Years ago, when people actually wrote letters, a friend of mine would always end with the phrase “Peace and Towels.” One day, I asked him why he used that closing. “Jesus teaches us to work for peace by serving others.”

Today is the day we remember Jesus saying, “Since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.”

Really? We don’t wash other people’s feet. Especially in this day of crazy viruses. Clearly Jesus is teaching us to serve one another in the most humble ways. That’s not easy. It takes courage and love to wash someone’s feet. When you’re finished, you will remember whose feet you washed or who washed your feet. Washing someone’s feet creates an intimate bond with that person. I think that’s exactly why Jesus did it.

Jesus wants to be an intimate friend of us all. A great friendship is full of peace. And many times that takes blood, sweat, and tears, all of which Jesus literally gave so that you and I can have peace with God.

Nothing is too “smelly” or “dirty” for Jesus to cleanse. Nothing. Nothing will cause Jesus to run away from us. Nothing would cause Jesus to say to us, “You’re too filthy! Get away!” Jesus loves you including all the hidden parts you think no one else knows about. And Jesus died on the cross to forgive all of our wrong-doings which separate from God forever. Because of Jesus’ forgiveness, we are given the promise of new and everlasting life with God. That brings great freedom, joy, and peace to those who choose to believe it. I hope you are one of those people. I am.

Jesus served us ultimately through his death on the cross and brought peace between us and God. Jesus commands us to love others by serving them in His name. As we serve them, we will work for peace among us. Who can you serve today, in Jesus’ name, and work for peace?

Please join us!

Good Fri, Apr 2
Cross Walk 5:00 pm
Worship 7:00 pm
Prayer Vigil and Bonfire 8:00 pm

Friday Sunset to Easter Sunrise

Sat, Apr 3
Easter Egg-stravaganza 12:00 pm
Worship 6:00 pm

Easter Sun, Apr 4
Outdoors Sunrise Worship 6:30 am
Indoors at 9:00 and 11:00 am

NOTE: Face masks and social distancing to be observed

Undies Drive

LOVE. Worship God with us.

• In-Person at Bear Campus, Saturday 6pm and/or Sunday 9AM
• In-Person at Elsmere Campus, Sunday 11AM
• Online Campus, Sunday 9 & 11AM at ctcde.online.church

SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at 
• Volunteer to serve during weekend services. Contact Lynne Poindexter. 

ENGAGE.

• Meet people with similar interests, needs, and passions. Contact Crissy Carroll. 
• Pray for others, encourage, and give care to others. Contact Pastor Vaughn.
• Information for Children Ministries: Contact Toni Rayfield
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll

Heavenly Father, God of us all, thank you for caring for us. Sometimes we forget. Some people don’t know that you do care. We cast our worries and cares on you so that we can turn and love others as you love us. Fill us with your Holy Spirit as we follow you. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

- Pastor Roger