This Sunday, we took a look at John's Gospel account of the resurrection and reflected on Jesus' question to Mary, "Who are you looking for?"
We were challenged to turn away from the empty places in our lives and to recognize that what we've been searching for is actually a who. A living savior who brings resurrection - right here and right now.
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Sermon Notes
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This week's scripture was John 20:1-18
This week's scripture was John 20:1-18
- Stop looking in empty tombs. We waste so much energy returning to the same places that we know won't satisfy us—dead-end relationships, unfulfilling pursuits, or past disappointments. Jesus invites us to turn away from what's empty and encounter what's alive.
- Faith is about encountering a "who," not figuring out a "what." Christianity isn't primarily a list of rules or actions; it's a living relationship with Jesus. When we shift from asking "what should I do?" to "who am I following?", everything changes.
- Resurrection is happening all around us. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is still at work today—in our lives, our relationships, our community. God is bringing new life to dead places, and we get to participate in that resurrection work.
This Week at LVfirst
Check out some things coming up at LVfirst!
Speech & Language Screenings (April 10, 2026)
Grace Arbor is partnering with the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic to provide free speech screenings to our community on Friday, April 10th from 11:30am to 1:00PM.
Everyone is welcome and screenings are free! If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hale (lisah@lvfirst.org)
Grace Arbor is partnering with the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic to provide free speech screenings to our community on Friday, April 10th from 11:30am to 1:00PM.
Everyone is welcome and screenings are free! If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hale (lisah@lvfirst.org)
Propel (April 24, 2026)
Ladies! Go ahead and mark your calendars for April 24th for our next Propel Gathering.
Join us from 6-8PM in the Family Center to connect with other women in our church and in our community. Dinner will be served, and we'll have time for worship, table talk, and an impact speaker.
Propel is completely free to attend, but we do ask that you please RSVP in advance.
Ladies! Go ahead and mark your calendars for April 24th for our next Propel Gathering.
Join us from 6-8PM in the Family Center to connect with other women in our church and in our community. Dinner will be served, and we'll have time for worship, table talk, and an impact speaker.
Propel is completely free to attend, but we do ask that you please RSVP in advance.
Next Sunday at LVfirst
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