Notices for April 6, 2025

HANDS OF GRACE is in need of new or gently used queen size sheets, bath towels, coffee, shampoo, and deodorant. Thank you.

PALM SATURDAY!  All are welcome to join Altar Guild members for cleaning day on Saturday, April 12^th, at 9:00am.  We will be cleaning the sanctuary and the Children’s Room.  Coffee, donuts, and cleaning supplies will be provided.  Please bring a bucket and gloves. Thank you, Cynthia Boyle

Special Voters’ meeting TODAY to review and adopt a revised operating budget for 2025. This meeting will follow the service.

FESTIVAL CHOIR…..  Please consider joining us to sing for Easter Sunday Service: April 20^th, 9AM.  Practices are held directly after Sunday service for 10-15 minutes.  All ages and voice parts welcome.  It is not necessary to read music, just be able to carry a tune.  Please see Ruth Yeadon for more information. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR MIDWEEK LENT SERVICE SCHEDULE:

We will have a casual fellowship dinner at 6:00pm prior to our midweek service. Come as you are. Bring a dish to share if you would like.  Everyone is invited! Feel free to bring a friend!

April 9^th at 7:00pm – “Hands that Protect”

April 17^th – Maundy Thursday with Communion – 7:00pm.

April 18^th – Good Friday – Service at noon and 7:00pm.

April 20^th – Easter Sunday Service at 9:00am.

EASTER POTLUCK BRUNCH immediatelyfollowing the service. Coffee and tea provided.  If you would like, bring a dish to share.  All are welcome. 

DO YOU sew, knit, crochet, craft or have another special talent?  Would you be willing to donate your items to Ladies Aid for our Christmas Fair?  If the answer is “yes” now is the perfect time to start your creations.  All items are needed especially homemade hats, scarves, mittens and Christmas tree ornaments.  Any questions talk to anyone involved in Ladies Aid.  Thank you!

Lutheran Women Spring Gathering, “Celebrating Easter,” on April 26^th at 1 pm at Holy Trinity Church, 8 Maple Street, Terryville, CT.   On this first Saturday after Easter, we’ll continue to celebrate with scripture, hymns and remembrances of Happy Easter’s past and present.  Bring your favorite Easter jewelry or cross to Show & Tell.  We will be collecting for “Hands of Grace”:  shampoo/conditioner, feminine products and “Immanuel Lutheran School”:  tissues, Band-Aids, and masking tape.  Please let us know you are coming!Questions? Email:  Jan at rjallynd@gmail.com.

PLEASE CHECK your church mailbox.