Celebrate Easter Special Events at Newport Baptist Church
Join us this Easter for special events as we journey through the most powerful story ever told — from the table to the cross, and finally, to the empty tomb. We invite you, your family, and your friends to walk with us from sorrow to celebration.
Maundy Thursday – 7:00 pm
We begin with a quiet, reflective service around the table. Through a shared meal, we remember the love Jesus shared on His final night.
Good Friday – 9:30 am
A solemn gathering as we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice. Together, we’ll hear the story of the cross and respond with awe and gratitude.
Easter Sunday Dawn Service – 6:30 am
Gather with us at the Time Ball Tower in Williamstown as the sun rises, and we celebrate the risen Christ. A peaceful, outdoor service to welcome the joy of Easter morning.
Easter Sunday – 10:00 am
He is risen! Celebrate the joy of the resurrection with us in a vibrant and hope-filled Easter service for all ages.
Whether you’re returning or visiting for the first time, you’ll be warmly welcomed.
Come and experience Easter with us at Newport Baptist — where hope lives.
The Stone Was Rolled Away
Very early on that first Easter morning, women came to the tomb expecting death. Instead, they found the stone rolled away — and a message of life. “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” (Matthew 28:6)
Easter is more than a moment in history. It’s a daily reminder that no situation is beyond God’s power to redeem. The heavy stones in our own lives — grief, guilt, fear — are not too large for Him to move. Jesus didn’t stay in the grave. Because He lives, He offers us new life too.
Sometimes we still walk toward the tomb, expecting to find despair. But Easter reminds us to lift our eyes. Hope now fills what once looked final. The risen Christ meets us where we are and calls us by name, just as He did with Mary.
This Easter, pause to remember the empty tomb. It is not a symbol of loss, but of victory. Whatever you’re facing, take heart. God rolled the stone away. Jesus lives — and because of that, there is always hope.