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Don’t Miss the Chapters in the Middle!
If we think of Holy Week as a book, Palm Sunday can be considered Chapter One. It contains the story of Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem as he was hailed as the long-awaited Messiah. We celebrated that day with fanfare—the waving of palms, the singing of Hosanna and even a visit from a distant descendant of Jesus’ “royal” conveyance into the city—a donkey.
The concluding chapter of the Holy Week culminates with a wonderful and life-changing surprise—the resurrection and empty tomb which we celebrate at the Easter Vigil and with joyful praise and worship on Easter Sunday.
But what about the chapters in the middle? Surely you would be disappointed if you were starting a new read, got absorbed in the story, and then discovered that the middle chapters were missing, and you were left with only the conclusion. Even the most inexperienced storytellers know that every story has a beginning, a middle and an ending.
You don’t have to be content with “reading” only the first and final chapters of the story of Holy Week and Easter. We will provide opportunities to hear the middle chapters as we gather for worship on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
MAUNDY THURSDAY March 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Hear the story of Jesus and his disciples celebrating the Passover meal and his commandment to love, and watch a reenactment of the disciples contemplating Jesus’ shocking words that, “One of you will betray me…” Share the meal that we have come to know as the Lord’s Supper. Contemplate Jesus’ betrayal and arrest as the altar is stripped and we leave in silence.
GOOD FRIDAY March 30 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Hear the story of Jesus’ passion, death and burial. Bring your prayers to the cross in the form of a lighted candle. At 7:00, listen in on a conversation between Jesus’ mother, Mary, and his friend John.
You will better understand and appreciate the last chapter of our story, celebrated at Easter, if you have “read” the chapters in between.
Then be sure to celebrate the concluding chapter of the Holy Week story by worshipping with us at the Easter Vigil and/or our Festival Services on Easter Sunday.
EASTER VIGIL March 31 at 5:00 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY April 1 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Join us for the whole book: the first, last and middle chapters
of the most exciting and life-changing story you will ever hear!
In Christ’s service,
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OUR MISSION OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL: FAMILY PROMISE
We will be collecting money for the purchase of needed computer equipment and software for the Family Promise Day Center, where the guests spend much of their days. These items are necessary to help the guests with their search for jobs, housing and additional needs, as well as to help the staff run the day center efficiently and provide the best possible assistance to the guests.
On another note, an exciting decision has been made to actually host the families here at Church of the Resurrection! Our first host week will be May 20 through 26. We will offer training right here at COR on Sunday, April 15, at 11:30 AM. The training will take about two hours, and lunch will be served. I hope you will consider helping with this important mission. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center for the training.
As a host church, we will also need some supplies for our guests. A sign-up for those items will also be available soon at the Welcome Center.
Please contact me at 262-894-2639 or lkdischer@gmail.com with any questions.
Laurin Discher
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Financial Update
February 2018:
Budgeted Income $ 31,866
Actual Income $ 34,355
Actual Expenses $ 34,905
Deficit $ 550 –
Update for 2018
January 1, through February 28, 2018:
Budgeted Income $ 63,733
Actual Income $ 69,245
Actual Expenses $ 73,506
Deficit $ 4,261 -
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APRIL LAY MINISTRY SIGNUP
The sign up genius self sign up for Lay Ministry is working great. A lot of the assignments are being filled this way and it results in far fewer schedule conflicts. Any openings that are not selected are still assigned as in the past. If you know you have a conflict for particular dates, let the office know so you are not scheduled.
To take advantage of this new method, click on the link below to sign up for Lay Ministry slots in April.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948afaf2caaf58-corlay7
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Save the date—
APRIL 8 is Holy Humor Sunday!
 The joy doesn’t end on Easter Sunday. In fact, for Christians, it’s just the beginning! This year, we’re bringing an ancient (but new to COR) tradition to our congregation. Holy Humor Sunday will be held on Sunday, April 8—the first Sunday after Easter.
More than just a day of light-hearted fun, the day has a solid theological and historical background. After all, what can we do but celebrate when the One who once was dead has risen from the grave to live eternally?!!
What’s YOUR part on this day?
• Be here—the more, the merrier! (Really—the more people, the more fun!!!)
• Be ready to participate fully!
• Dress up in something silly! Do you have an old Halloween costume lying around? A Hawaiian shirt and/or grass skirt? Wear your pajamas! Be mismatched, backward, inside out! Crazy wig in your closet? Swim fins and a snorkel? Wear ‘em to church!
• If you wish, bring a (church-rated) joke or two to share with everyone—we’ll have a few minutes of ‘open mic’ time for this.
• Arrive happily. Leave joyfully.
