GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
April 10, 2011

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH

Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Resurrection and the Life so that all who believe in You
will live even though they die. By Your Holy Spirit’s power I confess You as my Lord and
Savior, trusting that You are the fulfillment of all of God’s promises and by faith seeing in You
and Your life, death and resurrection the very glory of God. Keep me steadfast in this faith and
confession. I pray this in Your holy name. Amen
WELCOME
Welcome to Grace! We especially welcome our guests and visitors this morning. It is
our prayer that your faith will be strengthened by God’s Word shared with you today. We are
currently in that part of the Church Year known as Lent. Lent is a time for greater personal
reflection, even self-denial. It is also a time to remember that in the waters of Holy Baptism we
were made children of God and a time for us to consider the great love the Father has poured out
on us in Christ Jesus. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each
pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower
level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If
you have any questions please ask one of our greeters or ushers. Children are welcome in our
Service and will be invited to come forward for a Children’s Message. Parents may accompany
them. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.
HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 8:15 Service today. In this sacrament we
receive Christ’s very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of
Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of
faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.
AS WE GATHER
Throughout these forty days of Lent we have seen how our Lord Jesus revealed Himself
and His purpose through Word and sign. Today we see the greatest sign so far as Jesus called the
dead to life, prefiguring His own resurrection. The Old Testament reading for today tells us how
long ago our Lord spoke to prophet Ezekiel of the day when the dry bones of death would give
way to the power of life and resurrection. As that hope once sustained God’s people, so are we
sustained in hope and renewed for life’s journey until it leads us at last to our own joyful
resurrection with Christ, who is the resurrection and the life.
 THE ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of
His House by Maxine Biggers in loving memory of her mother Mrs. Edythe Brundage
and in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings.

THOSE WHO SERVE

Pastor: Rev. James C. Walter
Director of Parish Music: Nathan Beethe
Secretary: Pat Funk
Early Childhood Center Director: Colleen Moorman
Acolyte: (8:15) Perryn Andrews
Cantor: (8:15) Joel Junkans
Communion Assistant: (8:15) Tim Loyd
Ushers: (8:15) Roy Andrews, Roy Bullard, Gary Proud
Greeters: (8:15) Janet Killough
Altar Guild: (8:15) Lori Dumont and Angie Proud
Acolyte: (10:45) Bradley Stillman
Cantor: (10:45) Sharon LeBlanc
Assisting Elder: (10:45) Rudy Bischof
Ushers: (10:45) Gervais LeBlanc, Jacob Ralston
Jeff Ralston, Josh Ralston
Greeters: (10:45) Warren and Judy Rivers
Altar Guild: (10:45) Ken and Becky Ross
Duet: Elisabeth Graf & Tabitha Wildhirt
Coffee Hosts: Demitri, Leah and Maryn Villarreal
Altar Guild: (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter
Nursery Attendant: Mary Ann Dyer

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, April 17th, Palm
Sunday, Sunday of the Passion: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a, The Epistle
Reading: Philippians 2:5-11, and The Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:11-66.
Grace Lutheran Church
P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225
www.gracelutheranlr.org
Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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 THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE
for
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

Pre-Service Music

Lighting of the Chancel Candles

Prelude My Song Is Love Unknown - Jeffrey Blersch

Ringing of the Church Bell

Opening Hymn: My Song Is Love Unknown LSB 430

Service Note: cong st. 1-2, women st. 3, cong st. 4, men st. 5, cong st. 6-7

10:45 Service continues with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on page 4

Confession and Absolution (8:15)

Stand

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Invocation Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen

Exhortation 1 John 1:8–9

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

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Confession of Sins
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have
sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what
we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not
loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal
punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us,
renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to
the glory of Your holy name. Amen

Absolution [John 20:19–23]

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives
you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I
therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the
Holy Spirit.
C Amen

Sacrament of Holy Baptism (10:45)

Holy Baptism p 268

Baptism Hymn: See This Wonder in the Making LSB 593

Service of the Word

Introit Ps. 116:1–4, 8; antiphon: Ps. 116:15

P Precious in the sight of the LORD

C is the death of his saints.
P I love the LORD, because he has heard
C my voice and my pleas for mercy.
P Because he inclined his ear to me,
C therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
P The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
C I suffered distress and anguish.

