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"The water that I give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life" John 4:14b.
On April 9th the Honduras Team will be leading the Wednesday Night Lenten Program as we "RE-CAP" the Mission Trip. But, as you may know, stories have been leaking out. It is difficult to carry a bucket of water filled to the brim; joy keeps pouring over the rim!
Even still, I encourage you to come and listen to the story of how God is weaving the community of Borborton, Honduras and Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church together in Christ. You may be surprised to know this was my first mission trip. Though it took 15 years for this vision to be realized, I know that this was the mission God had called me to attend back in 1999. It will be interesting to hear how God drew each of us to Honduras and to Living Water for the World.
In Ever Flowing Peace,
Pastor Carrie
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Child Safety and
Abuse Workshop
held Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00 pm in the Coffee House. Speaker - Brian Hopkins. This is needed for all who want to work with children or youth at Mt. Hermon. rsvp to 704-782-2326 xt 102.
Senior Citizens
 The Senior Group will meet on Saturday, April 5th, at 6:00 pm at Parkway House on south Union Street.
Pastor's Coffee
 There is a Pastor's Coffee scheduled for Sunday, April 6th at 12:30 pm in the Coffee House. If you are new to the church, or just visiting, you are welcome to attend this meeting to meet Pastor Carrie and the staff (Lisa and Linda) in a more intimate setting, ask questions about our ministry at Mt Hermon, and get to know others who are new to the church or area. RSVP to 704-782-2326 xt 102.
Youth Events
 March 29
Clean Up of the
Children's Building
Please come help us clean this morning from 8 am - 12 noon - for an hour or for the whole time. Help make a clean, safe environment for our children.
April 5th - Confirmation
at St. Martin's in Concord on Hwy 200. 8:30 am - 11:30 am.
 Men In Mission
will meet at the Parkway House in Concord at 7 pm on Monday, April 14. Please join us for good food and fellowship.
 Saturday, April 19th
Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Enjoy crafts, games, bounce house, Easter Egg hunt and a lite lunch. Want to help with the festivities, call Barbara Linker at 704-788-8354. (we are in need of boiled eggs for coloring).
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 Habitat for Humanity
Habitat is now helping people who have special needs to fix up their homes. We need 8 volunteers to help make a ramp on a home for one of our Mt. Hermon members. Please see, call, or email
 Lisa or Linda if you can assist us in this important event. 704-490-8464 or 704-782-2326 xt 102. We are asking the youth to work on the lawn the same day and plant some flowers, and the women/men to provide food. Make it a day of service - "God's work, Our hands".
Leak Update
We are still awaiting warmer weather to begin this project. Please keep this in your prayers, and pray for warmer weather. God bless you for all you do!
 WATER!
The Evangelism Team is now collecting water for the 4th of July float. If you can pick up an extra case of water when it is on sale, please do so and bring it to the Coffee House or Fellowship Hall. We hope to collect 3,000 bottles of water by June.
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Gratefulness...
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Thank You To:
Karyn Dalton, Diane Frank, Ann Bolick, and Kathy Tolbert for their work volunteering in the office this past month. We are very grateful for your presence and hard work.
We do not say thank you enough:
Thank you to the Council of Mt. Hermon who meet faithfully each month and provide leadership in the church: Ron Smith - President, Ann Bolick - Vice-President, Bonnie Walsh -Secretary, Mike Linker - Treasurer, Brian Hopkins, Heather Hughes, Tim Kirk, Nancy Jones, Monica Matthews, Seth McKinnon, Diane Olszewski, Matt Tanner, and Pastor Carrie.
SYMPATHIES:
Our deepest sympathies to George Kesler on the loss of his wife Millicent Kline Kesler on March 13th. Millicent was the mother of Stephanie, Anthony, and Kelly Kline, grandmother of Joshua, Alex and Anthony Kline Jr. Please keep the Kesler, Kline, and Fox families in your prayers as they grieve the loss of their wife/mother/ grandmother.
