Read: Luke 20:1-8

Reflect: We live as human beings under multiple different authorities. However, as humans we do struggle at times to obey authority. Why do you believe the people questioned Jesus’ authority? Do you and I live questioning Jesus’ authority today? As sons and daughters of God we do need to live by faith trusting that the authority Jesus has over us is good. 

Prayer: Lord, we trust your authority over our lives. May we repent in moments where we have not trusted your authority. Allow our obedience to inspire others.

Action step: Share a faith organization’s posts, Facebook page, and help spread awareness about what God is doing in this world.

We had a wonderful Palm Sunday and Easter Egg Hunt yesterday to kick off Holy Week. We still have some palms available if anyone wants them. 

We hope you can join us for our Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.

Reminder: Easter services will be held at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. We will have breakfast at 8:15 a.m., and everyone is welcome; please call Jill this week if you plan to attend but have not signed up.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the fish dinners! The Youth Group appreciates you. Thank you to everyone who helped out, and especially to Sherry Koelle for taking on this project!

The church office will be closed next Monday, April 1. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday.

Holy Week is upon us!

Pastor Brian has put together daily reading and reflections, these will be emailed out each morning (there are also paper copies here at the church in the sanctuary). 

Sunday Evening:

Read: Luke 19:45-48

Reflect: In this text Jesus cleanses the temple, reminds the money changers that God’s house is meant for worship and not getting rich, and sets in motion the events of His final week. How do you and I treat God’s house? While the presence of God is not confined to just 2nd Ave GMC we should treat the church with reverence and respect. However, may we see our church as a space that draws others to worship and a life of discipleship. How can we use our space better to worship God and draw others into His presence?

Prayer: Lord, we know that you are everywhere may we experience your presence in worship, praise, and throughout the world. AMEN

Action: Take a prayer walk this evening or tomorrow.

This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Sunday, we will celebrate Palm Sunday during our regular service times and be blessed with special music at each service. Following the 10:45 service, the 2nd Ave Kids will hold an egg hunt (Lunch will be provided in the social hall; if you did not sign up using the link, please contact Ashley). 

On Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m., we will remember the Last Supper during our Maundy Thursday service.

Join Pastor Brian in the sanctuary on Friday, March 29, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a vigil. We will also attend a Good Friday service at Warrior’s Mark GMC at 7:00 p.m.

Our church’s 24-Hour Prayer Vigil will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Good Friday and end at 7:00 p.m. on Holy Saturday; please sign up in the sanctuary for an hour time slot. From 7:00 p.m. Friday to 9:00 a.m. Saturday, prayer will be at home; however, the church will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for anyone who wishes to pray.

Good Friday also marks our monthly Food Pantry day. Volunteers are needed; please arrive by 10:00 a.m. at the Narnia Room (Room inside the glass entry).

Please help us remind people that our Easter Sunday services are at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. We will have a fellowship breakfast in the social hall from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. All are welcome; however, we do ask that you sign up this Sunday if you intend to attend so that the kitchen volunteers know how many to expect.

If you have any questions, please see Jill in the office or Pastor Brian.

It’s hard to believe we’re only days away from Palm Sunday. It seems like our Lenten journey has only just begun! Please review this week’s announcements and reminders to ensure you don’t miss anything during Holy Week and Easter. 

Blair Senior Services’ advanced Tai Chi class begins this week. The class will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for adults 60 and older who have completed the beginner’s class. The group will gather in the Gathering Place/Elevation Room area. 

Walk N Talk concludes on Tuesday, March 26. If there is enough interest, we will bring it back near the end of the fall season. 

This Friday marks the final fish dinner of Lent. The Youth are grateful for your support! Join them once more for dinner from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

This Sunday, following the 10:45 Palm Sunday service, we will hold our 2nd Ave Kids Egg Hunt (children 12 and under are welcome with an adult). Lunch will be served in the social hall, followed by an egg hunt. Please contact us if you have any questions. 

Service time reminders: 

• March 24 – Palm Sunday 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
• March 28 – Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m.
• March 29 – Good Friday – Vigil with Pastor Brian 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. here at 2nd Ave GMC and service 7:00 p.m. at Warrior’s Mark GMC
• March 31 – Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. (Sunrise service), Breakfast will be served 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (please sign up), Combined worship at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday is our monthly soup and sandwich luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free lunch! 

