He Is Risen, Indeed!

Please Pray for Uganda Trip

On Friday, James Anderson, Keith Hill & Josh Modrzynski leave for Uganda to serve with Peter’s Heart. This is an organization founded by the Anderson family that is committed to transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children in Uganda through education and mentorship. Keith and Josh will be there for a week while James will stay on for an additional week, connecting with a second team. 

PLEASE PRAY - Pray for us during this time for deep relationships to form, effective Gospel communication with the kids and leaders we will encounter, and the Lord to reveal and connect all that HE desires to see happen during this time. 

Registration for Community VBS is now open! Rising Pre-K - Rising 6th graders are invited to join us from July 10th - 12th, 5:30-8:00 p.m. each evening for an amazing adventure in Hometown Nazareth! Join St. Giles, Christ Pres., and Eternity Churches as we gather at St. Giles each night and journey back in time to the place where Jesus grew up to discover more of what it means to follow him today! Dinner for the whole family will be served at 5:30 each evening. Questions? Contact Heather Agnello at (804) 282-9763. Visit www.stgiles.org.

Egyptian Sister Church

Coming to Richmond

We are excited to announce that on April 17, Pastor Abdelmassih

(Seha) and his wife Janette will be joining us from Egypt. You probably remember, they were going to join us back in January but a serious health concern with Janette delayed their trip. We rejoice that Janette is healing and able to make the trip and we look forward to hearing them share with us that Sunday. 

Donation Opportunity -

Bloom of the PRC

Bloom of the PRC (Pregnancy Resource Center) has an ongoing need for in-kind items, and a bin has been placed for donations outside of the Church office. Please refer to the list below.

• Wipes (individual)
• Bibs
• Baby towels and washcloths (neutral if possible)
• Baby lotion, shampoo, wash, Vaseline - NO BABY POWDER
• Pacifiers
• Teethers
• Diaper Rash Cream
• Gowns and sleepers (neutral colors are most helpful)
• Sippy cups with soft spouts
• Diapers sizes 5, 6, 7
• Boy spring/summer clothing sizes 0-3 months; 3-6 months, 2T, 3T - new items only!
• Girls’ spring/summer clothing sizes 2T, 3T – new items only! Jackets 2T, 3T – neutral colors

Maternity clothes may be gently used – great need for small and medium sizes, and all sizes of leggings If you have any questions, please contact Yolande Long: Yolande.A.Long@gmail.com or 804-357-3494.

Thank you for your generosity and support of this vital organization.

First Thursday Book Club

A belated Easter treat will be available for those who come to book club on April 4th at 10 AM in the St. Giles parlor. Francis Smith will be facilitating a giant of the faith, john Sherrill, author of many books including They Speak in Other Tongues. Anyone interested is invited to come for the inspirational discussion and fellowship. Lunch will follow for those whose schedules allow.

Food Pantry Still Collecting Donations!

We are still continuing to support our local food pantry! We are currently accepting non-perishable and canned food items. The collection bin is located by the Church House door.

The food bank has provided a list of suggested items:

• Cereal (boxed or oatmeal)
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Crackers
• Mac & cheese
• Rice or potato packets
• Canned vegetables

Reception Team

Volunteer Opportunity

There are many ways to serve at St. Giles. One of those ways is to be a part of the Reception Team. What we normally do for receptions is set up the reception area, place food and punch on the tables, man the cake and punch tables, and replenish the food dishes. Afterwards, we clean up. People can choose what they want to do. If you are interested in being on the Reception Team, please call Jo White at (804) 937-6836 or email her at joeloisewhite@gmail.com

As part of a Faith Leaders and Richmond Police Department collaboration, we will have a community walk with one of our partnering churches, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, on April 13th from 12:00PM to around 2:00PM and I invite you to join us.

We joined forces to help the community better. Unfortunately, police normally can’t help with situations until the situation has become toxic, harmful and catastrophic. So, we had to come up with a way to be proactive.

To be proactive we have to meet people where they are and be there at their most vulnerable times. That way, instead of waiting and reacting to something that happened, we can detect and prevent it from happening or from getting much worse. Through a Relationship Building protocol, we can get help for families with issues like depression, anger, substance abuse, pregnancy, etc. faster. And if they have not yet met Jesus, they can meet him through our actions.

Matthew 5:16: In the same way, let your light shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Will you walk with us? For more information call Jo White at (804) 937-6836 or go to https://www.teamforgod.com/relationship-bldg.

Recycled Objects Needed!

Thank you for your Christmas donations. We are no longer taking Christmas items for now.

Art and Recovery classes are in need of:

• Junk Drawer items: we want your old junk to make unique and interesting robots and machines
• Old or Broken Electronics: Small headphones, old phones, old calculators, small items we can take apart
• Broken Toys: We can use those old broken toys to make many things! SMALL toys only please. No bigger than a shoe box.
• Nespresso Pods (cleaned)
• Small cardboard jewelry size boxes
• Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Tubes
• Chopsticks and Wooden Skewers
• Old Fast Food Toys

Thank you for your blessings!