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Ministry Volunteers for Sunday, April 1 MUSIC: 8:45 a.m. “I Come With Joy to Meet My Lord” … “Up From the Grave He Arose” … “O Glorious Day” … “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”

MUSIC: 11:00 a.m. “Up From the Grave He Arose” … “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” … “As Ye What Great Thing I Know” … “He Lives”

TODDLER (Age 1) NURSERY ……………………………………….…………….……....………..…... 8:45 a.m. — Megan Murphree, Dan & Anna Clark

11:00 a.m — Julie Brasher and Kelly Lacey

TWO YEAR OLD NURSERY …………...………………………………………………….. 8:45 a.m. — Peggy Williams, Brenda Sexton, Gale Cushman

11:00 a.m. — Signy Givens and Janet Clark

PRE-SCHOOL (Ages 3/4) NURSERY …………..…………………….………………..…………...……. 8:45 a.m. — Ellen Clark, Tara & Jason Puckett

11:00 a.m. — Jennifer Hendrix and Abi Pope

CHILDREN’S CHURCH ……………………..……………………………………………….…….....................….....…. 8:45 a.m. — NO Children’s Church

11:00 a.m. — NO Children’s Church

USHERS ……………………….…………………………………………………..……………….……….. 8:45 a.m. — Bob Meacham and David Burkhead

11:00 a.m. — Keith Godbold, Curt McCain, Marvin Lishman, Milton Cushman

GREETERS ………………………………………………………………...……… 8:45 a.m. — Clarann & Terry Spence …………..11:00 a.m. — Ushers

AUDIO/VISUAL ………………………………………………………………..……………...………………….…………....……..... 11:00 a.m. — Jeff Chadd

OFFERING COLLECTORS ……………………………………………...……………………………………..…..…………. Matt Sellers and Keith Godbold

MONDAY MORNING OFFERING COUNTER ……………………………………………………...…...……...………..........………….….. Clarann Spence

ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS ………….……………….....………………….…...…......... Kay & Russell Sowell and Clarann & Terry Spence

FELLOWSHIP TIME ……………………………..........................................................…………..………….……. Young Couples’ Sunday School Class

WELCOME DESK ……………………………………………...….…….............................................................................................................. Aylon Putt

BUILDING LOCK-UP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...…….. Calvert Shideler

From the Pastor …..

During Lenten lunches, I spoke about Hector Berlioz’s masterpiece, “Symphonie Fantastique.” The fourth movement of that Symphony is “March to the Scaffold.” It uses music to start gently while intensifying throughout. At its pinnacle, the execution is made obvious. The music builds in complexity. It builds in ferocity. It builds in suspense until something terrible happens.

I think about that song every Holy Week. That’s what we’re in this week. We celebrate Jesus’ move toward the “scaffold.” We see him progressing toward Jerusalem. He knows the fate that awaits him there, but he travels because it is what’s best for us. He takes the pain and the scorn while receiving the shame of the cross.

Easter is a wonderful day, but we diminish its beauty if we ignore the events of Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) and Good Friday. We will celebrate those two significant events with a service of communion and a Tenebrae service on Thursday at 6:30 PM. If you can’t join us, take the time to read the gospel stories of Jesus’ last days. That way you can appreciate the sacrifice and can fully celebrate the glory of the resurrection.

Keith

Wednesday Night Supper Schedule If you would like to volunteer your time by preparing the meal for our Wednesday Night Activities, please use the sign-up sheet that is posted in the fellowship hall beside the beverage table.

March 28 Youth Fund Raiser April 4 Volunteers Needed April 11 McClure Connect Group

Flower Calendar April 1 Les & Sonia Young April 8 *** Open *** April 15 *** Open *** April 22 *** Open *** April 29 *** Open ***

If you would like to place flowers on the altar, please call the church office (562-5214) and reserve a date. The 2018 sign-up sheet is in the Grand Hall.

