April Events to Remember

Birthdays

6- DeAnn Dominy

11- Deb Schwemlein

Anniversaries

7- Dave & Patti Ballas ‘73

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The Bible Alphabet

I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one

comes to the Father except through Me.

John 14:6b

Jesus answered and said to the, “This is the

work of God, that you believe in Him whom He

sent. John 6:29

Read the Whole Bible in 3 Years

Suggested Bible Book of the Month

Zechariah

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Hope, Joy of Lent

Lent is the solemn Christian religious

observance in the liturgical year in preparation

for Easter. It echoes the 40 days Jesus spent

fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by

Satan. Churches generally remove many of the

adornments in their sanctuary and purple altar

cloths — are placed to remind us of the Passion

of Christ — His journey to the cross. In contrast

to the great joy of Easter, worship tends to be

subdued. But it does not have to be dismal, sad,

or tearful. In Matthew 6, Jesus instructs us,

“when you fast, don’t look dismal like the

hypocrites… anoint your heart and wash your

face, so that no one sees your fast.” Lent is not

about looking sad, but rather about being

focused. Just as Jesus turned his face to

Jerusalem, and thus the cross, so we also turn

our faces to the cross hopefully, and so, joyfully

— focused in faith.

Inflation hasn’t affected

the price of salvation

God’s People In Prayer…

Paul & Paula (Walmart) Mary Florence Key

Marty Kermeen Gary Lupei

Sandy & Larry Small Carol Ohligschlager

Jaruwan Yesia (Meow) Grace Moss

Kenney (Walmart staff) Doris Moss

Cody Woodraska Marie & Ron Kermeen

Armando Socorro Molly & Boerners

Dave & Diana Stout Murison children

Thomas & Ollia Haynes Charlotte Thompson

Greg & Laura Lingle Ron & Ruth Anthenat

Wendell & DeAnn Dominy Bob Collins

Judy Johnson (Betty’s sister) Don Runkle

Janet Caudle (Betty’s sister) Karen Fisher

Harley Anderson (Betty’s brother) Marianne Shaw

Betty Warren & family Judy Court

Diane Dahms (Becky’s cousin) Kathy Jensen

Kim Kelly (friend of O’Connors) Curt Jent

Carol Szybowski family

Pastors Thomas & Crystal

Missionaries – Scott Coates & Kristy Engel

Violence & Dissent in the US

Victims of extreme weather

Schools- teachers, staff, students & safety

American Baptist Churches nationwide

All Christian Church Leaders

Health Care Centers and staffing

First Responders & health professionals

Veterans and all military personnel

Homeless, those without food or health insurance

War and unrest in Europe & the Middle East

Local and National Government Leaders

Prayer Partners

Unspoken requests

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April Notable Dates

1- April Fool’s Day

2- Maundy Thursday

3- Good Friday

5- Easter -Resurrection Sunday

15- Tax Day

22- Jelly Bean Day

26- Pretzel Day