“No matter who you are, No matter where you are on life’s journey, You are welcome here.”

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www.stpaulucc.org

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Information for our friends ~ Our 9am Traditional Service is inspired with hymns, scripture and a theological based sermon.

Our 11am Celebration Service has contemporary Christian music with an uplifting message.

Please feel free to try one or both styles of worship.

The Nursery is open during 9 am service (first classroom in the hallway off the sanctuary)

If the small person gets wiggly, there are toys & books to enjoy.

Hearing devices, large print bulletins, and large Bibles (in church library) are available, please

see your ushers if you have any questions.

Our Worship Service is broadcast on KSTL-690 AM radio &

streamed on Jubilee690.com at 9am Sundays and repeated at 9pm.

We want to know you!! Please sign the Pew Pad today. If you are new to St. Paul,

want your information updated or with us every week– let us know you are here!!

Please fill in your contact information and we will happily contact you as you wish.

When you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital, please ask the hospital to notify

the church office. If you have a new addition to your family, if your address or

phone changes, please contact the church office so we can keep our records current.

Welcome to Worship

at St. Paul UCC

We are glad you are here!

————————————————————————— 9 am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary 11 am Celebration Service in Heritage Hall

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St. Paul United Church of Christ

Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 9:00 am

PRELUDE Patiencia and The Choise Anthony Holborne (1559)

Lead on, O King Eternal Henry T. Smart/Moore (1835)

Brass Quintet

EASTER INTROIT Alleluia! Christ Has Destroyed Death Kevin Hildebrand

Chancel Choir

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CENTERING MUSIC Risen Today, Alleluia arr. Arnold Sherman Glory Ringers CALL TO WORSHIP One: The tomb has broken open All: Our joy shall not be contained. One: Let possibilities flourish like the springtime flowers. All: Let God’s newness spread across the land like vines. One: Yesterday’s shadows succumbed to today’s dawn All: And our souls have been renewed by morning’s fresh dew. INVOCATION One: Loving God, Holy Gardener of Surprises, as we come upon the tombs of our lives, let us face resilience with hope. As we walk away from the catacombs of yesterday’s experiences, let us embrace the one who taught us how to rise. As Easter’s sun shines in our world, allow us to see your presence with clarity.

All: Nudge us forward to tomorrow’s dawn. May the old things of yesterday live fondly in our souls. Yet, allow us to release what we no longer need in order to share space with tomorrow’s thrilling surprises. Amen.

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+ EASTER HYMN Christ the Lord is Risen Today arr. Richard Webster

+UNISON PRAYER OF RECONCILIATION One: Creator God, you crafted gardens and carved rocks. In your world, you have prepared sanctuaries for us. Unfortunately, we have lingered in these places for far too long. You no longer need us there. The grass has withered under our feet. The trees no longer shade us under their leaves.

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All: We neglected your voice when you called us to stand up and exit places of contentment. We continue to look for life in spaces that no longer thrive with your Spirit. We seek your Holy Breath in areas which are dry and dying. We grasp onto our treasures which no longer fill our lives with joy. Meet the desires of our hearts, yet drive us into spaces which are less comfortable. Give us peace as we venture into the unknown. Help us to know you in new places and with hearts of hope. Amen. +ASSURANCE OF GRACE One: God will continue to nudge us into the unknown. God will pry us from our spaces of comfort and lead us into unfamiliar places. And through each of these experiences, God’s love and grace will fill our hearts with joy and wonder. Amen! Alleluia!

All: Thanks be to God! Amen! Alleluia! +PASSING OF THE PEACE One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share a sign of the peace with one another. CHILDREN’S MOMENT with Pastor Michelle

EASTER ANTHEM Arise, My Faithful Mark Repasky Brass Quintet, Organ and Chancel Choir SCRIPTURE Isaiah 65:17-25 & Luke 24:1-12 SERMON Playing in Life’s Cemeteries

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+HYMN Lift High the Cross PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE with LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

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RECEIVING OUR MORNING GIFTS AND OFFERINGS

One: As the dawn of this new season rises our spirits, we use this new light to help us find clarity. In our search for new ways of loving and living, we desire to use our gifts and listen for God’s calling. Let us reflect as we share our treasures, talents, and time here and now.

OFFERTORY Risen, Hallelujah Douglas Wagner Glory Ringers

+DOXOLOGY From All That Dwell Below the Skies (verse 1 only)

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Information about today’s service: All St. Paul United Church of Christ services may be recorded.

