Because of the Cross

Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed

The victory is won

He is risen from the grave

This Easter was very busy, but very exciting and enjoyable for our family. Growing up, Easter was always just one day of celebration rather than a season of remembering. As our walk with the Lord grows stronger and deeper, we have really began to see the importance of remembering Easter for the true events it represents. Aaron & I really want Levi to grow up learning the significance of Easter and what it signifies and celebrates. We started this year's celebration by attending a Passover Sadar. It was very interesting and is extremely symbolic in the rememberance of Good Friday & Easter. They had a drama in the beginning and then we attended the sadar. Jesus washing the Disciples feet and the Passover plate.

On Friday we continued our celebration by attending the Good Friday at Verizon Concert. The concert included Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Israel Hougton & The New Breed, and Louie Giglio. It was an awesome celebration of the sacrifice Christ paid on the cross for us. We sang and worshipped our Savior with fellow believers. The weather that day had been pretty nasty with tornado warnings and lots and lots of rain. However, the weather cleared up and and concert was amazing. We had such a wonderful time. I think the following Chris Tomlin lyrics sums up the day:

He became sin who knew no sin

That we might become His Righteousness

He humbled himself and carried the cross

Love so amazing, Love so amazing

Jesus Messiah

Name above all names

Blessed Redeemer

Emmanuel

The rescue for sinners

The ransom from Heaven

Jesus Messiah Lord of all

His body the bread

His blood the wine

Broken and poured out all for love

The whole earth trembled And the veil was torn

Love so amazing, Love so amazing

Sunday morning the celebration continued. We went to church and then spent the rest of the day with family. We had lunch with my family and then dinner with Aaron's family. Levi hunted a few eggs and we had a great time being with our families. When we went home Aaron & I began watching The Passion of the Christ movie. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Aaron & Levi hunting eggs.

Our family all dressed up. Levi playing with the egg he found.