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 P Then I called on the name of the LORD:
C "O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!"
P For you have delivered my soul from death,
C my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
C Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.
P Precious in the sight of the LORD
C is the death of his saints.

Canticle: Your Heart, O God, Is Grieved LSB 945

© 1970 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.
Public domain

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

P Let us pray.
Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be
governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our
Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Sit

Anthem The Lamb - Gerald Coleman

Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 37:1–14

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Gradual Heb. 12:2

[O come, let us fix our eyes on] | Jesus,*

the founder and perfecter | of our faith,
who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despis- | ing the shame,*
and is seated at the right hand of the | throne of God.

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Epistle Romans 8:1–11

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Stand

Verse of the Day John 11:25

P I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die,
yet shall he live.

Verse for Lent Joel 2:13

© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship.

Holy Gospel John 11:1–45

P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the eleventh chapter.

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

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Sit

Children's Message

Sermon Hymn: O Christ, Who Shared Our Mortal Life LSB 552

© 2003 GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.
© 2004 Kevin J. Hildebrand. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479.

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Sermon John 11:1–45
“Seeing the Glory of God”

Stand

Nicene Creed (8:15)

C I believe in one God,

the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth
and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of His Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered and was buried.
And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures
and ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And He will come again with glory
to judge both the living and the dead,
whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord and giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,
who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,
and I look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life T of the world to come. Amen

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Apostles' Creed (10:45)

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life T everlasting. Amen

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to
their needs.

Each petition ends with the following:

P Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude with the following:

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy;
through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen

Sit

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Offering My Song Is Love Unknown - Wilbur Held

Stand

Offertory Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

10:45 Service continues on page 17

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Service of the Sacrament (8:15)

Preface 2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

Proper Preface
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks
to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who
overcame the assaults of the devil and gave His life as a ransom for many that with
cleansed hearts we might be prepared joyfully to celebrate the paschal feast in sincerity
and truth. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we
laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

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Sanctus Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You
created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior.
With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing
sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross.

Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive,
renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body
and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray,
from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb
in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve
us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen

The Words of Our Lord Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24;

Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25
P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had
given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T
body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”

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 In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He
gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T
blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it,
in remembrance of Me.”

Proclamation of Christ 1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He
comes.
C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and
to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed
death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into
heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and
teach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9–13

C Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen

Pax Domini John 20:19

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Agnus Dei John 1:29

Sit

Distribution

Communion instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel
and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder
distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor
says, “Take and drink.”
Hymn: To Thee, Omniscient Lord of All LSB 613
Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord LSB 637
Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross LSB 425

Stand

Nunc Dimittis Luke 2:29–32

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Post-Communion Collect

P Let us pray.
O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent
Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us
pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but
always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled
constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Benediction Numbers 6:24–26

Closing Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds LSB 649

Postlude Blest Be the Tie That Binds - Ludwig Lenel

T T T

Service Concludes (10:45)

Concluding Collect

P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down
from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to
the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and,
in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen

Benediction

P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace.
C Amen

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Closing Hymn: Blest Be the Tie That Binds LSB 649

