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THE PASTOR'S CORNER FOR MAY, 2021

5/3/2021

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May 2021

Read Luke 24:1-35 


Dear Friends in Christ, 

A number of years ago, a big city zoo moved from its downtown location to a new 
site where there was more room. Many of the animals gained larger areas in which to 
roam. But the rhinoceros, a fairly dimwitted creature, had lived in a cage too long. Despite 
the new expanses all around, it kept to its old boundaries, wearing away the grass to form 
an oval path that was exactly the size of its former enclosure. 
 
We who live in a secular society can easily be trapped into thinking that our world 
of sight and touch is all there is. We are only interested in the "here and now": "You never 
get a second chance to make a first impression." "A bird in the hand is worth two in the 
bush." “The one who dies with the most toys wins” "The only things certain in life are 
death and taxes."
  
This sort of world could not have anticipated Easter. With the dawning of the first 
Easter Day, the world awoke to a completely new era. As dark and restless as the previous 
day had been, Sunday dawned with a new light and a new peace. It was the light of 
resurrection, shining from the empty tomb, which defeats darkness, evil, and death.  
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When Jesus rose from the dead, he gave reality a new dimension. Jesus' disciples 
saw the world with new eyes because of Easter. That discovery gave them courage to take 
the good news to the four corners of the world. They knew that when they risked 
themselves for the sake of the gospel they were not alone. They were already living in the 
freedom of God's kingdom.  

Easter announces new possibilities. To those who feel caught in impossible 
situations, Easter whispers hope. To those who are discouraged by the difficulty of 
transforming society, Easter trumpets that evil and despair never have the last word. To 
those who face death and separation, Easter speaks of life again. 
 
When we place ourselves in the hands of the living God, we discover that the empty 
tomb is our own. It has become an open door to new life. Can we grasp that amazing fact, 
or are we, like the rhinoceros, caged by the limits of our own minds?
 
Make no mistake, without the Resurrection, as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15, “We 
would, of all people, be most to be pitied for our faith would be futile and we would still be 
dead in sin. But," Paul continues, "now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of 
those who sleep." The world can never be the same. What more is there to be said? 
Except, maybe, "Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed!”  

Peace, 
Pastor Carolyn
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OAKLAND IOWA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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Pastor Kim observes Sabbath each Monday.  In the case of an emergency, please do not hesitate to contact her by call or text, and she will respond as soon as possible.
All non-emergency calls, texts, and emails will be responded to the next day.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness in assisting Pastor Kim with self-care in this way.  It is ​greatly appreciated!

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