The Crucifixion, The Soldiers, and The Stone – Luke 23
Pastor Justin Hosking walks us through the sobering yet hope-filled moments of Luke 23, where Jesus is falsely accused, crucified, and laid in the tomb. We witness the cruelty of the soldiers, the sorrow of the cross, and the silence of the sealed stone. Yet through it all, God’s plan of redemption is unfolding. As we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and the events leading to His burial, we’re invited to ask a deeply personal question: What do you want to see when you see Jesus? This message leads us to consider not just what happened at the cross—but how it changes everything for those who believe.
Apple River Community Church is a congregation of people, conservative and evangelical in doctrine, who love each other and are committed to serving the Lord and their community.
The church has a rich heritage, having been founded in 1888 by Scandinavian immigrants. In 2001, we opened the doors of our new facility on the corner of US Highways 8 and 46. We changed our name from Apple River Evangelical Free Church to Apple River Community Church. We have a new building and a new vision for reaching out to those around us with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ through various outreach ministries. We believe that our Lord is at work here at ARCC and that He is building the body to enable us to accomplish the mission He has given us. Perhaps He is leading YOU to become part of what He is doing here. We are still a “work in progress”, but we are very happy with the progress that has been taking place at Apple River Community Church!
Mission Statement
The purpose of Apple River Community Church is to glorify God by helping people to find Jesus and grow to be like him.
Our Affiliation
Apple River Community Church is affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America (Forest Lake District).
