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April 13 • 2025
Palm/Passion Sunday
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Sermon:
‘Living’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Psalm 118:1–2,19–29 • Luke 19:28–40
■ The choir will sing today.
■ To join “live stream” worship, go to Facebook — Swift Presbyterian Church.
■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.
■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.
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| Join us for refreshments and fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the worship service.
Please consider signing up to bring a treat for our fellowship time.
Treats can be store-bought or homemade; sweets, fruits, veggies or meats.
There is a sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall, and if you have questions, please contact, by voice or text, Barb Kelleher, (251) 269-9815.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
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Maundy Thursday, April 17
Worship, 5:30 p.m.
in the sanctuary
with the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 18
Worship, 5:30 p.m.
in the sanctuary
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Easter Sunday, April 20
Worship, 10 a.m.
in the sanctuary
Brunch, 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall
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| We celebrate our risen Lord
Ladies are invited to wear hats on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection together.
Additionally, while we are in our Sunday best, we will take updated photos for our directory. Please make plans to have your photo taken.
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
“God looks for those whose hearts are prepared to be intercessors before him. Intercessors have hearts in tune with God’s heart. They are so acutely aware of what is at stake that they will stay before God as long as necessary in order to obtain God’s answer. That is why you do not volunteer to be an intercessor; God enlists you.”
— From Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
■ Preschool spring break — Monday through Friday, April 14–18
■ Choir rehearsal — Tuesday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Christmas market meeting, craft class — Thursday, April 17, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Craft class will immediately follow the meeting. This month’s class will be the paper roll ornaments taught by Barb Kelleher. Everyone is invited to attend and join the fun.
■ Session meeting — Monday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Women’s Bible study — Thursday, April 24, at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall
■ Annual congregational meeting — Sunday, April 27, immediately after worship
Thursday, April 23 • 6 p.m.
Tin Top Restaurant
17451 County Road 49S
Foley (Bon Secour)
251-949-5086
tintoprestaurant.com
*please note day change
Please confirm with Mary McNair by noon that day so tables can be arranged. Call or text her at 251-295-5267 or email her at marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com.
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Open Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
This week, the food pantry served 92 families, including 348 people.
If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact Jan Taylor (251‑978‑6418).
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 4
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| Have you ever wondered what heaven might be like?
Curious about what the Bible says about it? Join Snacks with Susan and Daryl this week. We have started a new series, “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn, that looks at what Christians may see in the future.
We meet in the annex room 4, Sundays at 9 a.m. Join us.
Topics:
• What Is Heaven?
• New Heaven and New Earth
• Living with God
• Living in Heaven
• Peace for Today
• Hope for the Future
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| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2
Join us as we study the book of Hebrews.
This masterful document was written to the Jews who were struggling with accepting Jesus as the Messiah. The message of Hebrews is that Christianity surpasses Judaism because it has a better covenant and a more sufficient sacrifice for sins. We are taking the book verse by verse, discovering how the Old Testament writings pointed toward the New Covenant.
Today we will begin studying chapter 7. If you are new to the class, don’t worry about missing previous lessons. As in the rest of the Bible, each verse is almost a lesson in itself.
Visitors and new class members are always welcome! We have coffee brewed and take turns bringing pastries. We look forward to seeing you.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers and concerns
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Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
■ Bill Garrettson planted flowers in front of the church.
■ Jack Williams thanked everyone for prayers.
■ Chuck Carneal thanks everyone for prayers, calls and cards for Betty.
■ Daryl and Susan Pichoff’s grandson has found Jesus and is wanting to go to church.
■ Happy 57th Anniversary, Randy and Kathie. Randy LeDrew wants to Thank God for 57 years of marriage with his beautiful bride, Kathie.
►Please remember our military friends
and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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If you would like to place flowers on the chancel to honor or celebrate a loved one or a special occasion or “just because,” please contact Susie Alexander at 217-246-4051.
Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.
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