“He is risen!” This powerful declaration is more than just a historical proclamation—it is the foundation upon which every Christian builds a life of faith and hope. On April 20, 2025, CCCGW held its Easter Sunday combined worship service and baptism. In a spirit of gratitude and celebration, we gathered as one body to worship and praise our risen Lord Jesus Christ, who conquered death and offers us new life.

​​This year, we rejoiced as we witnessed ten brothers and sisters publicly profess their faith and be baptized in the name of the Lord. Among them were siblings and a mother-and-son pair. Though each came from different life experiences, their faith was equally sincere. Those baptized were: Ryan Kuhn, Russell Kuhn, Brother Alex Zhang, Brother Eric Zhou, Brother Zhichao Li, Aaron Chan, Brother Bing Lin, Brother Zhanquan Yu, Sister Jian Liang, and Sister Jizhen Xiao, who, at over 90 years old, boldly bear faithful witness for the Lord. We give thanks to God, who calls people of every age and stage of life into His Kingdom, revealing the richness of His grace and the power of His resurrection.

In his Easter Sunday message, Pastor Daniel Zhao emphasized that the resurrection of Jesus is more than a miraculous event—it shatters humanity’s old understanding of life and death, opening our eyes to a new spiritual reality. Although Jesus foretold His resurrection three times, His disciples did not grasp it. Yet today, we are transformed by the truth of His resurrection. It is not just a past event, but a present and ongoing reality. The power of the risen Christ continues to renew and restore even the most broken lives—those once trapped in addiction or violence can be made new in Him. As Psalm 34:8 declares, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” God’s invitation remains open—come and experience the life and power of the resurrection.

Meanwhile, four more brothers and sisters joined our church family through membership transfer: Brother Yan Gao, Sister Weiping Wang, and the couple Brother Jerry Zhang and Sister Nianju Gu. We warmly welcome them into our spiritual community and look forward to growing and walking with them in Christ.

On Easter Sunday, the Children's Sunday School prepared special activities for the kids, including egg dyeing, coloring, decorating, and an Easter egg hunt, offering them a joyful celebration while helping them understand the true meaning of Easter. The egg hunt, thoughtfully organized by Sister Sheila Lee, was conducted in age-based groups: the younger children began their hunt at noon, followed by the older ones at 12:15 p.m. The children ran and played on the lawn, eagerly searching for colorful eggs hidden in the grass and tucked away in corners—surprises abounded, and laughter filled the air.

This joyful activity not only helped the children remember the resurrection of the Lord through play but also immersed them in an atmosphere of faith from an early age, planting seeds of spiritual life in their hearts. The entire event was filled with warmth, delight, and deep spiritual significance.

The Lord’s resurrection lies at the very heart of the Christian faith. God’s eternal invitation is to enter into His life, witness His victory, and reflect His glory in our daily walk. May we not only remember the resurrection during Easter but also live out its power every day of our lives.