Postlude Blest Be the Tie That Binds - Ludwig Lenel

T T T

Acknowledgments
Verse for Lent © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture
quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles,
a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran
Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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 THIS WEEK AT GRACE
SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. – Divine Service with Holy Communion
Coffee and Fellowship in Parker Hall
9:45 a.m. – Sunday School and Pastor Walter’s Bible Class
9:45 a.m. – Young Women of Grace Bible Study
10:45 a.m. – Divine Service
4:00 p.m. – Financial Peace University
MON - FRI: 7:30 a.m. – Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
MONDAY: 4:15 p.m. - 8th Grade Confirmation
7:00 p.m. – Board of Elders
TUESDAY: 9:30 a.m. – Tuesday Morning Bible Class
6:00 p.m. – Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir
WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Study (St. Vincent’s)
5:30 p.m. – Lenten Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Lenten Service
THURSDAY: 12:00 noon – Noon Devotions with Pastor
FRIDAY: 4:15 p.m. – 7th Grade Confirmation
SATURDAY: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Work Day at church
NEXT SUNDAY: LWML Bake Sale between services
TODAY’S SUNDAY SCHOOL lesson is the raising of Jesus good friend, Lazarus. In
resurrecting Lazarus (John 11:1–45), Jesus demonstrated that He can indeed raise all who
believe in Him for salvation. True life is eternal life with Jesus. Talk with your children
about how in this life we see and experience the effects of sin—sickness, injury, and
death. Assure them that Jesus, our savior from sin and death, has guaranteed that in
heaven our lives will be free of sin and its effects eternally. As a family, confess the
second article of the Apostles’ Creed together.

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS – Pastor Walter’s Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday
morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is leading a study on the book of Genesis.

THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in
the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided, and child
care is available in the church nursery. Contact Gina Junkans for more information.

LECTERN FLOWERS – The flowers by the lectern this morning are placed in honor of
the Baptism of Charles Walker Stein by the Bowman Family.

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HOLY BAPTISM – In our 10:45 Service today, Charles Walker Stein, son of Emily and
Carter Stein, will be received into God’s kingdom of grace through the sacrament of Holy
Baptism. His sponsors are Abby and Kurt Stein and Whitney and Stefan Elmore.
Charles is the grandson of Mary Kathryn and Charles Stein and Annie and Bill Bowman.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GOD’S BLESSINGS TO:

Apr. 11 – Kay and Dick Jenkins

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD’S BLESSINGS TO:

Apr. 10 – Suzanne Lindemann
Apr. 11 – Jonathan Middaugh, Angie Proud
Apr. 13 – David Raddle
Apr. 14 – C. C. Cate
Apr. 15 – Abby Buchanan
Apr. 16 – Daniel Mainard

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Grover “Bud” Evans is recovering at home following surgery.
Joe Gelzine continues his recovery at home.
Larry Jones continues his recovery at home.
Dick Jenkins is at Briarwood Health Care and is not accepting visitors at this time.
Harold Wells is recovering at home following surgery.
Frank Gutierrez is recovering at home.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Kathryn Jones who died on March 20th in
Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Kathryn is the mother of Larry Jones and grandmother of
Dawn Cline.

WELCOME – Carol Ann Honeywell has transferred to Grace from Our Savior Lutheran
Church in Cabot. Please welcome Carol Ann to our Grace Family.

WELCOME – Cameron Hart and her son Lucas have been accepted by Profession of Faith
as members of Grace Lutheran Church. Please welcome Cameron and Lucas to our
Grace Family.

WELCOME – Harold and Elwanda Wells have been received as members of Grace
Lutheran Church. Please welcome Harold and Elwanda to our Grace Family.

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LAST WEEK’S STEWARDSHIP – Attendance: Sunday 4/3: 201 (8:15 - 124 and 10:45
– 77. Lenten Service 4/6: 81. Offerings: Sunday 4/3: $11,790.00. Lenten Service 3/30:
$968.00. Building Fund: $610.00. Fan into Flame: $450.00. Memorials: $390.00.
Habitat for Humanity: $100.00. LCMS World Relief (Japan Disaster Relief): $300.00.

BOARD OF ELDERS will meet on Monday, April 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Rudy
Bischof is the director. PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL will meet Monday, April 18th, at
7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. VOTERS’ MEETING will be held the Monday after Easter,
April 25th, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Joel Junkans in the Executive Director.

