Thank you so much to everyone who made last night’s concert a resounding success! Everything went smoothly thanks to the hard work, dedication, support, and generous donations of everyone involved. It was truly incredible to witness over 300 people gathered in the building, united in worship and singing together. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to repeat this wonderful experience in the future.

This week, we’re seeking individuals to start visiting during office hours or record and submit their interpretations of what it means to be a disciple. Our goal is to create a video for Easter Sunday that showcases the diverse perspectives of our community. We encourage everyone to contribute and make a great video to share. Additionally, I’ll be visiting Sunday School classes on Sunday, so please have a few prepared to speak. :)

We are approaching the final phase of this Lenten season. This Friday marks the final Fish FRYday of the year! Join us for one last dinner and show your support for the Youth Group. The event will commence at 4:00 p.m. and continue until 6:30 p.m.

Sunday will commence with Palm Sunday services, scheduled for 8:15 AM and 10:45 AM. Following these services, the 2nd Avenue Kids Easter Egg Hunt will take place. This is the final opportunity to register any children aged 12 and below. A parent or guardian must accompany each child during the event. Lunch will be served in the social hall, and the egg hunt will be held upstairs after lunch. Egg Hunt Registration Link

This Sunday, April 13^th, marks the spring clothing pickup event at the Jaffa. These clothes are donated to our Hope Chest, which enables us to provide free clothing for children in need. We kindly request your assistance in this endeavor. Pastor Brian will announce the time for the pickup at church on Sunday.

Upcoming service schedule:

• The Maundy Thursday service will be held on April 17^th at 7:00 p.m.
• Good Friday, April 18^th, at 7 PM, play at the 4th Street Church of God.
• From April 18^th to 19^th, we will be holding a 24-hour prayer vigil. Spots are available, so please call or email to sign up.
• On Easter Sunday, April 20^th, we will have a sunrise service at 7:00 a.m., followed by breakfast from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The combined service will commence at 9:30 a.m.
• On April 27^th, the Combined Service will commence at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Matt Lake.

Last opportunity to secure Caleb and Kelsey tickets! If you have not yet obtained yours, please do so promptly, as we are nearing the maximum capacity. For Tickets Click Here

In preparation for the upcoming concert, kindly review the following information:

• For Meet & Greet and Early Admission tickets, guests will be required to line up and enter through the glass elevator entrance. Meet & Greet attendees will be permitted to enter at 4:45 p.m. to secure their seats and proceed to the meet & greet and light meal in the social hall. Kindly arrive and line up (staff will be directing guests) from 4:30 p.m. onwards. Meet & Greet ticket holders will be scanned upon arrival and admitted at 4:45 p.m. Early Admission ticket holders may also join the queue, but please note that Meet & Greet attendees will be prioritized and ushered ahead. Early Admission ticket holders will be admitted at 5:15 p.m. and permitted to ascend to the upper level to claim their seats. It is strictly prohibited to reserve seats for others, as this practice is unfair to other ticket holders. Please arrive with the individuals you wish to accompany.
• General Admission ticket holders will use the two red doors on 2nd Avenue. (There will be people outside directing you to the doors.) Unless you need the elevator, an event staff worker will direct you and one other person from your party to the elevator entrance. You can begin lining up at 5:15 p.m. Tickets will be scanned as you arrive, so you won’t be able to leave the line once you’re lined up. This will make entry time (5:45 p.m.) run much more smoothly. Seats are first come, first served. Please arrive with the people you’d like to sit with, as seat-saving is not allowed. There will be a packed house.
• Individuals will be directing you to park in designated areas outside the premises. Please adhere to their instructions regarding parking locations. Parking will be available in paved lots, grass lots, Bethany Lutheran Church, and other designated spaces.
• Please be advised that re-entry is prohibited once the concert commences, with the exception of genuine emergency situations. We kindly request that you only bring essential items with you.
• Food and beverages are prohibited within the sanctuary, the venue for the concert.
• The band will be selling merchandise. Please bring cash for this purchase.

Please contact the church office during office hours this week to resolve any inquiries you may have.

As we approach Holy Week, please be advised of the following schedule:

• Regular services will be held on Palm Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
• Maundy Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
• Good Friday at 7:00 p.m. at 4th Street Church of God
• Easter Sunday will have two services: one at 7:00 a.m. and another at 9:30 a.m., with a break in between for breakfast. Please note that Sunday School, a staffed nursery, and Jr. Church will not be held on Easter Sunday.

On Sunday, April 27^th, we will be delighted to welcome back the Rev. Dr. Matt Lake to 2nd Avenue! We will have one service scheduled for 10:00 a.m. that day. Please mark your calendars.

Join us on Sunday as we continue our Lenten discipleship series. This week, we will hear from John 21:15-25, “Receive Grace and Extend Grace.” Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

With only a week remaining, ticket sales for the Caleb + Kelsey concert will conclude next Saturday, April 5th, at 6:30 p.m. The concert will be held on Sunday, April 6th, at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are still available for $20, plus a fee. We will provide specific entry instructions later next week to ensure a seamless event. Please refrain from reserving seats and arrive with your party members to sit together. Seating will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Specific lines will be established outdoors for Meet & Greet, Early Admission, and General Admission. Please ensure you enter the appropriate line upon arrival, as signage and staff will be available for guidance. We appreciate your patience and understanding, especially considering this is the first time we are hosting an event of this magnitude.

