March 20, 2016North KentPresbyterian News

  
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Sunday we are celebrating Palm Sunday, also referred to by the Christian Church as Passion Sunday.  Our focus will be on Jesus’ last hours before his death. As a way to enter deeply into his suffering, our scriptures this morning will be the some of the same scriptures which will be read during our Maundy Thursday service. 
 
Our Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30. It will be a service of scripture, song and sacred drama. Please plan to attend this somber service remembering the last hours of Jesus’ life. 
 
Our Community Good Friday service will be held on Friday, March 25 at 7 pm at the Bella Vista Church at 5100 Belding Rd NE..  Please plan to join with others in the Rockford area for worship to remember Jesus’ death.
 
Hunger Fast happened for the youth of the church and their friends on Friday, March 18 - Saturday, March 19. Many thanks to the good team of adults who coordinated this effort. The youth who participated in Hunger Fast have prepared baked goods for sale following worship today in the Fellowship Hall.  You may also make cash donations in the box provided.  
 
Souper Bowl proceeds totaled $197.96 this year and have been donated to Mel Trotter Missions.  Thank you to all who contributed.
 
JOY Bible Study is on a short break and will start up again on March 22nd.
 
Mission Committee has added a clothing drive for men at the same time as the clothing drive for the Women’s Closet at the Women’s Resource Center. Men’s clothing will be taken to the North Kent Community Service Center. Racks and a table are set up in the Teeuwissen Room. 

             Please bring appropriate clothing for women and men for job interviews and for work. (Clean, no rips, no missing buttons, no stains, etc.).

            Women: Skirts, blouses, good slacks, suits, sweaters, jewelry, belts, shoes, scarves, purses.


            Men: Pants, shirts, sweaters, suits, belts, shoes, ties.
 
As a challenge to all of us, we suggest choosing (at least) one item to donate for each day of Lent.

This week of March 20, 2016 through March 27, 2016
 
Sunday           (20)               9:30  am    Discussion Group  
                                          10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                          10:45  am    Worship Service
                                          After Worship – Deacons visits 
 
Monday         (21)             10:30  am    Moms & Munchkins
                                            5:00  pm     PNC meeting
                                            7:00  pm     Boy Scouts
                                            7:00  pm     Session Meeting
 
Tuesday          (22)              7:15  am   BNI 
                                            1:15  pm    J.O.Y. Bible Study
                                            6:30  pm    Disciple Bible Study 
                                            7:30  am    Men’s Breakfast (Mr. Burger, 5181 Northland Dr.
                                            7:00  pm     Women’s AA
 
Wednesday    (23)              8:00  am     Women’s Breakfast (Real Food Café, 5430  Northland Dr. NE)  
                                            7:00  pm     AA
 
Thursday         (24)             7:30  pm    Maundy Thursday Service
                                      
Friday              (25)              9:00   am    Morning AA
                                            
Saturday         (26)          
 
Next Sunday   (27)              9:30  am     Discussion Group 
                                            10:00  am    Choir Practice
                                            10:45  am    Worship Service