AP E-News
Good morning and greetings from Abiding Peace Five Forks:
If Jesus remained in the grave, he is both a failure and a fraud, and we would still be in our sins and destined for hell. Our faith would be in vain, and our lives would be just a daily grind to the grave. Yuck!
But Christ is risen! It makes all the difference!
This Easter season we are seeing and hearing what Christ's resurrection means for us. This Sunday: Jesus lives to give us hope.
Serving Sunday at AP Five Forks (Thank you!):
Greeters: Lyss (E), Tollison (L)
Acolyte: K. Schultz (E), L. Gantt (L)
Ushers: ______, Maguire (E), Lindow, S. Streblow (L)
Snacks: ______
Childcare (10:30 a.m.): K. Maguire, R. Gantt
Altar Guild: Beach (E), Splese (L)
Keyboard: Jen Stoltenberg
Prayer Notes:
- Joyce Guidera is now in heaven with the Lord. Joyce and her husband Neil (who died in 2019) were former members of Abiding Peace. After Neil died Joyce went to live with her son and attended worship with him and his family. Joyce battled Alzheimer's disease the past few years. She was 82 years old. We pray for her family, as we rejoice in God's gift of eternal life for Joyce.
Other Notes:
- Tonight the college and young adult Bible study (online) meets at 9:00 p.m. for their last study of the school year (2 Timothy 3-4). Here is the link to connect: https://zoom.us/j/93471025861
- Saturday is a hiking outing. See my email from yesterday for details from Vicar.
- Sunday...be sure to stop at the information table to sign up to play softball, play "goofy golf," go camping, help with APA Field Day.
- Sunday school (K4-5th grade) is planning to sing for Confirmation Sunday, which is also Mother's Day (May 10th). They are getting ready each week at 9:30 a.m.
- Yes...Confirmation Sunday is May 10th, and Graduation Sunday is May 24th. (If you are graduating or have a graduate from high school, college or post-grad - let me know, so we are able to acknowledge all our graduates on the 24th.
- Last Sunday the church renovation plan was approved by the congregation. Look for a summary report this Sunday in the folder.
- There are a few worklist "to dos" to get done. One is moving mulch to spread under the monkey bars, swings and other low spots under the treed part of the playground area. Feel free to work at that when it works in your schedule.
- We have openings for Sunday snacks, if you'd like to bring something for Sunday (or sign up on Sunday). Thanks.
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries the week of April 19 - 25 (to extend a greeting, if you wish):
"Happy Birthday" to: Andria Wolske (19), Regan Imamura (20), Doug Rall (22), Katie Mooney (23), and Marge Krueger (24).
"Happy Anniversary" to: Aaron & Heather Peterson (18), Mikkel & Kathi Broas (20), and Curt & Kathy Fisher (22).
That's all for this week.
God's blessing on your day.
- Pastor Duane