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EASTER – Transcendent Love – Bulletin, Live Stream, Announcements for March 31, 2024

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Let us greet our risen Lord this Sunday at 9:45 am! Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Transcendent Love,” based on John 20:1-18. Following worship, there will be a luncheon in the fellowship hall—all are welcome to stay and enjoy an Easter celebration together.

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The live stream should be up this Sunday, although the sound on the live stream will probably not reflect the majesty of the organ. Link: https://youtube.com/live/WhWXXy4Lo-8?feature=share

A few announcements:

  • We are still collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering, which benefits the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People.
  • We are also collecting for the Easter Basket of Hope. No specific item this week: bring anything that was on the list.
  • First Friday Out will be next Friday, April 5, at Denny’s at 5:30 pm. Contact Javier for a reservation.
  • Our Lenten Bible study concluded. We have another week off, and then will start our next study on April 10 at 6 pm, using the book Bible Stories for Grownups by Josh Scott, available from many resellers.

Sermon Podcast – March 24, 2024 – Applause or Decision

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Preached by Rev. Bob Morrison. Based on Mark 11:1-11.

There were some issues in the recorded sound. A variety of filters have been used to make it understandable, though perhaps at the expense of the tonal quality.

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Applause or Decision – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for March 24, 2024

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We will share our “Hosannas!” this week as we celebrate Palm Sunday together. Rev. Bob Morrison will be preaching, using Mark 11:1-11.

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There is about an 80% chance that we will have a live stream available: https://youtube.com/live/B19CRge8R8c?feature=share

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. We will gather in the chapel on Maundy Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 pm for a service that will include communion. Then on Easter Sunday, March 31, after worship, we will have a carry-in brunch in the fellowship hall.

Our Lenten Bible study has drawn to a close. We had studied the story of Holy Week as reported in the Gospel According to Mark. If you would like to add this to your spiritual practices during Holy Week, here are suggested passages:

  • Sunday: Mark 11:1-11
  • Monday: Mark 11:12-19
  • Tuesday: Mark 11:20-12:27
  • Wednesday: Mark 13
  • Thursday: Mark 14:3-25, 32-50
  • Friday: Mark 14:53-65, 15:1-41
  • Saturday: Mark 15:42-47

Then on Sunday, join us for worship where we will celebrate our risen Lord!

We are continuing to collect items for the Easter Basket of Hope. This week, we are collecting personal care items (deodorant, razors, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products).

Finally, the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering will be collected through Easter.  This offering is divided between the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program and Self-Development of People.

Written On Our Hearts – Bulletin and Announcements for March 17, 2024

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This Fifth Sunday in Lent, we have a special guest, Rev. Dr. Susan Forshey, Associate Professor of Christian Discipleship at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Her sermon, “Written On Our Hearts,” will be based primarily on Jeremiah 31:31-34.

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As previously announced, our live stream system was knocked out by a lightning strike. A recording will be posted sometime Sunday. Other announcements:

  • Please join us for the March 28 Maundy Thursday Service in the chapel at 6:30.
  • Also plan on the Easter carry-in Brunch in Fellowship Hall following the 9:45 service on March 31. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. The lower-level doors will be open before worship to drop off your food and the oven will be on low.
  • We continue to fill our Easter Basket of Hope.  We are asking for hair care products on March 17 and personal care items (deodorant, razors, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products) on March 24.
  • The One Great Hour of Sharing special offering will be collected through Easter.  This offering is divided between the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program and Self-Development of People.