The Pastoral Nomination Committee (PNC) has just completed the Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP).  This document describes the Head Pastor position and the mission of our congregation, which will help us find the best candidate.  The next step is to get the MDP approved by our Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry.  Once that is done, it will be ready to post online for potential pastors to view.  There is also a bulletin board by the coffee bar that illustrates the progress of the PNC.  PNC members include Kevin East, Carolyn Shaw, Ginny Vincent, Mitzi Darmstetter, Adam Lancelot, Janet Rhoads, and Bruce Gealy.

Our yellow bag collection for April is for our long-time partner, Covenant Food Bank.  We are aware that federal assistance to food programs nationwide is being reduced or eliminated.  Therefore, food pantries and food banks are being stressed with a larger client base and shortages of food.  Our help is greatly needed!  Jesus teaches us to help those who are less fortunate, and this is our congregation’s April opportunity to be the best Jesus we can be, and others will see.  We are asking you to bring shelf-stable food and canned goods.  Please leave your donations by the yellow bag post (by the coffee bar) or donate online at Yellow Bag Ministry | Grace Presbyterian Church, and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE BRING YOUR YELLOW BAGS BACK TO THE CHURCH.

NOTE: If you have not donated to the Refugee Committee project during March, please consider making a cash donation.  Please make checks payable to Grace and include the Refugee Committee on the memo line, or donate via the link above.

The Pastoral Nomination Committee (PNC) has just completed the Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP). This is the document that describes the head pastor position and the mission of our congregation to help us find the best candidate. The next step is to get the MDP approved by our Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry. Once that is done, it will be ready to post online for potential pastors to view. There is also a bulletin board by the coffee bar that illustrates the progress of the PNC. PNC members include Kevin East, Carolyn Shaw, Ginny Vincent, Mitzi Darmstetter, Adam Lancelot, Janet Rhoads and Bruce Gealy.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming dates and times for Holy Week:

• Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday worship this Sunday, April 13. We worship at 9:00 and 11:00 am.
• On Maundy Thursday, April 17, we gather for a Tenebrae service with communion at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
• On Good Friday, April 18, we gather in the Sanctuary at noon for a 30-minute worship service. Join us for this special service.
• Sunday, April 20, is Easter, and we celebrate our risen Lord. We worship at 9:00 and 11:00 am with communion at both services.

We have a continental breakfast from 10:00—11:00 am in the Great Room. See the bulletin board by the coffee bar to sign up to bring a food item. We gather on the lawn for an egg hunt at 10:15 am. The flower cross is on the lawn all morning.

Sunday, March 30, is the last day for our Yellow Bag collection to help provide funding for baby/toddler items. IRC requests we donate cash to this cause, giving the staff the flexibility to buy items most needed by refugee families. IRC will be looking at providing strollers, cribs, car seats, and other furniture items. NOTE: IRC does not provide clothing to their families. Please give your donations to our church via cash or check, make checks payable to Grace Presbyterian Church, and be sure your donation is earmarked for Refugee Team on the memo line. The Yellow Bag for April is Covenant Presbyterian Food Pantry.