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 Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Lent, Holy Week and Easter were all so sacred! On Wednesday evenings during Lent we gathered to hear of mission opportunities within our community. We ended this series with a "Honduras Recap". The energy in the room was powerful and all present knew that Holy Spirit was guiding us.
On Palm Sunday we once again heard the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem, "to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring."
As Holy Week began we experienced our servant God, as Jesus bent down to wash our feet. In Holy Sanctuary we also sent flames of prayer to God and experienced the sweet scent of healing oil anointed on our forehead. On Good Friday, we met at noon, as in ancient times the day went dark and the earth shook and Jesus cried out, "It is finished" and he "gave up his spirit." We met again that night to hear the ancient scripture readings linked to Christ's passion. Moment by moment the candles were extinguished until finally, even the Christ candle went out. We began Easter vigil, that time when Jesus descends to the dead.
Early in the morning, on April 20th, before the sun had even begun to grace the sky, we rose and walked with Mary to the empty tomb. There, at Sunrise Service, we too hear the Good News, " Jesus says, "Go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Together we exclaim, "We have seen the Lord!"
I cannot begin to tell you the number of people it takes to bring such meaningful worship to our community; and, I can't begin to express my joyful appreciation for the many volunteer hours that people lovingly give. Easter is the Christian Church's' highest and most holy celebration! I sing praise to you God for all of you who helped to make this a season that rang praise to God who so loved the world that he gave his only Son that we may have eternal life!
Alleluia! Thank you! Alleluia again!
New Member's Class
Join us for a new members class Monday nights at 7:15 p.m., May 5, 12, and 19th.
Rsvp to Linda, Lisa or
Pastor Carrie 704-782-2326.
May 17th - Youth Service Project
The Youth are raking and doing some yard work at Marguerite Black's home. 9 am - 11 am. rsvp to Zach.
Youth Lock-In - May 23-24th
7:30 pm - 10 am Join us for a deepening of relationships, and a fun time together. RSVP to Linda at 704-782-2326 xt 102 or facebook us.
 Men In Mission
will meet at the Parkway House in Concord at 7 pm on Monday, May 12. Please join us for good food and fellowship.
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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. Pat Rietfort and team are planning to provide food for the workers. Make it a day of service
Leak Update
The warmer weather has arrived and the pipe has been laid, we are waiting to have the cement poured to complete the project. We watched during two big storms where the water went, and we are happy to say it went out the large pipe in the back as planned. So far, no water in the Fellowship Hall! Praise God. We will begin to fix the wall in the Fellowship Hall and paint the women's restroom very soon. Please continue to keep this project in your prayers. 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.
Cleanliness is Next to Godliness!
Thank you to all who helped with the clean up at Mt Hermon this past month: Judy and Harold Cook and son, Lisa McKinnon and family, Melissa Fox and boys, Pastor Carrie, Linda Beauregard, Chris & Liz Detsch, Jay Perkins, Susan and Jeff Lorenz, Tim Bolick, Mitch Simpson, Mike Faggart, Jim Doorley, Tim Barrier, Danny Garmon, Ron Smith, Barbara Linker, Mike Linker, Monica Matthews, Nancy and Mark Jones, Keith Opel, Tony Kline, Jr., and AA members. We not only fixed the leak in the children's building, but fixed the leak in the main church, polished pews, deep cleaned restrooms, washed windows, washed down every surface, washed chairs in Fellowship Hall, deep cleaned the main floor areas. Yet to do: shampooing rugs in the children's building, spot cleaning rugs in the church, fixing the wall in Fellowship Hall, and painting the women's restroom in FH. Thank you for your tithing of service. It makes a big difference.
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Gratefulness...
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Thank You To:
Karyn Dalton, Diane Frank, and Ann Bolick, 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 Social Ministry Team who connects us with the mission to community, especially this past month as the speakers from the different agencies spoke at each Lenten Wednesday. Each session was informative and helped us make a deeper connection to our giving to these ministries like CCM, CVAN, Lily Pad, Habitat, and more. On Social Ministry Team is Nanette Thompson, chair, Marie Grochoske, Darlene Gayan, Pat Rietfort, Frances McEachern, and Lisa McKinnon.
SYMPATHIES: to Jodi (Rick) Chase who lost her father, Frank Oronato, who died on April 23rd. Our prayers are with you as you grieve his loss.
 Our Prayers Continue For:
Dewanda and Robert Barnhardt, Mary Bowles, Phil Roman, Naomi Fudge, Alice Faggart, Karen Milke, April Pokorny (Pastor Carrie's sister-in-law), Peggy Brantley (LeRene's mother-in-law), Charles Ridenhour, Marilyn Taksin (Bonnie Walsh's mother), Rachel & Ron Jones, for Julie Casey (David Deal's cousin), Jackie Braswell (father of Brian Braswell). For Brian who had surgery. For Sandra Pittman and Bobbi McKinnon. For Jennifer Barrier, Ray & Louise Isenhour, Gerry Lomax, Mr. Benfield, Edgar Smith. Pray for 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 continues Monday, May 5th, 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with Pastor Carrie - We have interrupted Leviticus to study The Acts of the Apostles - from our readings on Sunday. Keep your bulletin and read, and reflect. All are welcome.
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We congratulate Ms. Paige Merritt and Haley Eaton (Dalton) who were baptized at the Homecoming service at Mt. Hermon this past Sunday, April 27th. Paige Merritt is the daughter of Elizabeth Merritt and Josh Jones, and the granddaughter of Mark and Nancy Jones. Haley Eaton is the granddaughter of Karyn and Joe Dalton. 
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 We welcome Robert and Dewanda Barnhardt as members of Mt. Hermon. Robert and Dewanda joined on April 13th at the 9:55 alive service. They have been attending Mt. Hermon for over seven years.
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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.
Also, please read the update on the Malaria campaign in the bulletin this weekend.
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May 1 Millie Breckner
May 3 Lisa McKinnon
May 7 Abbigail Tanner
May 8 Jay Perkins
May 13 Amanda Barrier
May 14 Kristine Hopkins
May 15 Seth McKinnon
May 16 Justin Sandlin
May 18 Josh Jones
May 19 Tim Bolick
May 20 Caleigh Beaver
May 21 Phillip Barrier
May 21 James Owen Fox
May 22 Charles Kneeburg
May 23 Brianne Christy
May 24 Karen Diskin
May 24 Susan Lorenz
May 26 Angela Foster
May 27 Wilma Parker
May 27 Kent Honeycutt
May 28 Ron Smith
May 28 Lucas Fox
May 29 David Poehler
May 30 Tony Kline
ANNIVERSARIES
May
May 1, 2010
Derek & Carrie Taylor
May 3, 2002
David & Sylvia Poehler
May 7, 1960
Bob & Sylvia Faggart
May 15, 2011
Randy & Brenda McCarn
May 23, 1997
Joseph & Karyn Dalton
May 26, 1984
Eddie & Sandy Ward
May 27, 1960
Butch & JoAnn Stowe
May 29, 1993
Michael & Karen Diskin
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