HELP US MAKE ROOM FOR EVERYONE
We’re excited to see our church family growing every week! To help everyone find a spot to sit and feel welcome, we are asking everyone to be conscientious about how we use our seating. Try not to leave open seats in the middle of rows if possible. Also, scooting toward the center of the row makes it easier for people to see where the open spots are when looking for a spot to sit. We understand that everyone has their preferred seating, but we greatly appreciate your flexibility. Thank you for your help with this
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH: ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER!
Our youth are heading to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer, and they need your help to raise money for airfare, registration, and food for 19 people. One way to support them is through our envelope fundraiser. You just need to pick an envelope (or envelopes) from the fundraiser wall, put in the dollar amount listed, and return it with your donation. If every envelope is filled, we will raise $11,325! We are also hosting other fundraisers, including the Easter Breakfast, a garage sale, Bingo, Gertens flower fundraiser, and more to be determined. Each participant is also contributing personally toward the trip.
GARAGE SALE ITEMS
Instead of giving something up, take on a new challenge: each day, set aside one item you no longer use or wear and place it in this bag. When it’s full, drop off your donations in the hallway across from the water fountain. All items will be sold at the Youth Garage Sale Fundraiser, happening April 24–26. It’s a great way to support our youth while decluttering your home! We’re also in need of plastic bags and hangers. If you have any clothes racks we could borrow, we’d greatly appreciate that too!
LENTEN MEAL & WORSHIP
Join us each Wednesday during Lent for a free meal at 5:30pm, followed by worship at 6:30pm. If you’d like to help with any of these meals, sign up online or on the clipboard in the narthex. Filling spots early makes planning smoother and less stressful! Thank you for your support!
BINGO FUNDRAISER @ REDMEN CLUB
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Redmen Club on Saturday, April 19, at 2:00pm! All the money raised goes to support our youth who are attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer. The more Bingo cards we sell, the more funds we raise, so bring a friend (or two) and help us make this trip possible for our students. It’s a simple way to show your support and have a great time doing it!
SEDER MEAL
Join us for a Passover Seder meal on April 13 or 15 @ 6:30pm. The Seder is a traditional Jewish meal that commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. It includes the reading of the Haggadah, symbolic foods and drinks, and a time of storytelling, singing, and reflection. For Christians, the Seder offers a meaningful way to connect with the Jewish roots of our faith and reflect on the themes of freedom, redemption, and God’s faithfulness. Children are welcome, as they are a part of the family and would have been present at the original meal. The full experience will last about an hour and fifteen minutes. You should plan to eat dinner before or after. Spots are limited to 25 people per night to keep the gathering manageable, and more dates may be added if needed. Sign-up is available online or at church. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.