Maundy Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m.

 

The Living Last Supper will be presented by the twelve disciples of Jesus.  Set in pose created by da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”, each disciple comes alive and presents his perspective after Jesus says, “one of you will betray me”. 

             Also, our fourth grade Sunday school children will be welcomed to receive their first Holy Communion.

 

Good Friday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m.

 

On this night, the journey continues through the Three Days of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.  At the heart of this service is the passion reading according to John, which celebrates Christ’s victory on the cross.  As Jesus draws all people to himself, we pray for the whole world for which Christ died.  Finally, we honor the cross as the sign of forgiveness, healing, and salvation.  With all of God’s people we are invited to this mystery of faith.  Christ has died so we may live.

 

Easter Vigil, March 30 at 5:30 p.m.

 

On the night before Easter Day, Christians around the world gather to celebrate Christ’s passage from death to life.  The service includes strong signs; new fire in darkness, light spreading from the light of Christ, the water and Word of baptism, the first resurrection meal, and powerful words; the great saving stories of Hebrew scriptures and the first Easter gospel.  We keep this wondrous night in the spirit of vigil, our lamps lit, awaiting Christ’s coming both now and at the end of time.

 

Resurrection Sunday, March 31 at 10:15 a.m.

 

Every Sunday in worship the church celebrates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The Holy Spirit gathers us to receive again the gifts of God that come to us through Christ, the saving Word.  On this day, we rejoice anew.  Easter is the day of all days.  The tomb could not keep Jesus.  As Christ is risen, we too shall be raised.  Come, join with all the faithful across the world as we raise our voices in triumphant song and share the meal of Holy Communion which Christ set before us.  Alleluia!  Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia!

 



QUILT DISPLAY

 

The sewing group will display a sample of the quilts they have made this year.  The quilts will be on display in the church from November 1 through the 21.

     Many hours have been spent cutting, sorting, stitching and creating these beautiful quilts.  The quilters adhere to the guidelines set forth by LWR to  ensure that every quilt is useful, consistent and fair.

     LWR distributed its first quilts in 1945 to families in war-torn Europe following the Second World War. Within a decade, the ministry was reaching around the globe to villages far removed from the world’s attention. Today, an average of 300,000 quilts are lovingly given worldwide each year.

     LWR Mission Quilts are highly regarded throughout the world because of their quality and consistency.

     Remember to save your canceled stamps to help with shipping costs.  Stamps may be put in the box on the table in the narthex under the bulletin board.

 

Community Garden

Gods Work... Our Hands!


Progress is being made on the new Community Garden at St. John's. Lori and Jeff Whalen, Paul Baker, and Don Anderson were hard at work Saturday morning when Debbie and I stopped by to feed the blessing box. I didn't think of snapping a picture until after we left, but then I braved the blustery weather and made it over there today (Sunday) with the camera.


During construction, I asked Don what the wire mesh frames were for and learned that it's to keep the giraffes out. Now... that's planning! Update note... This has been found to be a true statement, the giraffes have leeft the garden.


St. John's Raised Garden Beds Update


A BIG thank you to everyone who helped with the raised garden beds. They are planted and God has graciously been watering them for us.


We invite everyone who loves gardening to help us take care of the beds. When you are out for a walk or a drive, stop by and pull a few weeds, water if needed and eventually help pick all the vegetables that we will produce.


Garden art (pinwheels, gnomes, statues, etc.) are all welcome to add some color to the garden.


A bench has been placed near the gardens for meditation or just to relax and enjoy the view.



Blessing box

There is a Blessing Box located near the north entrance (Sunday School) on the north side of the church.  This Blessing Box has food and other necessities those in need may need.  There is also a small refridgerator near by.


Take what you need, Leave what you can, but above all, be Blessed <3