Grace Happenings / Opportunities to Serve
GRACE NOTES (announcements & challenges)
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Easter Egg News
Our Easter egg fundraiser is rolling right along thanks to all our dedicated volunteers. Please place your orders on or before Sunday, April 6, so that you won't be disappointed. Order forms are on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
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BIBLE STUDY
Bible study, led by Pastor Mike, will be held the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays of every month at noon at the back of the sanctuary. Come on out and join us as we study the Word!
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MAY/JUNE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Copies of the May/June issue of the Upper Room devotional guide are on a table in the lobby. Please feel free to pick up a copy. Large print editions are also available.
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS
Always check the bulletin board in the church lobby to learn of additional opportunities to serve others locally and globally, and to learn of support groups and community events that might be of interest to you. God is at work everywhere!
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BASKET OF BLESSINGS
Basket of Blessings is a chance to share the blessings God has given us with members or our community in need. Items collected are donated to New Hope Ministries. This week we are collecting pasta & spaghetti sauce, however, anything you bring will be greatly appreciated. Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to help. Thank you for your generosity!
New Hope Ministries:
4/20 pasta & spaghetti sauce
4/27 canned vegetables
5/4 canned fruit
5/11 laundry detergent
5/18 condiments
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READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
If you have never read the Bible cover to cover, or if it has been a long time since you have done so, consider making that commitment now. By spending 15 minutes or less each day, you can read the entire Bible in just one year! Copies of the readings for the month of April are available on the table at the back of the sanctuary. If you need copies of the readings for any of the previous months, please notify the office. Let’s stay in the Word!
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“GRACE NOTES” (Call or email your announcement). Regular events underlined
BECAUSE OF THE LORD’S GREAT LOVE, WE ARE NOT CONSUMED, FOR HIS COMPASSION NEVER FAIL. THEY ARE NEW EVERY MORNING; GREAT IS YOUR FAITHFULNESS.
SUNDAY, April 13 (Worship ... every Sunday at 9 a.m.)
10:15 a.m. … Adult Sunday School in the fireplace area of the sanctuary
MONDAY, April 14 (Easter Egg Making in the fellowship hall...8 a.m.)
07:30 p.m. ... Narcotics Anonymous meeting
TUESDAY, April 15 (Easter Egg Making in the fellowship hall...8 a.m.)
MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 17
07:00 p.m. ... Holy Week Worshp with Holy Communion (“Tenebrae”: service of shadows)
GOOD FRIDAY, April 18
12:00 p.m. ... Good Friday remembrance. The sanctuary is open for reflection until 3 p.m,
EASTER SUNDAY, April 20 (Worship ... every Sunday at 9 a.m.)
06:21 a.m. ... SON-RISE outdoor reflection at flag pole area. 20 minute time of reflection.
10:15 a.m. … Adult Sunday School in the fireplace area of the sanctuary
TUESDAY, April 22
Leadership Council (time to be announced)
THURSDAY, April 24
12:00 p.m. ... Bible Study in the sanctuary. Our focus is 1 John chapter 3. Bring a Bible.
Always pray for those God puts in your path, and for all who need to know the Lord Jesus!
MINISTRY CHALLENGE... During Holy Week, be in awe of God’s grace. Jesus is moving us “toward His cross” empowering us to live purposefully and sacrificially. He is at work in YOU!
FROM LAST WEEK...Paul experienced relief through Titus, who reported the Corinthians were turning to God. This blessed the Apostle. God comforts the downcast! (2 Cor. 7:5). Jonah didn’t like Assyrians repenting. God showed him what was really valuable. (Jonah 4). The Lord selects us... the weak & foolish things to shame the wise & strong. (1 Cor 1:27). Jesus tells of a self-satisfied man who “learned late” to value life & purpose. (Luke 12:20).
