Church guide

All are welcome at His table. Please join us for worship at 7 p.m.

This week we will be having Holy Week worship services at 12 p.m. and a brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. Today's service will be held at the United Methodist Church.

Along with so many others around the world, I watched the horrific images of the catastrophic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral today. The fact that this happened during Holy Week seems to put a fine point on God's promises. The image here is the first I saw from the interior of the great church after the fire. It strikes me that the cross is so clearly prominent. It reminds me of a story I'd heard about a preacher who gave a Good Friday sermon simply saying "It's Friday, but Sunday's comin'." There are already calls for this world landmark to be rebuilt from the ashes, and France's President Macron has said as much. As we see the pictures and watch the videos of the spire succomb to the flames, it may feel like Friday, but let us remember that God always finds a way, and Sunday's comin'.

Here is this week's newsletter.

Order your Easter Lilies now at your favorite flower shop! Easter Lilies need to be brought to the church on Friday, April 19. They will be displayed on Easter on Sunday, April 21. The Easter Lilies can be picked up after the worship service. Please contact Heather to let her know if you would like the Easter Lilies in memory or honor of someone by Thursday, April 18.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Holy Week Worship & Brown Bag Lunches at 12 p.m: Monday, April 15 at UCC Tuesday, April 16 at UMC Wednesday, April 17 at POP Thursday, April 18 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Friday, April 19 at E-Free Church Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Good Friday: Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday Celebrations: Sunday, April 21 at the 8:15 a.m. worship service and 10:30 a.m. worship services.

This week we will be having Holy Week worship services at 12 p.m. and a brown bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. Today's service will be held at the Congregational Church.

This year’s Great Day of Singing will be held on Palm Sunday, April 14, at the 10:30 service. All four of the children’s choirs, the New Vibrations Bell Choir, the Chancel Choir and Pathway to Faith will be sharing the many musical talents of our church. Come join us as we celebrate Palm Sunday and enjoy this rich tradition of our church!

The scholarship deadline is Friday, April 12 at 3 p.m. for seniors and those in college already.

Bake Sale: The United Methodist Women will have baked goods for sale on Sunday morning. Please stop by and pick up some goodies and support the UMW.

Here is this week's newsletter.

The Jr High UMYF went to the People’s City Mission in Lincoln yesterday.

Sunday April 7th Service. “Always a Critic” message by Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.

Please join us this Sunday. The table here is open to ALL.

A call to prayer from our bishop.

Sunday February 3rd Service. “No Exceptions” message by Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.

Sunday January 27th service. “It is Fulfilled” sermon by Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.

Sunday January 20th Service. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing by Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.

Sunday January 6th Service. What Gifts Can We Bring? By Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.

Sunday December 23 Service. A Prophecy of Peace by Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.

Sunday December 16th Service. Christmas Program.

Sunday December 9th Service. A Prophecy of Love and Hope sermon by Rev. Dr. Doug Griger.