Announcements

† IN OUR PRAYERS  The Johns’ family, at the death of Dr. David Johns; Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., recovering at home from heart surgery; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† BAPTISM  We rejoice with Logan and Ashley P. at the baptism of their son, Gentry P., in the service this morning.  Gentry was born March 2, 2021.  His sponsors are Austin and Kelsey B. and Nicole R.  We ask God to bless this family always with His love and grace.

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.   The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.   A volunteer meeting is scheduled to follow Sunday School today.

† VOTERS MEETING  The regular quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held next Sunday, April 25, during the Bible Class hour.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL has split into two groups.  We will have a group for the older students, 3^rd grade and above, and a group for those younger than 3^rd grade.  We would love to offer a High School class as well for those interested.  Hope to see you at Sunday School!

† TINY TOT SUNDAY SCHOOL is being offered the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the nursery classroom by Doug and Peggy S.  It is a 15 minute class to get the little ones used to coming to Sunday School. 

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the spring are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† WORSHIP NOTE  Today we will return to the practice of kneeling at the Communion rail for the Sacrament.  As always, if you choose to stand you certainly may.  We will no longer be printing song sheets for the service, unless specifically requested.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., recovering at home from heart surgery; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.   The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.   A volunteer meeting is scheduled to follow Sunday School on April 18.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL has split into two groups.  We will have a group for the older students, 3^rd grade and above, and a group for those younger than 3^rd grade.  We would love to offer a High School class as well for those interested.  Hope to see you at Sunday School!

† TINY TOT SUNDAY SCHOOL is being offered the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the nursery classroom by Doug and Peggy S.  It is a 15 minute class to get the little ones used to coming to Sunday School. 

† THANK YOU  Christian Education would like to extend a thank you to everyone who participated in donating to the Easter egg treats this year.  We had a    wonderful variety of candy and treasures to fill up the eggs!

† WORSHIP NOTE  Beginning next Sunday we will return to the practice of kneeling at the Communion rail for the Sacrament.  As always, if you choose to stand you certainly may.  We will no longer be printing song sheets for the    service, unless specifically requested.

Events this week         

Sunday        8:00 am  Service of the Sacrament (High Precaution)
                      9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                     10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
                      6:00 pm  Church Council Meeting

Monday       6:30 pm  GSLC Friends Bible Study

Tuesday       6:30 am  Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday 6:30 pm  Jr. Confirmation

Thursday    10:00 am  Bible Study

Next Sunday   8:00 am  Service of the Word (High Precaution)
                           9:00 am  Service of the Word & Sacrament
                          10:15 am  Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
                           11:15 am  VBS Meeting

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., recovering at home from heart surgery; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the    VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.   The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.   A volunteer meeting is scheduled to follow Sunday School on April 18.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL will start to split into two groups after Easter.  We will have     a group for the older students, 3^rd grade and above, and a group for those younger than 3^rd grade.  We would love to offer a High School class as well for those interested.  Hope to see you at Sunday School!

† TINY TOT SUNDAY SCHOOL is being offered the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the nursery classroom by Doug and Peggy S.  It is a 15 minute class to get the little ones used to coming to Sunday School. 

† THANK YOU  Christian Education would like to extend a thank you to everyone who participated in donating to the Easter egg treats this year.  We had a    wonderful variety of candy and treasures to fill up the eggs!

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the spring are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† PEW SPACING  We have removed the every-other pew restriction from the pews in the front half of the sanctuary.  When attendance is higher and if       spacing is not a priority for you, consider moving to the front to leave more    room for others in the back.

† IN OUR PRAYERS  Ruth B., recovering at home from surgery to remove a tumor on her voice box; Miles P., suffering from double pneumonia; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.

† HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 

                   April 1: Maundy Thursday Communion Service – 11:00 am, 7:00 pm

                   April 2: Good Friday Worship Service – 11:00 am, 7:00 pm

                   April 4: Easter Sunrise Service – 6:45 am

      Easter Breakfast – 7:30 am

      Easter Egg Hunt – 8:30 am

      Easter Worship Service with Communion – 9:00 am

† VBS BULLETIN BOARD  Plans for this year’s VBS, which will be held July 25-29, are underway!  Check out the Christian Education bulletin board in the Narthex.  If you are willing to help with VBS this year please be sure to complete the    VBS Volunteer Sign-up Form located on the table under the bulletin board.   The sooner we know who is willing to help, the easier the planning process is.   A volunteer meeting is scheduled to follow Sunday School on April 18.

† SUNDAY SCHOOL will start to split into two groups after Easter.  We will have a group for the older students, 3^rd grade and above, and a group for those younger than 3^rd grade.  We would love to offer a High School class as well for those interested.  Hope to see you at Sunday School!

† TINY TOT SUNDAY SCHOOL is being offered the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month in the nursery classroom by Doug and Peggy S.  It is a 15 minute class to get the little ones used to coming to Sunday School. 

† EASTER EGGS  We will be filling plastic eggs for the Sunday School Children.  Christian Education is asking the congregation for donations of rolls of nickels/dimes, small prizes, or bags of individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs.  Your donations can be placed in the container provided in the church office.  Thanks for your help with this project!

† PORTALS OF PRAYER  The new Portals of Prayer for the spring are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.

† PEW SPACING  We have removed the every-other pew restriction from the pews in the front half of the sanctuary.  When attendance is higher and if spacing is not a priority for you, consider moving to the front to leave more    room for others in the back.