April 28, 2024

5th Sunday of Easter

10:00 a.m.

 

Welcome

 

*Greeting

Leader: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life.

People: Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live!

 

*Passing the Peace of Christ as We

     Greet One Another

 

*Song of Praise

Amazing Love

 

Giving Our Gifts to God

 

Witnessing to Our Children

Lauren Grelecki

 

Children’s Music

Father Abraham

 

Testimonial Time

 

Scripture

John 20:19-23

 

Sermon

Our Authority to Forgive Sins

Pastor Brian

 

*Song of Invitation

Jesus Paid it All

 

*Affirmation of Faith

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Sharing Our Joys and Concerns

     The Lord’s Prayer

 

Center News and Announcements

 

*Song of Praise

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

 

*Dismissal with Blessing

 

*Please stand as you are able

Visitors:  We welcome you to our worshiping community today. We are so glad you are here. Please sign our guest book in the narthex, and include your mailing address.

 

April bulletins are given to the glory of God by Evelyn Aldridge.

 

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Joel and Sandy Prevette in honor of our children and granddaughters.

 

Prayer Concerns: Nancy Tarlton, Jon Loeb, Carol Alexander, Lorna Colson, David Devine, Linda McGlamery, Curtis Goforth, Abby Haze.

 

Worship Leaders

 

Pastor Brian Crady   Music Director   Todd Whittington

Reader Wendy Miller   Lock-up Trustee James Isenhour   Nursery Jessica Flieger and Ryan Lefler

Sound system Mitch Lefler and Candy Spoor

Greeters Lynn Bishop and Lucas Rogers

Children’s Coordinator   Kelly Cruse

 

Attendance and Stewardship Last Week 

 

      Sunday School: 18           Worship: 51

Need for April: $16,004                  Received through April 21: $11,228

Kids Camp: Sunday, May 5, right after the worship service from 11:00 – 12:30, in the fellowship hall. Pizza will be provided for the children.

Mother’s Day: If you have any pictures of either your mother or a mother figure that you would like to add to the Mother’s Day presentation, please text them to 704-743-8089, by May 4th.

VBS volunteer meeting: Sunday, May 19, right after the worship service.

CROP Hunger Walk: We will be taking donations through May.

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Center would like to start providing Children’s Church during our  Sunday worship services for children in 1st through 5th grade. Kindergarten aged children are welcome, but we understand if they may not be ready for the transition. Our nursery will continue for infants to kindergarten. In order to provide this to our children, we are looking for an additional two volunteers during our worship time. All curriculum and supplies will be provided to you. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Please feel free to contact Kelly Cruse for any questions. We appreciate anyone willing to help.

Flower sponsorship is available for May 12 and 26. Please sign up in the church narthex, call or email the church office with your sponsorship date. Flowers are $35.

 

Needs for Cooperative Christian Ministry food pantry: canned chicken and other canned meats, canned carrots, potatoes, and mixed vegetables, macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, canned beans, shelf-stable milk, diapers. You can bring your donations to church and place them in the collection bin in the narthex.