French Camp Presbyterian Church A Community and Campus Church March 29, 2015 Welcome and Announcements Ladies Tea Today, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Tracie Box’s House: We have a delightful afternoon planned at the home of Tracie Box - with music and testimony by Anne Katherine Ragsdale, delicious tea & refreshments and sweet fellowship among the ladies of FCPC & Bethsaida Baptist. Thanks to Staci Stevens and those who have helped with the preparations. Directions to Tracie Box's house: Turn right on HWY 413 in front of the 3-way. Travel approx. 3.5 miles. Turn right on Lake Ruth Dr. Tracie's house is the 2nd on the left. (Please carpool if possible.) Minute 4 Missions: NY Go – Sarah Brannan Prelude: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Call to Worship and Invocation *Song No. 296: Hosanna *Hymn No. 300: All Glory, Laud and Honor Shepherd’s Prayer: Glen Barlow Tithes and Offerings Offertory: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Children’s Sermon (Children will be dismissed for Children’s Church immediately following the Children’s Sermon.) *Hymn No. 327: The Old Rugged Cross Sermon: The Sun Stops Shining Life of the Church Alex Coblentz Luke 23:13-56 (pgs 883-884 in pew Bible) Michael & Audrey left from Memphis early this morning for Ethiopia and plan to return Friday evening, bringing Lemi home to French Camp! Please keep them, their children and their dorm in prayer during this exciting time for their family. Community Club, April 6 at Berea Baptist: 6:00 pm covered dish, 7:00 pm meeting. A representative from our church is needed to serve on the Harvest Festival Committee and also one for the Project Committee. Dues are $3 per person. If you are willing to participate, please let us know! Call Linda McDaniel (547-6332) if you are interested but unable to attend the meeting. Empowered To Connect Simulcast in Columbus, MS April 10 – 11: Bethany Christian Services is the host of this event organized by Show Hope Ministries, a work of Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. This conference gives insight to help connect with children that come from hard places. For details email [email protected] or call 662-327-6740. Historical Highlight Luncheon April 14, 12:00 pm: Jan Ganaan will speak on native American Indians who once lived in our community. *Hymn (Overhead): The Power of the Cross *Benediction *Congregation Standing Easter at FCPC Next Week’s Sermon: God’s Wonderful Surprise - Resurrection Child’s Catechism Q. 116. What is the fourth petition? A. "Give us this day our daily bread." Q. 117. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? A. That God would give us all things needful for our bodies and souls. Funds to encourage the learning of Biblical truths through the use of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and the Child’s Catechism are provided through the T. L. Carraway Catechism Fund and are administered by French Camp Academy. Reminder: Worship Bulletins for 7-12 year olds are on the back table and Worship Bags are hanging on the wall, including some for “Guests.” Palm Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 pm: The Way of the Cross - Journey Through Jerusalem – Pastor Alex will share a pictorial view of Holy Week that highlights events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection. Easter Devotionals for children and adults are on the back table & sound console. Easter Service this Wednesday, 6:30 pm: a worship experience in drama and song to prepare your heart for Easter. All are invited. Easter Sunday at French Camp Presbyterian: Sunrise Service – 7:00 am at Lake Anne Chapel in the Woods No Sunday School Sunday Worship and Communion – 11:00 am Covered Dish Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt FRENCH CAMP PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 323 School St. French Camp, Mississippi 39745 website: www.fcarp.org Pastor: Rev. J. Alex Coblentz 662-547-6520 (home), 609-232-2770 (church) Ministry Coordinator: Mary Nell Coblentz Ruling Elders: Glen Barlow (Treas.), John Cockrell, Bruce Hosket, Larry Littlejohn (Clerk of Session), Ed Maehlmann, and Billy Prewitt Worship Team: Kevin O’Brien, Anne Katherine Ragsdale, David Dennis, Rebecca Edwards Sermons can be accessed online for listening and sharing at www.fcpc.sermon.net Messages by Alex Coblentz are broadcast Sunday mornings at 8:00 am on WFCA-FM108 Ushers ............................................................. Roy Purvis, Ed Maehlmann Student Ushers .................................................. Bruce Wood, David Duarte Greeters ..................................................................Kevin & Mary Sorensen Nursery................................................................................... Mitzi Watkins Children’s Church ............................................................... Lance Ragsdale French Camp Presbyterian Church AR P Next Sunday: April 5, 2015 Ushers: Jason Purvis, Bruce Hosket Greeters: Paul & Donna Perkins Nursery: Hannah O’Brien Student Ushers: TBA Shepherd’s Prayer: Ed Maehlmann Children’s Church: Bonnie Lopez Calendar of Events Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Easter Sunday April 6 April 10-11 April 14 June 16-19 10:00 am – Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 am – Worship 2:00 pm – Ladies Tea, Music by Anne Katherine Ragsdale 6:00 pm – Palm Sunday Evening Service: The Way of the Cross 6:00 pm - Boy Scouts 2:00 pm – Fun and Fellowship 6:30 pm – Easter Service (after the FCA Easter Banquet) 6:00 pm – Pioneer Girls @ Church 5:30 am – Men’s Fellowship @ Welcome Center 6:00 am – Yard Sale for Wales & NY @ Barlow’s 7:00 am – Sunrise Service 11:00 am – Worship & Communion Service (No SS) Covered Dish & Easter Egg Hunt Community Club Meeting @ Berea Baptist: 6:00 pm Covered Dish Supper, 7:00 pm Meeting Empowered to Connect Conference – Columbus, MS 12:00 pm – Historical Highlight Luncheon – speaker Jan Ganaan VBS with Grace Evan Ministry of Prayer Health: Sandra Baker, Gary & Cindy Bayer, Jane Beswick, Bob & Ann Dyck, Marilyn Johnson, Clay Morgan (swing bed, Kosy), Alma Lee Snow, Ken Utley, Wanda Watkins, Monika Maehlmann Whittenburg, Edna Winkler, Ed Faughn’s Dad, Kevin Sorensen’s Dad Homebound/ Nursing Home: Mervyn Carver, Nita Curtis, Dorothy Donald, Eleanor Whitmire Sympathy: Glen Barlow’s brother-in-law, B.T. Robbins, passed away March 21. Please remember his family in prayer.  