On April 5, DC Bethel Church held its Easter Sunday service in the church chapel, marking a joyful and meaningful conclusion to its Easter retreat. The service was filled with thanksgiving, renewal, and a renewed sense of mission among the congregation.

Pastor Michelle delivered the sermon based on John 21, highlighting its significance as a later addition to the Gospel, written around A.D. 100 to address pressing issues in the early church. At that time, believers were facing challenges symbolized by “empty nets” and confusion about the end times. Through this passage, the message brought clarity-not only to the early church but also to Christians today.

The sermon emphasized that a church empowered by the resurrection, and believers who have encountered the risen Lord, are called to both mission and shepherding. With a right understanding of the end times, they are to faithfully “feed the Lord’s sheep” and carry out the Great Commission.

Throughout Easter retreat, many members experienced spiritual renewal and personal transformation. They would come to more deeply understand the Lord’s unconditional love, then they would love His sheep willingly and faithfully carry out the ministries entrusted to them.

Looking ahead, DC Bethel Church will continue to be empowered by the Holy Spirit and press forward toward Pentecost, and bear abundant fruit for the glory of God.