The Older Kids’ program April 12th is “Hymn Sing Favorites” with our own organist Cheri Sykes. Social hour begins at 11:30, luncheon at noon, with the program following. We will also celebrate Spring! Hope to see you there.
Reminded of the poem “Footprints in the Sand,” while walking on the beach of Lake Michigan, Pastor Lynn asks whether it’s a complete picture of life with Jesus: “For example, where is the deep groove along the beach where I was reluctantly dragged–being led in a direction I did not want to go?”
As we head into Easter Sunday and the Easter Season, it is important for us to ask ourselves how we can live our life like Jesus’s I AM statements. I liked the image that Pastor Lynn used today: A finger saying Jesus is number one, or a finger pointing out others deficiencies. This image really got me to thinking about “I Am……Am I?”
The Huruma Centre is a ministry of the Iringa Diocese in Tanzania and provides a safe home, nurture, nutrition and education for children who, for a variety of reasons, have no family or others to care for them. On Sunday, April 8th, Pastor Chris Smith, Coordinator of the Friends of Huruma will be our guest preacher. Friends of Huruma will help provide care for the children of the Huruma Centre through mutual relationship, prayer, financial support, and programs that enrich the lives of the children.
April’s Adult Forum will include a forum hosted by the Social Concerns Committee, a conversation with St. Paul Area Synod Bishop Patricia Lull, and two forums concerning refugees and citizenship.
At a March 25 special meeting, the congregation unanimously elected the attached slate of members who have volunteered to serve on the Call Committee for an Associate Pastor/Deacon for Faith Formation.