WEEKLY UPDATE FOR EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20…also posted on our website!
and…TONIGHT WE’RE HOSTING THE MAUNDY THURSDAY SOUP & BREAD SUPPER @ 6PM!
A NOTE FROM PASTOR DAN…
Everyone,
As we enter this holy time of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, I want to wish you all a very blessed and joyful Easter. Our world is filled with moments like Maundy Thursday, where ordinary things, like bread and wine, are recognized for the sacred gifts they are... filled with moments like Good Friday, where people suffer unjustly and yet love is still the most important thing... and filled with moments like Easter Sunday, where we are reminded that no matter what is happening to us or to our world, God's love is triumphant in the end. As the saying goes, if God's love isn't triumphant, it's not the end yet. It is a joy for me to share this time with all of you, so in the words of Paul: "I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy." (Philippians 1:3-4)
And don't forget, we're getting together to worship this Easter Sunday at 10:00 AM at Pilgrim Congregational UCC - 1200 W. Glenlord Road, St. Joseph. Hope to see you there!
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Dan
I'm always glad to talk, so please feel free to reach out to me - [email protected] or 269-588-1163.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:1-12
SERMON: “Practicing Resurrection”
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? Jesus is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24:5)
NEED TO KNOW:
-The APRIL newsletter is available on the BLACK CART at church, or view it on the website: www.riverviewparkchristianchurch.com. The MAY/JUNE Upper Room is also on the BLACK CART; one per family please.
-To keep up-to-date with the latest happenings with the Disciples of Christ, visit https://disciples.org/ This site is a wealth of information for upcoming Disciples events.
-NEW DIRECTORIES are available on the BLACK CART!
APRIL(and part of) OUTREACH PROJECT: Pennies for Patients! Supporting the American Cancer Society.
APRIL CALENDAR:
TONIGHT! April 17, Thursday, 6:00 PM - Maundy Thursday worship in Zion UCC's hall, but we (Riverview Park) are hosting the soup supper and worship service (combined service with Riverview Park, Pilgrim UCC, and Zion UCC). Please see the sign-up sheet.
April 18, Friday, 1:00 PM - Good Friday worship at Pilgrim UCC (combined service with Riverview Park, Pilgrim UCC, and Zion UCC)
April 20, Sunday, 10:00 AM - Easter Sunday worship (combined service with Riverview Park and Pilgrim AT Pilgrim UCC; 1200 AW. Glenlord Road; St. Joseph)
April 27, Sunday, 4:00-7:00 PM - BBQ Fundraiser for a friend of Kathy K.’s (Kathy Thornton from Thornton’s Café) great-granddaughter, Aurora, who has sarcoma cancer. Dinner includes BBQ chicken or pork sandwiches, chips, baked beans, and coleslaw. Cash bar with soft drinks available. There will also be a bake sale, gift card raffle, and a 50/50 raffle. Held at Hidden Pointe Hall, 1062 Nickerson Avenue, BH.
HOSPITALITY HOST APRIL 27: Randee and Jim S.
Every week we need these volunteers: greeter, scripture reader, deacon, and hospitality host. Please sign up.
PRAYERS FOR…
-Chris A., Glenn C., and Ken S.
-Fred W., June S’s. brother.
-Sheila and Dave’s friend, Scott, who has cancer.
-Dale's niece Melanie, who has cancer.
-The mother of Ken's and June's daughter-in-law Erin, as she was recently diagnosed with cancer.
-An 8-year-old girl named Aurora who has cancer.
-Dale's brother-in-law (Cathy's brother) Rick who passed away, for his family and loved ones.
-Jim and Randee's friend Dave who is coming up one the one-year anniversary of car accident, who is dealing with depression and difficulties with his insurance company.
-People who have been separated from their loved ones and who are in prison, especially those who have been placed there without due process.
-Elected leaders, that they be people of wisdom and compassion.
PRAYERS OF GRATITUDE FOR…
-Safe travels for Tom B. to Las Vegas and Kathy K.'s daughter Kelly and her husband Chris to South Carolina.
-Our ancestors and family members who have helped mold us into the people we are today.
-Time with family.
DAILY DEVOTION FOR APRIL 20
from ANCHOR FOR MY SOUL
LED BY TRUTH
“Lead me by truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.”
-Psalm 25:5
When we look to God as our faithful leader, we listen to his guidance and wisdom. We adopt his ways, and we walk by faith. Nothing in this world could surprise him. Knowing he doesn’t get frustrated or overwhelmed, we can trust his guidance as he teaches us to stand on his Word and come into our own.
Reliance is beautiful and nothing to be ashamed of. Relying on God doesn’t mean we have no choices. As he instructs us, he shows us the ways we can stand and move in his grace. He will not take the steps that are ours to take. We get to partner with him and experience his help whenever we need it, but we also get to choose to walk in the ways of his love.
PRAYER: Gracious God, teach me your ways even as I walk through the hills and valleys of this world. I trust your strength and leadership, and I am not afraid to take the steps in front of me. You will be with me every moment. Amen.
