Easter 1974 Changed Everything It was Easter Sunday 1974 when a young couple in their early 20’s cautiously stepped into that church for the very first time. Even though they never attended church they decided to visit on Easter as a result of an invitation from a friend.  Coming from divorced families impacted by alcoholism and abuse they brought with them their two young boys and a suitcase full of pain, personal struggles and family baggage For them it was a massive step out of their comfort zone to show up that Easter Sunday.  When the service concluded they grabbed their boys, bolted for the door and left the church thinking they would never return again. But Jesus had different plans. About a year later through a series of relationships they found faith in Jesus!  Having become new creations through the power of Jesus they started attending that same church again.  They began using their gifts and became actively involved in serving and reaching the local community. A few years later they had a third son. I was that boy. Born into a changed family because someone invited my parents to church on Easter Sunday 1974. An invitation. A visit on Easter Sunday. The message of Jesus. Caring relationships. And a families story is changed for eternity. Easter 2016 is almost here. So I invite and exhort you to take a step of faith in the coming weeks and extend some invitations to people Jesus has placed in your life and on your heart. Invite your neighbor. Invite a coworker. Invite a friend. Invite a family member. We can not fully imagine the chain-reaction of events your good-hearted invitation may put into motion. Godspeed, Jason Wolfe Lead Pastor