“Near the Cross or Elsewhere?” was the thought-provoking sermon delivered by Pastor Dinesh Constantine on Good Friday, March 29th, during the Sinhala service at Lake Church Borelasgamuwa at 4:00pm. Delving into the profound theme, Pastor Constantine invited the congregation to contemplate their spiritual posture in relation to the cross of Christ. Through poignant reflections on the significance of Christ’s sacrifice, he challenged listeners to consider whether they were standing near the cross, embracing its redemptive power and grace, or elsewhere, distant from the profound love and forgiveness it offers. With stirring words, Pastor Constantine urged attendees to draw nearer to the cross, experiencing its transformative impact on their lives and embracing the hope and salvation found only in Christ.