April Bulletin

 

Easter Promise

It sometimes seems that wintertime will last forevermore

And snow & sleet & biting winds are all life holds in store

But suddenly a miracle takes place before our eyes

The grass turns green and tulips bloom beneath bright springtime skies

This is God’s Easter pledge fulfilled with every year that goes

That life will spring from seeming death as Christ the Savior rose

*Virginia Blanck Moore*

 

Serving:                  April 4 – Matt Sauder (Dan Wagenbach’s place)

                   April 11 – Mike Rassi (Rob Dennis’ place)

                   April 18 – James Fehr

                   April 25 – Derek Sauder

 

Look Aheads: May 2 – ACYF Day in Tremont

May 13 – Blood Drive

May 23 – Bible Class Senior Breakfast

May 29/30 – Testimonies/Baptisms

June 14-18 – Bible School

June 27 – SS Picnic

 

Church Directory Additions/Corrections:

Add Timothy (3-14-10) to Todd & Val Steiner

Nic & Amanda Rassi – 1605 Bradford Lane, Normal, IL 61761

Add Zoe (3-21-10) to David & Tammy Callan

Phil Rassi – 8206 Hemlock, Overland Park, KS 66204, 816-536-7445

 

Meal Committees for April – Please call to offer food or help for a meal!  Thanks J

First event:  Cheri Frank (5000) & Brenda Fehr (9977)

Second event:  Marsha Koch (5207) & Rita Kilgus (3918)

 

Add something to the calendar:

Call:  925-9010

Email:  jimrach96@yahoo.com

 

E-Calendar Info:

Email me at jimrach96@yahoo.com if you are interested in receiving an e-calendar.  I also send updates that come up in-between calendars.

 

Steve & Mary Sauder Contact Info:

Steve – sesauder@verizon.net

Mary – smsauder@verizon.net

 

New phone: 925-5247.  The 3010 # will no longer ring at our home.  Steve will also be getting a new cell phone number soon.

Blood Drive

The Red Cross Blood Drive at the Fellowship Hall is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010, from 12:00-6:00 p.m.  You will be eligible to donate if you have given blood on or before March 18, 2010.  Also, the following bloodmobiles are scheduled: 

Methodist Church – Monday, July 12, 2010 from 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Northfield Christian Fellowship – Monday, September 13, 2010 from 12:30-6:30 p.m.

Baptist Church – Monday, November 8, 2010 from 1:00-6:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Missing FH Tablecloths

The long rectangle black tablecloths are missing from the Fellowship Hall.  If anyone has borrowed them recently, please make sure they get returned to the FH.  Thanks!

 

Food Pantry

Our church is responsible for having at lease three volunteers working at the Tremont Food Pantry on the 2nd Monday of each month from 4:45-6:30 p.m.  We are looking for help to fill this obligation for the months April-December.  If you are interested, please contact Leann Sauder.

 

Silver Lining

If you are not already receiving the Silver Lining & would like to … please contact Teresa Rowell to get your name on the list for a free subscription.  Thanks!

 

Email Addresses

Many times when we put the calling list into effect, it gets delayed because many messages end up on answering machines.  It has been suggested that we have Sis. Rachel Sauder send out an email at the same time the telephone calling list is started.  This is a quick way to share prayer requests with the congregation.  If you have an email address, please send it to Rachel at jimrach96@yahoo.com so she can add your name to a master list.  Thanks!

 

2010 Central IL Singing for Couples

There is going to be a Central Illinois Singing for couples who were married from 2000-2010.  It is on April 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodfield Fellowship Hall.  Please R.S.V.P. by April 3 to Beth Wagenbach at bwagenbach@juno.com

 

Church Cleaning

If anyone is willing to launder housecleaning rags & baby blankets, please contact one of the regular church cleaners.  Also … we need extra vacuum sweepers with attachments.  Please bring one if possible.

 

 

 

Turkey Festival Food Line

If you would be willing to volunteer at the Turkey Festival Food Line on June 12, 2010, please call Mark & Renee Kaiser (5401) or Chuck & Cathy Koch (3905).  There will also be a sign-up sheet in the kitchen.  Thanks for your willingness to help!

 

Position Opening

There is a driver position opening at Restmor starting immediately.  It would be part-time with various shifts (primarily between 8-5:00).  You need to have a valid IL driver’s license, a good driving record, be between the ages of 25-69, be familiar with the Tazewell & Peoria area, & have patience & a caring attitude.  Duties would include:  transporting residents to & from doctor’s appointments & outings throughout Morton & surrounding areas.  The driver will be expected to assist the residents on/off the bus via a wheelchair lift.  In most situations, a volunteer or family member travels with the resident for additional assistance.  For details & application info … contact Kristin Roberts, Human Resource Manager at

309-284-1414.

 

Retirement Singing

There will be a retirement singing for Charles on Sunday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a basket for cards at the door. In lieu of any gifts, there will be a collection box for donations for Timber Ridge.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

 

Good Neighbors

If you know of someone who needs help or would like to be a Good Neighbor yourself, please let the coordinators know.  The coordinators are:  Dale & Joann Sauder & Bill & Marilyn Huette.  Thanks.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY … Bill & Marilyn would like to retire from their position of Good Neighbor Coordinator.  Please contact them if you would be interested in taking their place.  Thanks!