All those egg cartons that were collected for a couple of months have been made into containers for the Resurrection Egg project. This Wednesday afternoon — around 4:00 — children will collect 12 plastic eggs that will have an element of Holy Week in them. This will begin after snack time in the fellowship hall. Groups will go to 12 different rooms. In each room, someone will tell them part of the Easter story and give each child an egg to put in their carton. In the last room, Bro. Keith will meet with all of the children as he shares the wonders of Christ’s love through Holy Week! This is a special gift from our church to the children. These eggs will enable our precious children to see, touch and

hear the greatest story ever told!

PRAYER CONCERNS

HEALING OF CANCER

Bernadean Taylor Morganti Johnny Clark Sue Harper Renee King (teacher at Magnolia Heights) Ali Moore Pat Cherry (sister-in-law of Turner and Beth Hughey) Proby Dulaney (friend of Bill & Lynda Battle) Tina James (daughter-in-law of Johnny & Bonnie James) Bill Smith (friend of Butch & Glenda Rhodes) Don Simpson (brother of Vera Gaines) Don Mayo (friend of Bubba Terrell) Hilda Young (friend of the Tim & Brenda Sexton) Thomas McCollum (nephew of Inez McMichael) Valerie Wilson (daughter of former member Bob Wilson) Joann Barnard (mother of Robert Barnard) Steven Owens (nephew of Robert & Cristen Barnard) Kaiden Hughes (friend of Godbold family)

FRIENDS AND FAMILY Pat Hightower (mother of Heidi Terrell) Joe Whitwell Wanda Clements Vivian & Noel Blankenship (friends of Inez McMichael) Lee Bourland Pat Hardison Albert & Fay Tomlin (friends of Peggy Williams) Kam Spencer Pat Gabbert Owen Torti (grandson of Gene Torti — friend of Glenda Rhodes) Dr. Jim Taylor Kathryn Gabbert Barbara Rone (niece of George & Martha Rone) Brandon Freeman Sonia Young Frank Collins (friend of Cliff & Nicole O’Conner) George & Martha Rone Sandra McCrary Runt McMinn (father of Rachel Jackson) Len Durr Abbey Climer Ronnie Taylor (friend of Len Durr) Johnny Miller Durward Brewer Duncan Paulk (grandson of Frank & Signy Givens) Emma McCulla (friend of Susan Rippee) Lisa Lucius (friend of Mary Ann Walker) Cohen Perkins (grandson of Sarah Perkins)

AT HOME

Jim Coyle Ernestine Smith Max & Sue Walker Horace & Linda Hankins Shelton & Donna Ingram Virginia Woolfolk

NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME Jessie Anna Puryear (Madison) Sue Anthony (Providence — mother of Marvin Lishman) LeeDell Dowdle (mother of Mary Claire McClure) Bernie Taylor (Germantown—The Village of Germantown)

MILITARY SERVICE Landon Riley (great-grandson of George & Martha Rone) Rodney Riley (grandson-in-law of George & Martha Rone) David Meacham (son of Bob Meacham) Brian Englund (nephew of Val Lyle) David Neal (brother of Beth Dickerson) Clay Burns (friend of Susan Baker)

Tyler Williams (Korea — cousin of Charlee Roll)

Bobby Weeks (grandson-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eoff) Members of Mississippi National Guard Units

Please report to the church office any changes that need to be made to our Prayer List.

Wednesday, March 28 3:20 p.m. Children’s After-School Programming 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Studies and Activities 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, March 29 9:30 a.m. Explorer’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service Saturday, March 31 10:00 a.m. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 1 — Easter Sunday 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hour 11:00 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Sexton Connect Group 5:30 p.m. McClure Connect Group Wednesday, April 4 3:20 p.m. Children’s After-School Programming 5:30 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m. Studies and Activities 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice

Schedule of Activities

Please contact the church office when changes need to be made.

