On Easter Sunday, Pastor Katy Wheat Borhauer preached on Matthew 28:1-10 and Colossians 3:1-4, bringing a message about fear, joy, and the only voice with true authority to say "do not be afraid." Drawing from the story of the two Marys at the empty tomb, Pastor Katy reminded us that Easter doesn't promise the hard things go away. It promises that the risen Christ walks the road with us. Because he has been through betrayal, grief, abandonment, and death itself, he speaks not from detachment but from experience. And because he is risen, his "fear not" is not wishful thinking. It is victory. Whether you are facing a diagnosis, a broken relationship, economic uncertainty, or simply the weight of an overwhelming world, this message is for you. The resurrection didn't happen just once. It's still happening, every time we listen to his voice and claim his reassurance as our own. We hope this Easter message brings you both the honest acknowledgment of your fear and the deep, lasting joy of the risen Christ. Church of the Messiah United Methodist Church | Westerville, Ohio | messiahumc.net