April 2023
| Dear First Presbyterian Family, Easter will be upon us in April. We will mark the joy of Palm Sunday on April 2. We will remember the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, April 6. We will honor the crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday, April 7. We will celebrate the resurrection on Easter, April 9. There are many faithful ways to approach Holy Week. We can use this time to reflect on the crucifixion. We can focus on God’s love for us. We can lean more deeply into our faith. We can find joy in the victory of resurrection. Music plays a significant role in the way we mark, remember, honor, and celebrate. Music aids us as we reflect, focus, learn, and find joy in significant milestones of faith. Below are lines of Easter hymns and hymns inspired by moments of Easter for your inspiration. Reflecting on the Crucifixion: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. Focusing on God’s Love: In Christ Alone In Christ alone my hope is found, is my light, my strength, my song. This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm Leaning on Faith: Blessed Assurance This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. The Joy of the Victory: Crown Him with Many Crowns Crown Him the Lord of Heav’n One with the Father known. One with the Spirit through Him giv’n From yonder glorious throne. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Jones Doughton |
