Weekly Newsletter March 26

“It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming "Let me out!"
Pray tomorrow takes me higher 
Pressure on people, people on streets” 

These lyrics of the song by Queen feel appropriate today as they did when they were written. I’m especially surprised that in every stage of life, we still feel great stress and pressure. The meaning of this song has been true since the beginning of time. 

At Easter, we remember the pressure Jesus experienced during his trial and death. He gave up his life so that you and I can experience God’s love that actually does relieve pressure in our lives. We all know that pressure and stress are realities of life, and when we feel them, we have to choose to allow it to lead us to strength instead of destruction. God does not want us defeated in life. And for some people, experiencing that takes great effort. 

Jesus’ disciple Peter said, “Cast all your cares on God because he cares for you.” Jesus cares for you. His love presses on life’s anxiety so that it strengthens us instead of destroying us. That’s great news. To experience that, all we need to do is humble ourselves to him, trust him, and cast our cares on him. 

Freddie Mercury and David Bowie (writers of the song) also give witness to the power of love, which comes from God. They end their song with these words: 

For love is an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves 

As we cast our cares on God and humble ourselves before him, we learn and experience God’s transforming love that allows us to care for others and not just ourselves. Let’s do that. 

Here are some ways you can care for others: 

Please join us!

Sat, Mar 27
Worship 6:00 pm

Palm Sun, Mar 28
Worship 9:00 am

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

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

Easter Sunday, April 4

Good Friday

Cross Walk 5pm
Worship 7pm
Prayer Vigil & Bonfire,

Friday Sunset to Easter Sunrise

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