Church guide

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/news/2019/5/24/hands-on-ministry-opportunities-in-june

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/upcoming-events/2019/6/2/ucc-for-mental-health-sunday

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/upcoming-events/2019/5/21/theology-on-tap

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/upcoming-events/2019/5/11/love-our-river-day

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/upcoming-events/2019/5/19/senior-sunday

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/upcoming-events/2019/6/1/iftar-meal

Suggested donations for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry this week include medium toothbrushes, toothpaste, and disposable razors. Donations can be placed in the shopping carts in the north and south courtyard foyers.

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/news/2019/4/25/the-tower-newsletter

The City of Batavia will begin a sidewalk project on Rt 31 sometime this week. They are tearing up the brick and replacing with cement. The project time frame is approx 2 weeks. During this time period the only available entrance to the church parking lot will be the one off of First St.

The church office is closed today, Monday April 22. The office will reopen tomorrow at 10 am.

He is Risen Indeed! Easter Worship begins at 9:30. Our children's message will be at the beginning of this service. Nursery care available for infants through age 3. Sunday School for ages 3 to 6th grade.

Maundy Thursday Worship at 7 pm tonight, with a soup supper at 6 pm. All are welcome.

Backpack Food Program Six years ago, Fox Valley Christian Church started a weekend backpack program to feed families within the Batavia School District who are displaced or are in situations where securing food for their families is very challenging. School staff identify children who are in these difficult situations, and this information is passed along to the district’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Currently, 52 families are being served (200 people). Due to the increased demand for the program, Fox Valley Christian asked to partner with area churches. During Lent, we will be collecting food for this program. For April 21, we suggest cans of fruit.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of The LORD! Sunday, April 14 we remember the excitement of Palm Sunday. This is a special service beginning Holy week as we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with a parade of palms and then the foretelling of the passion and crucifixion of Christ.

Backpack Food Program Six years ago, Fox Valley Christian Church started a weekend backpack program to feed families within the Batavia School District who are displaced or are in situations where securing food for their families is very challenging. School staff identify children who are in these difficult situations, and this information is passed along to the district’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Currently, 52 families are being served (200 people). Due to the increased demand for the program, Fox Valley Christian asked to partner with area churches. During Lent, we will be collecting food for this program. For April 14 - canned vegetables.

http://www.congregationalchurch.org/upcoming-events/2019/4/27/a-picnic-and-some-clean-up-fun-for-all-ages

Backback Food Program Six years ago, Fox Valley Christian Church started a weekend backpack program to feed families within the Batavia School District who are displaced or are in situations where securing food for their families is very challenging. School staff identify children who are in these difficult situations, and this information is passed along to the district’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Currently, 52 families are being served (200 people). Due to the increased demand for the program, Fox Valley Christian asked to partner with area churches. During Lent, we will be collecting food for this program. For April 7th, please bring in cans of chili - either with or without beans, any brand.

A favorite night of the year, the Hanging of the Greens. Join us for an evening of fellowship and fun as we prepare our church for Advent and Christmas. Bring a side dish or dessert to share as you are able. Appropriate for all ages. Those who can come early to help set up, we will be there beginning at 4pm.

While searching for photos for the Annual Report, I found this fun video from VBS 2017. Only 4 months to VBS 2018! July 23, 24, 25, and 26 form 5:30pm to 7:30pm. And just a reminder that reports for the annual report are due to Barbara Zillgitt this Sunday.

Prayer path

I love VBS! You can see the live version on Sunday at 9:30, but here is a teaser! They call it the na-na song.

One of the wonderful songs we will be singing this summer at Surf Shack VBS! Register to attend or assist at www.cokesburyvbs.com/ccob

Information on the Prayer Labyrinth Workshop

Sorry about the poor video quality but listen to our VBS kids praise God! There's no greater power than the power of our GOD!