| The post-millennial generation, often called Gen-Z, would joke by calling themselves Zoomers. Overnight we learned just how accurate this title is. I already considered myself tech-savvy, but I’ve been learning new techniques to accomplish old tasks. When I hit a snag, I consult a Zoomer. Social distancing measures have numerous implications for our lives. They can quickly lead to isolation. Isolation is a road to iniquity and death. In a world where some are already feeling alone, we need to embrace new technologies and approaches, so we don’t find ourselves cut off from life-giving interactions. The reality of COVID-19 is leading to developments in our everyday lives to the point where everything we do feels upside-down. As a church, we’ve welcomed change into every area of ministry and worked hard to make sure that no one is left behind. Kairos Kids are connecting through Marco Polo and Zoom. Our teens are still “meeting” every week and participating in our online services. The small groups for men, women, S.O.B.’s, and couples are still going strong and have become even more well attended. Staff and leadership meetings are still fun and efficient. The changes we’ve seen draw us out of isolation and encourage deep personal connection time centered around the way of Jesus. We are doing more, and God is making more of what we do. Each week during the season of Easter, we will look at the implications of Christ’s resurrection for us today. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to empower us, transform us, give us hope, and make all things new. The newness and trans-formative power seem especially poignant in an age where we are all pursuing a new normal. We will not be resigned to shutting down and hiding. Instead, we will pursue hope and encourage one another in love. We are in this together. Death will not have the final word because Jesus has already claimed it. – Matthew |
HOLY WEEK and EASTER
Maundy Thursday Virtual Service
We will gather together on Thursday, April 9th, at 8:00 pm, for a virtual Maundy Thursday service (via Zoom) from the comfort of your own home. Through Scripture readings, prayer, and Communion, we will commemorate Christ’s Last Supper before he went to the cross. Click here to join the gathering.
Good Friday Service
Like we have been doing for Sunday worship, we will provide everyone via an email with an Order of Worship to guide you through a Good Friday Service on Friday, April 10th.
Easter Prayer Vigil
One of the final things Jesus did before going to the cross was to gather with his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemene and ask them to pray with him for one hour. As we follow Jesus’ footsteps to the cross, in the final days leading up to Easter, we offer you the same invitation, to pray for one hour for the needs of our church, community, nation, and the world. We will send you some prayer resources to help you engage this time. Sign-up for an hour time slot or contact Miriam for more information, miriam@kairosatlanta.org.
Easter Sunday Celebration
The Order of Worship for our Easter Sunday Celebration Service will be emailed to everyone on Saturday.