We are experiencing a shortage of juice pouches and snacks for Jr. Church. Capri Suns, Kool-Aid Jammers, or juice boxes would be greatly appreciated. Additionally, the children have requested individually wrapped snacks such as Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Roll Ups, and chips. Items can be delivered on Sunday or during office hours. If you would like to order items for delivery, please ensure that they are not delivered to the church premises. (they will not leave them if we are not here) and instead let us know and we will give you an address to ship them to. 

Ladies Bible Study will not be meeting this morning 3/25.

Caleb and Kelsey tickets are selling out quickly! We still have over 100 tickets available for the April 6^th concert. General admission tickets cost $20 plus fees. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the concert with the opening band Follow begins at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Ticket sales will end on April 5th, and no tickets will be available at the door.  Click Here for tickets.

The Youth Group is seeking a rotating volunteer schedule for Sunday evenings. Interested individuals are kindly requested to contact Nic Harclerode or register on the round table located in the sanctuary.

Our Easter Breakfast will be held between services on Easter Sunday, from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. All are cordially invited to attend. To ensure an adequate supply of food, we kindly request that you register on the sheet placed on the round table.

April newsletters and calendars will be mailed and emailed out later this week. Paper copies will also be available here starting Sunday.

On Friday, our monthly Food Pantry giveaway is being held. If you wish to assist, kindly arrive at the Narnia Room (located within the glass elevator) at approximately 9:45 a.m. Additionally, if you intend to donate any items this week, please drop them off during office hours between today and Thursday.

On Sunday, we will continue our sermon series “Crossing the Discipleship Bridge” with this week’s message, “Give Generously.” Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Luke 21:1-4

Caleb and Kelsey concert tickets are still available, but they are selling quickly. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, make sure to do so as soon as possible, as ticket sales will cease on Saturday, April 5^th. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Purchase your tickets below!

https://calebandkelsey2ndavegmc.eventbrite.com

The 2nd Avenue Children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Palm Sunday following the 10:45 service. Children under the age of 12 and a parent or guardian are cordially invited to participate (children must be accompanied by an adult). Please register in advance via the provided link to facilitate an accurate count of attendees. Lunch will be served in the social hall, followed by the egg hunt in the upper hall. Should you have any inquiries, please inform Ashley.

Egg Hunt Registration Link

Holy Week Schedule:

• Sunday, April 13 – Palm Sunday services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
• Thursday, April 17 – Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 18 – Good Friday service at 4th Street Church of God 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 18 – Saturday, April 19 – 24 Hour Prayer Vigil 8:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday Sunrise: 7:00 a.m., Easter Breakfast: 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (Registration at the round table), Combined Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Easter flower orders and payments are due by this Thursday, March 20, at 1:00 p.m. If you can’t make it to the church by then, please call me to arrange your order and payment.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Youth Group fish dinners by volunteering, donating desserts, and purchasing meals. The dinners will continue every Friday during Lent, except for Good Friday.

Have you gotten your Caleb + Kelsey concert tickets yet? General admission is only $20 (plus a ticket fee) for our April 6^th concert! Ticket sales close on Saturday, April 5^th. If you need help with the online purchase or have any questions, just let Jill know!

Volunteers Needed for 2nd Ave Kids, Youth, and ROCK!

These ministries are struggling to have enough volunteers and are operating with the bare minimum. If just one person is unavailable, it puts the kids, the program, and the church at risk of not meeting important policies set by the GMC, our insurance, and—most importantly—ensuring the safety of the children.

You do not need to have kids in these programs (or kids at all) to help! There are age requirements for working with different groups, and background checks and training are required—but they’re free and don’t take much time.

Please prayerfully consider helping if you can.

To Get Involved:

• Kids Ministries & ROCK: Contact Ashley Harclerode

• Youth: Contact Nic Harclerode

Our Soup & Sandwich Luncheon will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to dine in or take out.

On Sunday, we will continue our Lenten sermon series, “Crossing the Discipleship Bridge,” with the message titled “You Are Invited to the Table” (Acts 2:42-47). Services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with a funeral meal on Monday. Your presence is requested by approximately 11:00 a.m. Kindly contact the church office if you are available and interested in participating.

2nd Avenue Kids will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, following the 10:45 service. Lunch will be served in the social hall, and the egg hunt will follow. Children under 12 are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To ensure we have enough supplies, pre-registration is required. Register here!

General Admission tickets for the Caleb & Kelsey concert are still available, but they are selling rapidly. Tickets are priced at $20.00 plus a service fee. The concert will be held on Sunday, April 6^th at 6:30 PM. The opening act will be the local band, Follow. To purchase tickets, please click here.

Easter flower order forms are due by March 20^th at 1:00 PM. Forms are available on the round table and can also be emailed. Payment is due with the order (for online orders, please have payments in by March 20th).

Please ensure that you submit your Easter flower orders and payments to the office as soon as possible! We currently have only six orders, and they are due by next Thursday, March 20^th. The forms are available in the office, and you can also request them via email.

Our Second Ave Kids’ Easter egg hunt will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13^th, following the 10:45 service. Children under 12 are welcome, but a parent or guardian must accompany them. Lunch will be served in the social hall before the egg hunt. To ensure we have enough eggs, please register your child in advance. Click here to sign up!

Have you managed to get your Caleb and Kelsey tickets yet? We’re sold out of Meet & Greet and Early Admission tickets, but we still have general admission tickets available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Grab yours while they’re still available. BUY TICKETS HERE

Thank you to all who attended the inaugural Youth Group Fish Fry. We extend our sincere gratitude to those who generously contributed desserts, which were greatly appreciated. Desserts will be needed each week and can be dropped off on Thursdays during office hours or after 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.