Worship Service written by Rev. Michelle L. Torigian

If you would like to join the choir in singing the Hallelujah Chorus, please come to the chancel or front of the church at this time.

+UNISON DEDICATION PRAYER All: Holy Gardener, as you till the land and scatter seeds of hope, fill our minds with exciting possibilities to share the Good News with this world. As you inspire us to live into your Sacred Hope, may we share our stories of resilience and risk, desiring for our neighbors and community to find God’s new heaven and earth along the way. Amen. +CLOSING HYMN Hallelujah Chorus, from Messiah G.F. Handel Choir and Congregation +BENEDICTION One: Like Mary of Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, let us go into the world sharing the good news of God’s love and new life in Christ. Let us burst forth from this place filled with the excitement of resurrection and renewal. May the story of the resurrection fill us with strength - knowing that we are Easter people who yearn for new life in Christ. Amen! Alleluia! All: Amen! Alleluia! +POSTLUDE Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder anon. (1684)

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Easter Gifts In Memory of

ROBERT & LOUISE BAUDER, by Stephenie Bauza.

LOWELL F. BELCHER, by the Darwin Bretsch family.

JOSEPH & LOURENE BUCKROD, PATRICIA BUCKROD,

CLARENCE & EDNA GEORG, by Gary Buckrod and family.

HENRY & GLADYS CAUGHMAN, by Wayne Caughman.

MR. & MRS. EDGAR CHAMBERLIN, by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Chamberlin.

MR. & MRS. EDGAR HOEFLINGER, by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Chamberlin.

BRETT CANKAR-OUR GRANDSON, by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Chamberlin.

A. LLOYD & MARTHA M. CULLEY, by Jane G. Bonaldi.

REV. MARVIN ENGLESDORFER, by Dottie Engelsdorfer.

MARVIN HENKE, by his wife, Rosemary.

MARYLIN HOELSCHER, by Jerry Pierce-Heisler.

LEROY KIRSCH, by his wife, Dolly, his children and grandchildren.

DAVID KLINGEL, by Ruth Klingel.

FRED & OTTILLIA FOREE, MY PARENTS, by Ruth Klingel.

JOHN & BEULAH KOMESHAK, WAYNE & RENE WAGNER,

by the Wagner & Florek Families.

JOHN & BEULAH KOMESHAK, WAYNE & RENE WAGNER,

by the Wagner & Florek Families.

LESTER KRICK, by his wife Glenna, and daughters, Linda, Janice, Nancy, and Diane.

HAROLD LIMPER, by Bernie Limper.

WILLIAM W. LINDAUER, by Marlene & family.

JACK RYSEFF, LILLIAN RYSEFF, PEGGY MUELLER, LES MUELLER,

& KURT MUELLER, by Lynwood & Kristine Mueller.

OUR LOVED ONES, by Russ and Mona Scheibel.

REV. BILL CUMMINS, by Cynthia Cummins.

MY PARENTS, FREDRICH & ESTHER KOCH, by Janice Friedrich.

LT. COL. (RET.) WM. J. THOMAS & GOLDIE THOMAS, GUY D. THOMAS,

AUGUST (BUD) AND LINDA LICOURT, by Marilae Perkins.

MY PARENTS, WALTER AND MARCELLA PETER, by Eileen Peter.

ELMER PERSCHBACHER, by Elgee & Jeanette Phillips.

WM. E. & MARQUERITE D. SCHARF, by Al & Nancy Scharf.

THOMAS & VERNA MAE (MYRT) ERWIN, by Al & Nancy Scharf.

EDWIN A. SCHMIDT, MY FATHER, by Barb Schuckman.

CAROL J. SCHMIDT, MY MOTHER by Barb Schuckman.

ANNA & ALBERT SIMON, by Carol A. Simon.

SALLY, EVELYN & ENGELBERT SNYDER, by Jack Snyder.

STEVE SUESS, by Barb Suess.

STEVE SUESS, by Jennifer Sage.

MARY ANNE WALTON, by Larry Walton.

In Honor of JACOB FLOREK’s 12th BIRTHDAY, from Gpa & Gma Wagner.

MADELYN WAGNER’S 20th BIRTHDAY, from Gpa & Gma Wagner.

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Easter Flowers In Memory of

PAUL BAUZA, by Stephenie Bauza.

SUE BRETSCH, by the Darwin Bretsch family.

MY MOTHER, MARY McCREIGHT & MY SISTER, KATHY SCHAIBLE, by Edie Elliott.

OUR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US, by Bruce & Pam Elser.

