RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –
This Sunday, people around the world will observe Easter, which Christians believe is centered on the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Religious services will be held today, Good Friday and Easter at the Randolph Chapel.
Christians hold the belief Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified and died on the cross, and that Easter Sunday is the day he was resurrected.
Throughout Holy Week, Team Randolph members commemorated the coming of Easter, which included a Last Supper re-enactment at Chapel 2 Tuesday and a Catholic service observing the Last Supper Thursday. The Last Supper is believed to be the last meal Jesus had with his disciples before he was put to death.
Team Randolph members gave their thoughts on what Easter means to them.
Chaplain (Capt.) Dan Giorgi, 12th Flying Training Wing Protestant chaplain, said "Easter is the time Christians should reflect on the saving grace of Jesus Christ."
"What Christians have is the hope of eternal life made possible through the resurrection of Jesus Christ," he said.
Terise Bransford, chapel religious education director and interim Catholic coordinator, said Easter signifies Christ's victory over death and sin as a result of his resurrection.
"We celebrate the glory of his resurrection knowing we have come through the storm," she said. "There is nothing but joy because we are saved by Christ's power, death and resurrection."
Easter services are:
Today (Good Friday)
Catholic service, 3 p.m., Chapel 2
Protestant service, 7 p.m., Chapel 1
Saturday
Catholic Easter Vigil service, 8 p.m., Chapel 2
Easter Sunday
Protestant sunrise service, 7 a.m., Chapel 1
Protestant traditional service, 8:15 a.m., Chapel 1
Catholic Mass, 8:30 a.m., Chapel 2
Protestant inspirational service, 10:45 a.m., Chapel 1
Catholic Mass, 11:30 a.m., Chapel 2