BISHOP'S OFFICE
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
- Matthew 28:5-6 (NIV)
The Easter story is a proclamation of resurrection, new life, and hope! The empty cross and the empty tomb bear witness to God’s profound love for the world and God’s gift of salvation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ! The Easter story reveals how God is always working for good in our lives and in the world bringing light into the darkness, hope out of despair, and turning tragedy into triumph. There is nothing impossible for God!
Do Not Be Afraid! He is not here! He has risen!
Easter reminds us that we have the promise of new life and hope in Jesus Christ, and we have the invitation to claim the resurrection power of Jesus Christ in our personal lives. We are invited to live victoriously, relying on the Lord’s endless supply of grace, love, light and hope and not yield to fear, doubt and cynicism when we are faced with trouble and uncertainty. The resurrection power of Jesus Christ can permeate even the darkest of situations and bring forth healing, peace, and reconciliation. There is nothing impossible for God!
Do Not Be Afraid! He is not here! He has risen!
Let us live with a resurrection faith! Let us believe and expect resurrection! Expect Christ to show up and manifest His glory and power in our lives, in our churches, in our communities and in the world! Expect love to be the dominant force for good, for unity and reconciliation! Expect the peace of Christ to rule and reign in the hearts of women and men … and boys and girls! Expect broken relationships to be healed! Expect for the hungry to be fed! Expect the hurting to be comforted! Expect the sick to be made well! Expect shattered hopes and dreams to be restored! Expect the marginalized to be liberated! Expect that evil and injustice will not prevail! Expect war to cease! Expect disciples of Jesus Christ to be God’s agents of transformation, healing and hope. There is nothing impossible for God!
Do Not Be Afraid! He is not here! He has risen!
The Easter story reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. We are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ who is our healer, our hope, and our salvation. Therefore, let us live with a resurrection faith! Let us believe and expect resurrection today, tomorrow, and always!
“In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.”
Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Resident Bishop to the
East Ohio Conference
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Melissa McGee
Executive Secretary to the Bishop
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Rev. Ed Peterson
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
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The East Ohio Conference Office:
located in North Canton, OH,
near Akron-Canton Airport.
Address:
8800 Cleveland Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phones:
Local: (330) 499-3972
Toll Free: (800) 831-3972
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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