STEWARDSHIP March 25, 2018

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2017 Operating Budget $576,571.00

Received to Date $118,797.31

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Sunday School 139

8:45 a.m. Worship 73

11:00 a.m. Worship 154

MARCH PRAYER FOCUS - Week 5, Forgiveness At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light. Yes, Lord, I thank you for the remembrance. It was there by faith, I received my sight, and the burdens of my heart rolled away. The infusion of "our" sins YOU received at the cross. For the likes of us, you gave all. YOUR prayer says YOU forgive us AS WE FORGIVE others. Lord, we can't even do that without your help. So shine, Jesus, shine. Let us choose to meet you at the cross, so your fire can fall, your winds can blow, and your glory can come down. Help us see you, serve you -- give ourselves away. All in the power of your name. AMEN

Our Sav-a-Life Baby Shower will be Tuesday, April 3rd at the Senatobia Church of Christ. The mother we are sponsoring is having twin girls, which were due on March 18. Please help us outfit this new mother with the necessities. A table is in the Grand Hall for your donations. A Wish List is posted at the table.

Monetary donations will also be accepted. Make checks payable to our church and indicate “Sav-a-Life” on the memo line.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes — Bible Project The FCA groups in the Senatobia and Magnolia Heights Schools are kicking off their annual project of collecting funds to present a Bible to every student in the Tate County area schools. If you would like to contribute to this project, please make payments to our church and indicate “FCA Bible Project” on the memo line.

Our Board of Trustees is working diligently to take care of

our facilities. If you see something that needs to be

repaired, or notice something that needs their attention, there is a proper way to handle this. They ask that you get the proper form from the church office, fill it out and return it either to the church office, Sidney Kidder (chairman) or Keith Keeton. These are then presented to the Board of Trustees at their meetings for discussion. By following these procedures, they will have not have to rely on text

messages or verbal messages.

Bus to Gaither Concert

Anyone wanting the ride the bus to the Gaither Concert on Thursday, April 5th needs to be at the church ready to leave at 3:15 p.m. The group will stop to eat before going to the concert.

April 2018

Nursery Schedule *ONE YEAR OLD ROOM ALTERNATE SCHEDULE:

MAY—GALE CUSHMAN APRIL -- JANE MURPHY

*TWO YEAR OLD ROOM ALTERNATE SCHEDULE:

