The Home League ladies had so much fun this past week, with Julie in charge of the annual Easter party! Games were played, gifts and cards were quietly passed between "secret sisters", and laughter was heard all around the room.
Thanks to all the ladies for working so hard to fill more than 500 Easter Eggs with candy for this year's annual Easter Egg hunt! The kids had a fantastic time, and there is no way we could have done it without the Home League's help!
In our next meeting, Grace and Denny will be sharing a program titled, "Mind Your Manners". These two ladies always present an interesting and beautifully prepared program. We're truly looking forward to it!
Please check the Calendar of Events on the Corps website to see what our program will be from week to week - we have interesting programs, field trips, parties, and special speakers planned for the rest of 2007.....Come join us at 10:00 am each Tuesday!!
Nursing Home Ministry
Thank you to Mark, Dora, and our "Army" of volunteers for their dedication in bringing an Easter War Cry and bookmark to more than 800 nursing home residents this Easter season! We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to share the miracle of Jesus' resurrection with so many!
This Thursday we will be conducting our bi-monthly worship services at the Discovery Nursing Home. If you are interested in joining us at 10:00 am for a wonderful time of praise and blessing, please contact Captain Ronalee!
Easter Pancake Breakfast
51 of us gathered for a terrific Easter Breakfast, hosted by the men of our congregation. It was a fantastic time of fellowship, with many visitors around the table enjoying pancakes, eggs and sausage. What a treat! A huge thank you to Quinton, Richard, Willie, Danny, Connor, Johnathan, Mark and Captain Ron for a fabulous morning!
Sunday School
We are in our 3rd week of an 8 week Sunday School contest - and man are we having a good time! The entire Sunday School is split into three color groups, and each week the teams compete to earn the most points in the following areas: attendance, bringing your Bible, bringing visitors, and bringing offering for World Services. We also have time for fun and crazy games, as well as some really neat prizes So far, the RED team is in the lead......hoping to win the grand prize of a giant banana split!!!
Thanks to Mark for his hard work in making Sunday School alot of FUN during this contest!
We invite YOU to join us, every Sunday, at 9:15 am for Sunday School.....we have classes for all ages, including adults!
Sunday Worship
Dedication of New Band Instruments
Today, we dedicated the new band instruments that the Vancouver Corps received! The Robert Pontsler Memorial Music Fund made it possible for these 15 new brass instruments to be purchased, and it is our honor to have dedicated their use to the glory of God.
Senior Soldier Enrollment
This morning we had the wonderful privilege of enrolling Marie as our newest Church member. Enrolling a Soldier is a sacred event, and this morning was no different. Marie's comitment to Christ, and desire to make a public covenant was a reminder to everyone present of what it means to be a Soldier of Christ. Although we will be "losing" Marie soon as she marries Erik and joins him in Denver, it was a thrill to be a part of such a special time of dedication!Easter Message
The resurrection of Christ is what makes the illustrations of the Parable of the Prodigal Son possible.
- First, we find a boy rebelling against his father.
- Next, he finds himself in circumstances of disgrace and torment.
- Then, he comes to his senses, and understands that he needs to admit he has sinned against his father. He is willing to go so far as to denounce himself and simply be a hired hand of his father.
- But the father interrupts his son after his repentance, and bestows on him the rights and privileges of being in the family.
That is how God treats each one of His rebellious creations. He listens for their repentance, and in that moment He bestows on us them blessing of being His child.
Next Week: We will begin a new series. Come and find out what it is!
Easter Egg Hunt
After Church was the "big" moment all of the children had been waiting for - the annual Easter Egg hunt! 25 kids of all ages took their turn to look for real and plastic eggs, and to find all sorts of fun prizes hidden on the property (including ONE POUND chocolate bunnies!). The smiles and laughter were contagious, and it wasn't long before the adults were out joining in the fun, too. We were grateful that the clouds didn't start pouring rain until AFTER the hunt was over.....not a small feat, here in the Northwest!
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A huge thanks to Quinton and the Corps Cadets for hiding all of the eggs, and for organizing the event. You guys are fantastic!
This Week's Schedule
Tuesday - 10:30 AM - Home League
Tuesday - 4:30 PM - Sunbeams and Explorers
Tuesday - 6:30 PM - Bible Bowl
Wednesday - 4:30 PM - Girl Guards, Rangers, and Adventurers
Wednesday - 6:15 PM - YPL and Jr. YPL
Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Bible Bowl
Wednesday - 7:00 PM - TOPS
Thursday - 4:30 PM - Band Rehearsal
Thursday - 5:30 PM - Worship Team Rehearsal
Thursday - 6:30 PM - Bible Bowl
Friday - 9:00 AM - Delegates travel to Divisional Women's Ministries Retreat in Spokane
Sunday - 9:15 AM - Sunday School
Sunday - 10:30 AM - Worship Service
Sunday - 11:00 AM - Junior Church
Upcoming Events
April 20, 21 - Acquire The Fire
May 4-6 - Youth Councils and JR Retreat
May 12 - Home League Annual Tea and Bazaar
This Week's Birthdays and Anniversaries
NONE THIS WEEK
Prayer List
- Please pray for Dolly Sewall, one of our Home League ladies, who has been hospitalized after a serious fall.
- Please pray for our Business Administrator, Steve Rusk and his wife, Kelly. Both are recovering from illness.
- Please pray for Lisa's Aunt who is recovering from a stroke.
- Please pray for Julie’s husband who is facing medical concerns.
- Elvira Varner’s aunt, Elfiede was recently hospitalized with broken ribs. Lift her up in prayer.
- Please pray for Linda Turner’s sister, Connie, who is dealing with a possible diagnosis of cancer.
- Please pray for Pat Johnston, as she continues to recover from her illness.
- Please pray for Linda and Ed – relatives of Pat Johnston.
- Please pray for Judith, the wife of our Custodian, Jerry Edwards. She has learned she has inoperable cancer, and the situation is serious.
- Please pray that God would show YOU how you can better be involved in our congregation!
- Please pray for God’s peace and perfect will to reign in the midst of violent world conflict – specifically in the middle east.
- Please pray for Betty Johnson’s son, Michael, who recently returned to Afghanistan with his Reserve unit.
- Please pray for Julie’s Grandmother, Evaleen, who is suffering severe complications due to diabetes.
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