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).

The Faithfully Fit are ending their three month journey towards better health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Even though the program ends on Monday, the things they practiced can continue long after that. Plan now to attend the ending celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:00pm. Plan to bring a healthy dish to the potluck. The winners in each category will be announced before the evening classes.

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.

The Men's Breakfast at 1st UMC is this week, Wednesday, April 3rd. It is the last one until the fall. Men plan to take in this event at 7 am.

There will not be individual adult Sunday school classes next week. The Nurture committee has set aside this time, 11 am, for our Koinonia Sunday. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall around tables to fellowship and share our own stories of faith.

Please note: The Thumb Breadbasket on April 6th will take place here at Pigeon River.

Coffee orders are due next week, April 7th.

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.

Worship Leader this week: Michael Swathwood

Worship Leader next week: Marie Maust

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tonya Karpovich

Fellowship Greeter next week: Ken & Judy Dietzel

Pastoral Care this week: Staff

Pastoral Care next week: Diane Wilson

Nursery this week: Nicole & Daniel Shupe

Nursery next week: Peggy Voelker & Mariam Shupe

Scripture Passage Next Week: Mk 10:13-16

Prayers for the local church

· GriefShare participants

· YFC Spring Break trip- those who made commitments; church follow up

Health Concerns

· Bob McIntosh - treatment for cancer & that the Lord would bring healing

· Nicole Prime - pain relief

· Brian Simmons - healing & Joanna - strength to persevere

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

· Katie VanValkenburgh's daughter, Hazel - complete healing

· Janice Aldrich - pneumonia

· Brenda Maust - great grandson recovery

Missions/Organization

· RI - West Africa - Devin, Join Devin in praying for the Indigenous people group among which he lives and works. As he nears the end of his first term, pray for God’s continued guidance in his life and ministry.

US/World

· War in Ukraine w/ Russia

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

· Country of Haiti - gang violence to end; the country to stabilize

Click the link to see our activities coming up.