"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter, 1:3 Easter Sunday will be different this year as we celebrate from our separate homes. But the church has never been about a building, and rather a community of those united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us in community this Easter Sunday, to make a JOYFUL NOISE to celebrate new life and new hope. At 10AM EST April 12, 2020, for five minutes bang a pan, ring a bell, or sing from the top of your lungs and may we share together in the sounds of celebration and love, even if we are physically apart. We want the land to ring with the sound of Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Please share this post far and wide, so we together we can send out sound waves of hope in our communities and around the world. Share with your friends, your coworkers, your church community, as a reminder that even in the darkest times love conquers all! If willing, please share videos of your joyful noise on Easter Sunday so that we may compile them to share in community. Hashtag your photos with #joyfulnoisediownc to share! HE IS RISEN. ALLELUIA.