MIDWEEK MESSAGE #197
Hello and welcome to Midweek Message #197. Palm Sunday ’24 is now history. This week has often been called Holy Week. It begins with His entrance into Jerusalem (portrayed on Palm Sunday) and culminates with His resurrection on Sunday morning. In between, a lot of major events take place. Some (but not limited to) are the Last Supper, the prayer in the Garden, the mockery of a trial, the crucifixion, and then the Resurrection. I hope you will take time this week to reflect on “the week that was.”
In the meantime, remember to pray for Jeff Mauder, the Director of Maintenance for S-OCS. Jeff is married to Renny (who just retired last year from teaching English at OVHS) and is the father to two sons and a daughter.
YOUTH CORNER
I’m excited! After last week’s “no show” of youth information, I have a few to share with you this week.
- Berkley Groomer, whom you may know has had some broken bones to deal with and is awaiting genetic testing, entered America’s Best Pageant. (You can ask mom what that is). She came away with a clean sweep of awards: 5 crowns, one plaque, 2 medals, and two trophies (one is 5ft and the other is 3ft. Both are taller than her). 😊 Tiffany said she had the best time! The smile on her face backs that up. Mom and dad are proud of you and so are we.
- Eli Wood has been chosen Vice President of the OV FFA Middle School Team. He told me he didn’t think he would get it. Sometimes the best awards are the surprises. Way to go, Eli!
- Amelia Biggs made the A/B Honor Roll and brother, Hudsyn was not far behind with his S+/O’s. I think mom may be a little bit proud.
Keep those reports coming!!
One more time…😊 This Sunday is Resurrection Sunday. We are still in need of volunteers to help in some areas. But first…remember…
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- Resurrection Sunday at Abram Event Venue (first driveway south of the church lot).
- Sunday, March 31 at 10:00 AM
- We will not have children’s programs or a staffed nursery that morning but there will be an area for families to use, if needed. Pastor Ryan has goody bags for the young people to have that morning.
- All the day’s giving will go to Missions unless otherwise designated.
- Thanks for understanding and adjusting to the change in plans. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask or call the church office (812.828.9840)
- Tiffany Kropack will be taking pictures following the service, as she has in the past.
And here is where we can still use your help……..
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- Help is needed to set up/tear down. Set up will be at 6:00 on Saturday evening. It won’t take long with many hands. We will tear down and put away immediately following the service.
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I mentioned Sunday about the upcoming sermon series. I’ve entitled it Real People/Real Characters. This series will last April through June. Here is what I have planned:
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- April
• Creator of All (God)
•He Started It! (Adam)
•Caught in His Wake (Eve)
•The Deceiver (Satan) - May
•Out of the Pit (Rahab & the Woman in John 8)
•Ruth & Mary and Martha (Mother’s Day)
•Hannah & Mary Magdalene
•Sarah & Anna (?) - June
•Abel & Andrew
•Abraham & James (Jesus’ brother)
•Enoch & John the Apostle (Father’s Day)
•Noah & John the Baptizer
•Samson & Peter
- April
Like many of you I have some really whacked out i.e. strange brothers. One sends me crazy stuff from time to time, some of it too politically charged for me. But EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. he sends me something that is quite good. I got the following from him this past weekend:
Pontius Pilate: “Joseph, I really don’t understand. You’re one of the richest men in the region, and you’ve spent a small fortune on a new tomb for you and your family and you want to give it this man, Jesus?”
Joseph: “It’s just for the weekend.”
Like I said… every once in a while. 😊 It gave me a good chuckle. Celebrate the highlight of the Christian faith this week with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. I love you all.
Pastor Bill
I look forward to seeing you all Sunday at Abram Event Venue.