This Sunday is the final day to order Easter flowers. Order forms are available at the round table in the sanctuary. 

The Men’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 8 a.m. at Cracker Barrel. Men of any age are welcome.

Holy Week & Easter Schedule:

• March 24 Palm Sunday – Services at 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Kids Easter Egg Hunt following the 10:45 service
• March 28 Maundy Thursday – Service 7:00 p.m.
• March 29 Good Friday – Vigil with Pastor Brian here at 2nd Ave 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., service 7:00 p.m. at Warrior’s Mark GMC, 24 Hour Prayer Vigil begins 7:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. are at home prayer times, 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, the  building will be available for prayer)
• March 31 Easter Sunday – 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service, 8:15 a.m. breakfast (please sign up), 9:30 a.m. combined service.

Join us Sunday as we continue our Lenten journey series “Jesus Set Out” with this week’s message The Love of the Father.  Luke 15:11-32

On Easter Sunday, between services, we will host our annual fellowship breakfast here at the church. Everyone is welcome to join us from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Our kitchen crew has requested that we get a count so that they know how many to prepare for.

Please sign up at the round table in the sanctuary, or let Jill know if you won’t be here by Easter so I can sign you up.

(Reminder: Easter services are at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.)

Thank you again to everyone who attended and donated to our Rise Against Hunger meal packing event on Saturday. We packed over 20,000 meals in under two hours. If you missed the WTAJ segment, watch it here: WTAJ Rise Against Hunger.  

This Saturday, March 16, is our monthly free luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Easter flower orders are due by next Sunday, March 17, at the latest. Flowers will be available to take home on Easter Sunday.

It’s hard to believe we’re more than halfway through our Lenten journey. We hope you can join us for Holy Week and Easter. Our schedule is below; please contact us if you have any questions.

March 24 – Palm Sunday: services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., with an egg hunt for children 12 and under following the 10:45 service.

March 28 – Maundy Thursday: service at 7:00 p.m.

March 29 – Good Friday: vigil with Pastor Brian 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., service at 7:00 p.m. at Warrior’s Mark GMC

March 29- March 30 Prayer Vigil here at 2nd Ave, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday – 9:00 a.m. Holy Saturday at home prayer times, the building will be available for prayer from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, please sign up. Instructions on entering the building on Holy Saturday will be given to those who are coming to the church to pray.

March 31 – Easter Sunday: Sunrise service 7:00 a.m., fellowship breakfast 8:15 a.m. (please sign up), Combined worship 9:30 a.m.

(all services at 2nd Ave will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel) 

Please note; the church office will be closing at 1:30 PM on Thursday this week.

Join us on Sunday to continue our Lenten series “Jesus Set Out” with this week’s message. Don’t turn down the invitation. Services at 8:15 & 10:45 AM. (Staffed nursery and Junior Church during the 10:45 service.)

If you’d like to order an Easter flower, please pick up a form at the round table in the sanctuary. Orders with payment are due by next Sunday, March 17, at the latest. Following the Easter services, flowers will be available to take home.

The sign-up sheet for the 24 Hour Prayer Vigil is located on the round table in the sanctuary. Please sign up for an hour time slot so that we can pray for 24 hours, from 7:00 p.m. Good Friday to 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday.

This Saturday, March 9, is our Rise Against Hunger meal packing event. Everyone of all ages is welcome to experience what it’s like to pack 20,000 meals to help end global hunger. Our event begins at 10 a.m.; please arrive by 9:40 a.m. for instructions, etc. Register here to join us while space is still available!

We will hold a 24-hour prayer vigil from 7:00 p.m. Good Friday to 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. are home time slots; the building will be open for prayer from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Instructions on where to enter will be provided to those who signed up for these slots).

Easter flower orders are being accepted until March 17. Flowers will be available for you to take home after the Easter Sunday services.

Easter Sunday services will be held at 7:00 a.m.and 9:30 a.m. The fellowship breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the social hall.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Youth Group by eating at the fish dinners. The Youth will still have dinners on March 8, 15, and 22. Meals are served from 4:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. The dinners are available for dine-in or takeout.