“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8

Good Friday is the day that Christians around the world remember the day that Jesus was crucified on a cross. It is a time for somber reflection on the death of Jesus Christ, our sin, and the deep love that God has for us in sending His Son to die for us. We are cancelling Friday Nights in Ferndale this week to remember Good Friday. Many local churches will be having Good Friday services throughout the day and we would encourage you to attend one of them. Some of the Friday Night crew will be helping out at the Good Friday service at Centerpointe Community Church , located at 587 Gatliff Ave, Eureka CA 95503. The service begins at 7:00 pm and will last about one hour. You are welcome to attend, whether you are a Christian or not. For those who are wondering, Centerpointe will be providing child care.

Cross: God Dies- Sermon video

Cross: God Dies- Sermon notes

The Bible teaches that in perfect justice, because Jesus was made to be our sin, he died for us. His death was in our place solely for our benefit and without benefit for himself. This means that Jesus took the penalty for our sins in our place so we do not have to suffer the just penalty ourselves. The wrath of God that should have fallen on us and the death that our sins merit fell on Jesus. This wasn’t something forced on him. Rather, he took it willingly.

Join us on May 23rd at 244 Berding Street in Ferndale for the eighth message in Mars Hill Church’s Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe series, entitled Cross: God Dies. Dinner begins at 6:00, teaching begins around 7:00. Childcare will be available.