Rez-Week set for April 2-6

by Isa Torres, staff writer

Many Christians consider the week before Easter as a “Holy Week.”

It is the time during this week to remember what happened, according to their Christian beliefs and reflect on, the rise of the Messiah from the tomb.

“Rez Week has become an annual event in SPC, sponsored by the BSM and The Wesley Foundation,” said Arlano Funderburk, director of the Baptist Student Ministries at SPC.

Free luncheons will be offered from Monday through Thursday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. at the BSM.
An on-campus Game Night will be held on Monday, beginning at 6 p.m.  at the quadrangular. A worship service will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the BSM.
 Funderburk said that the remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection, along with Christmas, is one of the most important celebrations of Christian faith.
According to the Bible, Jesus is God, and he came to the world in human form.
After 33 years, he was crucified. Three days later, he rose from the tomb and ascended to heaven.

“We think this event is monumentally important, because it is the express desire that all people also experience resurrection,” said Funderburk.

Rez Week features activities organized by both the BSM and The Wesley Foundation. Their goal is to celebrate and announce what they call the “good news.”

“We feel like it is the best news ever,” said Funderburk.

The resurrection of Jesus is considered the victory of God against sin, according to Funderburk. Christians believe this to be the greatest act of love.

“When mankind did its very worst and crucified him, he did the very best and loved us,” added Funderburk.
Funderburk said that this act of sacrifice is a display of power and amazing love for us.

To Christians, the true joy comes not from Jesus’ crucifixion, but from the power of God to come back to life from death, and his mercy to share it with humanity.
”It represents an opportunity for them to experience his kind of life that never ends,” said Funderburk, “share his kind of life, not just in length, but in quality.”

Throughout the week, The Wesley Foundation and the BSM plan to invite everyone who is a part of SPC to join them in such an important week for Christians.

“We would like to invite students at SPC to consider Christ’s invitation to experience his resurrection,” said Funderburk.
”Man’s greatest enemy is death, and he has overcome death,” he added. “He offers to help us overcome death as well.”

For more information about these activities and/or about Rez Week, contact the BSM during weekdays at (806) 894-7272.