracles and preparing them for this day in time. The disciples and His followers looked to Him as the One to give them hope. Now as they watched, their hopes appeared to be taken from them. But this was not the case. It was Friday, but Sunday really was coming!
We can read in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24 that certain women came to the tomb and found the stone rolled away. There were two angels who stood near in dazzling clothing. The women were terrified. The angels asked them this question: "Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was with you?"
Yes, their hope was gone, but now it was alive again. The stone was rolled away and there in front of them was an empty grave. Jesus - the Son of God, has risen from the dead. It is resurrection Sunday.
God is the God of hope. The hope found only in His Son, Jesus Christ. Because He lives, we live also. Are you without hope today? Has life been hard for you and has hope been taken from you? Well, then you are in a place to receive help from the Lord. Help from God to deal with all the hopelessness you may now be feeling. Help from Him to live through loneliness and despair. He is the God of all hope. Just as those disciples thought it was all over; all of their hope taken from them, Jesus shows up! Yes - He is alive. And because He is the living God He can minister hope and life to us.
In Luke 24:36, Jesus says, "Peace be to you." By His death and resurrection He brought peace to a lost and dying world. We can have a relationship with Him and our heavenly Father, because of Jesus. Because of Him, never lose hope. Never give up. The Lord is on our side, all we need to do is accept His precious and costly sacrifice. By accepting Him, we have hope and life eternal. Yes, Jesus is alive! May He be alive in you today as you celebrate Easter - Resurrection Sunday!

An Easter Monday Egg Hunt

A Community easter Egg Hunt will take place Easter Monday, March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Alliance Community Outreach Program Center, 2051 Niles Rd. Se in Warren. This event is free of charge and open to children under the age of twelve.
This 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by Trumbull County Children Services and the ACOP Center with egg and candy donations received from the local community. Besides hunting for thousands of eggs filled with candy, children will receive other prizes. There is no rain date for this event.
For more information, contact Mrs. Carlene Allen at 330-369-1441 or Mr. Jan Sulonen at 330-372-2010, ext. 1553.

Girard Parks and Recreation department egg hunt

The City of Girard Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at the Girard City Gym, Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m. for children 2-9 years of age residing in Girard.

Easter at Grace Lutheran Church, Hubbard

A full morning of activities is being planned for the celebration of Easter at Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Hall Ave., in Hubbard.
The morning begins with a Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. with special music, Holy Communion, and proclamation of the Easter message by Pastor Jim Zingale.  Immediately following this worship service is an Easter Breakfast with eggs, home fries, toast, donuts, juice and coffee.
At 9:15 a.m. the Sunday School with be holding an Easter egg hunt and crafts.  Weather permitting, the egg hunt will be outside (inside the church in case of bad weather or cold).
The morning comes to its climax with the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, which will include a special Easter message presented by Pastor Zingale, music by the adult choir, and the celebration of Holy Communion.   The church will be decorated with a variety of Easter flowers donated by church members.
All are welcome to become part of this morning of celebration!     

Niles First Christian Church upcoming schedule

Thursday, March 20: 7 p.m. It is Finished drama. Friday, March 21: Good Friday. Sunday, March 23: 8:30 a.m. Prayer in Chapel, 9 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship Service. Monday, march 24: 6:30 p.m. Church Bowling. Tuesday, March 25: 6 p.m. Aerobics Class.

Celebrate Easter at Girard United Methodist Church

The congregation of Girard First United Methodist Church invites the community to join them for Easter Sunday, March 23. A free Easter breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m.
Following the breakfast, all children are invited to participate in a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with candy prizes. The Easter Morning Celebration Service will be held at 10:45 a.m. This inspirational service will feature uplifting music by the church choir, a story for children, and an Easter message by Pastor Doug Meek. Everyone is welcome!
Girard First United Methodist Church is located at 22 North Market Street, across from the Girard Post Office. For more information, please call the church office at 330-545-4361.

Pleasant Valley Hosts "Journey to the Cross"

Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church in Niles, Ohio will host a special Easter event called Journey To the Cross. The event is free and open to the community and is designed to help participants reflect on Christs passion in a unique and memorable way. Participants will walk through a series of stations representing different parts of the Easter story. At each station, readings, music and props help participants put themselves into the story. The entire Journey takes approximately 35-45 minutes.
Journey to the Cross started out as a special event we put together for our youth ministry several years ago, says associate pastor, John Weisman. It touched so many people, that it just grew until we eventually opened it to the community. Its a great way to slow down and soberly reflect on what we consider to be the most important events in historythe death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
Journey To The Cross will be open from 6:00-8:00 pm on March 19, 20 and 21. Pleasant Valley Evangelical Church is located at 2055 Pleasant Valley Road in Liberty Township. For more information, visit www.pvchurch.net or call the church office at 330-539-6582.

Relay for Life garage sale

The Blessed Sacrament Parish Relay for Life Team is holding a huge Garage Sale, March 27, 28, 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Covelli Center social hall and gymnasium  3020 Reeves Rd.  A wide variety of items including furniture, clothing, entertainment and appliances will be available for sale.  For more information, call Team captain Judy Gerrity  330-856-1165.  All proceeds benefit the American Cancer society.

Niles First United Methodist Church Contemporary Worship

Join us on the first Saturday of Each month for contemporary worship-"Food for Your Soul" at 6 p.m. in the Chapel at the Niles First United Methodist Church, 608 N. Crandon Ave., Niles, Ohio 44446. For additional information contact 330-652-1439.