Easter
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
Jesus is alive!
Join us this Easter season as we come together to remember the sacrifice of Jesus & celebrate His resurrection.
Whether you’re new to church or have been part of the family for years, we’d love to have you!
Good Friday
We invite you to our annual Good Friday Service in the Park as we worship our Saviour, Jesus Christ!
Time: 9:30am
Date: Friday 3 April 2026
Location: McQuade Park, Windsor
On the day we have:
- Live worship & the Word
- Communion together
- Easter egg hunt for kids (and adults!)
- Hot Cross Buns
- Barista coffee available to purchase
Bring a chair or picnic rug, and we will see you there!
Easter Sunday
Join us as we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus!
Easter Sunday will be a powerful morning worshipping God & celebrating new life.
Time: 10am
Date: Sunday 5 April 2026
Location:
- Hawkesbury: 190 Macquarie Street, Windsor
- Mountains: Ellison Public School, Springwood
Prayer & Fasting
In the lead up to Easter, we are setting aside 21 days to intentionally pray and fast. We encourage you to use this time to draw closer to God, seek Him for revelation or discernment, and reaffirm His will as your top priority.
Recommended ways you can fast:
- Fast 1 meal each day
- Only eat 1 meal a day and fast the rest of the day.
- Fast all food specific days of the week (such as Wednesdays and Fridays)
- Work your way up adding an extra day each week. (e.g. in the first week fast 1 day, in the second week fast 2 days and in the final week fast 3 days.)
Reminder:
- Choose something that will work with your current season of life and daily activities.
- Other sacrifices such as getting off social media or adjusting habits are good things to complement your food fast to help you focus on God.
- If you're not accustomed to fasting, you should ease your way into it. If you're feeling particularly unwell reassess and don't forget to seek the Lord!
“But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4
Fasting
Many churches today do not realise that the definition of Christian fasting has drifted from what is detailed throughout the Bible. What was always clearly an abstinence from eating has become a substitution of other things. Is fasting social media equivalent to fasting food?
In this conversation we unpack some ideas around fasting—what it is, what it isn’t, and why we practise it as a church. We hope to provide you with a better understanding of fasting, so you can approach this life-giving practise with clarity and confidence.
Prayer Meetings
As part of our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, we’ll be hosting a Men’s Prayer Night and a Women’s Prayer Night. These are intentional spaces to seek God, pray boldly, and stand together in faith.
We’ve separated the gatherings to make it easier for families to coordinate household responsibilities.
Men’s Prayer Meeting | 7PM Wednesday 18th March
Women’s Prayer Meeting | 7PM Wednesday 25th March
Location: Strong Nation Church Hawkesbury
Additional Fasting Resources
During these 21 Days in the lead up to Easter, you can follow along with our Bible plan on YouVersion by setting Strong Nation as your church and journeying through it with us.
We have also provided a link where you can take a deeper look into fasting to help answer questions and guide you through this season.
Passover
Our Mountains Church family is gathering around Passover to reflect on God’s faithfulness in the lead up to Easter.
This Passover Dinner is one of our "Big Family Gatherings" where we share a meal and meet together with our church family for fellowship outside of a regular service. These Big Family Gatherings are a great place to build a sense of belonging within our church.
Come along to see what it's all about!
Date: Saturday 28th March
Time: 5pm–7:30pm
Location: Ellison Public School, Springwood
Dinner: Bring a plate to share
RSVP: via the link
Where do I park?
Good Friday | McQuade Park:
McQuade Park has onsite parking, as well as nearby street parking. We will have carpark attendants to help you navigate where to park on the day.
Easter Sunday at Hawkesbury | Strong Nation Church:
Strong Nation Church has limited onsite parking, as well as street parking.
Easter Sunday at Mountains | Ellison Public School:
There is limited onsite parking near the school as well as street parking.
Will there be a Kids service on Easter Sunday?
At Hawkesbury, our Kids will be joining us in the auditorium for the main service.
At Mountains, our Kids will be joining us for the service in the park (with an Easter Egg Hunt afterwards!)
Can I watch services online if I can’t attend in person?
Absolutely! If you can’t make our Easter Sunday service, you can always watch it live or watch it back here on our YouTube channel.
Unfortunately our Good Friday service will not be streamed.
What should I expect at the services?
If you have never visited us before — welcome! We are excited to meet you.
Our Good Friday service is an annual service we hold in the park to reflect on the death of Jesus.
Our Easter services are a celebration of the resurrection of our Saviour.
At our services, you can expect a welcoming, relaxed, family-friendly environment with live worship, prayers and a sermon.
We know that walking into church may be a nerve-wracking experience, so if you’d like more information feel free to contact us!
Can I contact you?
If you have a question, feel free to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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