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Minister’s Comer
Suffering Servant passages in
the book of Isaiah, it foretells
how Christ would be a man of
sorrows, who was acquainted
with grief, despised and re
jected by men. It declares how
He was wounded for our trans
gressions and bruised for our
iniquities (see Isaiah 53:2-5).
In the great historic state
ment of faith we have come to
call The Apostles' Creed, it not
only points out that Jesus was
crucified but that He “suffered
under Pontius Pilate’’.
You have probably heard
how painful a death it was for
someone to be crucified. Addi
tionally, let's not forget the
other ways Jesus suffered. The
Son of God was unjustly con
demned, mocked, and
ridiculed. He was beaten and
had a crown formed out of
large sharp thorns jammed
forcefully onto his head. He
was scourged - an awful beat
ing that would rip apart a per
son's flesh. In addition to the
physical suffering, Jesus car
ried the heavy weight of our
sin and guilt as He offered
Himself up as the sacrifice for
our sins.
I don't know that we can
fully comprehend how much
Jesus suffered in both His body
and His spirit. Nevertheless, it
can be helpful to remember
that He did it and why He did
it. He suffered out of love for
us. It would be heroic for
someone to give up his life for
another person, even in a quick
and painless fashion. However,
it is even more meaningful and
moving when you know the
person was willing to suffer
agonizing pain as part of the
process.
As you contemplate the
events and truths in relation to
Jesus' death on the cross this
week, don't just focus on His
willingness to die for you, but
also remember His willingness
to suffer for you. May it stir up
a greater love in our hearts for
Him. May it cause us to
recommit ourselves to being
willing to suffer for Him when
called upon to do so. Our suf
fering will be minor compared
to His, but let's be willing to
endure it for the sake of this
One who suffered so greatly
for us.
Rev. Tony Elder is a North
Georgia native who serves as
a pastor and author of the
daily devotional book, Every
day Encounters with the Lord,
and serves as the Executive Di
rector of the National Associa
tion of Wesleyan Evangelicals.
He may be reached at
revtelder@aol. com.
An Easter Story at Holy Family
On Sunday, April 9 at 6:30 a.m. and 10:30
a.m. the Rev. George Yandell will offer an
Easter Story about a young boy and an old
man who became fast friends. Billy and his
mother were moving and moved into a sixth-
floor apartment. It was one of those massive
gray New York City buildings. It dwarfed all
other apartment buildings Billy had seen be
fore. When moving in, Billy’s mom’s friends
helped carry their odds and ends up the six
flights of stairs—Billy stood at the top of the
stairs and watched—his mattress, his toy
chest, now filled with comic books.
Behind him Billy heard a door open; turn
ing, he saw an old gray-haired man look
gloomily out at him and the moving proces
sion. He croaked to Billy, “You my new
neighbor?” “Yup,” said Billy. Then Billy
asked, “What’s wrong with you?” The wiz
ened old man stared, then barked out, “I’m
old and alone and I drink too much. What’s
wrong with you?” the old man asked. “I’m
young and moving and I’ve got cystic fibro
sis.
I’m eleven. My name’s Billy,” he re
sponded, offering his small hand to the old
man. The old man replied, “My name’s Bill,
same as yours. How long you had cystic fi
brosis?” his voice softening. “All my life.”
Slowly Bill and Billy became fast friends.
And the story goes on
The Great Vigil of Easter begins at 6:30
a.m. outside the gallery with the kindling of
the new fire in the Service of Light, followed
by the Service of Lessons, the Renewal of
Baptismal Vows and the Holy Eucharist, fol
lowed by a reception in the Parish Hall. At
10:30 AM there will be a Festal Holy Eu
charist with special Easter music. All are
welcome to attend either service.
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family
is located in Jasper off of Cove Road at 100
Griffith Road. For more information, please
visit the website at holyfamilyepisco-
palchurch.net or call the parish office at 770-
893-4525.
Holy Week at Fellowship Presbyterian
Every springtime brings
with it a certain level of won
der and joy. Part of this flows
from the natural beauty of the
changes happening around
us. This kind of beauty tends
to capture our attention be
cause it tells us a bit about
who designed it. Our God
could have clothed every
flower in muted gray, but He
decided to be a bit more cre
ative. But I think there’s a
deeper reason for the spiritual
sense of relief that comes at
the end of winter. American
poet Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow wrote “if Spring
came but once in a century,
instead of once a year, or
burst forth with the sound of
an earthquake, and not in si
lence, what wonder and ex
pectation there would be in
all hearts to behold the mirac
ulous change.”
Deep down, springtime
reflects the transformational
reality of Easter: that which
was once dead, is now alive.
Every drop of rain and day of
sun promises not just
warmth, but renewal. Each
blooming flower points to the
restoration we already know
in Jesus. The shift from
empty branches to brilliant
green leaves, too many to
count, assures us that trans
formation not only can hap-
mas and Easter, to celebrate
the promise of new life we
find in Jesus. This Holy
Week, we will worship on
Good Friday at 6 p.m., early
Sunday morning at the lake
pavilion in Bent Tree at 7
a.m., and in our church sanc
tuary Sunday at 10 a.m. All
are invited.
pen, but is happening all
around us. Maybe even
within us, too. The awaken
ing of the natural world mir
rors the awakening of our
souls when our Lord comes
near to us, His children. So
this April, as we move
through Holy Week, remem
ber our Lord both saves, and
transforms, His people. We
who were dead can be alive
again in Jesus. And one day,
this world might just be over
come and overwhelmed by
the life of His coming King
dom.
