The time after Easter is about celebrating new life. There are signs of the resurrection everywhere. After the dead of winter, suddenly everything is alive, growing and blooming. Jesus said, "because I live, you shall live also." This promise of new life gives us hope beyond all our tomorrows.

The scriptures for May open the life Christ offers. We will think about how we hear God's voice and how we love God and one another. With the psalmist we revel in God's great creation: our wonderful earth. And before the month is gone we will visit Ezekiel's valley of dry bones.

In May, we honor our moms and say thanks to our Sunday School teachers who have nurtured new life in us. We celebrate new life and new opportunities for our graduates. And at month's end we remember those who have faithfully served our nation in times of war and peace.

Come and worship, come and celebrate new life!