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So much is out of our control... 

Even Jesus got dang frustrated when folks didn’t behave as he would have liked. We probably aren’t receiving death threats from Herod as Jesus was, but our wellbeing could be threatened by the idea that if we just try hard enough, are nice enough, say just the right thing, life will always go our way.  How do we handle life when so much is out of control?
 

This Sunday at John Knox

You're invited to join us this Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 9:00 am for our Traditional Service or at 11:00 am for our Contemporary Service. If you wish to join us online for worship, you may do so through Facebook Live. Click here to watch our streaming live services. Please note: You do not have to have a Facebook account to view our services. Our scriptures this Sunday are: Isaiah 55:1-9 and Luke 13:31-35

Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 13. So, when you go to bed on March 12, be sure to set your clock AHEAD one hour. That way you won’t be arriving for church while the rest of us are leaving!

Congregational Meeting

We will have a short congregational meeting at 9:50 am following the Traditional Service.

Holy Week at John Knox

PALM SUNDAY – APRIL 10 - Worship at 9 & 11am; Adult Church School at 10am.  Celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.  We will also dedicate the One Great Hour of Sharing this day.

MAUNDY THURSDAY – APRIL 14 - 7:00pm - The service will also include music, scripture, the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and an opportunity to pray in a Garden Vigil.

GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 15 - 7 pm – John Knox is hosting the community Good Friday Service.  We will worship with the Speedway/Westside Community Churches, in service of diminishing Light

EASTER FESTIVAL – APRIL 16 – 9 am – 11 am - Games, crafts, and an interactive walk-through Holy Week for children in our community.  Volunteer to help or donate items by signing up on the bulletin board outside the office.  If you have any questions, please see Lisa Crismore.  Thanks for making this outreach event to our community a success!

EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 17 - Worship at 9 & 11am; Church School at 10am.  Join us as we celebrate God’s victory over death with Jesus’ resurrection!

Spark Coffee Shop Hours 

Please join Pastor Beth for coffee today at 10 a.m.  

The Spark 
1402 Main Street
Indianapolis, IN 46224

Lenten Devotionals Available 

Lent began on March 2. Our Lenten theme this year is Good Enough.   We are so pleased to be utilizing the devotional book, Good Enough: 40’ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection, as the basis for our worship this Lent. Each week we will be focusing on a concept from the book, and we invite you to use it as a daily devotional, with the exception of Sundays (this is traditionally how the “40 days of Lent” are calculated… and at some point, you’ll find the “40’ish-ness” where there is one more, which makes it perfectly imperfect). Books are available for purchase at Amazon.com  

Flowers in 2022

One of the ways that you can contribute to our worship experience each Sunday is by placing flowers in worship.  There is a calendar outside the church office where you can sign-up.  Please feel free to contact Amy Willis if you have any questions (317-291-0308).  Thank you!

Masking Update

Marion County is currently in BLUE status. Masks are now optional in the building. Mask will still be required for congregational singing. As a congregation, we have followed the guidance of the state and the CDC throughout the pandemic, and strive to do our best now as well. 

Please keep in mind that some folks still may prefer to wear their mask and have a little more personal space.  If you are sick, (even just a case of sniffles), please remain home.  (We want to keep this good thing going!)

Additionally, we will continue to Livestream both our services.

If you have any concerns regarding this change, contact Pastor Beth directly or contact one of our ruling elders.

Size 10 Hearing Aid Batteries

Mary Harmeson would like to offer up a box of size 10 hearing aid batteries to anyone that needs them. Please contact Mary at 317-293-4547 or 

A Note About Metal Recycling

Harlan Rolfson's family has contacted the church to let us know that Harlan is unable to continue taking in metal recycling. 
 

Blessings,

Pastor Beth

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