Looking Ahead

LOOKING AHEAD

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS 2022

5 p.m. in the Sanctuary with community time inCommons Hall to follow.

APRIL 3: How can we do evangelism today?MAY 8: How can we maximize our service for the lord?

MEN’S GATHERING

• Worship

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 in the Commons at 7:30 a.m.

• Breakfast

• Testimonials

• Devotional

JUNE 11, 2022 Registration now open: runforthestars.org

COINS FOR CARING NETWORK

MID-APRIL TO MOTHER’S DAY

Caring Network is a College Church ministry partner which offers Christcentered counsel and resources to women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and may consider abortion. College Church is distributing baby bottles for you to take home with you, fill with coins, cash, and checks. Your donations help this ministry assist women and rescue babies.

EASTER WEEK

BEHOLD: The Story of God’s Triumph Over Death For Life

PALM SUNDAY: “Triumph!” Mark 11:1-10 at 8, 9:30 and11 a.m. No evening service.

THURSDAY: Communion Service at 7 p.m.GOOD FRIDAY: “Death” Mark 15:33-39 at 6 and 8 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY: “Life” Mark 16:1-8 at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.No evening service.

CHORAL REFLECTIONS THIS EASTER SEASON

Erik Dewar, pastor of worship and music

As we behold the beauty of Jesus together in the worship services leading up to Easter, the choir is excited to share with you a large work by Dan Forrest entitled Words from Paradise. Each of the piece’s five movements explores a single word of worship found in Scripture:

Holy will be the first of these one-word songs, depicting our awe-inspiring Judge who dwells in unapproachable light.

Selah will be a pause—a rest from whatever else is happening, to contemplate the Truth of the God of Heaven.

Hosanna will be the joyful shout of Palm Sunday as we reflect on Jesus entering Jerusalem.

Amen will be a Good Friday remembrance of Christ’s death—“It is finished.”

Hallelujah will be the celebration of Easter morning, depicting the women at the empty tomb whispering with excitement and overflowing with joy as they spread the word that Jesus is risen!

The choir enjoyed a private workshop with the composer, Dan Forrest, back in November to hear about his creative process for these beautiful choral reflections. What an inspiration! May these upcoming musical moments help us all remember and celebrate Christ more richly this Easter Season.