Charlotte and Brylee enjoyed reading and sharing the story of Jesus’s last week, including the Last Supper with his followers and disciples. The children later made crosses during Sunday School, and talked about the Christian events leading to Easter! Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 04-04-2024 Pastor Jeannine shared so much with us on Palm Sunday, as palms were distributed. We reflected on the ways Jesus went to his death to set us free. Jesus gave us a new life and a new humanity with the example of what we are to be like. He offered himself up as a sacrificial lamb. Following the resurrection of Jesus, God sent the disciples to teach forgiveness. We are all able to be forgiven. Jesus demonstrated his forgiveness even from the cross. Pastor Jeannine asked us do we forgive those who bully us? Are we forgiven? We are to live big lives and follow the example of Jesus. Pastor Jeannine encouraged all of us to sing Psalm 22. Jesus sang that psalm on the cross as he was dying. We need to pray for forgiveness. We can talk to God any place where we are, and at any time. We must ask God to help us. The church women have decided to meet for coffee at 9 AM every other Wednesday at the Wagner. The next coffee date will be Wednesday, April 3. All are welcome. We will be collecting pet food for a local pet food drive. Many people that hardly have enough food for themselves will feed their pets first. Collecting pet food for those in need helps keep pets with their families. The choir anthem this Sunday was beautiful. It was entitled THE CROSS with lyrics by Bruce Westerdahl and music by Ron Miller. Thank you choir for this inspirational piece. Our Madelyn Rose (Mosch) has signed for several local musical events at nearby venues this spring and summer. She will at them, singing her specialty, country music. She has had several recordings in Nashville. Check her site on Facebook! You can listen to the recordings online, but even better is to go and hear her in person. She has wonderful talent and so enjoys performing. Madelyn also sings in our choir and frequently has done solos in church. Happy Spring and Easter, although this past Sunday was blanketed with 5 inches of snow, we are expecting spring flowers, warmer weather and sunshine soon! Come join us at our 9 AM Sunday services. We love having visitors join us.