MAY—SARA WHITTEN ATWOOD & MICHELE MCCAIN APRIL— Volunteers Needed

EARLY SERVICE 8:45 TODDLER (AGE 1) AGE 2 PRESCHOOL (AGE 3/4) CHILDREN'S CHURCH

FIRST SUNDAY—01 Dan & Anna Clark Peggy Williams Ellen Clark No Children's Church

SECOND SUNDAY—08 ALTERNATE SCHEDULE * SEE ABOVE

Paige McClure Garrett Nickens

Chris & Lynn Brunetti Kelly Crabtree

THIRD SUNDAY—15 Olivia Prince Janet Clark Jason & Tara Puckett Kelly Crabtree

FOURTH SUNDAY — 22 Clarann Spence Sarah Dixon Peyton McClure

Kathy Skinner Kelly Crabtree

FIFTH SUNDAY — 29 Janet Clark Donna Norris

Nicole & Carson O'Conner

Bobbi Eure Mary Claire McClure

Kelly Crabtree

LATE SERVICE 11 AM TODDLER (AGE 1) AGE 2 PRESCHOOL (AGE 3/4) CHILDREN'S CHURCH

FIRST SUNDAY—01 Julie Brasher Kelly Lacey

ALTERNATE SCHEDULE *SEE ABOVE

Jennifer Hendrix Abi Pope

No Children's Church

SECOND SUNDAY— 08 Amanda Vines Beth Vail

Suzanne Coke Margaret Dicken

Tina & Erin Edwards Chris & Lynn Brunetti

THIRD SUNDAY — 15 Jenny Ludlam Lilly Mercier

Ellen & Maggie Glosson

Jenny Shutt Callie Kidder

India Hale

FOURTH SUNDAY — 22 Laura Givens Megan Murphree

Jessica McAlexander Brenda Sexton

Mollie Spencer Caroline Kidder

Stacey Pinkston

FIFTH SUNDAY — 29 Jackie Dedwylder Madison Nickens

Angel & Anna Nickens

Mary Ann Burkhead Gay Lishman

Volunteer Needed

WORSHIP HELPERS Ushers (8:45) Bob Meacham David Burkhead Ushers (11:00) Keith Godbold Curt McCain Marvin Lishman Milton Cushman Scripture Readers 8:45 a.m. Peyton McClure 11:00 a.m. Harry Hood Greeters 8:45 a.m. Terry and Clarann Spence 11:00 a.m. Ushers Sunday Offering Collectors Matt Sellers Keith Godbold Monday Offering Counter Clarann Spence Attendance Registration Sheets Kay & Russell Sowell Terry and Clarann Spence Fellowship Time The Young Couples’ Class Sunday School Class

AUDIO/VISUAL SCHEDULE (11:00 a.m.) 01 Jeff Chadd 08 Turner Hughey 15 Robert Barnard 22 Calvert Shideler 29 Derek Prince

BUILDING LOCKUP SCHEDULE Sundays Wednesdays 01 Calvert Shideler 04 Calvert Shideler 08 Calvert Shideler 11 Calvert Shideler 15 Durward Brewer 18 Durward Brewer 22 Durward Brewer 25 Durward Brewer 29 Phillip Frazier

NURSERY HALL & SUITE WELCOME DESK Sundays Wednesdays 01 Aylon Putt 04 Tabitha Brown 08 Matt Hale 11 Volunteer Needed 15 Mollie Spencer 18 Volunteer Needed 22 Matt Sellers 25 Volunteer Needed 29 Lynn Durr

ANNIVERSARIES 07 Jack and Kellie Feigler 08 Horace and Linda Hankins 13 Pat and Cynthia Kizziah Ken and Gail Dossett 22 Josh and Jackie Walton

BIRTHDAYS

01 Jenny Shutt Terry Kroush 04 Inez McMichael Taylor Hale Charlie Murphree 05 Ken Dossett 06 Julie Hanks 07 Joe Suber 09 Vera Gaines Tabitha Brown 10 Signy Givens 11 Martha Frances Dixon Walt Atwood 12 Ashton Godbold Smith Emma Grace Walker 13 Candy Shipp 14 Laike Todd India Hale 15 John David Coke Emily Keeton

16 Donna Norris Jessica McAlexander Cristen Barnard 17 Peyton Rippee 20 Jill McClure Chip Cossar 21 Dennis Williams Heidi Terrell 22 Steve Williams 23 Cynthia Kizziah 24 Peggy Williams Jacob Swanger 25 Nancy Stone Garrett Nickens 26 Alishya McCullough Brody Edwards 29 Tim Sexton Gail Dossett Peyton McClure

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Easter Egg Candy In the Grand Hall is a basket for collecting indi-vidually wrapped candy for our annual East Egg Hunt. The event will be Saturday, March 31.

Chrismon Ornaments The Chrismon Ornament Group wishes to purchase beaded ornaments from a reasonable source. If you would like to donation toward this project, please make checks payable to the church and write “Chrismon ornaments” on the memo line. The committee would like to have two Chrismon trees in the sanctuary this year, and more ornaments are needed to fill both trees.

Tenebrae Service Thursday, March 29

6:30 p.m.

Youth

Camp Fundraiser BBQ, beans & slaw

Wednesday Night Supper

March 28

Saturday, March 31 @ 10:00 a.m.

Ages: Birth thru 6th Grade

Church Softball Teams Men and women who are interested in forming church softball teams, need to sign up in the Grand Hall or see Zack. We need 20 men and 20 women to form the two teams. The cost is $20 per person.