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Pastor Adam Writes ...

Greetings from El Segundo, CA! I'm down here with the Western Jurisdiction's Immigration Task Force. Great people. Powerful stories. Beautiful weather :)

I want to remind you to bring your completed Scavenger Hunt sheets to worship this Sunday for fun and great prizes. (see last page for form) .

In next Sunday's worship (4/15) you will get to sample what the new second service might look and sound like. Evynne Hollens and Michael Macemon will be leading worship with me. Stay after worship for a discussion about what it could mean for us to move to two Sun. morning worship services this Sept.!
This Sunday...
... we continue in the Easter Season for 7 weeks. Our theme is:

Easter's Story is Never Over!

Each week in the season, we will have an Easter Story from scripture, and a My Story from one of our members.

The Easter Story this week comes from John 20 : Doubting Thomas.

The My Story will be from Kay Osborn telling of the impact Inside Out Sundays have made for her in her faith journey.

You won't want to miss the Oregon Boychoir singing for us. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. remembrances this week, one of their selections will be the stirring Lift Every Voice and Sing.

We also have the joy of new members this Sunday!

Our Children's Director Kay wants parents to know about Godly Play :

This week we will either hear the Parable of the Good Shepherd OR we will hear an amazingly eco-centric parable written by Samantha and Theo Sage. Kiddos under 4 years old are invited to join Maria and Sarah in rm. 10 for stories and play.
Also this Sunday ...

11:15 Blood Pressure Clinic
Defibrillator Demonstration
11:20 CareGivers Support Group
11:30 Adult Bible Study in Chapel
5pm Restore at Hop Valley (Eug)
Easter Sunday had a record number of little ones who enjoyed a story with Pastor Adam, learning the Easter Story in Godly Play, and having their own egg hunt in the Courtyard. So much fun for so many!
Prayers ....
... for Lew Bailey now at Green Valley Nursing home on Coburg Rd, and for John Fry who has been in the hospital.
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Last Sunday was filled with so much hope and joy, smiles, young and old, and amazing music! Many visitors made a point to tell me how much they enjoyed the service and being in this space with such spirit. Two young moms even told me in a restaurant Wed. evening that they have been looking for a church for 3 years, and want to bring their daughter to our church!

The Easter Story continues: in our faith community and in each one of us.

I look forward to seeing you this Sunday for more Easter joy.

Sharing the Easter Story with you,

Rev. Pamela