ERWIN J. & OLIVE RENTH, by Bobby Lee & Sandra Frerking.

ALLAN & VERENA FRERKING, by Bobby Lee & Sandra Frerking.

OUR GREAT-GRANDPA, MARVIN HENKE,

by James McEvilly, Izzy, Mia, & Abram Scheibel and Stili Teodosiev.

REV. ROBERT HORN, by Joy A. Horn and family.

NANCY HORN DAYRINGER, By Joy A. Horn and family.

SAMUEL & ROSE KELLY, by Donna Kelly.

KENNETH E. NETTLETON & MICHAEL D. NETTLETON AND ALL OF OUR

LOVED ONES, by Vi Nettleton and family.

OUR LOVED ONES, by Lynwood and Kristine Mueller.

BOB MYLAND, by Sonja Myland and Donna Nettleton.

DANIEL PIERCE, by Jerry Pierce-Heisler.

LILLIAN & JACOB RYSEFF, by Lou, Carolyn, James, & Dr. Julia Ryseff.

ART & HELEN BURGOTT, by Lou, Carolyn, James, & Dr. Julia Ryseff.

RON SAEGER, by Judy Saeger and family.

DAVE SHERLAND AND JUNE & KEN DOVE, by Deanna Sherland.

ELLA ENGEL, by Carol A. Simon.

SUE ANN NORTHERN, by Carol A Simon.

DAVID SUTHERLAND, by Paul & Sue Sutherland.

VINCENT TORIGIAN, by Laureen Torigian and family.

LAWRENCE & QUEENIE EMMONS, by Laureen Torigian and family.

FRED & MARGARET TORIGIAN, by Laureen Torigian and family.

MARY ANNE WALTON, by Larry Walton.

DOROTHY NABERS, by Larry Walton.

DON LLAMAS, by Mimi Llamas.

ALLAN & LOUISE WIATT, MY PARENTS, by Mimi Llamas.

VESTA CRAIN HYATT, MY GRANDMOTHER, by Mimi Llamas.

JUDY WEST & ALBERT CALDWELL, by Mike West and Fran Caldwell-West.

In Honor of

MY PARENTS, ELGEE & JEANETTE PHILLIPS, by Rosalie Addison.

FOR THANKS OF CECILIA MUELLER, by Ken & Angie Nettleton.

OUR GRANDDAUGHTER, AVERY ELSER, by Bruce & Pam Elser.

MY SONS, MATT AND WAYNE, by Deanna Sherland.

PASTOR MICHELLE’S MINISTRY, by Laureen Torigian and family.

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Thank you for joining us today!

Our special guests are: St. Paul Brass Quintet

Rob Endicott, trumpet Tom Birkner, trumpet Jon Siddle, trombone

Brad Bobcik, trombone Troy Marble, tuba

Lay Reader……......……………………………...Lou Ryseff Radio…………………………………………………..Brett White Sound / Control Room …….Rick Haar and Dana Rosenzweig Ushers……..Wayne Caughman, Carly Dahm, Sue Hoffmann, ……….Carson Hopper, Joyce Maurer, Sue Sutherland Welcome Center…………….Fred & Carol Hotz, Sandy Ritter Dir of Christian Ed / Sunday School Teacher…….Tyler Kohrs Music Ministry…Brass Quintet, Chancel Choir, Glory Ringers Director of Music Ministry ……………………………...Dan Fry Senior Pastor……………………………..Rev. Michelle Torigian

St. Paul Community

Collection Corner

Located in the hallway, by long pew. This is where you can bring the items listed below - to help the groups and others . Community Interfaith Food Pantry New non-perishable foods, school supplies, diapers, wipes. Newspaper Blue

Sleeves Clean and Dry, place in marked bin to be reused by paper deliver people in area. Recycle Ink Cartridges

for Baby Class Baby Fun Stories and more will happily recycle your cartridges as a fundraiser for their class. For April -

Lindenwood Personal Care Items-see pg 12.

