Church guide

Join us June 23 for an Outdoor Service & Picnic on the shady grounds of our church. We will provide main course and drinks. Please bring a dish to pass! Feel free to bring lawn games as well! Bring yourself, your friends and a lawn chair. Don’t have a lawn chair, we’ll provide one for you.

Just a reminder, Hero Haul donations are due Monday, May 27th. Here is the needs list: CURRENT VETERANS NEEDS LIST DUE May 27, 2019 New men’s t-shirts, boxers, briefs and socks (all sizes) New coats/jackets New sweats/sweat shirts (L-XL) New men’s tennis shoes/boots (size 10-13) Bus passes for Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Lansing public transit systems Gift cards for Wendy’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, Subway, or Pizza Hut Composition notebooks Decaffeinated coffee, sweetener, and creamer for coffee programs Individually wrapped cookies, granola bars and snack items, i.e. snack size chips, pretzels, or Cheez-its, Microwave popcorn, single serve Crystal Light or other drink products Toothpaste and toothbrushes Gently used or new musical instruments to include hand held bells, banjos, guitars, small drums, electric keyboards with carts, and new harmonicas New or gently used backpacks (drawstring or regular) or duffel bags Word Searches, Crosswords, Sudoku - Large Print Paint by Number, Small Craft Kids Yoga mats (new) Music CDs (all varieties of music) Gas cards Forever postage stamps DVD movies Magazines and books Relaxation CDs Deodorant Gym Shorts Body wash Shaving cream Shampoo/conditioner Ethnic hair products *No sample size personal care items are accepted. We do not accept used clothing, crocheted blankets, lap robes, or puzzles.

Just a reminder, Hero Haul donations are due Monday, May 27th. Here is the needs list: CURRENT VETERANS NEEDS LIST DUE May 27, 2019 New men’s t-shirts, boxers, briefs and socks (all sizes) New coats/jackets New sweats/sweat shirts (L-XL) New men’s tennis shoes/boots (size 10-13) Bus passes for Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Lansing public transit systems Gift cards for Wendy’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, Subway, or Pizza Hut Composition notebooks Decaffeinated coffee, sweetener, and creamer for coffee programs Individually wrapped cookies, granola bars and snack items, i.e. snack size chips, pretzels, or Cheez-its, Microwave popcorn, single serve Crystal Light or other drink products Toothpaste and toothbrushes Gently used or new musical instruments to include hand held bells, banjos, guitars, small drums, electric keyboards with carts, and new harmonicas New or gently used backpacks (drawstring or regular) or duffel bags Word Searches, Crosswords, Sudoku - Large Print Paint by Number, Small Craft Kids Yoga mats (new) Music CDs (all varieties of music) Gas cards Forever postage stamps DVD movies Magazines and books Relaxation CDs Deodorant Gym Shorts Body wash Shaving cream Shampoo/conditioner Ethnic hair products *No sample size personal care items are accepted. We do not accept used clothing, crocheted blankets, lap robes, or puzzles.

HOLY WEEK Sunday, April 14th 10:30 Palm Sunday Service Thursday, April 18th 6:30 Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 19th 7:00 Good Friday Combined Service at Edwardsburg Presbyterian Church Sunday April 21st 9:00 Easter Breakfast 9:30 Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 Worship Sunday April 28th 10:30 Cantata

Salad Smorgasbord! Don't forget that the Salad Smorgasbord is tomorrow, Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 at the Edwardsburg High School.

CHILI COOK-OFF! Don't forget, the Chili Cook-off is tonight, Saturday, January 12th at 5:00! All are welcome to attend!

Just a reminder, the Chili Cook-off is this Saturday, January 12 from 5-6:30. If you plan on bringing a chili please let the church know asap. We have not heard from some previous "contestants". Shane Szalai, do you plan on submitting one or or do I, Amy Heflin, get to "coast to victory" this year? I am actually submitting a new, never made, recipe.

Just a reminder, the Chili Cook-off is this Saturday from 5-6:30. Everyone is invited to attend and vote on the best chili! If you would like to submit a chili or desert please let the church know.

Won't you join us tomorrow, December 23 to hear the wonderful sounds of our choir and our youth as they perform our annual Christmas Program at 10:30 a.m. Then come back and join us on Christmas Eve for our Candlelight Service at 7:00 p.m.

Won't you join us this Sunday, December 23 at 10:30 to hear the wonderful sounds of our choir and youth for the annual Christmas Pageant.

And so they begin! A new roof is coming on!

VETERAN'S DAY SERVICE There will be a special service for Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11th. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI and therefore the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day/Veterans Day. The Boy Scouts and the Venture Crew will be joining us as well to honor the veteran's. Won't you please join us on this special day!

Don't forget, Operation Christmas Child boxes are due this Sunday, November 11!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD There's just a few weeks to go before your boxes are due! Please turn them in on Sunday, November 11th!

CROP WALK! Just a reminder, the crop walk is this Sunday, October 7 at 2:00, sign in is at 1:30.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD It is not to early to start thinking about starting your Operation Christmas Child boxes. School supplies have been on sale, and Goodwill is another great place to look for supplies. Collection week is November 12-19. For more information head on over to their website at samaritanspurse.org.

Presbytery Meeting 2018.Thank you Lake Michigan Presbytery for meeting here at the Presbyterian church of Edwardsburg.