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The Victorious Conclusion: Easter Sunday Service and Campus Witness in North Carolina

The three-day regional Easter Retreat reached its powerful pinnacle on Sunday, April 5, as believers gathered at the AM Fellowship Center in Chapel Hill to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The final day of the retreat was marked by deep theological reflection, cross-campus fellowship, and a renewed commitment to the Great Commission.

Easter Sunday Service: The Power of the Resurrection

The morning began at 9:00 AM at the AM Fellowship Center with an atmosphere of profound joy. Victoria, representing the DC Jubilee Ministry, guided the congregation’s hearts into a state of vibrant worship. Her leadership in praise served as a collective declaration of faith, aligning the diverse group of families and students in a single spirit of gratitude for the resurrected Lord.

Following a moving intercessory prayer led by D.C. member John, the congregation turned their attention to the “resurrection chapter” of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 15.

The message dove deeply into three core pillars of faith:

  • The Historic Resurrection of Jesus: Confirming the physical, historical reality of Christ rising from the dead.
  • The Resurrection of Believers: Understanding our shared hope and future in Him.
  • The Resurrection of the Body: Meditating on the transformation of the corruptible into the incorruptible.

The study challenged participants to see how the entirety of the Christian faith “makes or breaks” on this single historic event. Members came to see the deep truth of why the resurrection matters-not just as a past event, but as the present power that secures eternal life.

A Tale of Two Campuses: The UNC Chapel Hill Tour

Building on the grace received during Saturday’s tour of Duke University, Sunday’s program included a guided tour of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).

The tour was uniquely led by a registered AM member who is a current student at UNC. D.C. members expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to see both prestigious campuses through the eyes of the students themselves. Walking through the UNC grounds provided a vivid visual of the mission field where the “vivid gospel” is being shared with the next generation of leaders.

The Great Commission and Departure

The retreat concluded with a hearty fellowship meal at a local restaurant. Over lunch, members shared testimonies of the “abundant grace” received over the three-day weekend at the Chapel Hill center, reflecting on the transition from the suffering of the Cross to the glory of the Resurrection.

As the families and members departed for their respective homes, they did so with the Great Commission deeply engraved in their hearts. Entrusted by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ to go and make disciples of all nations, the participants left North Carolina not just as observers of a holiday, but as messengers of a living hope.