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April Birthdays & Anniversaries, Easter Weekend, Theological Seminar (Pastoral Emphasis for 4/6)

🎂 April Birthdays

Let’s raise a joyful chorus and wish a Happy Birthday to all our April babies! This month, we’re especially delighted to honor our Senior Birthday Surprise recipient, Betty Holman. Happy birthday and many blessings!

💍 April Anniversaries

We’re also taking time to celebrate the beautiful bonds of marriage in our congregation. We wish a Happy Anniversary to these amazing couples:

  • Jay & Staci Hagood – celebrating 4 years on April 17

  • Jerry & Karima Howard – celebrating 8 years on April 27

  •  Kyle & Tina Wyche – celebrating 16 years on April 18

  • Deacon Evens & Deaconess Phoebe Thermitus – celebrating 20 years on April 30

  • Reggie & Rhea Jones – celebrating 26 years on April 24

May your love continue to flourish and bless those around you!

🥫 Dorcas Food Pantry Annual Easter Food Drive

We’re partnering with Dorcas Ministries for their Annual Easter Food Drive, and your support makes all the difference. This week, we’re collecting:

  • Canned Pineapple

  • Canned Peas

  • Mixed Vegetables

  • Canned Chicken

Let’s come together to serve our neighbors in need!

✝️ Easter Weekend Events

We have a powerful lineup of events as we honor and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Mark your calendars:

  • Good Friday Service – Friday, April 18 at 6:30 PM

  • Annual Community Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 19 at 1 PM
    (Prizes, fun, food — bring the whole neighborhood!)

  • Sunrise Service – Sunday, 6 AM (Our Only Service)

Come worship, fellowship, and rejoice together!

👥 Image Bearers April Meeting

Men, don’t forget! Our Image Bearers meeting is moving to Saturday, April 19 at 10 AM. Come ready to connect, fellowship, and grow.

📖 Theological Seminar: Race & the Gospel

We’re hosting a powerful Theological Seminar exploring the intersection of Race and the Gospel. This event is free and open to all.

We'll be engaging with a thought-provoking discussion featuring Pastors Bryan Loritts and Matt Chandler, as they dive into Paul’s message in Ephesians. Together, they tackle the realities of racism and injustice while guiding us toward a future of healing, justice, and multiethnic harmony in the church.


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