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We conclude our series on the four Habits of Highly Effective Disciples this Sunday with habit number 4: sharing their faith!  Highly Effective Disciples are competent in communicating their faith with and without words!  Sunday's Scripture reading is from Peter who never expected to be a disciple, or an evangelist, or a leader, but he became all of these with God's enabling power!  It is that same power that is at work in us when we step up and share our faith when the moment presents itself!  How will Peter's words encourage us in the sharing of our faith?

 

 

Then be sure to join us after the 2nd service for our last Lenten class as we delve into this topic more deeply and learn how we can incorporate the Habits of Highly Effective Disciples into our own lives!

 

Join us on Friday, April 4th 7:00-9:30 PM at O' Sole Mio on 27 North River Street in Batavia for some awesome tunes from our very own Patrick James!  Enjoy their delicious homemade gelato, espresso and a cannoli, or a glass of chianti... and they will donate 20% of the profits to our high school mission trip to New Jersey!   It is an easy, fun and delicious way to support our high school missionaries - hope to see you there!

Rejoice is honored to partner with Two Men And A Truck to help collect donations of care package items for their annual Movers for Moms Project, benefiting mothers at Lazarus House in St. Charles!   

 

If you would like to participate and donate to the Movers for Moms Project, bring your item to the donation bin in the narthex at Rejoice by Sunday, May 4th.  Items can include:

• Shampoo/Conditioner (travel size)
• Hair styling products (travel size)
• Nice soaps/shower gels (travel size)
• Nail polish/remover
• Lip gloss
• Comfy socks/slippers
• Lightweight robes
• Disposable razors
• No donation will be turned away!

 

 Click here to visit their website for more information! 

Order a beautiful lily in memory or in honor of someone special to adorn our altar on Easter Sunday! Plants are $8.50 each - to order, fill out an envelope available in the narthex at church and place in the collection plate. Taking orders through April 13th. Lilies can be taken home after the 10:30 service on Easter.

If you are interested in learning more about Rejoice and what it means to be a Lutheran Christian, you are invited to our spring new member classes. Classes meet for about an hour and a half, and new this year we will meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM on April 24, May 1, 8 & 15, with new members welcomed on May 18th.

Sign-up on the sheet in the narthex or click here to email the office if you are interested in joining us!

 

Riverain Point Apartments Annual Spring Bake Sale is Saturday, April 26th from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

 

 

Kids - Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! All children ages preschool through 2nd grade and their families are invited to join us April 12th from 10:00-11:30 am for a morning of excitement hunting for Easter Eggs, playing games, and eating yummy treats!

8th Graders Going on Summer Mission Trip - click here for info and updates!

Next Matrix Explore is Wednesday April 9th from 7:00-8:30pm - All Star Series continues. This week, guest speaker Dan Belienberg brings us the message of another all star. Dan's incredible insight, honesty and unique perspective on the bible will be like making an ice cream sundae at Camp Timber-lee: it will be awesome and oh so sweet. Dan is a guy who knows Jesus and this comes out loud and clear when he brings the message. You're in for a treat! This week is one you DO NOT want to miss!

Confirmation Updates/Interview Schedule -  Click here for the Confirmation Interview Schedule as well as the final Conformation Instructions. Please read it carefully. Remember it is your job to switch with someone if your scheduled time does not work for you. Also, if you have any questions, please visit the website www.rejoiceinthemission.org and find confirmation info under youth ministries (under the "lives are changed" tab).

Upcoming Dates in Summit:

• April 3rd - no Summit (spring break)
• April 10th - Summit Thursday, April 10th 7-9pm (note the time change).  This week we will watch the film The Passion of the Christ which is a remarkable look at Holy Week in the life of Jesus. This is a heart wrenching movie that provides a real and in depth look at what Jesus suffered for us. Due to the nature of the reality of Jesus' suffering, beating and death, this film is rated R for graphic violence. Please use discretion when deciding whether or not to join us this evening. 

ATTN Missionaries - Upcoming LOVEproject Fundraisers: