Midweek on Wed., April 3rd, 2024

Saturday Bible to Resume

Saturday Bible Study Resumes (not this coming Saturday but) following Saturday, April 13th, 11:30AM. As it was announced more than a month ago, we will watch ‘The Mission’ and discuss afterwards. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or need further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Get Your Easter Flowers

If you ordered the Easter flowers, and have not picked them up yet, you can pick them up any time. If you have not paid for it yet, here is the price chart:

  • Lilies, hyacinths, daffodils, tulips: $15

  • Azaleas: $35

  • Hydrangeas: $45

Sunday Hymns

Sunday Scriptures and Sermon Title

Pastor Je’s Study Leave

Pastor Je is in the middle of his study leave even though he has been coming to church and work for the last three days (moderating a session meeting in Crawfordsville last night). He will not preach. Ben Piper will preach coming Sunday.

Notes from PPM

Happy Spring! We are back from Spring Break and excited to finish out the school year. It is a nice change to see bright colors and sunshine outside.

This month our classes will talk about spring weather, gardens, flowers and butterflies. Our Pre-K classes will be doing a butterfly unit this month and observe the changes of the life cycle of a butterfly. Once the butterflies are ready we will release them in the courtyard. This is always a fun learning experience for the kids. Our Pre-5 and PRE-K classes will also be going to the zoo at the end of the month as a Family Engagement opportunity.

We are excited to worship with you on April 21st. Please join us following the service for cookies in the fellowship hall. Continue to pray for all our staff and children as these last few weeks of school are sometimes the most difficult and we transition to our summer program.

We are hosting a Block Party on April 30th for PPM students only, this is a partnership with Purdue Extensions. They are going to show us fun ways to use blocks for learning activities and not just to play with.

I also wanted to say a huge Thank You to Miss Brandy’s Pre-K class for the beautiful Easter art in the lobby. What a nice surprise to see those every morning.

Blessings to all of you and thank you for your support this year.—PPM Director Lori Rowe

Pack a Baby Pack: Sat, Apr. 27th

We are excited to announce that we will be delivering baby packs to expecting mothers in Malawi. These packs contain essential hygienic supplies, which are crucial for clean and healthy baby deliveries. Unfortunately, due to the lack of these items, many newborn babies and mothers face serious risks.

How You Can Help: Until the packing event, you have two ways to contribute: Donating Necessary Items or Financial Gifts. You write “Baby Pack” on the memo line of your cheque.

The sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office for those who will come to the packing event. The sign-up sheet on the refreshment table in the back of the sanctuary is for the needed items. Please sign up by Saturday, April 20th, so that we can set up for refreshments and set up as well as we can have time to sort items that are to be packed. If you have any questions about this initiative, feel free to contact Debbie Crouse, the chair of the Mission & Outreach committee. Let’s come together to make a difference for these mothers and their precious babies!

Annual Meeting

Our annual meeting is swiftly approaching and is scheduled for the second Sunday in April, the 14th. Following the worship service, we will hold the annual meeting in the fellowship hall during our Communal Quarterly Luncheon. This crucial Presbyterian gathering offers an overview of our church’s activities over the past twelve months through reports from the committees and clusters. Additionally, it provides a glimpse into our plans for the upcoming year, including the budget for the next fiscal year.

Eclipse Day to Be Cloudy or Rainy

Eclipse is next Monday. Unfortunately rain and thunderstorm are forecasted on that day. It is now unsure if we can get as many visitors in our town as expected before, but we may still have more than usual traffic. So you may want to stay home next Monday.

Voice Actor Needed

If you want to help dramatising the Scripture Reading, talk to Neal on Sunday morning.

Wanna Be a Visit Team?

Pastor Je has been making occasional visits to our home-bound members. Now, he aims to visit each of them at least once a month, a goal that requires visiting several people each week. In addition to offering companionship, Pastor Je wishes to bring Communion to these individuals, and for this, he needs your support. Would you like to join him as a visiting partner? Jesus promised, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). Together, you and Pastor Je can bring the presence of Christ to our saints at home or in facilities. The visiting schedule can be flexible, adjusting week by week. If you are interested, please sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Prayer Request?

If you have a prayer request, please reach out to Phyllis Duff at raduff2@att.net. She will ensure that your request is shared with the saints of our church. James, the brother of our Lord, reminds us in his letter that “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16b). Let us join together in prayer for our members, families, and neighbours in the name of our Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ.

Got News?

Do you have something you wish to share with the church family? Sharing good news will double it. Sharing sad news will halve it. Is your child or grandchild excellent? You can boast about them. Contact pastor Je if you want your story on the weekly Midweek or monthly Newsletter.

Church Website

Have you check the church website recently? You can find so many things such as past sermon scripts, previous bulletins, newsletters, photos, and more. Website: http://lebanonfpc.org/

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