April 13, 2025

PRAYER CONCERNS: Phoenix Bacon, Kent Bonnett, Craig & Caree Collver, Richard Decker, Tressa Dickerson, Brian Douglas, Sue Evans, Joan Halsey, Jeanne Howard, Jim Kallal, Jill Kunzeman, Wally & Marge Lamb, Heather Manwell, Sharon Rahe, Bill Schwartze, Rusty & Jeana Sealock, Michael Smith, John Walker, Kevin Wombles, Karen Birch (John Birch’s sister), Dave Dunham (Brokaw/Dyer family), Dennie Hull (Jack Hull’s brother), Pat Lehr (Steve Lehr’s sister), Freda Predmore (Sarah McNulty’s grandmother), Gail Walston (Laura Grimsley’s sister), Robert Wilson (Rachel Cawthon’s father), Steve Young (Friend of Bev White)

Holy Week
Palm Sunday, April 13
Regular service schedule.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, April 17 & 18
7:00p.m. both days.
Nursery will be staffed.
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Resurrection Sunday, April 20
6:30 Sunrise Service in the gym led by Youth Group.
7:30 Breakfast.
8:45 Sunday School.
10:00 Worship Service in the sanctuary.
Nursery will be staffed during Sunday School and 10:00 service.
We will have Children’s Church during 10:00 service for 2nd grade and younger.

Elder Meeting, Tues, April 22, 6:00.

Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Sunday, April 27, 11:00-1:00. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5, Age 2 and under free. Crossroads Center - Eat in or carry out

CMF Luncheon, Sunday, May 4, 11:45 am at Crossroads Center. Sign up at the coffee table if you plan to attend so we know how much food to prepare. Meeting details will be published soon.

Disciple Heritage Fellowship National Conference May 7-8
First Christian Church of Decatur
To register and for more details visit discipleheritage.org/conference
Registration includes 2-day conference admission and 3 meals.

All are welcome to attend Ken Bradbury's one act play, "The Bystanders", being performed on Sunday, April 27 at:
9:00 am Perry United Methodist Church, 106 E. South St., Perry
10:30 am Griggsville United Methodist Church, 115 S. Stanford St., Griggsville
2:30 pm First Christian Church of Pittsfield, 225 N. Memorial St., Pittsfield
This one-hour play is a collection of stories shared by those who were around Christ before, during, or after the Crucifixion. This powerful drama features Mike Schneider, Cooper Stowers, Audra Nelson, Katie McDannald, Margaret Whitehurst, Buford Stowers, Keith Bradbury, and Brenda Yale. Admission is free. For information call 217.473.4735.

Mark your calendars for the CWF Spring Sale on Sat, May 24, 2025! (Yep – Memorial Day Weekend!) Sale time is 8 AM – 12 PM with most everything half price beginning at 11:00.
Items may be brought to the Crossroads gym Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 20-22, from 8 AM – 5 PM, and Friday, May 23, from 8 AM – 12 PM. (If you need a special time, call Kathy 217-248-5214)
For the Spring Sale we will accept most of the usual items including: household, decorations, outdoor, garden, plants, tools, kitchen ware, small appliances, small furniture, footwear, toys, jewelry, books (no encyclopedia sets) and clothing of all sizes. (No TVs, computers, printers, fax, etc.)
We always have fun preparing for the sale and enjoy visiting with our shoppers as we welcome them into our lovely Crossroads Center!
Please consider working with us as we set out and price items during the week or come on sale day to help shoppers and add up/pack purchases. We especially need help after the sale as we box up everything that is leftover.
Proceeds will be distributed among many worthy local non-profit organizations and charities.

Mark your calendars for ***LIVE IT OUT VBS*** July 13th through 16th. Interested in lending a hand, contact Niki Dixon 417-392-0729