Directory News!
As you know the church directory is going digital! At this point everyone who has an email with the church should have gotten two emails requesting that you upload your picture to Instant Church Directory.
Please submit your picture if you haven't already done so.
Click on this link to submit your picture: https://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/submit_photo.aspx?id=0a6f3ab3-8592-4530-934a-1244a81c20be
The directory is not complete yet, but you can view it, and its updates along the way. Using the church webpage http://www.sharefollowserve.com/family-directory/ select the link to view the pdf. The password has been shared in church, but if you weren't there or need help with this, please contact the church office.
If you find that your information is not correct, if you need help in submitting your picture, or if you want more specific information for your family, please contact one of the committee members.
Thank you for helping us to develop a tool that will help everyone feel known.
Church Directory Committee
Lynn Meyer lsmeyer1974@sbcglobal.net
John Tompsett jtompsett52@gmail.com
Serenity Inn's Celebration of Recovery
Serenity Inn’s 8th Annual Celebration of Recovery will be held on April 19th. To attend, contact Lorraine Buehler at lcbuehler@cs.com or 414-964-8933. The cost is $75.00 per person. There are other opportunities to reserve a table, donate a dinner for a graduate or donate items for the silent auction.
Help us pay for VBS
We would like to make Vacation Bible School free for all children. Can you help us?
There is a display in the narthex with 17 envelopes, each with dollar amounts ranging from $5 to $100. Would you be willing to take an envelope, fill it with cash or a check, and place it in the office or offering plate? The money — a total of $540 — will cover fees for the children who attend VBS 2018: Splash Canyon.
Please make your checks out to “Church of the Resurrection” and write “VBS” in the memo line. Thank you for your generosity!
Register for Vacation Bible School – June 11-14
Come learn about how God keeps his promises on life’s wild ride! The theme for Church of the Resurrection’s 2018 Vacation Bible School is “Splash Canyon,” which means we’ll be turning our church into an untamed river where we’ll be playing games, singing songs, hearing Bible stories and working on crafts. Here are the details:
Dates: Monday, June 11 - Thursday, June 14
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Ages: 3 – 4th grade (completed)
Cost: Free!
More details: We will offer a dinner for your entire family at 5:30 each night. Then, at 6, kids will head off to VBS while parents can participate in an optional Bible study.
Register: www.churchoftheresurrection.org
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E-Giving
If you want to make a special contribution or just simplify your life, we now offer an on-line giving option for you. Just click HERE
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Wednesday March 28
6:00 p.m. Sound Tech Training
Thursday March 29
5:30 p.m. Rehearsal for "The Living Last Supper"
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion
Friday March 30
1:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
Saturday March 31
5:00 p.m. Easter Vigil with Holy Communion
Sunday April 1
8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion
10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion
No Sunday School
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We Pray For:
Prayers for our country, those serving in the armed forces, and our leaders
Concerns
- Jeanne Kunath,
- Ellen, Susan Daniel's cousin
- Ruben Zoroghlian, Leda Patrick's brother
- Olivia Hautula, Jesse Niederbaumer's cousins daughter
- Wayne Higgins, Ann-Marie Bergman's dad
- Gloria Harmmond
- Cindy Evinrude
- Dan Merkel
- JR, Beth Berger's cousin
- Amy & Megan, friends of the Palovcsik's
- Tom Stone, Nancy & Art Mitchel, friends of the Perrigo's
- Lauren, Bob Kunath's granddaughter
- Michael & Kirstie, Sue Hader's grandchildren
- Brittany Caruso, Bob Patrick's granddaughter
- Chip Schreiber, serving in Kuwait, son-n-law of Jim & Karen Pieper
- Derek
- Jim & Jill Ardis, friends of Salstrom's
- Shirley, mother of Gail Wojtkunski
- Benny Thielitz
- Matt Meyer, Mary Dunn's Nephew
- Kathy Klockow
- Zachary, Barb Mayer's great grandson
- Elmer Matter, Andy Matter's dad
- Gene/ Jean
- Betty Rooney, mother of Colleen Rooney
Prayers for loss of loved ones
- The Family of Ken Moreen Jr (Gail Wojtkunski's brother)
Prayers - Thanksgiving:
- Kris, friend of Jim & Karen Pieper, finished treatment
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Birthdays This Week:
3/26
Douglas, Shawn
3/27
Safranek, Teagan
3/28
Lampe, Karen
3/29
Driscoll, Max
Turnacliff, Barbara
3/30
Heinrich, Lily
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Our mailing address is:
Church of the Resurrection
W287 N3700 North Shore Drive
Pewaukee, WI 53072
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