Grace Presbyterian Church

HOLY WEEK

Seder Meal, Thursday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service, Thursday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Service, Friday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April 4 at 6:45 a.m.

Celebration Service, Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Service, Sunday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m.

 Seder Meal:  For the past several years, Grace has celebrated the Passover Seder meal on Maundy Thursday evening.  The Seder meal tells the story of God’s actions in Hebrew history, bringing it out of the past and making it a present reality for everyone, since they personally become part of the story.  The Passover Seder meal celebration is a wonderful teaching tool appealing to all the senses and involving everyone in the telling of the story of God.  It represents the very best of communal liturgy.  Again this year, we will be celebrating the Passover Seder meal on Maundy Thursday, April 1.  The meal will begin at 6:00 p.m. and we will celebrate together in the sanctuary.  A sign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex and we ask that anyone planning to attend be sure to sign-up, so that we will know how many tables to set up and much food to prepare.  Please remember that this is a symbolic meal, not a full meal, so plan accordingly.  A brief Maundy Thursday worship service with communion will follow the Seder and everyone is invited to attend this worship service, even if you don’t attend the Seder.  If you would be willing to help with preparations for the Seder Meal, please contact Roger Perez or Barb McAllister.  Thanks you so much.

 Childcare for age’s infant-5 years will be available in the nursery for Maundy Thursday Service at 6:00 p.m. and Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m.

 Easter Sunday Activities
The YOUTH are directing TOMB BISCUITS during the SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR on Easter:
All children in grades K-5 and Junior High are invited to participate in learning about the Resurrection through TOMB BISCUITS.
Parents and grandparents are welcome, or there will be plenty of youth and adults to supervise.
Please go to the Youth Room (Insert Room Number Here) from 9:50-10:30am.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Children ages walking through grade 5 are invited to participate in the EASTER EGG HUNT from 10:30-10:45 a.m.  Meet in Room 102 by 10:30a m.

 Calendar Reminders/Changes

Yarn Ministry, Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. (contact Becky Couch at becky.couch@tx.rr.com).

 EASTER TREASTS FOR NEW DAY–New Day teens would appreciate some treats for Easter–candy, chocolate eggs, etc.  If you would like to contribute, bring your donations to the church by Tuesday, March 30–bags will be filled Wednesday and delivered on Maundy Thursday (and please–no peanut butter or hard boiled eggs).

 GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION

Sunday, April 4, Happy Easter! No Youth Meeting

 Sunday, April 11, Begin Youth Led Worship Practice, Games, GPC, 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Bring $3 for dinner.

 Wednesday, April 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Bible Study, at the McAllister’s, 4707 Weyhill Dr.  Bring your Bible and a friend!

  *MEETINGS*

Sunday Confirmation Class, 4:00-5:00 p.m.  (No Meeting on Easter)

Sunday, April 11, Youth Leadership Team, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 25, Youth Advisory Board, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

 *ANNOUNCEMENTS* 

Monthly installments for Mo Ranch are now due…Jr. High= $88.33 / Sr. High= $108.33 Full tuition must be paid by April 20.

GPYC Spring Retreat, April 16-18, $60/person due April 1!  Brookhaven Christian Retreat Center, Hawkins, TX  Release of Liability must accompany payment!  See Sheryl if you did not get one.  Female Sponsor needed  Is God calling you to be a SPONSOR of YOUTH?

WE NEED YOU in order to make GPYC successful! Contact Sheryl, or Rick Brunson at (817)925-9467, to become certified in CPP! 

*MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS*

GPYC SPRING RETREAT, April 16-18, Brookhaven in Hawkins, TX

MISSION TRIP to COLORADO, June 19-25

Mo Ranch Sr. High Youth Connection, June 27-July 2

Mo Ranch Jr High Jubilee, July 4-9

SYNOD, July 11-17, Tulsa, OK

TRIENNIUM, Purdue University, July 19-25

NORTH TEXAS CELEBRATION, July 30-Aug.1, Camp Gilmont 

For information on Youth Events, contact Sheryl at s.machen@yahoo.com, or call (817)296-7208 

 Come… Meet… Greet…

To help Rev. Sanders get to know us – and for us to get to know Craig and his family, we are scheduling a series of small group sessions over the next few months.  Join us in one of these small group sessions – each hosted by a different member or family of Grace.  The formats are different – feel free to sign up for the session that you are most comfortable with.  If you have any questions contact Kathy Bayona at 972-642-5535 or kathybayona@yahoo.com

 Watering of the church plants is coordinated by Building and Grounds.  Please contact Louie Nash if plants look like they are in need of attention.