APRIL 2, 2023
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 2
We are collecting the following items this month in support of the food pantry at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church: rice (white or brown), dried black beans, lentils, and kidney beans. Please drop your items in the donation boxes outside of the Worship Center. Email Glenn Keller with any questions.
WE NEED YOU!
EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS
Knollwood Community Church is excited to sponsor an Easter egg hunt again this year! With over 550 expected attendees, we are going to need a lot of volunteers to make this happen! There are two 2-hour volunteer slots that you can sign up for: 8:30am-10:30 and 10:30am-12:30pm. Please click the links below to view the video describing opportunities to serve and to volunteer. Thank you!
LADIES CRAFT NIGHT
TONIGHT, MARCH 31
6:30-8:30 P.M.
IN THE FAMILY CENTER
Ladies, it's not too late to join us for a March Meet-Up hosted by Michele Fisher. Bring anything you want to work on: Knitting, Drawing, Painting, Coloring, Crocheting, Scrapbooking, etc. Please also bring a snack or drink to share. Sign up below and email Michele with any questions.
PROPERTIES VOLUNTEERS
THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 1
This Saturday, April 1st we will be holding a church workday starting at 9:00 AM. We should finish by Noon so everyone can be home for lunch. It looks like we could have rain, but we still plan to go ahead as we need to move some things around, clean up the Easter egg hunt area, put in some beds, and attack the leaves, weeds, and other exciting miscellaneous projects. Thanks for joining in if you can!
KNOLLWOOD
EASTER EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
You are invited to our annual Easter egg hunt! This event will include Easter activities, cookies, a photo station, and an Easter show with a special guest designed for kids! We have two 1-1/2 hour slots that you can sign up for: 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE REQUEST!
We are excited for our 10:30 AM Easter Service on Sunday, April 9th. We’re anticipating a great turn out, and we need your help! To make room for everybody, please consider sitting in the center of the forward rows. Thank you for your help and flexibility as we celebrate Easter!
SAVE THE DATE!
BIKES FOR NICARAGUA
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
On Saturday April 15th, NicaWorks ministry will be at KCC from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. collecting used bikes (any size & in any condition). Since 2004, NicaWorks has been helping break the cycle of poverty through economic and spiritual growth. Thousands of families have been blessed by donated bicycles shipped to Nicaragua. Please tell your friends and neighbors. A tax receipt is provided for a full write-off. For additional information contact Glenn Keller.
“CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE?” CLASS STARTING
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Have you ever wondered how we got the Bible that we have today? Or whether the Bible is accurate or outdated? In this 4-week class, we are going to explore the history and reliability of the Bible as we seek to answer the question, "Can I trust the Bible?" This class will meet from 9 AM - 10 AM beginning on Sunday, April 16th through May 7th. There will be coffee as well as childcare, but please register by April 14th if you will need childcare.
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SIGN UP TODAY!
Save the Date! VBS will be July 11 to July 14 this summer. We will have an evening VBS for kids Age 4 to Grade 6 (includes rising 7th graders). Registration for VBS will open in April...but don't worry...you can sign up to volunteer as early as TODAY! There are so many ways to help out with VBS, so if you are interested in being part of this amazing way to serve families and teach kids about Jesus, please reach out to Katie Conaway, our Kids Ministry Director.
BOOK LOVERS MEET UP FUN!
We had the best time sharing our love of books. So much so, that we’re already planning the next meet up. Stay tuned for details!
These ladies love to read!!
Sharing our faith stories over brunch.
Sharing our current reads.
Taking notes on suggested books and authors.
Door Prize! Book covers from Etsy.
Door Prizes! Bookmarks & Book Darts.
FUSION LASER TAG FUN
We had 24 students in grades 4-6 come out to play laser tag on campus. We also had a bunch of adult and teen volunteers who may have had more fun than the kids! Thank you to everyone who helped chaperone. We ate a pizza lunch, played lots of laser tag, heard a devotional message from Pastor Chris, and closed out with ice cream. Stay tuned for the next Fusion event!
Grades 4-6
Laser Tag Besties
Deejay Pastor Chris
Stealth Mode
Boys Strategizing
Girls Strategizing
FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Giving = $21,309
Weekly Need = $19,701
Year to Date Budget = $512,239
Year to Date Income = $436,143
Year to Date Expenses = $459,035

Point of Contact: David Oakley
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAR 31 Ladies Craft Night
APR 01 Church Clean-Up Projects
APR 02 Food Pantry Collection
APR 07 Good Friday Service Online
APR 08 Easter Egg Hunt
APR 09 Easter Sunday - No KSM Meeting
APR 15 Bikes for Nicaragua
APR 16 “Can I Trust The Bible?” Begins
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Have a great week!