March 25th, 2026
by Brad Banks
by Brad Banks
Dear Trinity family,
Not long after he became pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego in 1953, Rev. S.M. Lockridge preached an Easter meditation titled, "It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming." You can Google it and listen to the whole thing. It isn't long, around 3 minutes. I don't know anything about the context of it, where it fit into the church service, nor does anyone know the exact date on which Rev. Lockridge preached it, but I love the last lines of it, "It's Friday. Satan's doing a little jig saying, 'I control the whole world,' but Sunday's coming!"
It's the title though that nestled into my brain ever since I was 22 and I saw it written on a sticker in my first boss' office. Today might be rough but today doesn't get the last word. Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, was victorious over sin and death, and we get to share in His reign. Paul said it in 2 Timothy 2:11, "For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him." It doesn't matter how dark the night gets, the dawn cannot be stopped. It may be Friday, but Sunday's coming.
This is what we get to celebrate next week with our Good Friday prayer service and worship on Easter Sunday. It's an opportunity to remember, to invite others, and more than anything to celebrate a hope that does not disappoint. Seriously, if Jesus didn't rise from the dead, we're all just kind of holding hands on the Titanic in search of the next distraction.
But, since He did, we're not, and while it makes a difference every day of our lives, the rhythms of worship give us one Sunday in particular to empty our lungs with praise. My challenge to all of us is to prayerfully prepare for Easter worship. Get ready for the dressing up, the family pictures, the lunches, the dinners, even finding eggs in the backyard, but as Resurrection Sunday approaches, pray for God to prepare you to celebrate.
If you are interested in singing in our Easter choir, there will be a rehearsal this Saturday (March 28th) @ the church @ 9:30AM. If you have any questions, contact Hannah Hernick (h.l.hernick@gmail.com).
Also...
I hope to see you this Sunday when we'll be in 1 Peter 3:1-7. God bless!
In Christ
Pastor Brad
Not long after he became pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego in 1953, Rev. S.M. Lockridge preached an Easter meditation titled, "It's Friday, but Sunday's Coming." You can Google it and listen to the whole thing. It isn't long, around 3 minutes. I don't know anything about the context of it, where it fit into the church service, nor does anyone know the exact date on which Rev. Lockridge preached it, but I love the last lines of it, "It's Friday. Satan's doing a little jig saying, 'I control the whole world,' but Sunday's coming!"
It's the title though that nestled into my brain ever since I was 22 and I saw it written on a sticker in my first boss' office. Today might be rough but today doesn't get the last word. Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, was victorious over sin and death, and we get to share in His reign. Paul said it in 2 Timothy 2:11, "For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him." It doesn't matter how dark the night gets, the dawn cannot be stopped. It may be Friday, but Sunday's coming.
This is what we get to celebrate next week with our Good Friday prayer service and worship on Easter Sunday. It's an opportunity to remember, to invite others, and more than anything to celebrate a hope that does not disappoint. Seriously, if Jesus didn't rise from the dead, we're all just kind of holding hands on the Titanic in search of the next distraction.
But, since He did, we're not, and while it makes a difference every day of our lives, the rhythms of worship give us one Sunday in particular to empty our lungs with praise. My challenge to all of us is to prayerfully prepare for Easter worship. Get ready for the dressing up, the family pictures, the lunches, the dinners, even finding eggs in the backyard, but as Resurrection Sunday approaches, pray for God to prepare you to celebrate.
If you are interested in singing in our Easter choir, there will be a rehearsal this Saturday (March 28th) @ the church @ 9:30AM. If you have any questions, contact Hannah Hernick (h.l.hernick@gmail.com).
Also...
- Good Friday prayer service - April 3rd @ 6:00PM
- Radiant Women's Event - April 11th @ 10:00AM @ the Colby Hill Inn in Henniker
- Spring Work Day - April 18th @ 8:00AM
- Men's Firepit Prep & Build - April 25th @ 10:00AM
I hope to see you this Sunday when we'll be in 1 Peter 3:1-7. God bless!
In Christ
Pastor Brad
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