During Easter Sunday Service in Monrovia Today

Monrovia, Liberia — “We are no longer prisoners of fear—we are carriers of victory. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now at work in us,”  the Bishop of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia, Samuel J. Quire, Jr. declared today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, when he led the Easter Service here at the Stephen Trowen Nabge Memorial UMC.

Delivering an inspiring Easter proclamation on the theme, “The Victory of Jesus Christ,” the Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of the UMC Methodist Church reminded believers that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a tradition.

But Bishop Quire, who is also President of the College of Bishops of the West Africa Regional Conference, reminded believers that the resurrection is a triumphant declaration over sin, death, and every force of darkness.

Describing Easter as “resurrection morning,” Bishop Quire emphasized the global and eternal significance of the day. “This is not an ordinary morning—this is the day that shook the foundations of hell, shattered the grip of death, and declared to all creation that Jesus Christ is Lord,” he proclaimed.

The Bishop stressed that the resurrection remains the greatest victory in human history. Referencing the biblical account of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, he noted that the stone was rolled away not to let Jesus out, but to reveal His resurrection to the world.

“That stone represents every burden, every struggle, every impossibility,” Bishop Quire said. “If God can roll away the stone from the grave, He can roll away every obstacle in your life.”

He described the angelic declaration recorded in the Gospel of Luke—“He is not here; He is risen”—as the turning point of history. According to the Bishop, the resurrection signifies that death has been defeated, sin has lost its control, and the power of the enemy has been permanently broken.

“The resurrection is not just good news—it is victorious news,” he proclaimed. “Death is no longer the end, and the devil is already defeated.”

Highlighting the transformation from fear to bold faith, Bishop Quire emphasized that the resurrection power of Christ breaks every form of fear—fear of death, failure, and the future.

“We are no longer prisoners of fear—we are carriers of victory,” he reiterated. “The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now at work in us.”

Bishop Quire further declared that Christ’s resurrection represents total and complete victory. “Jesus did not rise with some power—He rose with all power—power over sin, sickness, death, and the grave,” he stated. “The cross was the battle, but the resurrection was the victory.”

As Episcopal Leader of the Liberia Area, Bishop Quire urged believers to embrace the full implications of the resurrection. “You are not fighting for victory—you are living from victory,” he told the congregation. “Your past cannot hold you, your pain cannot define you, and your struggles cannot defeat you.”

He challenged the Church to boldly proclaim the risen Christ, just as the women did after encountering the empty tomb.

“This is not the time to be silent—this is the time to declare that Jesus is alive, Jesus is Lord, and Jesus has won the victory,” he charged.

Reaffirming the finality of Christ’s triumph, Bishop Quire concluded with a powerful declaration: “The tomb is empty, the stone is rolled away, and the King is alive. No grave could hold Him, no power could stop Him, and no enemy could defeat Him.”

Hundreds of Liberians and United Methodists attended the first worship service among them were Justice Minister,Cllr.Oswald N.Tweh,former River Gee County Senator Comany B.Wesseh,Monrovia District Superintendent Rev.Charles Eddie Lagama,other are Rev.J.Joel Gould Administrative Assistant to Bishop Quire,Cllr.Samuel Zunoe,Conference Chancellor ,Mth.Josephine D.Snorton President Conference United Methodist etc.

The message culminated in a resounding affirmation of faith as the congregation echoed the timeless Easter proclamation: “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!”—a powerful reminder that the victory of Jesus Christ remains alive and active in the lives of believers today