Archive March 30, 2021

March 28-April 3

Announcements for March 28-April 4:

Holy Week Schedule:

As we enter this sacred time of year, I hope that everyone is intentional about reading the story in the Bible. to Have an understanding of the profound love that God shows over this week. All of the Holy Week services are online only except the 11:00 AM Easter Service. If you still need one of our home worship packets that contain a palm, communion elements, and nails, please message, email, or text the church:

• Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7:00 – All are welcome to share this powerful remembrance of all that happened that night like no other night. 
• Good Friday Community Ecumenical Service: 12:00 – 3:00 Pastors for churches in our neighborhood will be offering messages based on the last seven words of Christ. Pastor Scott will b preaching from 12:15 – 12:40. Message the church for the link to the service. 
• Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 – First Church will pause and remember that crucifixion of Jesus
• Easter Sunrise Service, April 4, 7:00 AM – Wake up with us as we celebrate the news that changed the world.
• Easter Service: April 4, 11:00 – join us as we celebrate the day of days and the Lord’s ultimate triumph.

Disciple I Bible Study: We’ve some great conversations and learning as a part of this study. All are welcome to join this program that offers an extensive read of the Bible over the next few months. We gather online. If you’d like to join us, message or email the church.

Food Pantry: our ministry to those who need some food assistance is going well. Our shelves are always in need of new supplies. This week we need more produce and meats. We’ve recently had very generous donations of bread and cabbage. If you know of anyone who might be able to use some of this, share the news with them. Also, offer a prayer of thanks for those who gave so generously to this ministry. 

Prayer Requests:

• Jean, Lee, Rich, Anita, and Charlotte for healing
• Provy’s niece’s daughter who is experiencing an unexpected health problem
• Joyce for her father’s healing and job opportunities
• Cindy and Mae who are grieving the loss of loved ones
• Thanks for Kyle and Rachel expecting a baby this summer

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

Many people offer to pray for things. It is not a small or insignificant thing to go to the Almighty Sovereign Creator of the Universe on someone’s behalf. Seeking God’s will for clarity, asking God’s direction over our choices, wanting God’s protection against the evil of the world, are common hopes for our times of prayer. What can we learn from Jesus’ prayer for His followers on the night He gives Himself up for us? Join us on Facebook Live at 11:00 this Sunday as we explore how “He Prays for Us.”

Here is some information to help you participate in worship online:
The response to our interactive opening prayer is, “Let us be one as the Creator, Son, and Spirit are one.”
• Today’s songs are “Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days” and “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior.” Look up the words online, and you can sing along.
• The scripture reading is, “John 17:6-21.”
• Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you.
• Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.

We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day, everyone!

Announcements for March 14-20:

Church Workday Tomorrow, Saturday, March 20, 1:00-4:00: 

Come out for a great time of fellowship as we work on various projects around the church building. We’ll be packing our take-home Holy Week kits for those who are worshipping online. They will contain materials for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter worship. We also have work to do in the pantry and DFO (Do For Others) room. Email, message, or text the church so we have an idea how many folks will be coming. Everyone will need to pass COVID screening and remain masked while inside. We’re also asking anyone who comes tomorrow to bring some items for the food pantry if possible. Today’s deliveries will use a lot of what we have in stock. 

Disciple I Bible Study: We’ve had two great sessions of the study. All are welcome to join this program that offers an extensive read of the Bible over the next few months. We gather online. If you’d like to join us, message or email the church.

Food Pantry: our ministry to those who need some food assistance is going well. Our shelves are always in need of new supplies. This week we need more cereals, pasta, and sauces. We’ve recently had very generous donations of bread and cabbage. If you know of anyone who might be able to use some of this, share the news with them. Also, offer a prayer of thanks for those who gave so generously to this ministry. 

Holy Week Schedule (all services are online only except the Easter Service):

• Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7:00 – All are welcome to share this powerful remembrance of all that happened that night like no other night.
• Good Friday Community Ecumenical Service: 12:00 – 3:00 Pastors for churches in our neighborhood will be offering messages based on the last seven words of Christ. Pastor Scott will b preaching from 12:00 – 12:30. 
• Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 – First Church will pause and remember that crucifixion of Jesus
• Easter Sunrise Service, April 4, 7:00 AM – Wake up with us as we celebrate the news that changed the world.
• Easter Service: April 4, 11:00 – join us as we celebrate the day of days and the Lord’s ultimate triumph.

