This Sunday at Elim:
April 7
Worship Services
9:00 a.m. and 10:40 a.m
- Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
- Meditation: '"Doing what matters"
Sunday at Elim
8:30 a.m. World Store— Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Worship (Children's Choir Sings)
10:00 a.m. Sunday School— upstairs in Rooms 6 and 10
10:00 a.m. Women’s Board Meeting—Fireside Room
10:05 a.m. Adult Forum “Faith Practices”—Choir Room
10:40 a.m. Worship (Children's Choir Sings)
12:00 p.m. Nominating Team Meeting— Room 9
Second Mile Giving: Mt. Cross Outdoor Ministries
“Second-mile giving” refers to an extra offering toward a special cause. Our second mile giving for April goes to Mt. Cross Outdoor Ministries. It offers summer camps for 2nd through 12th grade campers as well as programming for families and youth, including traditional overnight camps, beach camp, night owl camp, adventure programs, servant events, family camp, congregationally-based day camps, and more.
Sunday School
10 a.m., Upstairs, Rooms 6 (Little Lambs/Preschool—2nd) and 10 (Classroom X/3rd—6th)
Sunday School takes place between worship services from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Join us for fun and exploration!
Children attending the 9 a.m. service will be dismissed after the Blessing and will be escorted to Sunday School. Parents can pick them up at 10:45 in Room 10 upstairs.
Children attending the 10:40 a.m. service can be dropped off at 10 a.m. directly at Room 10 and will be brought to worship after announcements.
THIS Sunday, April 7 we welcome Intern Sarah Amundson from Mt. Cross!
World Store Coming
THIS Sunday, April 7 and 14 in the Fellowship Hall
Elim's World Store will be stocked with a variety of fairly-traded gifts made by artisans from around the world. Your purchase helps break the cycle of poverty for those families and our profits are used to support various Elim ministries. Stop by the store in the Fellowship Hall during the Lenten and Easter season to shop with a purpose!
R3 See’s Candies & Donut Sales
Candy Sales END THIS Sunday, April 7
Hop on over to the donut table to order your EGGceptional Easter goodies to support the R3’s service trip to the Big Easy (New Orleans) to help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Place your order by THIS Sunday, April 7. The candy will be available for pick up at church on Palm Sunday, April 14. Any questions, please call Brigitte. Don’t forget to buy a donut while you’re there!
Adult Forum, “Faith Practices”
THIS Sunday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m.
The adult forum continues a seven part video series today called “Faith Practices.” Prayer, food, worship, sacraments, money, service, and community are topics we will explore. All are welcome!
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Requested
ENDS THIS Sunday, April 7
We are gladly accepting donations of plastic eggs and candy for the Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday. Donations can be placed in the marked box in the Fellowship Hall through Sunday, April 7. Questions, please contact Laine Gen. Thank you!
Check out the church calendar and print out your own copy to post at home. CALENDAR
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Easter Flower Order Form Now Available!
Deadline is Tuesday, April 16
It is time to order flowers for Easter Sunday, April 21. We will order a variety of flowering spring plants to use as Easter Sunday decorations. You are invited to order a plant in memory or honor of someone. You may take the plant home after the last service on Easter. A special insert on Easter Sunday will list the names of those who have donated the flowers and in whose memory or honor they were given. Cost is $10 per plant. Fill out the insert in the bulletin or click here to order through he church website. Thank you!
 2019 Vacation Bible School Registration Opens
TOMORROW, April 5!
For information and to register, click here.
Volunteers Needed! We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available to students entering 6th Grade and older, and adults. For a list of volunteer positions, and to sign up to help, click here and scroll down.
Easter Egg Hunt NEXT Sunday
Palm Sunday, April 14 at 10:00
Kids should arrive with Easter baskets in hand at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for the annual Easter Egg Hunt!
NOLA Jazz Dinner and Silent Auction
Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Ticket sales starting TODAY, April 7. Dance your way over to the Elim R3 donut table to purchase your ticket for the NOLA Jazz Dinner and Silent Auction. Join our New Orleans Team for a meal of chicken and sausage gumbo, rice, salad, corn bread, and a yummy dessert! Jazz, Zydeco and Cajun music will be enjoyed! Tickets on sale for $10/person or $30/family. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
 Relay for Life Purple Fiesta!
