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Worship At John Knox this Sunday!

You're invited to join us this Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 10:00 am for our Morning Worship Service. If you'd like to join us online for worship, you can do so through Facebook Live.   Click here to watch our streaming live services. You do not have to have a Facebook account to view our services. It is a communion Sunday so if you worship online have your communion elements ready. Our scriptures this Sunday: Matthew 26:36-46.  A celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday.  We will also dedicate the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. We look forward to worshiping with you!

Join Us for: 

10:00 am Worship Service in a blended style
11:00 am Intergenerational & Adult Church School 

Mulching Work Day - April 1

TOMORROW April 1 at 9 am the Landscaping and Grounds Committee will have a mulching day. 

Special Offering

One Great Hour of Sharing.  100% of your donations go to the PCUSA for their use in fighting hunger, and disasters and towards the development of faith practices throughout our world. Donations will be collected on Palm Sunday, April 2nd, 2023.  The need is great and your generosity is appreciated beyond words.  
The Mission Team


Easter Flower Orders

This is the last Sunday that Easter Flower Orders will be taken. The cost is $10.00 per plant, and orders need to be submitted Sunday, April 2. Please submit payment at the time of your order and mark “Easter Flowers” on your envelope or check.

April 2023 Tidings and Calendar are Now Available

The April 2023 Tidings and Calendar are available for your review. We have a lot of activities going on at John Knox. How will you connect with our community this week? Click here to view the April 2023 Tidings and Calendar.

Maundy Thursday - April 6 - 7 pm
 
This service will include music, scripture, and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Worshippers will have an opportunity to walk the Protestant Stations of the Cross. 

The Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross, also known as the Way of Sorrows or the Via Crucis, refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying scripture and prayers. The stations grew out of imitations of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which is a traditional processional route symbolizing the actual path Jesus walked to Mount Calvary. The objective of the stations is to help the Christian faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage through contemplation of the Passion Story of Christ. It’s one of the most popular devotions and the stations can be found in many Western Christian churches including Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, and Roman Catholic.

Good Friday - April 7 - 7 pm
 
Speedway Baptist Church (2986 Moller Rd, Speedway, IN 46224) is hosting the community Good Friday Service.  We will worship with the Speedway/Westside Community Churches, as the service is led by area ministers, a community choir, and lay leaders in our community.

Easter Festival - April 8 - 9 am
 
Spring is almost here and that means it is time to invite your family and friends for a morning of games, crafts, breakfast, and an interactive walk-through Holy Week for children in our church and community.
 
Please volunteer to help by signing up on the bulletin board outside the office. We also need empty, clean egg cartons, CANDY, and items for breakfast. If you have any questions, please see Lisa Crismore. Thanks for making this outreach event to our community a success!

Easter Sunday - April 9 
 
Worship  Easter Sunday is at 10 am. As Easter people, we are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see–even and perhaps, especially in times of great difficulty. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. On a morning when all seemed lost, a stone had rolled away to uncover the feast of all feasts, the joy of all joys. The shroud of death had become a veil for gladness, for celebration, for dancing. What if we stopped trying to outrun one another in a race for things that do not matter in the end, and instead ran toward life and hope and all the joy we can accomplish together, daring to dance again?

Betty Hartman Birthday Brunch

Betty Hartman turns 90 years young on April 14. To celebrate the occasion, her children are hosting the fellowship table after the service on Sunday, April 16. Everyone is invited to stop by, grab some breakfast, and help celebrate this special lady! Betty requests no presents but loves to read- so why not shower her with birthday cards?! Hope to see you there. Sue, Jim & Deb, Stacy, Bill & Lisa 

Mother's Day Donations

Mother's Day donations to Coburn Place - Are you looking for a way to honor your Mother, Grandmother, or special female mentor on this special day?  How about donating new, unworn nightgowns, pajamas, robes, and slippers to the needy residents of Coburn Place?  These ladies really appreciate receiving these items.  It gives them hope and reminds them that there are people who really care about them.  The collection box will be placed in the hallway near the Sanctuary doors starting April 16th, 2023, and donations will be accepted through Mother's Day, May 14th, 2023.   Thank you,  The Mission Team
 
Coffee With Pastor Beth

The NEXT Coffee Shop office hours are April 17, from 1-3 pm at The Spark on the corner of 14th and Main Street in Speedway, IN! (Parking in Back) Join me for coffee, tea, and conversation. 

Cookie Sales!

Who's hungry for COOKIES??????  The Mission Team is, so we're bringing back The Cookie Sale!  We're calling all bakers to bring your favorite homemade cookies to Church on April 30th, 2023.  The table will be set up in the hallway and after the Service, you can choose the cookies you want to take home from our mouth-watering selection.  A baker's dozen (13) cookies will be sold for $5.00.  Single cookies are 50 cents apiece.  All proceeds will go to the Storehouse.  Dust off those cookbooks and recipe cards and hide your bathroom scales!  Come hungry on April 30th.  The Mission Team

Please Protect Your Neighbor
As we monitor the Covid virus, we see an increase in cases in our area and flu and RSV. Just a reminder that if you are not feeling well, even if you think it is something as simple as a cold, PLEASE STAY HOME and worship via Facebook. As usual, masks and hand sanitizer are available in several locations at the church. Let's keep everyone safe and healthy.

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