What if the resurrection isn't the ending you expected, but the beginning of something even bigger? This Easter message from Mark’s Gospel doesn’t tie everything up neatly. Instead, it leaves us breathless, summoned forward into a life reshaped by Jesus' living Word. The women at the tomb don’t meet Jesus face to face but are sent ahead with a promise: He’s alive, and He's already waiting for them. Our King is revealed in glory not just by leaving death behind, but by inviting broken, unready people like us to follow Him into a future full of resurrection hope. Will you trust His Word when you can't yet see the full picture?
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Takeaways:

• The resurrection calls us forward into a living faith, not a tidy ending.
• Jesus always keeps His promises, even when we can't see Him.
• Failure (like Peter’s) does not disqualify us from God’s grace.
• Our crosses are transformed by Christ’s resurrection into hope.
• Resurrection hope meets us in everyday life, not just church moments.
• Christ is already ahead of us in every tomorrow we face.

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Location: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Gibbon (LCMS)
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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.

Visit us: 63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335 | (507) 834-6676 | splcgibbon.org

Join us Sundays:

• September–May
  • 8:30am Sunday School | 9am Bible Study | 10am Worship
• June–August
  • 9am Worship

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