The Government Leaders and People of Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia,
And all faithful saints of the Anglican Church of Melanesia.
Easter Greetings in the Name of Our Risen Lord
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I bring to you all warm and prayerful Easter greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
As we celebrate this holy and joyful season of Easter, we are reminded once again of the greatest miracle of God by raising Jesus Christ from the dead for the salvation of the world. The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith; it is our victory over darkness, our new life over death, and hope for the future.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ assures us that death is not the end of life, it is our entry into new life with Christ. Alleluia Christ is risen, He is risen indeed, alleluia.
The message of the resurrection of Christ holds a deeply spiritual and meaningful relevance to our daily lives in our societies, communities and nations.
In the current times of unprecedented socio-political uncertainties, economic hardships, climate pressures and spiritual and faith challenges, Christ’s resurrections calls us evermore into a community of hope. A community that cares for each other, for needs of our youth and children, for women and children facing violence, the unemployed and having to cope with moral decline and modernity.
In the midst of all our challenging situations, the resurrection of Jesus invites us to remain hopeful, to remain as peace-loving people, to live courageously and resilient, and being trustworthy and respectful of each other. We ought to continually live in God’s love.
I wish to invite all of you to celebrate Easter by living out the true meaning of the resurrection of Christ, being kind, loving, caring and appreciative of each other. We ought to rise;
- from hatred to love,
- from division to unity,
- from corruption to integrity,
- from selfishness to service,
- from fear to faith,
- and from spiritual complacency to renewed discipleship.
The resurrection of Christ invites us to ask ourselves what we want to become? What kind of Church do we want for our future? What kind of nations do we want to build for future generations?
As communities built on the power of the resurrection of Christ, we are called to build our homes, villages, institutions, workplaces, communities and nations of the foundation of Christ, held together by forgiveness, compassion, respect, justice, humility, holiness, and peace.
On this sacred occasion, I extend prayerful greetings and blessings to all the national leaders and those entrusted with responsibilities in our nations.
The Anglican Communities in all three political nations join me in praying for our Heads of State, our Prime Ministers, Governments Ministers, Members of Parliament, Provincial Leaders, Public Servants, my colleague Church Leaders, Chiefs, Traditional Leaders, Women leaders and in persons with positions of authority. It is our pray that the risen Christ will grant you wisdom, integrity, grace, humility, courage, and loving hearts to serve our people best.
Our people look to us for leadership that is honest, just, compassionate, and grounded in Christ for their common good. Christ’ humility and true way of service must constantly remind us that true leadership is service oriented.
May Christ inspire us all leaders to work for peace, good governance, justice, and the wellbeing of all our people, we must be the voice of the voiceless and blessings for the poor and those on the margins of society.
May we be renewed by the resurrection of Christ for deeper commitment for ministry and service for our people. May we remain faithful in worship, bold in witness, united in fellowship, and active in our service for God’s people.
May the joy of the resurrection fill your hearts, strengthen your families, renew our communities, and bless our nations.
On behalf of the Anglican Church of Melanesia, I wish you all a blessed, peaceful, and joyful Easter celebrations.
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The Most Reverend Leonard Dawea Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia