† IN OUR PRAYERS Rhonda N., dealing with health issues from hyperthyroidism; Maggie C., recovering from COVID; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† 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!
† LENT This Wednesday, April 6, will be our last midweek Lenten services before the special services of Holy Week. Pastor Fittje from Lockwood will be here to lead our services (Pastor Mehl will be in Lockwood). There will not be Confirmation class that evening.
† HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
April 14: Maundy Thursday Communion Service – 11:00 am, 7:00 pm
April 15: Good Friday Worship Service – 11:00 am, 7:00 pm
April 16: Prayer Vigil – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
April 17: Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 am
Easter Breakfast – 7:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt – 8:30 am
Easter Worship Service with Communion – 9:00 am
† INVITATION Kick off Holy Week by going to enjoy Handel’s Messiah performed by the Southern Symphonic Chorus today at 3:00 pm, at Central Christian Center, 410 S. Virginia, Joplin.
† BACK PEWS We would like to transition away from the spacing between the back pews of the sanctuary. If spacing is a concern for you, speak to a member of the Board of Elders or Pastor.