Prayer Requests:

• Jean, Lee, Rich, and Anita for healing
• Joyce for a safe home for her family as well as physical and emotional healing

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

There is so much happening in the world right now. We know that things are improving, but there are still difficult challenges in front of us. The challenges are not only for all of us as a society. Each of us has struggles in our lives. The good news is that Jesus has prepared us similarly to how he prepared his disciples on that night in the Upper Room before faced the challenge of the cross. Jesus says many things, but we are going to focus on some key lessons that He taught that night that equip us for anything the world might do. Join us on Facebook Live at 11:00 this Sunday as we explore how “He Prepares Us for What’s Coming.”

Here is some information to help you participate in worship online:
The response to our interactive opening prayer is, “We will love as Christ has loved us.”
• Today’s songs are “Holy, Holy, Holy” and “Oh How I Love Jesus.” Look up the words online, and you can sing along.
• The scripture reading is, “John 14:15-21; 15:9-17; 16: 25-33.”
• Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you.
• Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.
We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day, everyone!

Announcements for March 7-13

• Daylight Savings Time is this coming weekend: It’s the time of year to spring forward. Be sure to set the clocks ahead an hour on Saturday night or you’ll miss church in person.
• Church Workday on Saturday, March 20, 1:00-4:00: come out for a time of fellowship as we work on various projects around the church building. Everyone will need to pass COVID screening and remain masked while inside. We’ll be packing our take-home Holy Week kits for those who are worshipping online. They will contain materials for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter worship. We also have work to do in the pantry and DFO (Do For Others) room. Email, message, or text the church so we have an idea how many folks will be coming.
• Disciple I Bible Study: our first session is tonight. All are welcome to join this program that offers an extensive read of the Bible over the next few months. We gather online. If you’d like to join us, message or email the church.
• Food Pantry: our ministry to those who need some food assistance is going well. Our current wish list is more cereals, pasta, and sauces. Thanks to Melissa and Paul for arranging a new connection that will get us a lot of fresh produce.
• Holy Week Schedule (all services are online only except the Easter Service):
  • Maundy Thursday, April 1, 7:00 – All are welcome to share this powerful remembrance of all that happened that night like no other night.
  • Good Friday Community Ecumenical Service: 12:00 – 3:00 Pastors for churches in our neighborhood will be offering messages based on the last seven words of Christ. Pastor Scott will share the time of his message when it is finalized.
  • Good Friday, April 2, 7:00 – First Church will pause and remember that crucifixion of Jesus
  • Easter Sunrise Service, April 4, 7:00 AM – Wake up with us as we celebrate the news that changed the world.
  • Easter Service: April 4, 11:00 – join us as we celebrate the day of days and the Lord’s ultimate triumph.
• Prayer Requests:
  • Jean, Lee, Rich, and Anita for healing
  • Joyce for a safe home for her family as well as physical and emotional healing
  • Steve’s birthday

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! We want to remember important times in our lives. Whether we take pictures or keep mementos, it’s important to hold on to something that will keep the moment alive for us. As we take this Lenten season to explore the lessons that Jesus teaches His disciples in the Upper Room on the night before his arrest and death, today we come to the thing that many people associate most with that night, the Lord’s Supper. Holy Communion is important in the lives of believers because it takes us to an important moment, but it does more than that. Join us online here at Facebook Live at 11:00 for worship as we examine how “He Helps Us Remember.”

Here is some information to help you participate in worship online:
The response to our interactive opening prayer is, “I will receive this and remember what you have done for me.”
• Today’s songs are “He Has Made Me Glad” and “Fill My Cup Lord.” Look up the words online, and you can sing along.
• The scripture reading is, “Luke 22: 14-20.”
• Please leave a prayer request in the comment section so that we can celebrate God’s kindness and discern God’s will with you.
• Share an offering in our app in Givelify or send a check to the church.
We’re looking forward to worshipping with you. Have a blessed Lord’s day, everyone!