Proclaiming Hope to a Hopeless World

Hope is a powerful motivator. We live in a world where many people have lost all hope. This Holy Week 2025, we have the opportunity to proclaim the hope of Jesus Christ and His resurrection.

I am praying for all our churches, pastors, and congregations as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, our Savior, this Sunday. We are believing together that God will pour out His Spirit on everything we do in the name of Jesus, the Risen Savior. I look forward to hearing the reports of how God moved in our churches and empowered our pastors to proclaim the hope of Christ.

Let’s all be praying for our pastors as they preach under the anointing of the Holy Spirit this Sunday. More people will attend our 60+ active churches this Sunday than on any other day of the year. We have a real opportunity to reach more people than ever before. In a world that is broken, divided, and searching for answers, we boldly proclaim that Christ alone is the answer!

Out of World War II comes the story of a submarine struck by a torpedo and sunk to the ocean floor. After some time, rescue divers reached the wreckage. They tapped on the hull, searching for signs of life. Then, from inside the sub, they heard a response—tapped out in Morse code:

"IS THERE ANY HOPE?"

We know the greatest hope ever. His name is Jesus, and He is risen! I’m praying for you, my friends.

Shawn Siegfreid

District Superintendent

Southern California District Church of the Nazarene