I did not have the privilege of hearing Melissa’s sermon Sunday, but “word on the street” (or at least in the halls) is that it was a very powerful, moving Sunday. I was blessed, though, to hear Don’s sermon. As I told him, if I hadn’t been a Christian when I came in Sunday morning, “I would have been one when I left.” Both these preachers delivered sermons that rocked, that is rocked us to the core of our being as we looked at the crucifixion – the hows, whys, and wherefores of it.
     Many of you have expressed your appreciation for our sermon series through Lent on “Twenty-four Hours That Changed the World.” We hope and pray you were able to feel and live into the events from the Last Supper through the crucifixion. Now, we hope and pray you will worship with us this Sunday, the highest Christian festival day of the year. Easter is the day of all days, the Sunday of all Sundays, the triumphal celebration of our Lord’s resurrection! We don’t have the lilies and brass every Sunday, but we do celebrate the resurrection every Sunday. Easter, though, is the reason for all the other Sundays. Please worship with us if you possibly can!
-- Jim

Maundy Thursday
April 1, 7:30 p.m. – Service of Holy Communion
Good Friday
April 2, 7:30 p.m. – Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows)
Easter
April 4- Identical Traditional Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. , Contemporary 11:00 a.m.

We hope you will be able to take advantage of these worship opportunities – and be sure to invite your friends to join us!

Kids Cans for Christ is now in its 8th year. The Children have been collecting cans during Lent for the Fountain City Ministry Center. On Palm Sunday, 1,815 cans were delivered to the Ministry Center. These cans have saved the Ministry Center $970.50. Thanks for all the donations from everyone! On Easter Sunday "the tomb in the narthex" will be empty to celebrate Jesus has Risen!

Donations will be accepted for the dinner to help support the mission team as they prepare and gather supplies to leave in July. We encourage classes and groups to make this a social event and enjoy spending time with each other.

How can parents and grandparents instill healthy morals and values in our kids in the midst of being surrounded by sexual promiscuity, accessibility of drugs and alcohol, and the ever-changing media revolution including the internet? This seminar will equip parents and grandparents with relevant and practical tools to parent kids for today’s challenges.

Look for ways to serve. Donations are also being collected for Haiti Health Kits as well as other projects. Be sure to check out the collection bins for more information. Contact Kelley Flatford, kflatford@gmail.com, 660-5868.

The United Methodist Women will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow provided by Circle 3. Shara Shoup from the Emerald Youth Foundation will present our program.
Circle 1 is asked to bring snacks for Wesley House.

FCUMC Preschool has openings for the fall classes. Contact Susan Todd (stodd@fountaincityumc or 689-5518) for additional information.

Purses 'n' Pearls - An afternoon tea and fashion show with Judy Gardner. Ladies and girls of all ages, make plans now to attend this exciting event at 4:00 on May 15th. More details to come!

“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.“ Matthew 10:39-41  Do you enjoy reaching out to others and making people feel welcome? Are you looking for a way to serve? The Journey service would like to invite you to be a part of the worship experience by being an usher. All you need is a warm smile and a willing heart. If you are interested please contact Dee Dee Seals, 254-5423 or delisaseals@yahoo.com.

Mother-Son Event
Picnic and Play Date In the Park
Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Family Event