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#3: Butterfly, Flowers, Empty Cross

It’s an empty cross. He’s alive! How
electrifying the news must have
been to Mary Magdalene, and Peter,
and all the disciples! Jesus Christ
has come back from the dead! In so
doing, He proves the reality of life
after death. Eternal life is not a
theory for believers, or a vague
wish – it is a proven fact. Death can
no longer be the “King of terrors;” it
has lost its power of fear over us
forever. What a joyous truth! As
Paul writes, “Death, where is your
sting? Grave, where is your
victory? Death is swallowed up in
life.” Have you felt this assurance
of eternal life in your heart? In the
joy of heaven, we will be reunited
with loved ones, who have passed
on before us. Can you think of
people now, who blessed your life,
whose face and voice touched and
delighted you? You will see them
again! Give thanks for the lives of
these dear ones now. And give
thanks for the reality of eternal life.
It cost our Lord Jesus a great deal
to give you eternal life – indeed, it
cost Him the cross.

Reflect on the color – light blue. It
is the color of the sky. We see it
every day, and we take it for
granted. Yet, a clear sky, free of
storm and wind, is a sign of God’s
gentle grace – almost like the face
of God smiling down on the world.
Are you guilty of taking God’s daily
blessings for granted? As David
the Psalmist wrote, “Bless the Lord,
O my soul, and forget not all His
benefits.” Take a moment to thank
God for small miracles: that you
awoke this morning, and were able
to get out of bed and come here to
God’s House. Thank Him for a place
to stay, and food to eat, and friends
to share it with. The flowers at the
bottom of the picture remind us of
renewed life in the spring. How
kind it was of God to give us such
bright, brilliant colors! The human
eye can see over 500 colors, while
most animals in nature can only see
in black and white. Have you
thanked God for colors? Have you
thanked Him for eyes to see them
with?

Of all the symbols of the
Resurrection, the butterfly is
perhaps the most dramatic. The
butterfly goes through a
complicated life cycle called
“metamorphosis.” It begins life as a
fuzzy caterpillar. Then it hides itself
inside a dull, dark cocoon. To all
appearances, it is dead. However, it
is not dead at all. Within the secret
chamber of its chrysalis, the larva is
hard at work, becoming something
new and different. Always
remember, just because we don’t
see any progress on the outside,
doesn’t mean that God is not at
work on the inside! Finally, the
butterfly struggles out and leaves
the old shell behind. It spreads its
beautiful wings, and flies away. In
the same way, that Christ was
resurrected on Easter, and gives us
victory over death, He also gives us
power to be “resurrected” from the
prison-cells of limiting life
circumstances. Jesus wants us to
be all that we can be – all that God
created us to be. Are you in a
cocoon now, looking for a way to
break out? Become a butterfly! Ask
Jesus to help you do that now. Ask
for the empowerment of the Holy
Spirit in your life.

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Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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CHURCH-WIDE PENTECOST LUNCH is Sunday, May 19, at noon in the
Activities Building. You are invited to wear red. Drop off your car that morning to be
washed by our youth for their Montreat fund-raiser. Lunch is provided by the
Fellowship Ministry Area.

C G & T’s LUNCH AND PROGRAM is at noon on Wednesday, May 22, in Naylor
Hall. See the bulletin insert for more information and to make a reservation.

CAMP AGAPE - Camp Agape is June 9-15. Registration forms are the Feliciana
Retreat Center homepage and can be obtained using this link Camp Agape Info

Why go to Camp Agape? What the campers said about Camp Agape: “I like the
swimming and the caring people.” “I will remember all the friends I made and how
much fun I had.” “I liked horseback riding best.” “Agape love is strong and cool!” “I
learned some Bible stories.” “The Adventure Camp hike was fun.”
Explorer Camp—3rd-5th grader—$344—$354 &T-shirt
Pathfinder Camp-6th-8th grader-$376—$386 & T-shirt
Adventure Camp-9th-12th grades—$420—$430 & T-shirt
Creativity Camp-9th-12th grades—$420—$430 & T-shirt
Wrangler Camp-9th-12th grades—$420—$430 & T-shirt
Explorer Camp is a week of exciting adventures in God’s great and beautiful outdoors.
The boys stay in cabins (electricity, ventilation fans and bunk beds and girls stay in air
conditioned Murf B).
Pathfinders Camp: One highlight is a Thursday night block party. They stay in the air
conditioned Glencoe Cottages.
Adventure Camp will use FRC as a base for offsite activities. They will camp, hike and
canoe in the Kisatchie National Forest. When onsite, they stay in the air conditioned
Lodge and have their meals there also.
Wrangler Camp is an opportunity to learn about horses while growing in faith. They
stay in the Log Cabin and eat meals at the Lodge.

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