We Have Hope

In a world that seems to be upside down and out of control with constant news of a faltering economy, earthquakes, terrorism, and war, we need hope.

When people allow their pain to take the lives of others before taking their own, we need hope.

When a 22 year old works all of his life to have a shot at the big leagues and then dies 3 hours after the greatest game he has ever pitched along with two of his friends celebrating with him, we need hope.

On this weekend where we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus, we are reminded that we have hope.  For me, I have discovered that Jesus can provide hope for a better future no matter how dark today might be.

My prayer for those who are suffering today is the same prayer Paul prayed for the Romans:

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Spirit of God” (Romans 15:13).

Good Friday and Easter with Mosaic

If you aren’t connected to a church and will be in the Los Angeles or Berkeley areas of California this weekend, join us at Mosaic for one of the following gatherings:

Good Friday (April 10)

Pasadena @ 7pm in Mott Auditorium, 1539 East Howard Street, Pasadena

South Bay @ 7:15pm in the Knob Hill Community Center, 320 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach

Easter Sunday (April 12)

Whittier @ 9am & 11am at 6737 Bright Avenue, Whittier

Beverly Hills @ 9:30am & 11:15am in B.H.H.S., 241 Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills

Pasadena @ 9:30am & 11:15am in Mott Auditorium, 1539 East Howard Street, Pasadena

Inland Empire @ 10am at Mosaic Inland, 5540 Schaefer Avenue, Chino

Berkeley @ 5pm in the GAIA Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way, Suite 1, Berkeley

Downtown L.A. @ 6pm & 8pm in the Mayan Theater, 1038 South Hill Street, L.A.