LENTEN SERVICE – The mid-week Lenten Services will continue this Wednesday,
April 13th, at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this Lenten series is Christ in the strangest
places: Foreshadowed, Fulfilled, Forever. The focus this week is “Finish” – 1 Kings
11:3 – Solomon can’t finish what he started. Dinner will be served before the service
in Parker Hall at 5:30 p.m. The ACTS group will serve a spaghetti dinner.

8th GRADE CONFIRMATION will meet on Monday at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor.
7th GRADE CONFIRMATION will meet on Friday at 4:15 p.m. in the Parlor.

PORTALS OF PRAYER for April – June are available on the table in the back of the
sanctuary. Please pick up your copy and recycle the old one in the box in the breezeway.

CHURCH WORK DAY – There will be a Work Day at church this coming Saturday,
April 16th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Plan to set aside some time to help with
various projects around the church. See the April newsletter or call Roy Andrews for
more details.

LWML BAKE SALE will be held in the breezeway next Sunday, April 17th, between
services. The proceeds, including matching funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
will go for “Prayer books” for LC-MS Armed Forces, LC-MS World Relief and Human
Care (Japan disaster) and Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean. All donations of baked goods are
welcome. Stop by and check out our tempting desserts. Contact Judy Rivers for details.

NOON DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR is Thursday, April 14th, at noon in Parker Hall.
Bring your Bible and a sandwich for lunch. Drinks, chips, and dessert will be provided.
This is a wonderful opportunity to study God’s Word and have a time for fellowship.
Bring a friend and join us!!

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FELLOWSHIP CLUB is eating out on Tuesday, April 19th, at 11:30 a.m. They will
meet at Red Lobster Restaurant, 8407 West Markham, at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and
fellowship. Call Maxine Biggers, 227-8458, to make a reservation or if you need a ride.

JOY CLUB FLOAT TRIP – Start making your plans now for the Annual Joy Club Float
Trip, on Saturday, June 11th. Meet at the Highway 14 Bridge at 9:45 a.m. for departure
at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $45.00 per canoe plus $5 per person for lunch on the river.
Lunch on the river is again being served by Marge and Crew. Contact Tim Loyd at 352-
4908 or email at timpaul59@att.net if you have questions. The sign-up sheet is on the
bulletin board by the Parlor.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – It's a jungle at Grace Lutheran Church!! Get ready for
some vine swingin' fun at this year's Vacation Bible School, BIG JUNGLE ADVENTURE:
th
A FAITH JOURNEY WITH JESUS! Mark your calendars now for June 26 - June 30th.
Look for volunteer and registration opportunities beginning Easter Sunday!! See Ame
Andrews & Heather Lamb for more information!!

CHURCH DIRECTORY – It’s time to update the church directory. If you have changed
your address, email address or telephone number, please call the church office with the
new information or email it to Pat at patfunk@gracelutheranlr.org. Thanks!!

JAPAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF – Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod President Rev.

Matthew C. Harrison announced that the LCMS was making available an initial $200,000
for the Japan Lutheran Church (an official partner church with the LCMS) and the West
Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church to use as they decide for response to the disaster in
Japan. There are several ways you can contribute to aid those affected by the 9.0-
magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck there on March 11: Mail your checks
(noting "Japan Disaster Relief" in the memo line) to LCMS World Relief and Human
Care, P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861, call toll-free 1-888-930-4438, visit
online at www.lcms.org/help, or place your check in the offering plate and mark it for
“Japan Disaster Relief”. Call the church office if you have questions.

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF – We are again collecting items for World Relief kits.
This year our projects are “Layette Kits” and “School Kits”. During April we will
collect newborn sweaters or sweatshirts for the Layettes. This summer we will publish
a list of items that we will be collecting for the “School Kits”. Thank you for your
continued support of Lutheran World Relief. Call the church office if you have
questions.

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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS meets each Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the
downstairs classroom in the church. This is a wonderful opportunity for an in-depth
study of God’s Word. They are starting the Life Light Series on Ephesians/1 and 2
Thessalonians. Contact Joan Ann Olsen for more details.

