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We Do Serve A Risen Savior

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Years ago, as a college student, I encountered a skeptical professor. I asked him if he believed in the ressurrection of Jesus. He said, “Everything in me tells me it is not possible, however, it is obvious that something extradorniary happened. I find the resurrection very frustrating.”

Passover

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He is Risen! Indeed! This is a special time of year in which disciples of Jesus Christ celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from Death to Life. It is amazing that some 3500 years ago, as the people of Israel were preparing to flee the land in which they had been held as slaves for around 400 years, God gave them a picture of the salvation that would come in the Passover. A lamb was killed for each household and would be their final supper in the land of their enslavement. They were to take the blood of the lamb and smear it upon the door frame of their homes. That night, as Death went through the land, when it came to a house with the blood of the lamb on the door, he would “pass over” that house, and they would be spared the death of a loved one. The feast of the Passover was given as a perpetual ordinance to be observed every year on the 14th day of the first month.

Believing from the womb through the tomb

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Do we actually believe in a God who can create a baby in a virgin’s womb, or who can, three days after a man has died, raise him from the tomb? Do we believe in a God of miracles, who can make things happen which cannot be scientifically explained? Is it necessary to believe that Jesus was born of a virgin in order to be saved or to be a real Christian? Is it necessary to believe that Jesus literally, bodily and physically arose from the dead in order to be saved or to be a real Christian? My answer to all of these questions is yes. Let me answer the second one first, straight from the Bible.

Holy Week events planned

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First Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to our Holy Week Events Thursday, April 6th at 6:00 pm we will have a Seder Dinner Good Friday, April 7th at 6:00 pm we will have a Service of Nails Easter Sunday, April 9th starts with a Sunrise Service at 7:00 am at Knupple Cemetery 8:30 am Brunch at the Church Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Traditional Worship and Communion Easter is the most miraculous time of year. Jesus died and was resurrected for all of us, for the forgiveness of our sins. Come celebrate with us, you are all welcome just as you are.

Easter 2023

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Easter is one of the most celebrated Christian holidays. But why do both Christians and non-believers observe it with bunnies, candy, and eggs, when it’s really about lambs and blood? There is a far more important reason to celebrate this holiday than just another day to feast on good food and candy.

Entertaining on Easter

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Easter signals springtime and provides an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate. However, hosting the get-together – whether brunch, lunch or dinner – requires planning and preparation to ensure the event is enjoyable.

CALENDAR

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School Boards The Lumberton ISD Board of Trustees meet the first Thursday after the first Monday each month at 7 p.m. at the Administration Building, 121 South Main Street.

Vidor girls win their own track meet with 141 points

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Vidor scored 141 points to claim the championship of the Vidor High School Invitational meet. East Chambers was second at 107 points with Orangefield third at 96 followed by Hardin Jefferson 89, Silsbee 68, Lumberton 52, Newton 36, Anahuac 8 and WOS 0.

Raiders win Vidor boys track meet

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The Lumberton Raiders won the championship of a ten team track meet at Vidor on Thursday, March 9. Lumberton was followed by Vidor with 92, East Chambers 77, Newton 75, Orangefield 59, Anahuac 51, Hardin Jefferson 50, Buna 27, Silsbee 20 and WOS 0.