Scott Roley's Blog

This past weekend was a glorious example of the grace filled community life here at C3, we estimate 5600 people were on the campus throughout the weekend. There was a marvelous attendance for Friday’s Resurrection Trail as the campus was filled with children of all ages from the surrounding community and Good Friday’s service was a sweet time of reflection and anticipation of the sacrifice and deep love of our Lord. On Sunday, both of the morning services were filled with the wonder and beauty of the cross as Scotty, David and the Worship team lead us in celebration of the resurrection.

Easter Sunday is a great day to give a fresh listening to the story the Bible is actually telling about Jesus, this life, and our longing for something more. The “something more” is what the Bible calls hope—an orientation towards the future with good implications for today.

Yes, it’s true…I have started training for the Music City half marathon. It is a fund raiser for my beloved New Hope Academy (http://www.nhafranklin.org/). I know what you are thinking, "he can't get out of his jeep, much less walk thirteen miles" and you have a point. Nevertheless, I am entered and will not quit!

My beloved friends, I am so excited about this upcoming Passion Week.  As we conclude our time of fasting and praying,  it is a time for non-stop celebration as we approach Resurrection Day.  We see the Gospel demonstrated as we read of Jesus’ crucifixion and his coming back from death to life securing our redemption, giving us abundant and eternal life.  Amazing love how can it be?