Pigeon River Church March 22, 2026
A Family of Faith for Every Season of Life

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

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LENT V

Pre-Service Worship Song

Welcome, Announcements & Prayer

Greet Your Neighbor

The Soil & the Seed

Songs of Worship

Offertory

Hymns of Worship

Scripture: Ez 37:1-14

Message: Pastor Dave

"Come O’ Breath of Life"

Hymn

Live stream Sign-off

Sharing & Pastoral Prayer

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
  1. Adults -Quarterly Lesson 3 - "Welcoming Others in Christ" c/o Brent Maust, Conference Room
  2. Bilingual Connections - c/o Esther Prisciliano - Sewing Rm.
  3. Balcony - c/o Dale & Debi Ackerman, the book "The Prodigal God" by Tim Keller - Session 1
Announcements

Today...

  • Community English Classes, 12-2 pm


Holy Week Services:

  • All Week - Passion Week Prayer Path at the Pigeon Park
  • 3/29 Palm Sunday @ 9:30am
  • 4/1 No Wednesday Services
  • 4/2 Simple Meal @ 6:00pm, Maundy Thursday Service @ 6:30pm with communion and footwashing (optional)
  • 4/3 Good Friday (First UMC @ 1PM, Cross @ 7PM)
  • 4/5 Sonrise Service @ 8:15am, Breakfast @ 9am, Main Service @ 10am, No Sunday School


The Faithfully Fit teams are nearing the finish line with only a few weeks remaining. Both teams continue to post impressive results, totaling more than 836 hours of activity—the equivalent of five weeks of constant movement. Currently, the 3 R's lead in the weight loss and movement categories, while the Thumb Warriors maintain a narrow lead in spiritual and emotional goals. Let’s finish strong!


The library committee has reviewed our collections and removed older or duplicate titles to make room for newer books. A table with free books and dvds is available in the fellowship area. Please feel free to take any that interest you.


The Hunger Relief spring meeting is on March 30th at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend.


Vacation Bible School is just around the corner and it is time to be putting plans in place. Amy Kingsley has agreed to serve as a co-coordinator, but we are still looking for the other co-coordinator. Might that be you? This is a great opportunity for us to reach out to our community and to share the love of Christ. Please direct questions and interest to Pastor Dave or Emily Maust.


Youth Baptism Class: Pastor Dave has been approached about offering a baptism class for youth and is making plans to do so this summer. Youth interested in exploring baptism should contact Pastor Dave by April 19th to be included in scheduling the classes.


Membership Class: Pastor Dave has received interest in a membership class and is making plans to conduct one in the coming months. If you would like to explore membership at Pigeon River, please contact Pastor Dave by April 19th to be included in scheduling the classes. Even if you expressed interest on our annual membership covenant renewal Sunday, please contact Pastor Dave for details.


Child Dedication Sunday: Interest has been expressed in having a Child Dedication Sunday in the coming months. If you have a child that you would like to have dedicated, please contact Pastor Dave by April 19th to be included in scheduling the Sunday for this to take place.


Save the Date: Child Safety Training Child Safety Training will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. The session will be led by Sharon Norman, CAN Council Director of Prevention. The training is open to anyone. All volunteers who work with our children and youth are asked to attend.


Come help us celebrate Kevin Gnagey! After 34 years of commitment & contributions to work at Gascho Furniture Company, he is retiring. Your presence will mean a lot to Kevin as he also celebrates his 63rd birthday on April 11th. Join us on 4/11/26 from 1-4 pm in the Youth Room at Pigeon River Church to share appreciation, stories & celebration!


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

Schedules

Worship Leader this week: Dale Yoder

Worship Leader next week: Marie Maust

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tonya Karpovich

Fellowship Greeter next week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Pastoral Care this week: Weidman's

Pastoral Care next week: Staff

Family Greeter next week: Jason & Jenna Maust

Nursery this week: Mariam & Julia Shupe

Nursery next week: Emily Maust & Josiah Maurer

Worship scripture next week: Mt 21:1-11

Prayer Needs

Prayers for the local church

· Pigeon River's youth coordinator search

· Transformation & renewal of your faith - Soil & Seed project

Health Concerns & Praises

· PTL - Johnson's dad w/ cancer; continue treatments

· Rae Reiter on hospice

· Gary Willey - recovery from surgery & other complications

· Michael Swathwood - health concerns- wisdom for dr.

· Brent Maust - recent cancer diagnosis

· Ralph & Deb Swartzendruber's daughter, Linsey, health concerns

· PTL - Corey/Caitlin's safe arrival & adjustments of twin girls, Olivia & Luella

Missions/Organization

· RI - Mediterranean, David & Emily, David & Emily’s country was under a severe drought classification for the last seven years. Just recently, rain and snow have finally come, something this country definitely needed. Praise the Lord for bringing the end of the drought!.

· Emmanuel Doulat - God's Fellowship Ministries of Pakistan

US/World

· People affected by war in Ukraine/Russia, ongoing pain & loss

· People affected by war in Israel, Iran, Lebanon and other mid-east countries

· US moral decline - Christians will sense the urgency to share their hope in Jesus Christ

Calendar

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