Church auditoriums and other worship centres in Accra, the national capital, were packed as Christians marked Easter – the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Hymnal and praise songs filled the air as worshippers dressed in white, danced and waved white handkerchiefs to thank God for his gift of life and other mercies.
Forgiveness, reconciliation and the renewal of faith run through the messages delivered by the Pastors and Heads of the various churches.
The Day is the climax of Easter celebrations, coming after Good Friday and Palm Sunday, which marked the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
Many Christians have over the Lent period been fasting, praying and asking for repentance and meditation on the agony and suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross and what this means for their faith. Many Pentecostal Churches are also holding conventions that would end on Easter Monday. 12 April 09
Source: GNA
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Let's not reduce the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to a mere pagan celebration.(Acts 12:1-4kjb, John 18:38-40kjb). Without this wonderful sacrifice, there will be no christianity, salvation and hope. i believe that is why the early church under Peter and even Paul did not mention such celebration although Paul wrote extensively on the resurrection (1Cor. 15kjb). Have we wondered why unbelievers celebrate Easter but reject our Jesus? To every deception, there is an element of truth and that is what Rome is using to deceive even true believers since no right framed minded christian will not reject anything associated with the death and resurrection. How many souls were worn after the celebration? Watch the coloured eggs and rabbits associated also. Same with Christmas and believers say the reason is JEsus! what has belial got in common with Jesus? what has light got to do with darkness? Not even a day in common. (2Cor.6:14...) True believers, wake up from your sleep and hold onto the truth.
The celebration is not only about the resurrection of Christ. It’s about the very basis of our belief!!! Without Easter, there’s no Christianity!!