Have a great remainder of the week!
~Sheila
and…TONIGHT WE’RE HOSTING THE MAUNDY THURSDAY SOUP & BREAD SUPPER @ 6PM!
A NOTE FROM PASTOR DAN…
Everyone,
As we enter this holy time of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, I want to wish you all a very blessed and joyful Easter. Our world is filled with moments like Maundy Thursday, where ordinary things, like bread and wine, are recognized for the sacred gifts they are... filled with moments like Good Friday, where people suffer unjustly and yet love is still the most important thing... and filled with moments like Easter Sunday, where we are reminded that no matter what is happening to us or to our world, God's love is triumphant in the end. As the saying goes, if God's love isn't triumphant, it's not the end yet. It is a joy for me to share this time with all of you, so in the words of Paul: "I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy." (Philippians 1:3-4)
And don't forget, we're getting together to worship this Easter Sunday at 10:00 AM at Pilgrim Congregational UCC - 1200 W. Glenlord Road, St. Joseph. Hope to see you there!
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Dan
I'm always glad to talk, so please feel free to reach out to me - [email protected] or 269-588-1163.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:1-12
SERMON: “Practicing Resurrection”
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? Jesus is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24:5)
NEED TO KNOW:
-The APRIL newsletter is available on the BLACK CART at church, or view it on the website: www.riverviewparkchristianchurch.com. The MAY/JUNE Upper Room is also on the BLACK CART; one per family please.
-To keep up-to-date with the latest happenings with the Disciples of Christ, visit https://disciples.org/ This site is a wealth of information for upcoming Disciples events.
-NEW DIRECTORIES are available on the BLACK CART!
APRIL(and part of) OUTREACH PROJECT: Pennies for Patients! Supporting the American Cancer Society.
APRIL CALENDAR:
TONIGHT! April 17, Thursday, 6:00 PM - Maundy Thursday worship in Zion UCC's hall, but we (Riverview Park) are hosting the soup supper and worship service (combined service with Riverview Park, Pilgrim UCC, and Zion UCC). Please see the sign-up sheet.
April 18, Friday, 1:00 PM - Good Friday worship at Pilgrim UCC (combined service with Riverview Park, Pilgrim UCC, and Zion UCC)
April 20, Sunday, 10:00 AM - Easter Sunday worship (combined service with Riverview Park and Pilgrim AT Pilgrim UCC; 1200 AW. Glenlord Road; St. Joseph)
April 27, Sunday, 4:00-7:00 PM - BBQ Fundraiser for a friend of Kathy K.’s (Kathy Thornton from Thornton’s Café) great-granddaughter, Aurora, who has sarcoma cancer. Dinner includes BBQ chicken or pork sandwiches, chips, baked beans, and coleslaw. Cash bar with soft drinks available. There will also be a bake sale, gift card raffle, and a 50/50 raffle. Held at Hidden Pointe Hall, 1062 Nickerson Avenue, BH.
HOSPITALITY HOST APRIL 27: Randee and Jim S.
Every week we need these volunteers: greeter, scripture reader, deacon, and hospitality host. Please sign up.
PRAYERS FOR…
-Chris A., Glenn C., and Ken S.
-Fred W., June S’s. brother.
-Sheila and Dave’s friend, Scott, who has cancer.
-Dale's niece Melanie, who has cancer.
-The mother of Ken's and June's daughter-in-law Erin, as she was recently diagnosed with cancer.
-An 8-year-old girl named Aurora who has cancer.
-Dale's brother-in-law (Cathy's brother) Rick who passed away, for his family and loved ones.
-Jim and Randee's friend Dave who is coming up one the one-year anniversary of car accident, who is dealing with depression and difficulties with his insurance company.
-People who have been separated from their loved ones and who are in prison, especially those who have been placed there without due process.
-Elected leaders, that they be people of wisdom and compassion.
PRAYERS OF GRATITUDE FOR…
-Safe travels for Tom B. to Las Vegas and Kathy K.'s daughter Kelly and her husband Chris to South Carolina.
-Our ancestors and family members who have helped mold us into the people we are today.
-Time with family.
DAILY DEVOTION FOR APRIL 20
from ANCHOR FOR MY SOUL
LED BY TRUTH
“Lead me by truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.”
-Psalm 25:5
When we look to God as our faithful leader, we listen to his guidance and wisdom. We adopt his ways, and we walk by faith. Nothing in this world could surprise him. Knowing he doesn’t get frustrated or overwhelmed, we can trust his guidance as he teaches us to stand on his Word and come into our own.
Reliance is beautiful and nothing to be ashamed of. Relying on God doesn’t mean we have no choices. As he instructs us, he shows us the ways we can stand and move in his grace. He will not take the steps that are ours to take. We get to partner with him and experience his help whenever we need it, but we also get to choose to walk in the ways of his love.
PRAYER: Gracious God, teach me your ways even as I walk through the hills and valleys of this world. I trust your strength and leadership, and I am not afraid to take the steps in front of me. You will be with me every moment. Amen.
Have a great remainder of the week!
~Sheila