This Easter, Resurrection Sunday, will be unlike Easter Sundays past, as many churches will only be meeting on-line and families (mine included) will not be gathering, as usual, for a special dinner or Easter egg hunt.
In years past, I have always looked forward to this Sunday, seeing everyone all dressed up, the ladies wearing pretty springy colored dresses, the gentlemen wearing suits or polos, the children wearing adorable outfits with bunnies embroidered on their collars and generally everyone looking their Sunday best as we hear the good news that Jesus has risen!
And while the day itself this year will certainly be different, the message remains the same...
"For God so loved the world,
that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish,
but have everlasting life."
~John 3:16 KJV
That is the HOPE that I cling to and believe in with all of my heart. I have faith that The Lord will see us through this challenging time.
In the meantime, as we pray and wait through this phase, with many of us staying at home, here are some family-friendly programs you may enjoy watching this weekend to uplift your spirit... including "When Hope Calls," which is pictured here...
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When Hope Calls
Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood |
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Saturday, April 11, 2020:
It's Spring on Hallmark with the premiere of...
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Storyline via Hallmark: After three years organizing fashion collections at a top magazine, Lauren (Graham) is passed up for a promotion and decides it is finally time to throw in the towel on Seattle and move home. When Rob (Sampson), the owner of the moving company she hires, learns of her distaste for the city, he makes it his mission to help her see the beauty of Seattle and all it has to offer. In exchange for her organizing services, he becomes her tour guide for the next two weeks leading up to her move and Lauren discovers there is a lot to fall in love with in Seattle.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel
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Happy Easter!
Highlights of Easter Television Programming...
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Easter Under Wraps
Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Allister Foster |
Saturday, April 11th, 2020:
A Walton Easter - on Hallmark Drama at 9pm/8c
Sunday, April 12th, 2020:
King of Kings - on INSP at 9am/8c
Easter Under Wraps - on the Hallmark Channel at 12pm/11c
The Greatest Story Ever Told - on TCM at 4pm/3c
Easter Parade - on TCM at 8pm/7c
King of Kings - on TCM at 10pm/9c
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Sunday, April 12, 2020:
Do you believe in second chances? Watch UPtv's new movie premiere...
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Storyline via UPtv: A fun-loving woman from New York City moves to a small town to help her recently widowed ex-mother-in-law. Her personality clashes with the locals, and when she goes public with her new relationship with the pastor, the town rallies to kick her out.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
at 7pm/6c on UPtv
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More... Sunday, April 12, 2020:
Who will come to Elizabeth's rescue in an all new...
Season 7 - Episode 8
Into the Woods
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Storyline via Hallmark: A dangerous windstorm puts residents of Hope Valley at risk. Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip in the woods while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
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More... Sunday, April 12, 2020:
Will Grace stay or leave Brookfield in an all new...
Season 1 - Episode 8
About a Girl
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| Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood |
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| Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood |
Storyline via Hallmark: A friend from Grace’s past encourages Grace to follow her longstanding dream of moving to New York, while Chuck urges her to stay. Lillian locates Helen’s grandfather, but when she fails to prove that Helen is his missing granddaughter, she turns to Sam and her other friends in town for help. Gabriel’s investigation into the suspected bank fraud raises questions about how Ronnie funded his hotel. Tess tries to protect Ronnie when a criminal debt catches up with him. Meanwhile, Maggie helps a visitor who has come to Brookfield in search of wellness.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel
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I hope you all have a healthy and Happy Easter weekend!
I've been thinking of you all as we go through this time. My heart is with those staying at home and those being careful when they leave their home for work or groceries.
Even though we are social distancing in person, it's also been a good time to stay socially in close contact via technology with family and friends, and I'm sure many will be doing just that this Easter Sunday.
I will be watching church services online with some of my family, and I plan to watch Christian evangelist and missionary Franklin Graham's Easter service this Sunday morning on Fox News at 10AM/9c.
I will be rejoicing this Easter Sunday that Jesus is Risen!
Because of Christ's great sacrifice on the cross, I am grateful and humbled that I am forgiven of my sins.
May the Light of our risen Lord touch your heart and shine on you...
Love and Easter Blessings, Net
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SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"If you declare with your mouth,
“Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead,
you will be saved."
~Romans 10:9
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Prayer of Salvation:
"God, I know I am a sinner.
I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross.
I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.
I now receive Jesus as my Savior.
I thank You for the forgiveness of my sins,
the gift of salvation and everlasting life,
because of Your merciful grace.
In Jesus name, I pray...
Amen."
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