Explore the Message of the Good News of Easter
What is Easter?
Every year, at Easter, Christians celebrate the good news of Jesus’ sacrificial love for the whole world. Because Jesus died on the cross and rose back to life, he offers us hope, healing, salvation and peace. This is why we believe it’s good news.
Easter is celebrated by over 2.3 billion Christians in the world. For 40 days beginning with Ash Wednesday (Feb 18, 2025). It’s characterized by putting ashes on the forehead, symbolizing human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. During the season of Lent, Christians anticipate the death and resurrection of Jesus by reflecting on his teachings and asking Him to deepen their own understandings and lived experiences with Him. Christians will often give up something in order to be reminded of what Jesus gave up for them.
Christians anticipate the death and resurrection of Jesus in a time of Lent. This ends on Palm Sunday which is the start of the Holy Week.
This video shares the story of Jesus, his teachings, death and resurrection.
While Jesus lived on Earth, he shared this good news with people from all walks of life. This includes people considered outcasts or unworthy; people who society would normally reject. Jesus welcomed them all, and the message is still the same today.
No matter your journey or situation, no matter what others think of you, Jesus wants to give you “gladness instead of sorrow… victory, joy and praise instead of depression and sadness” (Isaiah 61:3, The Voice Bible translation).
As followers of Jesus, Christians, we are motivated to love others the way Jesus loves us. This is what it means to provide compassionate Christian care at Menno Place – it is done with the heart and through the example of Jesus and how He loved others.
We invite you to experience an Easter gathering with Christians this Easter:
Central Heights Church, McCallum Rd: Good Friday and Easter Services
Northview Church – Downes Road Campus: Good Friday and Easter Services
The Gathering Church – Clearbrook Road: Good Friday and Easter Services
Menno Place Good Friday & Easter Services: April 8 & 15 at 10:30am
Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu Church Services in Abbotsford:
Masihi Fellowship Sundays at 1:30pm (on most long weekends, service is at 10:30am)
Meets in King Road Church 32068 King Road Abbotsford
South Abbotsford Punjabi Church Sundays at 10:30am
Meets in the South Abbotsford Church 32424 Huntingdon Rd, Abbotsford
Explore More about Easter
Looking for other ways to explore Jesus’ message of good news? Take a break from negative news cycles or the stress of your own challenging circumstances and explore the good news of Easter.
Download our free Easter Bible reading and devotional guide, learn more about the real meaning of Easter or read stories about people whose lives have been transformed by Jesus.
The Music of Easter
Rosemary Siemens, Canadian award-winning vocalist who lives locally sings the powerful and meaningful songs of Easter.
Learn More about Easter
THE CHOSEN – THE LIFE OF JESUS – Five Seasons
This award winning series is free to watch on The Chosen App. The fifth season explores the week before Jesus’ death and resurrection.
WATCH THE CHOSEN: The Chosen App
THE SEASON OF LENT (40 days before Jesus’ death and resurrection)
PLAYLIST
Discover Biblical Wisdom for Preparing for Easter
Observing the season of Lent this year? Explore some of its key themes like sacrifice, fasting, testing, and more. In this playlist, you’ll learn…* How God dealt with evil without destroying humanity* The purpose of fasting in the Bible* Why God tests our faith* How Jesus taught his followers to pray* What happened in the final week of Jesus’ life* The epic conclusion of Luke’s account of Jesus’ life and mission on Earth* How to live by God’s generous example.
Do you want to explore in an immersive experience?
Virtual Reality – The Last Week of a King
Learn More about Jesus
HOW JESUS BECAME THE KING OF THE WORLD
PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS
Free course to learn more about how you can live in Jesus’ teachings and way: CLICK HERE
Do you want to spend some time on a spiritual reflection – take the free quiz
The Spiritual Health Reflection helps you thoughtfully examine the question, “Am I Becoming More Like Jesus?” in your own life and identify and helps you set out the next steps as you seek to follow Jesus: CLICK HERE
PRACTICING THE WAY COURSE – FREE PLAYLIST AND RESOURCES
An introduction to spiritual formation and apprenticeship to Jesus – CLICK HERE
The Practicing the Way Course features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. The Course is the on-ramp to the Practices and our other resources provided on the Practicing the Way website.
JESUS’ MOST FAMOUS TEACHINGS EXPLAINED
Jesus’ most well-known words have shaped the lives of billions of people throughout history. The Sermon on the Mount is only three chapters long, but its ideas and images have endured throughout time. Watch this playlist to explore this carefully-designed section of Scripture. In this playlist, you’ll learn… * What is means for God’s Kingdom to come on Earth * Who Jesus claimed the Kingdom of God starts with * How we can know what it means to do right by everyone * Why Jesus connected anger with murder and lust with adultery * Jesus wisdom for making peace in relationships * and more…
