Elife Newsletter

“Prepare for God’s Visitation”

Luke 19:28-44

We all need God to visit us in our lives. All of us find ourselves in need of the guidance, encouragement, and perspective that only Godly wisdom provides. The problem is we often try to navigate the waters of life on our own because we see God’s visitation as a disruption. But thanks be to God that He pursues us and visits us through His Word, our prayers, and through brothers and sisters in Christ. The question we need to ask ourselves is, “Am I ready for God’s visitation?” Come and see on Palm Sunday!

Palm Sunday, April 13 at 9:00am and 10:30am

Come and join us as we welcome our Messiah into his passion week with a children’s parade and waving of palm branches!



Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 6:45pm

Tonight we join the disciples around the table of our Lord’s Last Supper. This service will reflect our blended worship style.

Good Friday, April 18 at 10:00am and 6:45pm

This morning we join as a family to remember what our Savior did for us on the cross. This service will be family-friendly with music and worship that caters to our young families and children. Music will reflect our Family Worship style with acoustic guitars and piano.

Join us in the evening for the “Service of Darkness” as we walk with our Savior through his final hours. Join us for blended worship and enjoy music from the handbells and choir as we remember what was done for us on the cross.

Easter Sunday, April 20 at 7:45am, 9:00am and 10:30am

This morning we join in joyful celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. We will make a joyful noise at the sight of the empty tomb. Join us for a joyful service of brass, strings, choir, handbells, and most importantly, praise and thanksgiving for the Risen King.

HERE Missions Fundraiser

Come to Pizza Ranch in Andover on Monday, April 14, from 5:00-8:00pm. Have a yummy dinner and support the HERE Mission to our Preschool & Childcare along with Foundations Christian Academy.

Here Missions

Pastor Kenneth Harste's

Retirement Celebration

Sunday, May 4 | 11:30am

Samaritan's Hill Church

6828 Laketowne Place NE

Albertville, MN 55301

RSVP by Sunday, April 20

The Dwelling Place

Basic Needs Drive

Please help restock the shelves at The Dwelling Place. Drop off items at church by THIS Sunday, April 13. For questions email Bethany Popinga.

rpopinga@msn.com.

Youth Plant Sale – Support the National Youth Gathering!

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to brighten up your yard! Our youth are once again hosting a plant sale to raise funds for their upcoming trip to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer. Sixty youth from Family of Christ will be attending this life-changing event, and your support can help make it happen.

Choose from a beautiful selection of bedding plants, potted plants, and Green Valley gift cards—perfect for your own garden or as thoughtful gifts. Stop by the exhibit table in the lobby to pick up your order form. Orders are due this Sunday, April 13, and plants will be ready for pick-up on May 9 - just in time for Mother’s Day.

Help our youth grow in faith while you grow something beautiful at home!

Spring Clean Up

Please join our annual “Spring Clean Up” day at church on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30am-noon. There will be a list of numerous indoor and outdoor projects that need to be accomplished. This includes projects from our HERE Mission partners, FOC Preschool and Child Care, too. Thanks for making a difference in beautifying God’s house and grounds.

Thank You!

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who served at Trinity First School on Saturday, April 5! An amazing number of projects were completed while the school was on spring break! Students and staff will return to find an improved and cleaner building, outside and inside. If you're interested in serving at Trinity First, please contact Pete Mumford at 763-229-9792 or

pmumf94@gmail.com

Women's Ministry Event

Have a Seat at the Table

Saturday, May 3 | 9:30am-Noon

Coffee and continental breakfast will start at 9:30am. This will be followed by worship and our speaker, Katie Jo Whitney, who will be sharing a message from Luke 14:7-14. What does it look like to invite? The event will also include some service and creativity opportunities.

Register Here