First Presbyterian Church of EJ

*Tom Galmore's Celebration of Life will be here at the church on Saturday at 11 am.

*There is a Maundy Thursday sign up in the back of the church. Thanks!

*Please join us on Mondays at 10:30 am or Tuesdays at 6 pm for Bible Studies

*No Meet and Eat This Month due to Holy Week services!

*No Bible Study next Monday, April 14th as Pastor Jaime will be leading a retreat.

Our sermon series during Lent is called "The Bread of Life." Listen to the Bread of Life song here!

https://www.youtube.com/illustratedmin

Please pray for:

Ted Jeffery; Ralph and Laurie and their family on the passing of Ralph's mom, Barbara, on April 1st; all those affected by the recent ice storm; Kathryn Bell, Lou Thumser, and Ted Sherman who are all recovering from hip replacements; Boden Vrondran; Vic Patrick; Zila Healey; Bill Olstrom; Ken Visser; Bob Visser; Cathy Stark Hawley; Donna Kline; Jeff Cook; Tom Reid; Jeff Olstrom; Leslie (Sally Lilak's friend from Florida); Josh Fizer (Paul and Liz's nephew); Josh Spears; Rich and Wava Dietrich's sister-in-law, Lynda, who is struggling with Dementia; Artie Jones; Stephanie Saad; Kristine Olstrom; Mary Jason; Bonnie Grover; Ken Kline; Our Nursing Home Residents: Jim Shepard, Nancy LaCroix.

**Please let us know if you need someone added to or removed from the list! Thank you!**

Tech: Nachazels

Children's Sermon: Donna Kline

Jr. Church: Abbie Hawley

Liturgist: Anne Olstrom

Ushers: Ralph Kooistra and Laurie Sherman

Fellowship: Brenda K. Malpass

Flowers: Debbie and Duane Chappuies

Tech: Theo Jeffery

Children's Sermon: Susan Kinloch

Jr. Church: None

Liturgist: Ryder Malpass

Ushers: Susan Kinloch and Need Volunteer

Fellowship:None

Flowers: Easter

Tech: Ryder Malpass

Children's Sermon: Kathryn Bell

Jr. Church: Kathryn Bell

Liturgist: Pat McGinn

Ushers: Tracy Malpass and Ken Schiemann

Fellowship: Anne Olstrom

Flowers: Ted and Nancy Sherman

Tech: Bristol Skop

Children's Sermon: TBD

Jr. Church: Donna Kline

Liturgist: Susan Kinloch

Ushers: John and Connie Hunter

Fellowship: Ralph Kooistra and Laurie Sherman

Flowers: Ken Schiemann

Communion: Abbie Hawley, Pat McGinn, Nikki Little; Homebound: Susan Kinloch; Deacon of the Month: Nikki Little

April 23rd: John Hunter

April 24th: Madison Paulis

April 25th: Gary Peters

April 26th: Taylor Hawley and Laurie Sherman

April 27th: Bob Hawley

None this week!

There will not be Meet and Eat in April. Please join us for Maundy Thursday communion and dinner on Thursday, April 17th!

Care and Share is always accepting donations of food and toiletry/hygiene items. Below are the requested items for our church. There are red bags available in the shopping cart in the front of the church if you would like to get some, put your goods in them, and return them to the shopping cart! Thank you! Our community thanks you!

*When Susan went to tour Care and Share, they made note that they need PLAIN macaroni as well as clean recycled plastic grocery bags.

Small Group Bible Studies have begun! They meet on Mondays at 10:30 am or Tuesdays at 6pm! Please join us!

In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus's message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join us in studying this book by Adam!

As reported in our last newsletter and at our January Annual Congregational Meeting, Pastor Jaime will embark on a sabbatical in September and October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for spiritual renewal, and her sabbatical theme is "Reconnect." This will be an ideal time for our congregation to reflect on how we too can reconnect with God, one another, and our community. Stay tuned for updates as we continue planning for this meaningful time!

1. Click on this link: https://mobile.myamplify.io/landing/vmmE

2. Download either by clicking on the Apple App Store (Apple devices) or Google Play (Android devices).

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9. Need help? Check in with Trent after worship or stop into the office and we can help!

We are always in need of lots of volunteers! Sign ups are in the Sanctuary hallway! They all have openings, so if you feel called, please sign up on the forms in the hallway or email Sarah and let her know. Thank you for all that you do to support our church!

Per Capita is $41.40 per member for 2025. If you would like to help the church in paying this, you can write a check out and put in the memo line "per capita". There are also separate envelopes in the back of the church for this. Thank you!

Devotionals are available in the foyer!

April 12th: Tom Galmore's Celebration of Life; 11 am

April 13th: Palm Sunday, 9:30 am

April 15th: Bible Study; Tuesday at 6:00 pm!

April 17th: Maundy Thursday, 6pm; Communion and soup supper in Fellowship Hall

April 20th: Easter Sunday; 9:30 am

June 1st: Graduation Sunday

June 8th: Pentecost Sunday

Please join Pastor Jaime for Devotional Yoga on Wednesdays at 10:00 in the new gathering room in the basement!

Choir Practice is after worship on Sundays!

The looks of the Presbyterian Foundation giving page has changed! It is much easier to navigate than previously! Check it out! It's easy to sign up for online giving to First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan! Either scan the code or click on the following link!

https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZDWE/home