Wrapping Up the Easter Season

Good Friday Service ~ April 6th ~ 7:00 p.m. / Congregation swells with visitors from area churches ~      participation by SBC Chime Choir and combined vocal choirs / Fellowship following the service (sandwiches and desserts)
Easter Sunrise Service ~ April 8th ~ 6:00 a.m. / Service on the Steps (weather-permitting) led by Sunday School followed by breakfast prepared by the men of the church
Easter Service ~ April 8th ~ 10:00 a.m.

     Service will feature music provided by our vocal and chime choirs and the Handley father and sons combo.
     Join us in celebrating Jesus' Resurrection!

PALM SUNDAY (untrivial) TRIVIA

According to the Gospels, Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, and the celebrating people there lay down their cloaks in front of him, and also lay down small branches of trees. The people sang part of Psalms 118 ... Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord .... The symbolism of the donkey may refer to the Eastern tradition that it is an animal of peace, versus the horse, which is the animal of war. Therefore, a king came riding upon a horse when he was bent on war and rode upon a donkey when he wanted to point out he was coming in peace. Therefore, Jesus' entry to Jerusalem symbolized his entry as the Prince of Peace, not as a war-waging king.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday

Take a look at the Christian Holy Days Page for more information on Palm Sunday.

Summer Events Planning

April 22nd ~ right after the morning service / Planning for summer suppers and other summer events.

Already scheduled:
     June 24th ~ Sonny Perry
     July 22nd ~ The Hyssongs

Community Ministry Project

Adult Sunday School class project…”Ministry to Those in Need!”  is looking for volunteers who would like to join our effort to reach those in the community who need help. We want to share with them our concern and  our emergency preparedness kits.  If you would like to help us with our project please let Bert, Sue McLeod, or Robin Thurber know your interest. 

Upgrading Ceiling in Kitchen and Dining Room

Replacement work needs to be done on the tiles in Kitchen and Sunday School room downstairs.  Can you help us and join us for work days to replace the tiles?…Please let our trustees,  or Bert or Pat know if you would like to help. 

Work will commence after April 21st.

Keeping Up With Bert's Thoughts

Check out sermon page. Several new ones added.

Epiphany Notes - February 12th

Epiphanies are Made for Sharing 

                                                Father Thomas Rosica, CSB

"The word 'epiphany' means 'to show forth.' Epiphanies, both large and small, tend to be private events - yet events with great significance for the public. Trying to share the details with another of an epiphany is fraught with complications. The words cannot fully bridge the gap between description and what it was like being there. Most of us keep our personal experiences of the Holy to ourselves. Who would believe it? And who would really understand? The irony is that epiphanies are made for sharing, even as they are impossible to communicate fully . . .

"Unlike the poor shepherds, the Magi had to travel a long road; they had to face adversity to reach their goal. It was anything but a romantic, sentimental pilgrimage that we often see in our manger scenes! . . .

"The experience of the magi reminds us that all who make the tedious journey to the truth will finally encounter it and be changed in the process. They can never go back to a 'business as usual' way of life. When we meet Christ and see who he really is, we will never be the same - and only then can we hope to begin to share in his mission . . ."