We’re glad you’re here! —————

News & Notes

Welcom

e Sunday mornings ~ 9am worship in sanctuary 10am Sunday School ….on 1, 2 & 4 Sundays 11am worship in Heritage Hall

stpaulucc.org

Mary to the Savior’s Tomb

By John Newton Mary to her Savior’s tomb hasted at the early dawn; spice she brought, and sweet perfume, but the Lord she loved was gone For a while she weeping stood, struck with sorrow and surprise; shedding tears, a plenteous flood, for her heart supplied her eyes. Jesus, who is always near, though too often unperceived came, His drooping child to cheer, kindly asking, Why she grieved? Though at first she knew Him not, when He called her by her name, then her griefs were all forgot, for she found He was the same. Grief and sighing quickly fled when she heard His welcome voice; just before she thought Him dead, now He bids her heart rejoice. What a change His Word can make, turning darkness into day! you who weep for Jesus’ sake; He will wipe your tears away. He who came to comfort her, when she thought her all was lost; will for your relief appear, though you now are tempest tossed. On His Word your burden cast, on His love your thoughts employ; weeping for awhile may last, but the morning brings the joy.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Bunny Breakfast

a success!!

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Mother’s Day Honor RollMother’s Day Honor RollMother’s Day Honor RollMother’s Day Honor Roll Mission Board invites you to honor your Mother (or any special woman in your life) on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th! Give a donation in her name and she will be placed on the Mother's Day Honor Roll in News & Notes on Mother's Day! Donations should be placed in the offering basket along with this form, or mailed/dropped off to the church on or by May 5th. Your donation supports the many missions of St. Paul UCC ! Please place your donations in the offering basket along w/this form or mail to the church office.

Circle One: In memory of In honor of

Mother / Loved One’s Name ___________________________________________________

Your Name _________________________________________ Phone #______________________

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St. Paul UCCSt. Paul UCCSt. Paul UCCSt. Paul UCC

June 10June 10June 10June 10----14 14 14 14

6pm6pm6pm6pm----8:30pm8:30pm8:30pm8:30pm

For more information, please contact

Tyler at tkohrs@stpaulucc.org,

call 233-3303, or stpaulucc.org.

Free Free Free Free Ages Pre-K

to 7th grade

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT OPPORTUNITY —————————————————————————————

A Leadership Development Fund has been established to increase the quality of leadership across the entirety of the congregation and its mission and ministries by providing encouragement and financial assistance for St. Paul members. Formal and informal classes, seminars, workshops and facilitation of group and on-site leadership development will enhance the mission and ministries of St. Paul UCC.

All St. Paul Leadership Development Grants will be applied for through and recommended by an established St. Paul governance body (i.e. the Church Council, a Board, Committee or Task Force), to the St. Paul Leadership Development Fund Committee for approval and disbursement. The Leadership Development Fund was created by Pastor Gus Kuether in honor of his 60th year in the ministry and will be held by St. Paul UCC as a designated fund. The Leadership Development Fund will be administered by the Leadership Development Fund Committee. All grants will be partial and will only cover part of the total costs for attendance and participation. Upon completion, an oral or written report of learnings and suggestions for application at St. Paul will be rendered to the St. Paul recommending body within 60 days.

Grant applications are available in the church office. For more information please contact Sue

Hoffmann. Thank you.

Shirley Fritz Scholarship 2019 Winners

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Eric Gentry Wayne Sherland

Amber Flach Lee Alison Wilson

Please plan on attending on Sunday, May 5th

for the Scholarship presentations.

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GRADUATION GRADUATION GRADUATION GRADUATION

CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION

The St. Paul Faith Family would like to celebrate with those in our congregation who are graduating this year from high school, college, or other educational institutions. On May 5th, we will l ist the graduates in the News & Notes and honor you and rejoice in your major milestone. Let everyone share the joy of your special day!

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Please f i l l in the f orm b elow and put it in the of f er ing p lat e, or return it t o the Church Off ice b y Apr il 28th .

Graduate Name:________________________________________________________________ Name of school from which you are graduating:__________________________________________________________ Grade graduating from or Degree receiving:____________________________________________________________ Honors received: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Future Plans (ie. College, work, grad school) _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________________________ Phone number:_______________________________________________________

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RED, WHITE AND BLUE PATRIOTIC CONCERT PATRONS

If you would like to support our Red, White & Blue Revue as a Patron, please complete the form below and return it to the church office with your check made out to St. Paul Fine Arts no later than May 12th. Your name will

appear in the appropriate Patron category in the concert program.

Red Patron $25_______White Patron $50_______ Blue Patron $100_____ NAME___________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________CITY___________________ZIP________________

PHONE____________________________EMAIL________________________________________________________________

St. Paul Fine Arts Re�, W�i & B � R��� Sunday, May 19, 2019 3pm

The Fine Arts Committee is most grateful for your support of this event.

