March 31 - April 6, 2019
Fourth Sunday in Lent
News & Notes from North Church
Following Sunday morning’s service, please join us for refreshment and fellowship in the parlor.

Happening at North Church this week:
  • Lenten Series, Sunday morning, 11:45 a.m.
  • Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.
  • Women’s Fellowship Board, Thursday, April 4, 10:00 a.m.

At the request of the Fire Marshal, please do not park on the right side of the front driveway and along the fence. Emergency vehicle access must be maintained. Thank you.
 “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you 
with my eye upon you.”

Psalm 32:8
“The Prodigal and His Brother” 
-Pastor Koenig
Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday, April 14
9:45 a.m. “Live” Palm Sunday Processional 
10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship
                         
Maundy Thursday, April 18
Tenebrae Service, North Church 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service, April 19
First Church 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 21
Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service                
Hollow Park, 7:00 a.m.
             
Easter Cantata Celebration Service
“Jesus, Remember Me”
North Church, 10:00 a.m.
Lenten Study Series
March 31 and April 7, after Worship
Our Lenten Study Series, “Living the Questions,” will be held after worship on March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7. This is a video presentation, followed by discussion with Pastor Sandy.

If you are interested, please see the sign up sheet in the hallway.
Easter Flower Sale
Orders Due April 14
Order your Easter Flowers, for your home or for delivery to homebound members. Click here to download and print the form.
Annual Indoor Flea Market & Craft Show
April 13
Volunteers Needed! - Women’s Fellowship is seeking volunteers to help with their 21st Annual Indoor Flea Market and Craft Show. Help is needed to unpack, sort, and price “Flea” items. Volunteers are also needed the day of the “Flea,” Saturday, April 13, to assist with parking, working the Flea Room, Bakery, and Café. Help is especially needed with clean up.

Sign-up sheets are located across from the Parlor. Any amount of time given would be greatly appreciated!
Bakers Wanted! - The Women’s Fellowship is seeking donations of homemade baked goods for the Bake Sale during the Flea Market. Items may be dropped off on Friday, April 12, 9:30 - 6:00, or Saturday morning.
Sabbatical Gifts
Month of March
We will be collecting donations this month toward a gift for Pastor Sandy’s travel and other expenses during his sabbatical. If you would like to contribute, please note “Sandy” in the memo section of your check or use one of the envelopes located in the pews. We will present the gift to him in April.
Food Bank Donations Requested
Outreach Committee, March
At this time of year, the "Winter Doldrums", the donations to the Woodbury Food Bank seem to fall-off. The following is a list of some of the items which are in low supply at the Food Bank;
  • Instant Pudding       
  • Individual Pudding Cups     
  • Jello
  • Ketchup              
  • Mustard                   
  • Mayo
  • Salad Dressings        
  • Coffee                     
  • White Rice
  • Instant Rice           
  • Rice Side dishes            
  • Pancake Syrup
  • Laundry Detergent     
  • Dish Washing Liquid         
  • Olives (in a can)
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