TEACHING SERIES: Story SERMON TITLE: The Story Begins BY: Judy Moore DATE: Sunday 19 November 2023 BIBLE PASSAGES: Mark – Chapter 16, verses 1-8 & verses 9-20. EXCERPT: Glen Scrivener writes, ‘The resurrection of Jesus is undeniably a miracle. But it’s not a miracle that adds to the absurdity of your world. The resurrection explains what would otherwise be even more absurd.’ The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. We are all given the chance to overcome the greatest enemy of all, and come into a relationship with him now and forever. This world is not the end, death is no longer to be feared. Welcome: What's true of Riverside Church when we meet together in-person is still true of us online. We are on a journey together to help people get to know Jesus and grow as his followers across Birmingham and beyond. Riverside is a church made up of people from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences all with one thing in common; our discovery of God and His amazing love. We hope you will feel at home among us and that you will find our weekly services, events and groups welcoming and relevant to your life. Whoever you are, whatever you believe, you're so welcome in this community. To find out more about Riverside Church please visit our website: https://riverside-church.org.uk/ Useful Links: # OUR WEBSITE: https://riverside-church.org.uk/ # READ ONLINE (Church Blog) - https://www.riverside-churchblog.org.uk/ # WATCH ONLINE (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/RiversideChurchBirmingham