Easter News From Mercy's Well

From Mercy's Well newsletter of March 28, 2013:

The month of March is coming to an end, but not without one last Sunday to worship together. With our nation and our world in such a time of darkness, we recognize that now, more than ever, we desperately need the power of God in our lives. He is here, watching over us and still working out His plan, but how often do we acknowledge Him or ask for His help? Our prayer is that the focus of your life - at all times, but especially this week - would be Jesus Christ.

Jesus suffered and died for our sins, and we rejected Him on this Earth.
"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth;
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth." Isaiah 53:5-7

Peter reminds us about the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
" He was not left in Hades, and His flesh did not experience decay. God has resurrected this Jesus. We are all witnesses of this." Acts 2:31-32

Because of Christ's resurrection, we are VICTORIOUS through God's power!
"It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:34-35, 37-39

Since we have been raised with Christ, Paul urges us to live that way!
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:1-2

Have a blessed week, and worship the Lord with your whole being - for He alone is worthy!!!

In Christ,
Brad, Greg & Kyle
Mercy's Well

Crucifixion Depicted in New Again Music Video

CRUCIFIXION DEPICTED IN NEW AGAIN MUSIC VIDEO

Nashville – The latest music video debut by Jim Sheldon paired with fellow solo artist Rachel Taylor titled “New Again” is now available on YouTube.com/godseyandassociates. The video was filmed over the span of four days in various locations throughout Nashville and Murfreesboro by Godsey and Associates.

“New Again” portrays the relationship between Mary and Jesus, reflecting from Jesus as a baby to a powerful scene of the crucifixion and finally his resurrection.

“What an amazing opportunity to capture this story on film. Everyone gave 100 percent. I hope we reach many people with the message of ‘New Again’.” said producer Scott Godsey.

Twenty year old Garrett Taylor from LaVerne, TN was cast for the role of Jesus in the video. “Well I didn’t know what to expect, but playing Jesus was awesome. There is just something about that name that makes you feel good. However, people probably think being Jesus would be easy but it was not. Carrying the cross was difficult.”

The role was a challenging and strenuous one for Taylor. “Being on the cross made it hard to breath and I almost dislocated my shoulder.” Although the physical demands of the role were painful, the actor says it wasn’t the most difficult part of the portrayal.

“The hardest part about portraying Jesus was trying to be like him every day after we were done shooting the video. I did not really get emotional except for when I was on the cross from all the pain. It took about a day to sink in what I did and it gave me a new perspective on what Jesus went through on the cross.”

Jim Sheldon, also noted for other YouTube successes such as “I Belong to Jesus” and “Extreme Makeover” is very excited about the video reaching new audiences. “I am honored and blessed to be teamed with a God gifted and Christ centered group of people!” said Jim. “I am praying for God to open opportunities for Rachel and me to perform this video all across the country.”

Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1T5t79K4n0.
For more information about Godsey and Associates, visit: http://www.godseyandassociates.com
For more information about Jim Sheldon, visit: http://www.puttinggodfirstministry.com/
For more information about Rachel Taylor, visit: https://www.facebook.com/racheltaylor04#!/racheltaylor04/info