Please print EXACTLY what you want to appear in the program on the line following your choice of support. 1) Memorial to Veterans/Civilians ($25) IMO ___________________________________________ 2) Honorariums to Individuals ($25) IHO ___________________________________________ This support is given by: NAME________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________CITY___________________ZIP________________ PHONE____________________________EMAIL________________________________________ Deadline is May 12. Make check payable to St Paul Fine Arts – St Paul UCC 115 West B Street, Belleville, IL 62220

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To all our great bakers . . . We need cakes and pies for the Patriotic Picnic. If you are able to donate, please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate. Cakes and pies should be delivered to the kitchen on May 19 before the concert, please mark your packaging - Picnic.

I will bring ________________ cake(s)/cookies / I will bring ______________ pie(s)

Name _______________________________ Phone ___________________

Red, White& Blue Picnic Sunday, May 19

Following the Patriotic Concert In the Activity Center

Sponsored by St. Paul Mission Board

Pulled Pork, Potato Salad, Slaw, Baked Beans, Desserts, Drinks.

Tickets on Sale Apr 28, May 5, 12, 19 - Welcome Center! Cost: $10.00 per plate (carry-outs available)

Extra desserts are $1 / Extra sandwich $5

St. Paul Fine Arts Series presents the

Sunday, May 19

3pm Sanctuary

Freewill Offering Taken

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Threads of Hope has baby quilts for sale for any occasion.

The quilts are all handmade with love by our quilters and the profits go to St. Paul UCC. There are many to choose from—

for boys, girls and neutral colors. If you are interested, please contact Sonja at 530-3897.

SOLD

Spring Concert Sunday, April 28, 3 PM

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1910 West Belle St.

Belleville, IL metroeastcommunitychorale.org

Free admission Join the MECC at our annual Spring Concert. Enjoy popular and spiritual

music sung by over 50 voices.

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make

Pastor Michelle’s Birthday wonderful !!!

With YOUR generosity,

the Community Interfaith Food Pantry received: 145 pounds of food PLUS

$290 in donations in honor of Pastor Michelle’s Birthday!!

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Lindenwood Personal Care

Donation

For the month of April, we are

collecting personal care items for the college students at Lindenwood that

may be struggling. If you would like to

contribute, please bring your donation to the

Lindenwood Personal Care

Donation Box in our Collection

Corner. Thank you.

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Experience DuBois Center this Summer

Explore God’s creation on

acres and acres of beautiful

terrain. Swim and boat in the

lake. Ride a horse. Go for a

hike. Sing around the bonfire

and experience the wonders

of the night. Play wacky

games and make new

friends. Be yourself, try new

things and grow your faith.

Be part of a Christian

community. See how

amazing serving God is! Days

at DuBois are filled with a

variety of activities which are

adapted for different age

groups and provide a

progression of experiences.

There is an exciting line-up of

great summer camps for all

ages at DuBois Center.

duboiscenter.org

A full week at Camp costs $400 +/-.

If you’d like to provide scholarship assistance, write your check to St. Paul UCC

and designate it “DuBois Scholarship.” You’ll help

provide a wonderful opportunity for

one of our young people.

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Sun, Apr 21 9am Traditional Serv

11am Celebration Serv

Mon, Apr 22 CLOSED Tues, Apr 23 9am Quilters 5pm Comm Dinner Wed, Apr 24 9:30 Baby Class 11:30 Lenten Service

3pm Gov French Bells / Choir Thurs, Apr 25 4pm Masterworks Board Meetings 6pm Food Pantry Mtg 6:30 Council 6:30 Shufflers Fri, Apr 26 4:30 Masterworks Concert Practice Sat, Apr 27 10am Masterworks Concert Practice 10am Centering Prayer Sun, Apr 28 9am Traditional Serv 12pm Alzheimers Class 3pm Masterworks Concert

This Week

Bruce Elser Marsha McCoy Doris Steiner Linda Steiner Bill Whicher

For Your Prayers

MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST

GROUP New Meeting Place

Pancake House on the Belt Line at 7am on Wednesdays.

Come join us for talk & fellowship

Weekly Attendance 9am /11am Apr 7, 2019 Apr 8, 2018 142/23 114/30

Thank You

"Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness." -Floyd W. Tomkins

"Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime." - Martin Luther

"People come together with their families to celebrate Easter. What better way to celebrate than to spend a few hours going on the journey of Christ's life." - Roma Downey

For Your Thoughts

For Your Information

12pm –1:30 in the library

Sunday, April 28: Effective Communication Strategies Sunday, May 19: Understanding and Responding to Dementia related Behaviors