Unity Weekly 

April 12, 2026, Sunday Worship Service   
Children's Sunday School and Adult Life Groups begin at 9:30 am
Worship Service and Unity Kids begin at 10:30 am
We welcome guest speaker Rev. Terry Stockman
 to Unity Baptist Church for this week's service.   

 Today's Message 
 "The Joy of Justification"
  Romans 5:1-8
     
Today's Music
Jesus, Messiah
Goodness of God
How Great Thou Art

Deacon of the Week (4.12 - 4.18): George Brackett
THIS WEEK AT UNITY (April 12 - April 18)

Sunday, April 12
Children's Sunday School                    9:30 AM
Adult Sunday School                            9:30 AM
Unity Kids                                            10:30 AM
Worship Service                                 10:30 AM

Wednesday, April 15
Evening Bible Study                              6:30 PM
Praise Team rehearsal                          6:30 PM
Romans 5:1-8
Faith Triumphs
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
The Justified Are Reconciled
6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For rarely will someone die for a just person—though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. 8 But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
As the beauty of spring begins to appear all around us, we are reminded of God’s goodness, His faithfulness, and the new life He brings. The flowers bloom, the days grow warmer, and creation itself seems to testify that our God is a God of hope, renewal, and resurrection.
Spring is a season that points our hearts toward Easter. Just as the earth seems to come alive again after winter, Easter reminds us of the greatest truth ever proclaimed: Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Our Savior conquered sin, death, and the grave, and because He lives, we have hope. Because He lives, we have forgiveness. Because He lives, we can face each day with confidence and joy.
Easter is more than a holiday on the calendar. It is the celebration of the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The cross reminds us of His great love, and the empty tomb reminds us of His great power. What seemed like defeat on Friday became eternal victory on Sunday morning. Praise God that the grave could not hold Him!
As we enter this special season, I encourage each of us to reflect on what Easter truly means. Let us remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us and rejoice in the new life we have through Him. Let this be a season of renewed faith, deeper gratitude, and joyful worship.
Spring also gives us a wonderful opportunity to invite others to church. Many people are searching for hope, peace, and purpose, and the message of Easter gives the answer they need. I want to encourage you to pray for someone, invite a friend or neighbor, and ask God to use this season to touch hearts and change lives.
May our church be filled with praise this Easter season. May our homes be filled with peace. And may our hearts be filled with the living hope that comes only through Jesus Christ.

He is not here, for He has risen, as he said. – Matthew 28:6

May God bless you and your family this spring and Easter season.
With love in Christ,
Pastor Eddie Piercy