Pigeon River Church March 29, 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 VI/PALM SUNDAY

Pre-Service Worship Song

Drama: Called to Follow the Jesus of Scripture, Story and Truth

Welcome, Announcements & Prayer

Greet Your Neighbor

The Soil & the Seed

Songs of Worship

Offertory

Hymns of Worship

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Message: Pastor Dave

"Your King is Coming to You"

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 4 - "Waiting for God's Peace" c/o Scott Kingsley, 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 2
Announcements

Holy Week Services:

  • All Week - Passion Week Prayer Path at the Pigeon Park
  • 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


We are excited to have Easter breakfast together next week. However, to help the food committee out we need 6 more people to sign up to make a breakfast casserole. Either sign up via the link sent earlier or at the welcome desk. Thank you!


Faithfully Fit is concluding its three-month journey toward better physical, emotional, and spiritual health this week. If you signed up to participate, please submit your final report to Marie this week. Everyone is encouraged to attend the closing celebration on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 PM. Please bring a healthy dish to share. Winners will be recognized during the event.


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!


Coffee orders are due next week.


Please note that there will not be nursery caregivers for Easter Sunday, allowing for everyone to participate in the Resurrection Celebration worship service.


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: Marie Maust

Worship Leader next week: Barry Maust

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Fellowship Greeter next week: Theo & Annemiek Poelma

Pastoral Care this week: Staff

Pastoral Care next week: Kreh's

Family Greeter this week: Jason & Jenna Maust

Family Greeter next week: Lynn & Brenda Maust

Nursery this week: Emily Maust & Josiah Maurer

No Nursery next week

Worship scripture next week: Colossians 3:1-4

Prayer Needs

Prayers for the local church

· Pigeon River's youth coordinator search

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

· Faith Fahrner - recovery from surgery; wisdom for decisions w/ her mothers care

· PTL - Corey/Caitlin - adjustments of twin girls, Olivia & Luella; additional prayers for Olivia as she remains in the hospital

· Frank/Linda's neighbor, Jim - brain bleed

Missions/Organization

· RI - Asia, Hiralal, RI partner - Please pray for a team member who recently began a Bible study with a former RI worker. Pray that this Bible study would be utilized as an instrument to create a flourishing community whose focus is on the Father.

· Youth For Christ Florida breakaway trip

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

· Christians in Iran - strength & hope, share their faith

Calendar

Click the link to see our upcoming events.