Our condolences to Mitch and Charlotte Simpson as they grieve the loss of Mitch's mother, Velma Mullis Simpson, who passed away on Thursday, March 27th. Velma was 104 years old. Please keep the family in your prayers.
 Our Prayers Continue For:
Dewanda and Robert Barnhardt (Dewanda is still in the hospital), Phil Roman, Alice Faggart, Kristina Cook, Karen Milke, April Pokorny awaiting surgery (Pastor Carrie's sister-in-law), Peggy Brantley (LeRene's mother-in-law), Charles Ridenhour, Marilyn Taksin (Bonnie Walsh's mother) who is in rehab, Ron Wilcox, Rachel & Ron Jones, for Mary Bowles who is going through chemo, for Julie Casey (David Deal's cousin), Jackie Braswell (father of Brian Braswell). For Sandra Pittman and Bobbi McKinnon. For Jennifer Barrier, Ray & Louise Isenhour, Brad Goodman, Gerry Lomax, Mr. Benfield, Edgar Smith. Pray for Margie Cline, and Joanna Hutula, for Kathy Kitts (cancer), for Kach Boyden. For all who are hungry, homeless, away from God. For all those who have loved ones serving in the military around the world.
A special prayer for people of Borborton, Honduras and the health of their community.
Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer.
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Contact Information
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Mt Hermon Lutheran Church
3600 Hwy 601 S
Concord, NC 28025
704-782-2326
xt 101 Lisa
xt 102 Linda
xt 103 Pastor Carrie
For Pastoral Care
or Emergencies call
704-787-3183 Linda cell
704-490-8464 Lisa
252-916-4876 Pastor Carrie
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Bible Study
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Bible Study is every Monday night in Fellowship Hall with Pastor Carrie - March 31 - Leviticus 14, 15, 16.
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We Are Praying for our
Mission Team
Please continue to pray for the Mission Team as they prayerfully process their experience in Honduras, and then convey to us their most touching moments at the Wednesday night Lenten program on April 9th at 6:00 p.m.
Also, the Mission Team unanimously voted to move the left-over funds from the mission trip to the General Fund, approximately $4,700.
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NC Women of the ELCA
Help Eradicate Malaria
The women of the ELCA have pledged to support the efforts of the ELCA (church-wide) towards the push to eradicate maleria. We invite the congregation to join in this mission.
A display with a container is located in the narthex and on the back table in Fellowship Hall for your contributions.
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We Are Praying for our
Friends and Relatives
Mt. Hermon has 4 prayer lists who send out notices, asking people to pray for individuals and families who are ill or having a difficult time. When you are asked to pray for others, please take some time to do this. You might also think about sending them a get well card or note (or call) of encouragement. A small gesture makes a world of difference to someone who is in need.
Remember also our homebound and those who are sick whose names are in the bulletin each week. A note or card of support is always a wonderful way to pray.
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Cooperative
Christian
Ministry
Thank You
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for donating 206 pounds of food in March, so far, to Cooperative Christian Ministries - helping to feed the hungry of Cabarrus County. Bring your food items to service on Sundays or drop them at the office during the week.
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Apr 02 Sara Fink
Apr 04 Nancy Wilcox
Apr 04 Isabel York
Apr 05 Alex Kline
Apr 07 Dottie Chertok
Apr 08 Aidan Olin Cooke
Apr 08 Anna Eremity
Apr 09 Nancy Hall
Apr 11 Tiffany Gill
Apr 11 Marie Grochske
Apr 11 David Ridenhour
Apr 11 Amanda Taylor
Apr 12 Faith Brantley
Apr 14 Michael Habovick
Apr 15 Stephanie Kline
Apr 15 Caitlin Steel
Apr 20 Cyrus Sousley
Apr 23 George Kesler
Apr 25 Patti Stuver
Apr 26 Grace Eliz York
Apr 27 Melissa Fox
Apr 27 Zach Fox
ANNIVERSARIES
April
04-15-2006
Jason & Stephnie Bumgarner
04-27-2002
Steve & Eileen Sousley
04-28-1962
Cletus & Gwynn Hahn
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