At its best when we dive into Christianity it can become very complicated.  We need to remember that everything hinges on two points.  The first is Jesus’ crucifixion, where he sacrificed himself for the forgiveness of everyone’s sins.  The second is his resurrection demonstrating the power to overcome death and granting us eternal life.

There is one other aspect from the resurrection that I find very interesting.  Jesus simply appears, and no one recognizes him.  In the Doubting Thomas Story in John, Jesus simply appears in the disciples midst, in a house with locked doors.  Thomas is not there at the time and when the  disciples describe the encounter Thomas says only if he can place his fingers in the nail holes of the hands will he acknowledge Jesus.  And a week later Jesus appears again in the locked house and shows his hands to Thomas, and Thomas acknowledges him as, ‘My Lord and God.”

In Luke Jesus appears to the the two disciples on their way to Emmaus, listens to their story of the crucifixion, and explains why it had to happen that way.  At dinner he blesses and breaks the bread, and they suddenly recognize Jesus, and Jesus disappears.

As a firm believer that Jesus is working in our lives every day.  I also believe that life is what happens when we are planning something else.  Looking back we can see the many crossroads of our path.  The forks in the road, and our decision on which way to proceed.  There are people who come into our lives and give us a little guidance, or an opportunity.  They seem random at the time, but revealed through our history, they have taken us to place we are right now.  They could have been Jesus in disguise, guiding our way.  And sometimes we can be that Jesus in disguise guiding someone else, through advice, help, maybe even just an encouraging smile.

Join us for our May 4th Worship Service.

Gathering Music:                                      Donna Nelson and Impromptu Choir

“Standing on the Promises”

Announcements:                                          Chris Buchanan               

Call To Worship:                                                             Aleeya Flores

Songs of Praise:                                                              Praise Team

 "Te Battle Belongs to the Lord"

"How Great Tou Art"

Congregational Prayer:                                   Pastor Ron Urzua

Scripture:                                       Diana Leon

Luke 8:22-25

Message:                                                                          Pastor Ron

"When God is in Your Boat"

Communion:                                                                  Pastor Ron / Rob /Rod

Dedication of Offerings:                                                          Jodi Ponce 

Doxology:                                                                   Praise Team

Closing Hymn:                                                                          Praise Team

"Eye of the Storm"

Blessing:                                                              Pastor Bob

Ron Urzua, Pastor

Bob Ramos and Rob Schleef, Commissioned Lay Pastors

Interim Music Director: Lucinda Anderson

Accompanist: Donna Nelson