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Prairie Avenue
Christian Church
To be learning, loving, and serving disciples of Christ from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.
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Worship Each Week & Daily Prayer |
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We host in-person services on Saturdays at 5 pm,
and Sunday mornings at 8 am and 9:30 am.
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The Answer to Passivity Is Passion
Saturday, March 27, 5 pm
Sunday, March 28, 8 am & 9:30 am
and Online
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Did you miss a sermon or can't remember the good statement made by Pastor Jason recently?
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LIVESTREAM EQUIPMENT UPDATE: Wayne Rutherford has continued to install our new video and audio broadcast equipment in the sanctuary and balcony this past week. It is possible we will go "live" next weekend!
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This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It is one of the few worship services where we reenact parts of the scripture reading, waving our palm branches as a festive march-like hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor plays. Jesus and his disciples are drawing from several scripture references themselves in this procession from the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, arriving in victorious humility.
Scholars point out another procession was proceeding on the same day. The one with the Roman-appointed governor of Judea leaving Caesarea Maritima (the harbor city built by Herod the Great in tribute to Caesar Augustus) and escorted by Roman legions.
One procession evokes the prophets and the Exodus story, with palms in hand and garments lain on the ground. The other reminds all visitors to the Passover festival of who's in charge.
Palm Sunday always asks the question: Which side are you on? How could the jubilant crowd on this day become the mob of crucifixion by Friday?
Do we act like Christians or live like one? You can say "Hosanna!" on one day and "Crucify him" in the days following.
Most of our critics have the evidence to back up the claim that we just act like Christ-followers rather than live like one. Several studies have revealed that less than 25 percent of American church members bother to show up on any given Sunday. The average American Christian gives less than 2% of his or her income to charities.
Palm Sunday calls us to examine what we put our hope in. Because what we put our hope in will define us. The events on your calendar, the transactions in your checkbook reveal those things well. The victory of Palm Sunday is not in conquest but in the jubilee. Are you performing a role, or revealing your hope in Christ?
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Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 1, 7 pm
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
Maundy has more of an association with "maudlin" rather than Mandate. Gather with us on this meaningful evening as we recall Jesus' last commands, his mandate to love one another as he has loved us, and the act of service in washing his disciples' feet. While we will not have a foot washing service, we will have communion and readings of the betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus.
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Good Friday Service
Friday, April 2, 5 pm
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
Our sanctuary will be transformed into a series of prayer stations with scripture reading, responsive action, and a time for reflection or prayer.
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EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
Saturday, April 3, 5 pm
Sunday, April 4,
8 am & 9:30 am
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He has risen! Join us in worship as we recall and celebrate the one who conquered death and the grave.
Continental breakfast items available on Sunday morning.
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Grow in Faith
through listening, paying attention, and reading 5 verses a day
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Morning Devotion
Each day, except Sunday, Pastor Jason shares a brief 4-7 minute scripture reading, reflection, response, and prayer. During the season of Lent, Pastor Jason is sharing the gospel of Mark, which will be read through by Easter. We encourage you to read this gospel. The associated devotion is posted to Prairie Avenue's Facebook page.
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Use Your Gifts by sharing five acts of love and kindness each week |
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TRAINING CLASS CONTINUES
SUNDAYS AT 11 AM
GOLDEN CIRCLE ROOM
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Amanda Butterick is our first member to begin exploring Christian caregiving through Stephen minister training! This training is led by Pastor Jason, a trained Stephen Leader, and includes a variety of topics such as listening, Christian assertiveness, maintaining boundaries in caregiving, and grief.
The training lasts about an hour and a half, with a brief 15-minute break. If you would like to check out a session, you can! To qualify as a Stephen minister, you will need to complete all 18 sessions.
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Pray with Israel/Palestine, March 28, 2021 - Global...
Lectionary Selection: Mark 14:1-15 Prayers for Israel/Palestine Prayer shaped by a reading of Mark 14:1-15 Holy, Wholly Just and Loving Creator, thank you for visiting our planet, for sharing the life we know in all its wonder and complexity, its ...
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www.globalministries.org
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Give Regularly through five acts of generosity each month |
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Several times a year, congregations receive a special offering to support the ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). These gifts are given above and beyond the regular core support of Disciples Mission Fund.
The Easter Offering, received by most congregations on March 28 and April 4, 2021, supports several of the general ministries of the Christian Church. Your gift supports college students in leadership development programs, global mission partners, health and social service ministries, the formation of new congregations, support for pastors and chaplains, and so much more.
Your gift has the power to change lives around the world. Give online now or through your congregation. Thank you.
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Hood River Valley Disciples Say Yes To Serving Neighbors
Eleven years ago, an unhoused person died of exposure on the streets of Hood River, Oregon. Local clergy got together and vowed that they were not going to let it happen again. Together with...
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www.weekofcompassion.org
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General Fund
Donations given to the Prairie Avenue Christian Church General Fund support the year-round ministries of the church. Your generous support keeps our building, staff, and operations working for the mission of the church. The mission of Prairie...
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www.continuetogive.com
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For instructions in registering your Kroger Rewards Card, Click Here.
The Organization code for Prairie Avenue Christian Church is: BY235.
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS DONATION |
$33.99 was raised by 14 households who have linked their Kroger customer reward cards to support Prairie Avenue Christian Church. The quarterly contribution is for shopping at Kroger during October - December 2020.
Joining to support the ministries of Prairie Avenue Christian Church is FREE. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
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Christian Church Foundation offers Legacy Planning
God is the ultimate giver, and because we are made in God's image, we reflect God's generosity. Making charitable contributions is an excellent way to extend God's presence to others. There are many options available for you to make a planned...
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www.christianchurchfoundati...
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Prairie Avenue Christian Church is a listed charity with the Smile.Amazon program. Please use smile.amazon.com, and choose Prairie Avenue Christian Church for your generous support. We received a $7.39 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2020.
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Share Your Faith through inviting 5 people to church this year |
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“I always think that the church should always be thinking beyond the four walls, beyond worship, and beyond, just the, traditional aspects of community service that they may be doing.” – Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew in this edition of “Imagine with Me.”
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SAVE THE DATE! August 7, 2021 Nothing can separate us from the love of God! #DisciplesConnect2021 Stay tuned to Disciples News Service for details as they become available.
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