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This Sunday's Service: "Witnessing the Divine"
In the gospel reading for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Jesus tells the apostles, "You are witnesses." Where and when have you witnessed the Risen Christ in your own life? What does it mean to "bear witness" to the Divine Presence? Tune-in this Sunday to our "Video Worship Service," as we explore what it means to "Experience the Divine." Message: Pastor Sal. Music: Peter Black and Pamela Chappell.
Tune-in on Sunday at 10 AM via our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or here on our website. Last Week's Online Service
In last Sunday's Gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, we heard the "Doubting Thomas" story. The apostle, Thomas, doesn't believe that Jesus has risen from the dead. When it comes to our faith, we've been led to believe that doubting is an obstacle, when, in fact, the obstacle is certainty. The contemporary Christian writer, Anne Lamott, says: "The opposite of faith is not doubt. It is certainty." Here is our "Video Worship Service" from last Sunday, when we explored the benefits of doubt. Message: Pastor Sal. Music: Peter Black and Jeff Spangler.
Click here to read, listen to, watch, and share last Sunday's Homily. Where is Pastor Sal?
UCC Grand West Association Spring Meeting:
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Composting Pop-Up Workshop, April 24
The Tri-Community Recycling & Composting Committee is hosting a Backyard Composting Pop-Up Workshop on Sat April 24, from 9:30 to 10:30am at the parking lot at 312 Ferry Street (the old Calico Kitchen site). The focus will be on residential composting. Tune in to the Friendship Hall this Sunday morning if you have questions about this event, or connect with Demetrhea Terrien by email.
Knitting, Crocheting, Fiber Artists Meetings Starting up, April 21
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-Knitters, Crocheters, Weavers, Stitchers, Fiber People of all types! The good old Douglas UCC knitting crew invites you all to join us at their masked, outdoor, bring-your-own-chair-and-refreshments-and-projects meetups on Wednesday afternoons at the Retreat House backyard, beginning April 21 at 1pm! If you wish to receive reminders of those meetups and alerts when the weather looks too difficult to meet, join this group's mailing list by emailing Julie.
Friendship Hall News
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We had another lively Friendship Hall Zoom meetup on Sunday, sadly opening with the news of Michigan's status in Covid-19 infections. Pastor Sal shared the results of the Church Council's survey of our members and friends. Thanks so much to all of you who participated! See last week's E-Pistle for the Summary report! Ann Hopkins asked for prayers for her daughter Chrissy, who is recovering from a knee replacement, and prayers for her friend Albert, who is struggling with illness in his dog, Olivia. Pastor Sal pointed out Jim Shewell's obituary, and shared that we will have a service for Jim in the memorial garden when the weather gets better. Mark Reiman asked for prayers for Marjorie, who is undergoing two cataract surgeries. And Pam Chappell gave us an update on Sandy Feldman's cancer treatment plan. Cards and letters for Sandy and Larry can be sent here: Sandy and Larry Feldman, 8800 Blackhawk Drive, Lakeside, MI 49116. We celebrated Jack Ridl's "Old 77" birthday too with general silliness all around.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
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Photo by Mia Cambriello on Unsplash
April 18- Dennis Barnum, 21- Ron Sieracki, 24- Gregg Kurek Birthday and Anniversary cards are a great way we can continue to reach out to one another during this time. If you wish to mail a card to one of our church members, addresses can be found in our Church Directory. If you don't have a directory, please let us know, and we will email one to you. |
Prayer Requests
John Leon (Marjorie Reiman's uncle); Marjorie Reiman; Pamela Chappell; Tim Reineck (friend of Pete Wehle and Pam Chappell's); Sandy and Larry Feldman; Cindy Winkler; Eleanor Connell (Shannon Connell's mother), Matt Brazys, Suzanne Cook, and Ken Cassbon (friends of Pete Wehle and Pamela Chappell); Jakki Fox (Jeff Spangler's sister); Ronald Konarski; Richie Czarnowski (Mark Reiman's friend); Leith Letcher and his family; Dale Lower; Sherri Kanten (Ruth VandenBosch's friend); Diane Carr (Debra Carr's sister); Michael (a friend of Dan Mack's); Mike Boston and Kathy Austin; Myron (Wendy Hamlin's grandson, Fred Hamilin's great-grandson); Chris Stuart (Virginia Stuart's sister-in-law); Kurt McDonald (John McDonald's son); Matt Brazys (Friend of Pete Wehle's); Darren Dixon (Beverly and Orie Hawkes' nephew); Mary Elizabeth Loudin (friend of Laurie VandenBeldt); Richard Graham; Char Clausing (Nancy Plantinga's cousin); Chris Robinson (Peter and Kathleen Mueller's nephew); Gregg Kirchen (Sheryll and Greg VanPortfleet's friend); Daniel Ver Meulen (Susan Fleming's son); Marcia Sullivan (Jo Cooley's friend); Len Lynch (Kathleen Mueller's brother); Curtis Coffin (Marty Coffin's brother).
Financial Stewardship
April 11, 2021
Viewers for April 11 Online Service Videos: 672
Online Donations: $3,910.39
Benevolent Fund: $200.00
Collection Plate (mailed in): $2,810.00
Total: $6,920.39
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