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Sunday Worship: Apr. 26, 2015
In the Sanctuary at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Children's Musical
"The Lost Boy: Young Jesus in the Temple"
Presented by the Celebration and Angel Choirs. View more about the musical here.
In the Chapel at 8:30 and Magnolia at 11 a.m.
"Touching the Scars" 
Jesus invites the disciples to touch his body, to look at the scars of his hands and feet to know that he is actually with them. Come and discover what God has in store for you. The Rev. Debbie Casanzio is preaching. 8:30 worship will be combined in the Chapel. View details. |
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Kids Camp and Missions Fund: Special Offering this Sunday, April 26
Help send kids with financial needs to church camp, on missions trips and to Vacation Bible School. View more information here. |
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Celebrate 22 Youth Who Confirmed Their Faith 
After eight weeks of study and a retreat, 22 students said "yes" to the faith journey that was begun for them in their Baptism and recited their membership vows on Sunday. Experience the evening in photos.
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Hearing Loss and Dementia Educational Event
This month's Caregiver's Educational Event features Dr. Indira Alvarez, Board Certified Audiologist, 2 p.m. April 28 in the Magnolia Building. View more information here.
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The Rev. Michelle Shrader is Headed to South Africa
Watch her story, view her sermon from Sunday and learn how to support her financially here.
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Baptism Class on Wednesday, May 6
Open to all interested in being baptized or having your child baptized. 6:30 p.m in Chapel. The sacrament of Baptism is a gift of God that is received as a sign of God's love for us. Read more. |
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Shop Early for Mother's Day and Graduation Gifts
Great new books and gifts have arrived in the Bookstore, where all proceeds benefit missions.
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Manna Bags Available Sunday in Courtyard and at Magnolia
Help people feel the love of Christ with bags filled with Scripture, information on community resources, healthy snacks, sunscreen and a pair of socks. $5 per bag. |
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Church Phone Voice Mail Message Disruption
The church's telephone voice mail system had some technical difficulties, causing delivery of messages to be delayed. It is fixed now. If you recently left a voice mail and haven't received a response, please call us back so that we may assist you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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DOWNTOWN AND THE PORTICO
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Announcing theportico.org Website 
We are excited to announce this new website that presents a gathering space to the downtown community. Learn more here.
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Documentary and Discussion Monday with Roger Scholtz
All are invited to a free screening and discussion of the documentary "28 Up" from South Africa, that follows a group of people filmed first at age seven and then subsequently every seven years. 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 27. View the Facebook event.
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Urban Art Mart, May 9
Local artwork and crafts, food trucks, live music and children's activities. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9. at The Portico. Vendor spaces available. Learn more here.
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EVENTS AND GROUPS
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Connect in Groups
Meet others. Build community. Grow deeper in faith. Help us connect you to a new or existing group with this two-minute Group Connect Form.
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Metropolitan Ministries Bridge Builders - You Are Invited!
Hyde Park will have a table at the annual Bridge Builders benefit 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday May 1. Click here for more information and to register for free. |
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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VBS 2015: Your Chance to Change Lives
450 children will come to this church for Vacation Bible School June 22-26. There are 200 opportunities for you to volunteer for 4-20 hours. Your time can have a lasting impression on the faith of a child who may never come otherwise. Adult volunteers here, Youth volunteers here.
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Serve Day with Cornerstone Ministries
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Assist with renovations to help the Children's Nutrition Program Staff. Find out more and register here. |
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More Ways to Make an Impact Immediately
Parking lot greeters, tech, clothing donation, bicycles, gleaners and more. View all here. |
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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Register Now for Vacation Bible School June 22-26
Join us at Everest VBS where we will explore conquering challenges with God's mighty power June 22-26. Vacation Bible School is for children age 4 by June 1, 2015 through rising sixth-graders. The cost is $40 per child ($50 for rising fifth- and sixth-graders) and online registration is open here.
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FAMILY CIRCLE
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- Congratulations to John and Esther Mathew on the birth of their daughter, Mary Jean, April 15.
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