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Dear families,

From waving palms and "hosannas" to trumpets and Easter tulips. The events of Holy Week can be missed when the Palm Sunday parade takes us straight to the celebrations of Easter Sunday.  

But without Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Easter Sunday celebrations lose their meaning. This week, remind your children of Jesus' last meal with his disciples and his death on the cross. I know these are not easy conversations and stories. But a good children's Bible or story book can really be helpful (always happy to recommend!).  Also, remember that the Bible writers told these stories in the sparest way.  No embellishments or dramatic details included.

Jesus' death and resurrection is the central teaching of our faith.  Children can and should be told these stories. But even the Apostle Paul needed encouragement and prayer when telling of Jesus' death and resurrection.  

"Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel."
Eph. 6:19

So, know you are in good company and keep telling the story.

Maundy Thursday blessings,

Maundy Thursday Worship tonight at 7:30 PM.
Good Friday Worship tomorrow at 12:00 PM (childcare provided).
Easter Sunday Worship at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
No regular church school or Worship Explorers this Sunday. We do offer a Bible story and craft time for age three to grade one (older siblings welcome as "helpers").
April 16
Jesus' resurrection ( Matthew 28:1-10)
1. Who were the first people to find the empty tomb?
2. Why were they so excited to tell everyone that they had seen Jesus? Who do you want to tell? 

April 23
Jesus appears to Thomas ( John 20:19-31)
1. What does Thomas want to do? Why?
2. Do you think Jesus is angry with Thomas? Why or why not?

Last Club 3-4-5 ( for this year...)
Friday, May 12
5:30-7:30 PM
Last call for sardines until next fall. Plus we send off our "graduating" 5th graders. 
You know the deal by now (Bring friends. Bring $5).
See you there.

All-Church Retreat - sign up deadline (May 1) is 2 weeks away
Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 26 - Sunday, May 28

A great way (actually, the BEST way) to start your summer
  • NorthBay is located 2 hours south on I 95 on the northern tip of the Chesapeake Bay, just over the Maryland state line.
  • Retreat begins with dinner on Friday, May 26 and ends after lunch on Sunday, May 28. Families are also welcome to stay at NorthBay through Sunday afternoon and continue to enjoy facilities and setting.
  • Cost is $130.00 for adults, $65.00 for children (3-10), under 3 are free. All food and access to facilities included. We do need to bring our own linen.
  • Rev. Austin Crenshaw Shelley, Director of Christian Education at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church. will lead the retreat. Austin is a huge fan of intergenerational ministry. "All-Church retreats are my jam!"
Registration deadline - Monday, May 1.
Sign-up HERE.
Questions? Email or call me (609-924-0103 ext. 108). Scholarships are available.

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Vacation Bible School 2017
Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Age three to rising grade six

We've got places to go and people to meet. The Gospel is on the Go.
Peter and John in Jerusalem, Peter and Cornelius in Joppa, Phillip and an Ethiopian official on the road to Gaza, Saul/Paul on the road to Damascus, Timothy, Silas and Lydia in Macedonia.

Grab a map, pack a compass and join us on the journey!

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