SUPPLIES NEEDED – As we continue to support The C.A.L.L. and the Department of

Children and Family Services East Office we have a list of things needed for our
supply closet at the East Office. As children come into foster care their needs are many
and we try to provide for some of them. Here is a list of things we need: Peanut
butter crackers, baby wipes, diapers size (1), juice boxes, and hand sanitizer. If you
can help with any of these items, please put them in the box in the breezeway. Talk with
Abby Buchanan or Pat Funk if you have questions.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA – Christ Lutheran Church’s LWML is sponsoring a

Mother/Daughter Tea on Sunday, May 1st, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in their fellowship hall.
Join them for afternoon tea, games and guest speaker Chris Olsen. They are also
sponsoring a Table-scape contest. For more details see the flyer on the bulletin board.
Call Christ Lutheran at 663-5232 to make your reservation. Deadline to sign-up is
Tuesday, April 12th.

EASTER EVENT for FAMILIES – On Friday, April 15th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Christ
Lutheran is sponsoring an Easter Event with 5:30 p.m. pizza, 6:30 p.m. a movie and 7:30
p.m. an Easter egg hunt. Deadline for reservations is April 13th – call 663-5232.

LIFE QUEST ADVENTURES IN LEARNING - A variety of classes are held on

Wednesdays and Thursdays from April 6th through May 26th at 2nd Presbyterian Church,
600 Pleasant Valley Drive. For more information on classes being offered pick up a
LifeQuest newsletter on the table by the ramp door as you leave the sanctuary or talk with
Maxine Biggers.

THRIVENT BUILDS with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Volunteers are scheduled

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week, usually for a half day. Your help is needed
by volunteering on the jobsite at 5002 Division Street, North Little Rock (Levy area),
pitching in financially and praying for the safety and timely completion of the project.
To sign up, a volunteer sheet is posted on bulletin board. Thank you to all who have
given donations, but we are still working to reach our goal of $2400. Thank you to
those that have volunteered to work, but we still need more.
God’s blessings, Diane Roberts

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MEMORIALS –
IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN LOYD – Father of Tim Loyd
TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND
By Joe and Debbie Craig
Richard and Beverly Sanders
TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND
By Bette Bogart
TO THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND
By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter

IN MEMORY OF MS. MARY FRANCES PROUE

TO THE MARY PROUE MEMORIAL FUND
By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter
Jeff and Ginny Ralston
Betty Ray
Richard and Beverly Sanders
Tim and Sandy Sweeney
Bill and Mildred Wilkins
Rev. Dr. Tom and Cheryl Wolbrecht
TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND
By Bette Bogart
TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND
By Beth Paulson

LENTEN and HOLY WEEK SERVICES

and Dinners

Services – 7:00 p.m.

Dinners – 5:30 p.m. in Parker Hall
Lenten Midweek 5 – April 13th “Finish” 1 Kings 11:3
Dinner served by the ACTS group – Spaghetti
Maundy Thursday – April 21st “Refuge” Joshua 20:7-9
Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. – Swedish Meatballs
and Beef Stroganoff over rice
Good Friday – April 22nd “Nobody” Deut. 7:7
No meal served.

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 HOLY WEEK SERVICES
April 17th – Palm Sunday
Sunday of the Passion
8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

April 21st - Maundy Thursday Service

with Holy Communion
7:00 p.m.
Dinner will be served before the service at 5:30 p.m. –
Swedish Meatballs and Beef Stroganoff over rice

April 22nd – Good Friday Tenebrae Service

with Holy Communion
7:00 p.m.

April 24th – Easter Sunday

6:30 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Service
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast in Parker Hall
8:15 a.m. – Easter Divine Service with Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. – Breakfast in Parker Hall
10:45 a.m. – Easter Divine Service with Holy Communion
Sunday - April 24th - 10:00 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt
There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday.
The children up to 8 years old are invited to the Easter Egg Hunt
beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m.
in the grass area outside of Parker Hall.
Our thanks to Bette Bogart for hosting the Easter Egg Hunt!!

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