During the recent weekend of April 18-20, 2025, congregations of the Olivet Assembly of Southeast Asia (OA SEA) gathered for life-changing Easter Retreats meditating deeply on the meaning of the Cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ upon their lives, as they committed themselves to become the Lord’s vessels that proclaim the Good News of salvation with many.
OA SEA churches testify the great work of the Holy Spirit through the Bible lectures that were delivered across their retreats, as hearts were moved to repentance for killing Jesus as the author of life (Acts 3:15), while being deeply inspired by the obedience of Christ even to the point of death on the Cross (Philippians 2:8).
It was also encouraging to note that OA SEA churches witnessed groups of newcomers who attended their respective Easter Retreats for the first time, with some even travelling from other far-away cities just to join the event. This serves as precious fruits for the missionaries following their intensive period of evangelism across the 40-day Lent season.
May the spirit of the Cross and resurrection of Christ overflow in the life of every retreat participant, that through their precious encounter of the Cross of His precious blood this Easter, it will leave a life-long impact upon them to joyfully take up their cross daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23).