We hope you can join us! On Sunday, we will have one service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon (all are welcome). Rev. Dr. Matt Lake will deliver a message this week, and Pastor Brian will conduct the rest of the service. We will also celebrate new members and several baptisms!

Today is the Food Pantry. If you have a few free hours and can lift boxes containing food, we could use you about 9:45 a.m. inside the glass elevator entry.

On Friday, May 2^nd, we will be attending Morrisons Cove’s Family Fun Night. If you intend on carpooling, you are welcome to park at the church. Please sign up at the round table so we know how many people plan to come.

May newsletters and calendars are in the mail, with print copies available at the church. Check it out to ensure you don’t miss anything at church.

George Sackandy has been providing us with written Discipleship Moments every Sunday. Paper copies are available on Sunday at the round table and will be emailed out after worship.

Just a few reminders this week, please take a moment to review them.

This Friday marks our monthly Food Pantry day, an event open to all Blair County residents in need. If you’re interested in volunteering, please arrive at the Narnia room (located inside the glass elevator entrance) by 9:45 a.m.

There are only four ROCKs left for the 2024-25 session. On May 14^th, the ROCK will host its end-of-year celebration, and Brainfreezer will be there to serve their shaved ice treats. If you’d like to contribute to cover the costs, please place your donation in an envelope labeled “ROCK Celebration.” (Checks made to the church are appreciated.)

This coming Sunday, we will have a combined service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. We will be delighted to welcome back the Rev. Dr. Matt Lake, who will share his message titled “Abiding: The Fuel of Discipleship.”

The May newsletter will be mailed and sent via email later this week. Physical copies will be available at the church starting Sunday.

If you missed the Easter worship service, here’s the link to the video we made for it.

Discipleship Video

The Soup & Sandwich Luncheon is tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Final Reminder: Sunday’s services will commence at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. A breakfast will be held during the interval between the services. Please note that Sunday School, Jr. Church, and a staffed nursery will not be held on Sunday. However, the nursery will remain open as a cry-room for adults to take children if necessary. Adult supervision is mandatory. We encourage families to gather to celebrate the risen Savior together. Miss Ashley has prepared activity bags for children who may require some entertainment during the worship service.

The Prayer Vigil Guide compiled by Pastor Brian. Printed copies will also be available at the church for those who wish to participate in the prayer service. Please note that the glass elevator entrance will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday only. Prayer Visual Guide

We trust you will be able to join us on Sunday. We will be live-streaming, but service has been intermittent. We will endeavor to monitor the situation and attempt to restore connectivity promptly.

The office will be closed on Monday, but we will reopen on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

But first, we invite you to join us Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for a Maundy Thursday service, including communion and feet/hand washing. 

Friday, the sanctuary will be open from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a time of prayer and reflection. There will also be a Good Friday performance at the 4th Street Church of God at 7:00 p.m.

Our prayer vigil has the remaining time slots that still need filled: 

Saturday, April 19 

• 3:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. (at home)
• 4:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. (at home)
• 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (at home or at church)
• 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (at home or at church)
• 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (at home or at church)

The glass elevator entrance will be open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to come pray at the church. Please make your way upstairs to the sanctuary, you may pray in the sanctuary, in the elevation prayer room, or anywhere in the building you feel led.

Saturday is also our Soup & Sandwich luncheon, all are welcome! 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

On Sunday, we will celebrate our risen Savior at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. There will also be breakfast held between services 8:15 a.m. until around 9:15 a.m. All are welcome to celebrate with us! We will have communion at both services as well.

Just a reminder, we do not have a fish dinner this Friday. Last week was the final one, and the Youth Group thank all those who supported them this Lenten season

This Sunday, we will celebrate Palm Sunday at both 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. Join us as Pastor Brian delivers the message “Crossing the Discipleship Bridge: The King is Coming.” We will have palms available for both services. If you’re unable to attend but would still like a palm, please reach out by Tuesday morning. We’ll do our best to save you one, depending on what we have left.

The 2nd Avenue Kids Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Sunday. Following the 10:45 service, lunch will be served in the social hall. Subsequently, the egg hunt will commence. Kindly ensure that you bring a bag or basket for your child to collect the eggs.

Please visit the round table in the sanctuary to sign up for the following: 

• There are still numerous time slots available for the 24-hour prayer vigil on Holy Saturday.
• Easter Breakfast will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., coinciding with the Easter services. To estimate the number of attendees, kindly register for the breakfast.
• Potluck dinner following the combined service on April 27^th
• Soup and Sandwich Luncheon Soups
• Youth Group Volunteers

Upcoming services reminders:

• Maundy Thursday service scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on April 17^th.
• Good Friday, April 18^th: Play at 4th Street Church of God at 7:00 p.m.
• April 18 – April 19: 8:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – 24-Hour Prayer Vigil
• Easter Sunday, April 20^th, will convene religious services at 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., respectively. A complimentary breakfast will be provided during the intermission.

The church office will close at noon on Thursday, April 17 and be closed until Tuesday, April 22 at 8:00 a.m.

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.