Arisen

Read Luke 24:13-36

But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive (Luke 24:20-24).

The passage these verses are taken from is one of my favorite stories in the Bible. It takes place after Christ’s resurrection, when he appears to two of His disciples on the road to Emmaus. I think the reason I like it so much is that we see the shift of emotions. These men went from, “What happened? We thought He was the one,” to “What just happened!” They went from hopelessness to hope. As Jesus spoke to them and explained the scriptures and prophecies about the Messiah, it describes their “hearts burning” as he spoke (Luke 24:32).

When we look back upon the resurrection we must remember what Christ taught these two men. Jesus showed them why He had to die. Without His death, hopelessness would reign; but death had no hold. Christ died for our sins and was raised again on the third day, so we too can be raised with Him.

For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him (Romans 6:5-9).

The death of Christ is our salvation. The resurrection of Christ is also our resurrection because it threw open the gates of heaven for those who were previously dead in their sins but are now raised up with Him through baptism. Jesus is arisen and He still gives hope to the hopeless and sets hearts on fire.

Wade McKnight, Southern Oaks Church of Christ, Chickasha, OK

News & Notes

GOING AWAY PARTY for the Walker family Sunday, May 30th after evening services.  Please see sign-up sheet in rear of auditorium to volunteer to bring needed items to the party.

VBS organizational meeting at 4:30 pm today! All interested in planning and helping are encouraged to attend.

TEA PARTY: There will be a Tea Party for mothers, sisters, daughters, etc on June 5 from 2-4 pm at the Building. If you would like to decorate a table see Beth P. or Amy P. for more information.

GRADUATIONS: There will be a Graduation Open House for Amy Bailey Sunday, May 23 from 1:30 -4:30pm at the Bailey home, 2520 Mansfield Drive, Des Moines.

Join us at an Open House to celebrate the Graduation of Amy Elizabeth Greer on Saturday, May 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at our home, 1495 Walnut Woods Drive, West Des Moines.   Sam & Kim Greer

We are proud to announce Meredith Breton will be graduating from ISU with a bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering . Please join us in celebrating Saturday, May 22 from 1-5 pm at Grandview.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: We are studying from the Book of Romans. Everyone is encouraged to read the fourth chapter of Romans. We will be discussing the beginning of chapter four as well as the homework question, “In verse five Paul says, “to him who does not work…” What does this mean? Could this verse also be translated, “to him who does not obey”? Define the difference between “works” and “obedience.” We will plan on continuing chapter four in the upcoming week. The next home work assignment is: “Compare verse 25 with 2 Cor. 5:21 and be prepared to discuss the full meaning of this concept.”

THANKS! to all of you from Grandview who went to The Shores to sing and encourage last Sunday afternoon. We had 8 from Grandview and 12 from The Shores.  Our next Sunday to be at The Shores in Pleasant Hill is on May 23rd. It is always great to have a good crowd participate in that program.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP is this Tuesday, May 18th at 7pm.  We will be meeting in the meeting room at Caribou Coffee, 3220 Ingersoll, DM. The discussion will focus on becoming a woman of influence and making a lasting impact on others by following Jesus’ example. If you have questions contact Debra Augspurger.

Prayer Requests

Mary Steele is going through a difficult time at her work.

Jackie Miller, is continuing to improve. She no longer has to look down for 50 minutes an hour. She still cannot see in the eye however.

Archie and Lynn Cook’s neighbor, John McCollough, has stomach cancer and has been told he has 3 months to live. Please pray for this family as they are raising two of their grandchildren.

A friend of Mitch and Jo Mort, Chris Goodale, has had a recurrence of cancer and will be undergoing a stem cell transplant in July. He will be out of work for a 3 month to 1 year time period for recovery.

Philip Walker is going on a mission trip to Haiti – pray for his safety and the effectiveness of the trip.

Barb South’s sister, Brenda, was informed by her husband that he wants a divorce.

Karen Belk’s nephew, Troy, will undergoing surgery on his liver. He has liver and prostate cancer. However, he will only be undergoing liver treatments at this point. He has a wife an 4 children.

Galen’s father, Cliff, is back in the nursing home. The doctors have made some adjustments to his medications that seem to be helping. Please continue to pray for Cliff and the Duckstein family.

Judy Singer continues to have some trouble with her breathing.

Ronnie Harrison broke her coccyx in a fall.

Philip and Marnie Walker have found a house in Alabama. Please pray for the ease of their transition.

Marge Stevens has macular degeneration in her left eye which causes impaired vision.

John Stevens, son of Glenn and Marge, on injuries suffered when his truck fall on him while working on it. He has broken ribs, wrist, and a lacerated face.

Jackie Miller, is continuing to improve. She no longer has to look down for 50 minutes an hour. She still cannot see in the eye though.

Dale Burleson, Clear Lake preacher, asked us to pray for his granddaughter, Evie, with her Cyto-Megleo-Virus that she had before birth. Evie’s mom’s name is Calley.

A friend of Jason Housby, Deb Bergsma’s grandmother Joan has cancer.

Phyllis Mort’s friend, Jane Ellis, has been diagnosed with cancer.

The Mort family requests prayers for Jenna.

Mitzi Wood’s son Blake, is 14 years old and has been diagnosed with cancer.

Jared Van Egdom’s father dealing with chemotherapy treatment.

Andrew Graves (Harriett’s grandson) is requesting prayers for himself and his 10-month-old daughter Kayleigha Graves. She’s been diagnosed with severe Acid Reflux, anemia and weight loss.

Lyndsay Gordon asks you to pray for her high school friend, Katie Ford, who had a stroke. She is only 31 years old.

Looking for a job: Andrew Graves, Meredith South, David Colton, Deborah Wallis, Rich Potter.

Shane Siegle’s sister, Cherrie Hubbard’s cancer has spread to her bones.

Please pray for Deb Kuper and the children as well as Chad.

Expectant mothers: Dawn White, Anne Ogle, Melissa Ludwig, Danielle Duquette

Missions: Mike & Diane Richardson; Bob & Marla Housby

RADIO AD: Please pray about our upcoming radio advertisements on WHO that we may reach many people. May we be effective in our communication about the hope we have in Christ.

Calendar of Events

• May 21-23 – Davis City ‘Creation’ Seminar
• May 22 – Meredith Breton’s graduation party 1:00-5:00 Grandview
• May 23 – Amy Bailey graduation party 1:30-4:30 Bailey Home
• May 23 – The Shores—2:00 pm
• May 29 – Amy Greer graduation party 6:00-8:00 Greer Home
• May 30 – Gospel Meeting-Jasper County church of Christ
• June 5 – Lydia Doty & Andrew Owens Wedding
• June 5 – Tea Party 2-4pm at the building
• July 25-28 – VBS   **Save the dates**
• Ladies Quilting—1st & 3rd Tuesday at 9:30-11:30am Building