Why is Easter such a big deal?

By Joan Janzen

The greatest event in history is being re-told and celebrated this weekend. “Whether you regularly attend church or not, this is the best opportunity to come out with your family and discover why Easter is such a big deal,” noted Pastor Kelly Froese from New Life Church in Kindersley.

Pastor Kelly noted that the Easter story answers many questions people may have. Questions such as why did God create us, is God relevant, does God care, and why is Jesus considered the most influential person in all of history? All the churches in Kindersley extend a big welcome to everyone this Easter week.

On Good Friday, April 15th, five churches are joining together at a service beginning at 10:00 am at New Life Church in Kindersley. The five churches include: New Life, Kindersley Christian Fellowship, Kindersley Alliance, Clearview Brethren In Christ, and St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church.

Rev. Scott Kopperude from St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church will be the guest speaker for this service. New Life is located at 401 - 4th Avenue West. Everyone is invited to stay for a lunch of buns and cheese after the service.

St. Paul’s United Church welcomes everyone to join in Communion and enjoy pizza on Holy Thursday, April 14th, at 6:00 pm. Their Good Friday service will be held on April 15th at 11:00 am, and their Easter Sunday service also begins at 11:00 am. St. Paul’s United Church is located at 502 Main Street.

New Life Community Church will celebrate its Easter Sunday service at 11:00 am with a “muffin morning” starting at 10:30 am. Kindersley Christian Fellowship will be hosting their Easter Sunday and baptismal service beginning at 10:30 am at 800 - 12th Avenue East.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kindersley will be holding Mass throughout Holy Week. Services will be held on Holy Thursday, April 13th at 9:00 am; Good Friday, April 14th at 3:00 pm; Saturday, April 15th at 8:00 pm; and Easter Sunday at 11:00 am. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is located at 600 - 4th Avenue West.

Redemption Baptist Church will be holding their Easter Sunday celebration at 11:00 am at 419 - 5th Avenue West, in Kindersley. Clearview Community Church, located at 819 Main St., will be hosting a continental breakfast at 9:30 am. Easter Sunday. A service will follow at 10:45 am with guest speaker Bobby Verona.

St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church, at 808 - 3rd St. West, will celebrate Easter Sunday at 4:00 pm. Kindersley Alliance Church will be hosting coffee time on Easter Sunday morning from 10:00 am to 10:30 am before their Easter service begins, Pastor Peter Ralph speaking. The Alliance Church is located at 73 West Road.

So come on out and find out why Easter is such a big deal for yourself.

PHOTOS: Some of the ladies at Eatonia Oasis Living got a bit messy with some non traditional ways of dyeing Easter eggs. They had a few fails BUT ... had lots of laughs and in the end a few beauties.