Sunday, April 13

8:45am Bulletin
9am Bulletin
11am Bulletin

Assistive Listening Devices

Now Available

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the family of Patricia Martin, we now have new Assistive Listening Devices to enhance our worship experience. This thoughtful donation in her memory is a true blessing, allowing us to ensure that every member of our congregation can fully engage in the Word and our community's fellowship.


For more details of how these devises are designed to support those who may have difficulty hearing, please watch the video above or click on the button below. We will have people available to assist on Sunday mornings in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall.

Details on our Assistive Listening Devices

Sunday, April 13

Our Easter Egg Hunt festivities will begin right after our Palm Sunday, 11am Worship Service THIS Sunday, April 13th in the Green Space (weather permitting). The actual egg hunt will be at 12:30pm. The afternoon includes food, inflatables and crafts!


Bring your own Easter Baskets and seating will be limited, so feel free to bring a lawn chair or blankets!

Sunday, April 13

THIS Sunday, April 13, 5pm, Sanctuary. A musical journey beginning with the crowds crying out, “Hosanna!” to the passion of Christ on the cross, and finally to the glory of His resurrection.


Our own Cornerstone Choir, New Praise Ensemble, Sounding Joy Handbells, and the Instruments of Praise Orchestra have been working hard to present this moving, emotional Cantata about the Resurrection.

Wednesday, April 16

Wednesday, April 16, 6:30pm, A107. If you are interested in finding out about the 2026 Kenya Mission Team trip, this meeting is for you. Trip organizers and previous attendees will be on hand to share and answer any questions. Tentative trip dates are March 5-March 15, 2026 (subject to flight availability) with the potential for a two-day add-on in order to participate in a mini-safari to one of Kenya’s big game National Parks. 

Thursday, April 17

A Worship Service and Holy Communion will begin at 6:30pm on Thursday, April 17th, in the Sanctuary.


The ancient and solemn practice of stripping the Lord’s table and Sanctuary following Holy Communion serves as a vivid and poignant representation of the desolation and abandonment endured during the long night of Gethsemane and the events that followed. In a deeply reverent manner, designated individuals quietly remove the cloths from the Lord’s table and the pulpit, along with other sacred elements such as Paraments, banners, candlesticks, and decorations. These items are respectfully carried out of the sanctuary, leaving it bare and unadorned, evoking the somber and reflective mood of this sacred observance.

Friday, April 18

A powerful way to contemplate and enter into the mystery of Jesus’ gift of Himself to us. It puts us in the scene and makes it an imaginative exercise. It involves our senses, our experiences and our emotions.


This is a self-guided tour of the stations, setup around the Sanctuary. Come experience it, anytime between 10am-2pm on Good Friday, April 18th.

Sunday, April 20

You may order Easter lilies to be placed in the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall on Easter in honor or memory of a loved one. They are $20 each and those who donated them may pick them up after the Easter Service you attended. Pick up form in Narthex and place in offering plate or order with link below. Deadline to order is April16.

Click to Order Easter Lilies 

Sunday, April 20

7:00am: Sonrise Service - Green Space

Seating is limited, so please consider bringing a lawn chair.

8:45am: Traditional Service - Sanctuary

9:00am: Modern Service - Fellowship Hall

11:00am: Traditional Service - Sanctuary

11:00am: Modern Service - Fellowship Hall

(There will not be Disciple Classes for Children or Youth on Easter Sunday.)


We invite you to contribute a flower or two to adorn our beautiful Easter cross, located on the front lawn of our church (the flowers may be from your own garden, no need to purchase). On Easter morning, bring your flowers with you and place them in the slots around the cross. Together, let's create a stunning symbol of hope and renewal to celebrate this joyous occasion.

Tuesday, April 29

We finally have a date for the Hanging Baskets. If you ordered one or more of these beautiful baskets from God's Light Youth Choir, they will be in on Tuesday, April 29th for you to pick up at the church. We apologize for the delay, but they will be worth the wait. Location and time details will be shared soon.

ON GOING...

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Summer Camp Registration - click here

Middle School Mission Trip - click here

Maintenance Request Form

Use the Maintenance Request Form if you see any issues concerning our facility (toilet overflow, leak, etc.)

Communication Request Form

Use the Communications Request Form if your ministry needs publicizing or you have an article you would like us to share with the congregation.

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