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April 7 • 2024
Second Sunday of Easter
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— 9 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the sanctuary
Sermon:
‘Do Not Doubt, but Believe’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson
Scripture: Psalm 133:1–3 • John 20:19–31
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. All are invited to the table.
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We welcome the Rev. Alexandra Hutson as pastor of Swift Church this Sunday.
Please join us for lunch in the fellowship hall after worship as we welcome Alexandra, Jacob and Elsie to our Swift family.
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Come by for a visit or just to say hello.
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Join us for our regular time of fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the Sunday morning worship service on April 14. If you would like to help the deacons provide fellowship treats (either a sweet or a protein or a fruit), please sign the list on the table in the fellowship hall, or contact Kathy Menk, 251-518-7966.
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Finance committee — Tuesday, April 9, at 8 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Preschool board — Wednesday, April 10, at 2:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Deacons meeting — Thursday, April 11, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall
The Presbyterian Women of Government Street Presbyterian Church will host the presbytery-wide Spring Gathering on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. The Rev. Eugenia Gamble will speak about her book “Tending the Wild Garden: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit.” The cost is $15 and includes lunch. Please RSVP by April 17. If you are interested in attending this gathering, please call the Swift Church office or email swiftpc@gulftel.com and let us know so that a group can carpool together if desired.
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The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 67 families and 198 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 Al Sprouse (251‑744‑1944) or Jan Taylor (251‑978‑6418).
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Join us at 8 a.m. in the annex room 4 for Snacks with Susan and Daryl. Starting April 7, we will begin a six-week study of Romans with Max Lucado. This video series takes the writings of Paul and examines how his words impact us today. If you haven’t tried our class, we invite you to join us for conversation and fellowship.
| ►Adult Sunday school class led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study in the book of Exodus.
We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 2.
| ►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
Join us as we study the Bible together. The youth class meets at 8 a.m. in annex room 3.
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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 joys
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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.)
Hayden continues to persevere and come out stronger on the other side. Just being around her, it would almost seem that she is just fine. She is eating and drinking well, cracking jokes, talking with friends, playing games, and looks like her normal self (with the exception of the beautiful fuzz growing on her head). However, we know her body is still extremely fragile and we have to remind ourselves that she is still relatively early in her BMT recovery. We are fortunate that she trusts us in her care even though it requires her to take extra medications, be isolated from being around her friends, constant blood draws, and missing opportunities like starting band and participating in activities she enjoys for at least a year now. At least we can look forward to her “catching up” at some point. There are many that never get the opportunity, so we are optimistic and thankful for the possibilities ahead.
Hayden is being followed in Birmingham, which shortens the drive from 10 hours to three hours. She is receiving pentamidine through IV, which will have to be provided every three weeks. Some of her blood counts are down, while other counts were steady. The decrease is not alarming, as her numbers will rise and fall, but it will require weekly blood draws locally in between Birmingham trips to know if she needs any “boosts” or not. The Birmingham team was very impressed with Hayden’s recovery to this point and are glad to coordinate with Cincinnati on her continued progress. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and prayers.
■ Thank you to everyone who contributed to making our Good Friday and Easter worship services so meaningful and to the Swift deacons for our Easter brunch.
■ Congratulations to Chuck and Betty Carneal as they celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary.
■ Praise the Lord … Kevin Barnwell is home.
►Please remember our military friends
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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 251-943-4145 or 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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