March 29, 2026
Announcements
Our mission is to know Jesus and make Him known to all people.
Palm Sunday
Today, on Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As He rode into the city on a donkey, people spread palm branches before Him. This began Holy Week, and by the end of the week, people’s shouts of “Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” became shouts of “Crucify Him.” Today also begins Holy Week, or Passion Week.
Our services for this Holy Week are:
April 2—Maundy Thursday service—7:00 P.M.
April 5—Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service—7:00 A.M., followed by breakfast for everyone in the Fellowship Hall.
April 5—Resurrection Sunday Service—11:00 A.M., we hope you will make plans to join us as we lead up to the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection!
Wednesday Activities Cancelled
All Wednesday activities are cancelled. We will meet on Thursday for our Maundy Thursday service.
Deacon Nomination Forms
Our Deacon Nomination Forms are available in the Welcome Center. These forms are due back to the church office by April 12. You may nominate up to 4 people to serve as Deacon.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
We are collecting this offering through next Sunday. One-hundred percent of this offering goes to home missions and missionaries. This week’s focus is on Oscar and Wendy Ortiz, church planters.
Homeless Hygiene Kits Needed
We are collecting homeless hygiene kits. We ask that you have a gallon ziplock bag and place the following items in the bag: shampoo, deodorant, comb, brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, washcloth, and hand sanitizer. Please drop off your items in the Welcome Center in the tote provided. We will collect these kits through next Sunday.
Blessing Box
Please keep our Blessing Box needs in mind. Donations are always welcome. You may bring nonperishable items to our Blessing Box collection room next to Cheryl’s office, place your items directly in our Blessing Box, or donate financially via your offering. If you write a check, please write “Blessing Box” in the memo line. Thank you for your help with this ministry.
Children’s Easter Celebration
The children will have an Easter celebration on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 A.M.—12:00 Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Activities include the Easter story, crafts, and, of course, an egg hunt. We are asking for donations of candy to fill the eggs. Please leave the bags of candy in the basket in the Welcome Center by Wednesday, April 1. Lunch will be served. Parents are welcome.
Youth Fundraiser
The youth will have a BBQ chicken fundraiser on April 25, 2026, 11:00 A.M. til sold out. Plates will be $10, eat in or take out. The money raised will cover the remainder of the cost for camp. There are signup sheets for donations for anyone who feels led to donate chickens or potatoes. There is also a signup sheet for cakes. Any questions, please reach out to Bradley Grissom (919-605-6893). Thank you for always supporting our young people!
Donations for Cost of Carpet Needed
We hope to pay for our new carpet upstairs above Cheryl’s office with donations. Total cost is $7,600. Please give as you are led. If writing a check, please write “carpet” in the memo line.
Other Adult Council Events
Other events (which will be explained as they arise) sponsored by the Adult Council for this year that you may want to put on your calendar include the following (which you may call Debra about):
August 22: Hot Dogs/Hamburgers, 5:00 P.M.
Blessing Box Rotation for Sunday school classes:
First Week of Each Month: Faithful Workers Class
Second Week: Bill Pearce Class and Youth
Third Week: Rick Shirey Class
Fourth Week: Messengers of God Class and Nursery Workers
Fifth Week: Chancel Choir
