Jesus is…ALIVE!
For the next six weeks of Worship, we will focus on what how the texts describe Jesus. Who is Jesus and how do we describe him as we share the Good News?
This week, Jesus is…ALIVE!
The disciples are still locked in the upper room in Jerusalem – trying to make sense of the last week. Jesus was arrested, they ran away. Jesus died, and then Mary told them he had risen. Could that really be the case? What are they going to do now?
Jesus visits them that night and again a week later. He is alive – and now its up to them to share that Good News.
No matter where you are…know that you are most welcome here.
We Welcome.
Thanks to all the hands that prepared the sanctuary for worship this past week, for those who cooked for our various meals, and to those who cleaned-up. Your gifts and talents shine and speak to the amazing community we have at SOTH!
Easter Flowers: If you dedicated flowers for the sanctuary, you are welcome to take them home with you after worship this week.
Brown Bag Bible Study: returns on April 15. All are welcome. Bring a brown bag lunch and a bible (but we have extras just in case). We are working through a study of the Gospel of John. 12 PM in the office study.
Spring Cleaning?: Connect 4 Community and SOTH will be holding a joint garage sale on June 5 & 6, 2015. If you have items to donate, please set them aside. We will share more information as we get closer. The fundraiser will benefit both groups.
Spring Cleaning Pt.2: The indoor/outdoor church cleanup is scheduled for Saturday April 18 beginning at 8:30 AM until everything is done! If you have any questions, please contact Jim Perara.
We Equip.
Faith Formation:
Don’t forget to send Pastor Tina your photos of your resurrection gardens! I can’t wait to see how these turn out!
On April 12, we will start our final unit by planting seeds to start a small community garden for the Sparta Ecumenical Council Food Pantry.
Confirmation: Our last unit of the year begins on April 15 at 6:30 PM. We will finish our study of the New Testament. Please make sure that you are keeping up with your sermon notes and other service responsibilities.
Extra Ham or Turkey?
We have a solution for you! The Faith Kitchen Prep team will gladly take your donation to be used for future meal preparation. Please bring them to church and leave them in the freezer. Mark them TFK. Thanks.
Fellowship Hour Hosts: We need your help! There are no hosts for our time together for April, May…please consider helping out with making coffee, setting up and breaking down the parish hall. Sign up is on the white shutters in the narthex.
We send.
SEC Food Pantry Gift of the Month:This year, we are switching up our offerings a bit. There are many things that folks need but are unable to buy with SNAP dollars. They are also things that we normally don’t think about when we donate our food.For the month of April, we are asking for donations of individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper for the Food Pantry.
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems and sharing diverse gifts.