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April 27 • 2025
Second Sunday of Easter
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Sermon:
‘Beginning with the End’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
John 20:19–31 • Revelation 1:4–8
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In the sanctuary, immediately after the worship service. This is an annual meeting to present the budget and proposed changes to the pastor’s call.
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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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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
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
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Open Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
This week, the food pantry served 68 families, including 254 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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| “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
This passage is a 26-word parade of hope. A verse brief enough to write on a napkin or memorize in a moment — and solid enough to weather 2,000 years of storms and questions.
Join us as we explore what this famous verse from John means to our faith in this five-week study. See you Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in annex room 4 for Snacks with Susan and Daryl.
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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 continue studying 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 9.
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.)
■ Healthy Baby Kash!
■ Grateful for Jean and Scott Straus, John and Stephanie Craft’s neighbors for joining us Easter Sunday. They will be back after summer.
■ Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time on Sundays.
■ Thanks to our deacons for the great brunch served Easter Sunday.
■ Stephanie Craft’s 70th birthday! Happy Birthday!
■ Thank you for all the birthday wishes. — Stephanie Craft
►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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