Fellowship Presbyterian
Church desires to be a church
that celebrates the promise of
this new life with any and
every person that walks
through our doors. In addi
tion to the normal routines of
church life, we take special
care during those special mo
ments of the year, like Christ-
Gospel Singing at
Nelson Baptist
The Resurrection Quar
tet will be singing on Sun
day, April 16 at 6 p.m. at
Nelson Baptist Church lo
cated at 1875 Kennesaw
Avenue, Nelson.
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This week in sports history
&y Ethan Swiech
April 2-April 8
April 2nd:
On this day in 2018, the Villanova Voyage
ended with a 79-62 victory over the Michigan
Wolverines in the national title game, which
was played at the Alamodome. The Wildcats
overcame a sluggish start where they went
just one of nine from the perimeter. Nova also
faced a seven-point deficit but came to life by
culminating the first half on a 23-7 scoring
run. Donte DiVincenzo came off the bench
and buried five treys before going 10 of 15
from the field. DiVincenzo tallied a game-
high 31 points, including a string of nine
unanswered in the second half. The sopho
more guard also added a pair of blocks, with
one being a two-handed rejection, and was
named the Most Outstanding Player. He also
joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton
as the only players to convert over 66 percent
of their shots for 30 points in a Final Four
contest.
April 3rd:
On this day in 1977, Boston Bruins center,
Jean Ratelle, notched the 1,000th point of his
NHL career during the regular season finale
against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which
Boston won, 7-4. He posted two assists as the
Bruins halted a Toronto comeback attempt
with two empty net goals within the final
minute of regulation. Ratelle retired follow
ing the 1980-81 campaign with 1,267 points
in 1,280 games played.
April 4 th:
On this day in 1988, the New York Mets
set an Opening Day record by smacking six
home runs. This took place during a 10-6 win
over the Montreal Expos at Olympic Sta
dium. Darryl Strawberry and Kevin
McReynolds each hit a pair, with
McReynolds blasting a two-out shot for New
York’s final run in the top of the ninth. Kevin
Elster added one of his own in the fourth
while Lenny Dykstra got a three-run bomb
with two down in the sixth. It was a long af
ternoon for Montreal starter, Dennis Mar
tinez, who allowed nine hits, seven runs and
four walks through six innings.
April 5 th:
On this day in 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jab-
bar broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record
that belonged to Wilt Chamberlain, who re
tired with 31,419 points. The Lakers’ center
tallied 22 points on 10 of 14 shooting to set
the new standard at 31,421. LA went on to
defeat the Utah Jazz, 129-115. Kareem re
tired in 1989 with 38,387 points, but his mark
was eclipsed by LeBron James during the
2022-23 campaign.
April 6th:
On this day in 1973, the Pittsburgh Pirates
organization retired the number 21 that was
worn by the late Roberto Clemente, who was
killed in a plane crash on New Years Eve,
1972. Clemente spent 18 seasons as a right
fielder for the Pirates from 1955 until 1972.
He recorded a 0.317 batting average with
3,000 hits, 240 home runs and 1,305 RBIs.
Clemente also made 15 All-Star appearances
while winning 12 Gold Gloves and four Na
tional League batting titles. He even earned
the 1966 National League MVP award and
two World Series rings, taking home the se
ries MVP award in 1971. Clemente became
a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in
1973 and the Pirates Hall of Fame in 2022.
April 7th:
On this day in 1979, Houston Astros
pitcher, Ken Forsch, tossed a no-hitter. He al
lowed two baserunners and struck out three
batters during Houston’s 6-0 blanking of the
Atlanta Braves. Forsch joined his brother,
Bob, as the only pair of brothers to record
major league no-nos. Bob earned his first of
two with the St. Louis Cardinals on April 16,
1978.
April 8th:
On this day in 1993, Cleveland Indians
second baseman, Carlos Baerga, made major
league history by becoming the first player to
homer from both sides of the plate in the
same inning. This accomplishment took place
during a game between the Indians and New
York Yankees. Baerga smacked a two-run
blast off reliever, Steve Howe, from the right
side in the seventh. He followed that up by
going southpaw and taking Steve Farr deep
for a two-out solo shot later that frame.
Baerga finished four for five and scored four
times as Cleveland demolished the Yanks,
15-5.
Continued From Sports Page
Racing
Report
of other drivers pitted, while
Truex stays out to take the
lead. But on Lap 326 Byron
went back to the lead. Then
in one of the most surprising
incidents of the race, on lap
352 Kyle Busch was black-
flagged due to an illegal
piece of tape that his crew
had placed on the grill. It was
“supposedly” placed there to
block a brake air duct (which
is allowed) but it ended up at
least four inches into the grill
area (which is not allowed).
He had to pit under green
flag conditions to serve the
penalty and for the crew
members to remove the of
fending piece of tape. Byron
then took the lead towards
the end of the race, but be
cause of the differing pit
strategies, Hamlin (on much
fresher tires) takes the lead
from Byron with four laps to
go and goes on to win the
race.
Overall not a thrilling
race, but it showed a lot of
interesting pit strategies
being employed for the new
7th Gen car. Plus quite a
number of lead changes,
among many drivers not nor
mally seen up front. And
seven different winners over
the first seven races (again,
with some surprising names
ending up in the winners cir
cle) clearly shows that it’s a
brand new look and a brand
new day for NASCAR this
season with the 7th gen car.
Next week on the 9th (a Sat
urday night race), we con
tinue with the 2nd race of the
short-track swing in Mar-
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race on the 17th is in Bristol.
After that, we shift gears and
go from the shortest tracks to
the longest one, the 2.66
miles on the high banks of
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more than just a race, this is
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