Last evening we were honored by the Embassy of Switzerland with the music of Le Choeur des Armaillis de la Gruyere conducted by Michel Corpataux. Those attending marveled at the clear harmonic tones and impeccable diction of this international singing group.
This Friday (8 AM – 2 PM) and Saturday (8 AM – Noon) we will host our annual garage sale in the fellowship hall. Items are coming in and once again the selection will be great. Our prices reflect our commitment to share what we have with all profit going towards advancing God’s ministry. Join us!
Celebrate with us this Sunday, March 31, as we praise God for the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. We will worship in our sanctuary at 9:15 and 10:45 AM which will include special music and communion, in which all are welcome to participate. Re-encounter God’s limitless grace and extravagant love with us as we give God our praise! Child care is available at both services. Sunday school is available for all ages during the 9:15 service.
Join us bright and early Easter morning in the pavilion of Rader Park to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus the Christ! Worship will begin a 7 AM. We will rejoice among the wonderful sounds of God’s creation!
Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 AM, we will have an Easter egg hunt around the church building. The hunt will be divided based on age, so please come to the fellowship hall first for directions. Special treats will be available for all and the Easter Bunny will be walking around to greet everyone!
Join us Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a pancake and sausage breakfast in our fellowship hall. The Easter Bunny will be walking around to greet the children and our preschool parents will have a basket auction also. Come out and be part of the fun!
Are you feeling tired? Are you questioning your purpose in life? Are you in search of spiritual healing? On March 17, Church of the Apostles UCC will include a time of anointing during both the 9:15 AM and 10:45 AM worship services. Trusting in the promise of God’s presence with us and God’s desire for wholeness in the world, we come as broken or hurting people in search of restoration. We gather to experience the “new thing” God is doing among us as we anoint each other.
Come out for fun and fellowship to watch the movie on the “big screen” in our fellowship hall. Bring sleeping bags and a snack to share. Movie will start at 6:30 PM. Adults will be asked to help “stuff” Easter eggs for the egg hunt to be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 AM in the church courtyard.
Our society encourages individualism with phrases like “Don’t tread on me” and “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” This seems to stand in contrast to Paul’s letter to the church of Corinth where he suggests that although we are individuals we are meant to unite as one body, the body of Christ. As the body of Christ, no part or individual is any greater than other and each is dependent on the others, an interdependence centered in Jesus our Christ.
In his Letter from Birmingham Jail of 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “Moreover, I am cognizant of the inter-relatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
When do we see the effect of our words, choices and actions on others? Recognizing that we “all fall short of the glory of God,” what is Christ’s message to us? In what ways is God nudging you to make a difference in our world?
Prayer: God of infinite possibilities and limitless grace, guide this day in thoughts, words and actions to share your love with all people. Amen.
Our society encourages individualism with phrases like “Don’t tread on me” and “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” This seems to stand in contrast to Paul’s letter to the church of Corinth where he suggests that although we are individuals we are meant to unite as one body, the body of Christ. As the body of Christ, no part or individual is any greater than other and each is dependent on the others, an interdependence centered in Jesus our Christ.
In his Letter from Birmingham Jail of 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “Moreover, I am cognizant of the inter-relatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
When do we see the effect of our words, choices and actions on others? Recognizing that we “all fall short of the glory of God,” what is Christ’s message to us? In what ways is God nudging you to make a difference in our world?
Prayer: God of infinite possibilities and limitless grace, guide this day in thoughts, words and actions to share your love with all people. Amen.