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Join us for prayer in the conference room @ 8:45am on Sunday Mornings
6th Sunday of Lent
PALM SUNDAY
Welcome & Prayer
Special Music: "Holy, Holy, Hosanna"
Drama: Triumphal Entry
Special Music: "Ride On King Jesus"
Drama: Washing Feet, Arrest & Trial
Special Music: "How Deep the Father's Love for Us"
Drama: To the Tomb
Special Music: "The Wonderful Cross"
Offertory: "Take Up Your Cross" Choir w/ Barry solo
Livestream sign-off
Sharing and Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
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11 am Sunday School Opportunities
- Children - Classes ages 2-5th grade in the basement
- Youth - c/o Pastor Bill in the youth room
- Adults - Two options
- Quarterly format studying "God Frees & Redeems" Lesson 6 c/o Tom Beachy and Brent Maust. (Conference Room)
- The book of Hebrews. c/o Denny Weidman. It is a RightNow Media study. (Balcony)
Today...Coffee orders can be picked up.
...Girls of Grace at 5 pm
...Youth at 6:30 pm
Good Friday Cross Walk: Those interested in participating may meet on Friday, April 15th @ 12:30PM. The procession will walk down Michigan Ave. carrying a cross. They will arrive at Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church for their Good Friday service at 1PM.
Our Youth will serve breakfast to the homeless at Shammah Outreach in Flint on April 23rd. Youth please plan to meet at the church at 5:30 am to travel to Flint that morning.
Need to take your spouse or significant other on a date? Why not start planning now? There will be childcare provided at the church from 5:30 pm - 9 pm on Saturday, April 30th to help make it a reality for you. To register your kids, contact Pastor Bill. Adults, if you have interest in serving as a caregiver contact Caitlin Buggia or Dana Reiter.
Check it Out...there are new books and videos in the library, ready to be enjoyed. They include fiction, prayer & family resources.
The Youth for Christ spring banquet is on Thursday, April 28, 6:30 pm at the Franklin Inn. RSVP by April 20th to 989-453-3239 for your ticket. Ticket cost is $15/person. A free will offering will be taken to support the ministry of Bluewater Thumb YFC. Honoring the past, celebrating the present and ready for the future.
Passion Week Prayer Path: The path is up again this year. There are postcards available at the Welcome Center for you to help spread the word.
The Faithfully Fit The program wrapped up on Thursday so watch for the final totals to be revealed at the celebration evening on April 20. Everyone is invited to bring a healthy dish to pass (with the recipe to share) to the potluck at 6:00 pm.
Ladies Sewing will not meet this week, Wednesday, April 13th.
Webinar: Welcoming refugees in your community on Tuesday, April 12, 2-3 p.m. EDT: Join MCC and Church World Service (CWS) to learn more about welcoming refugees in the United States. During the webinar, Charity Stowell, MCC U.S. Newcomer Connections Coordinator, and Ted Blessing, CWS Community Engagement Organizer, will address questions such as: Who are refugees and how do they come to the U.S.? What does the refugee resettlement process look like? Learn about the challenges and opportunities refugees encounter when they settle into their new community, and the ways in which churches can get involved. More information and registration at mcc.org/welcoming-refugees-webinar.
If you are interested in joining as a group, Emily will be at the church for the zoom meeting.
Offering Today: PR Ministries - You can mail in your donation. Our online giving portal is on our website You can also check out how easy it is to set up giving through the Faithlife app or text. Simply text the word “GIVE” to (989)217-8181. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.
Offering next week: PR Ministries
Worship Leader this week: Pastor Dave
Worship Leader next week: Dale Ackerman
Fellowship Greeter this week: Tonya Karpovich
Fellowship Greeter next week: Jon & Kim Good
Pastoral Care this week: Staff
Pastoral Care next week: Tom & Karen Beachy
Nursery this week: Jackie Good, Mikel Good
Nursery next week:
Prayers for the local church
· Parenting small group members to desire to be godly examples in their home
· Health Concerns/Situations
· Grief Share attendees to find healing and comfort in their loss
· Fred Wilson - transition to Long Term Care & relief of pain after his fall
· Cora Yoder - on hospice due to declining health
· Phyllis Bartell's family in the death of her son Matt
· Brandon Yowler's family as they grieve the loss of their father, Bill
· Dale Swartzendruber (Bear, Dennis & Karen's brother) - has a brain bleed due to a fall
· Sue Swathwood - Gallbladder pain & possible surgery; daughter, Michaela & husband looking to adopt foster son.
· Tracey Potter's father-in-law diagnosed w/Bladder cancer; starting treatment this week.
· Marsha McIntosh health concerns seeking answers & treatment
· Jill Champagne's aunt- recovery from hip surgery; Father returning home from winter in Florida, transitioning to Country Bay.
Missions/Organization
· Positive Alternatives need for a new director
- Caleb Reed as be begins serving as our full time CMC Church Planting Catalyst
US/World
· Russia & Ukraine War
· Upcoming Easter celebrations- that all can experience triumphant victory of Jesus Christ over death, hell and sin.
