Pigeon River Church March 24, 2024
We express our love for God by worshipping Him together, introducing people to Jesus, nurturing God's family, and serving in obedience to Christ.

We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy this opportunity to worship God with us.

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Join us for prayer in the conference room @ 8:45 am on Sundays

Palm Sunday

LENT 6

Welcome, Announcements & Prayer

Songs of Worship

Scripture Reading: Matthew 15:32-39

Message: Pastor Dave

"The Elements: Multiply"

Offertory

Hymns of Worship

Live stream sign-off

Sharing and Prayer

Closing Hymn

Benediction

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11 am Sunday School Opportunities


  • Children - Toddler thru 5th grade classes in the basement
  • Youth - c/o Zach Sopczynski in the Youth room
  • Adults - 
  1.  Quarterly format studying "Examining Our Faith" Lesson 4 " Living in Faith" c/o Brent Maust Conference Room
  2. Bilingual Connections - c/o Esther Prisciliano, Sewing Room
  3. "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado - c/o Pastor Dave, Balcony

Today

  • 7 pm Salt & Light Co. from Rosedale Bible College will give a concert.
  • No Girls of Grace this week
  • Boys Club

Next Sunday schedule

8:15 am Sunrise service

9:00 am Breakfast

10:00 am Celebration Service


Good Friday Service: First UMC in Pigeon is hosting a Good Friday service on March 29th @ 1:30PM. All are welcome to attend.


PRMC will be hosting the Stewards of Children® training on April 18 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. The free training is made available through the Child Abuse and Neglect Council and training conducted by professional trainers from Darkness and Light. Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. CEUs are available (free). The training is being offered as a part of PRMC’s Children and Youth Protection procedures and is open to all adults. Adults who currently or plan to serve in any capacity with our church’s children and youth programs should plan to attend (e.g., Sunday School, VBS, nursery, youth mentors, etc).


Check it Out- New books have arrived for the church library! Enjoy a new book in the “new arrival” section. You will find the new books are from popular authors like: Austin, Coble, Hunt, Bunn, Andrews


Our Wednesday evening service this week is cancelled due to the Maundy Thursday service on March 28 at 6 pm. All are welcome to join us for a light meal, scripture reading, devotions, communion & foot washing (optional). Wednesday night activities will resume on April 3rd.


Please consider bringing a breakfast casserole for Easter morning (9X13 pan or enough to feed 10-12 people). The Easter Breakfast Sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Desk. Thanks for your help!


No Ladies Sewing on Wednesday, March 27th.


Marie will be out of town this week with the Youth for Christ trip to Florida. For your church nurse needs while she is gone, please contact Char Neer now through Monday and then Phyllis Yoder Tuesday through Sunday.


The Faithfully Fit are nearing the end of their competition on April 1. Each team maintained their lead in one area last week. All teams are doing well completing their Spiritual Goals. This was a hard week for everyone in the weight loss division. Continue to work toward your goals! Finish strong!


Cookies, bars, snacks, and treats are needed for the college care boxes. These boxes are sent to our college-age students during their final exams. If you would like to contribute homemade or store-bought treats, please place your items on the designated table in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday morning April 7th. We hope to send 10-12 boxes. Parents, if you haven’t provided your college students’ name and address, please contact Dale Ackerman ASAP.


Offerings: You can mail in your donation or use our online giving portal in One Church. You can also check out how easy it is to text to give. Simply text the word “GIVE” and your amount to (833)428-2181. If you'd like to schedule direct deposit donations, contact Darrel Yoder. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Schedules

Worship Leader this week: Pastor Bill

Worship Leader next week: Michael Swathwood

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Fellowship Greeter next week: Tonya Karpovich

Pastoral Care this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Pastoral Care next week: Staff

Nursery this week: Madilyn & Wesley Horton

Nursery next week: Nicole & Daniel Shupe

Scripture Passage Next Week: Matthew 13:31-33

Prayer Needs

Prayers for the local church

· Passion Week reflection

· YFC Spring Break Trip

· GriefShare participants

Health Concerns

· Kathy Gnagey health

· Danna Correa's - Grandma's health

· Brian Simmons - healing & Joanna - strength to persevere

· Ron & Sandy Gnagey's daughter-in-law - cancer treatments

· Katie VanValkenburgh's daughter, Hazel - healing from meningitis

· Mitch Champagne - PTL for cancer surgery & recovery

· Brenda Maust - great grandson recovery from heart surgery

Missions/Organization

· RI - Zambia - REACH team, Lift up the team’s relationships with each other and the other staff at Love’s Door. Pray that they would continue to experience joy and growth during their last three months of outreach.

US/World

· War in Ukraine w/ Russia

· War in Israel/Gaza - hostage release & peace in Jerusalem

· Country of Haiti - gang violence to end

Calendar

Click the link to see our activities coming up.