Sunday, May 5 at Hermann Sons Hall
Join Elim’s Relay for Life Team at their Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at Hermann Sons Hall on May 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be a taco bar by JJS of Novato & yummy desserts, a silent auction, and a purple pinata raffle. Tickets on sale in the Fellowship Hall. Prices are $20/adult in advance and $25 at the door, $10/kids 7-12 and 6 & under are free. Come party ‘til cancer takes a siesta forever!
LT to Form a Welcome Team!
Our Leadership Team is looking for people interested in joining Elim’s new Welcoming Team! Head’s up: this team is not just for those gifted in friendliness who excel at greeting guests & visitors on Sunday morning. It will be a broad-scope team focused on all aspects of how Elim can be more inviting and welcoming to the extended Petaluma community, including our programs, spaces, social media, and more. Please consider joining this team!
Thank you
Dear Elim Family, Thank you for your warm thoughts and prayers extended to me at the passing of Chris Bryant. They were very comforting. In gratitude and love, Catherine Winters
Meal Train for John, Jacqulin, Joanna, & Jessica
There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help with a meal. With the arrival of baby Jessica, John and Jacqulin can definitely use some help with a meal! If interested, Click Here to sign up!
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HAPPENING BEFORE THIS SUNDAY
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Children’s Choir Rehearsal
TONIGHT, Thursday, April 4 at 6:15 p.m.
The Children’s Choir will sing at both services THIS Sunday, April 7.
Troop 9 Boy Scouts Tri-Tip and Pasta Feed & Silent Auction
THIS Saturday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Help send a Scout to camp and eat a delicious dinner! $28/adults and $10/kids 10 and under. There is limited seating, so reservations are required. For tickets please contact John Schempf or Roger Davis. Thank you!
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HAPPENING BEFORE NEXT EXPRESS
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Renew – Wednesday’s During Lent
We’ll gather on Wednesday nights in the Fellowship Hall for soup suppers from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.; cleanup is from 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and a meditative worship follows at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come for some, come for all. All are welcome!
Jesus’ Passion in ASL/Interpretive Motion
Practice on Wednesday, April 10
Interested in bringing Jesus’ passion to life through sign language and interpretive motion? We will be a part of Festival Choir’s Palm Sunday extravaganza! Join us for practices on Wednesday April 10 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., following Lenten worship. All ages welcome! No experience necessary. Contact Shelley Westby or Pastor Patrick for more info.
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| MONDAY 4/8 |
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| TUESDAY 4/9 |
Esther Circle
12:00 p.m., Offsite
Worship & Music Planning Committee
5:45 p.m., Back of Sanctuary
Exploring the Story Bible Study
7:00 p.m., Choir Room |
| WEDNESDAY 4/10 |
Leadership Team Meeting
4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir
5:30 p.m., Choir Room
Soup Supper
6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Lenten Meditative Worship
7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
ASL/Interpretive Motion Practice
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sanctuary |
| THURSDAY 4/11 |
Grace Friendship Circle
12:00 p.m., Back of church
Westside Interfaith Food Pantry
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal hosts.
Please arrive at 4 p.m. to volunteer.
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
6:15 p.m., Sanctuary
Festival Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| FRIDAY 4/12 |
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| SATURDAY 4/13 |
Men’s Ministry Breakfast
8:00 a.m., Kitchen
Festival Choir Rehearsal
9:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Crafters Brunch Bunch
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Room 1
Waves of Grace
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| SUNDAY 4/14 |
World Store
8:30 to 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Crafter’s Easter Pop-Up Sale
8:30 to 11:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Worship: 9:00 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.
Festival Choir sings at both services
Sunday School Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m., meet in Fellowship Hall
Adult Forum, “Faith Practices”
10:05 a.m., Choir Room |
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Diane Deardorff |
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Ashlyn Jensen Stone |
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Kevin Reuter |
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Layla O'Connor |
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Patrick Torbit |
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Marshall West |
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Tami Gholson |
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Mike Morgenlaender |
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David Haddock |
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Pledge Forms Sent March 28
A pledge packet, including a letter and pledge form, was mailed to each household Thursday, March 28. Please read and give thought to the letter, then complete and return the pledge form as soon as possible, and at the very latest by April 14. Please direct any questions you may have to the Leadership Team or the church office. Please read our treasurer’s Source article for further details. Thank you!
Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday, April 18
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Prayer labyrinth open in the back of the Sanctuary.
Come beforehand or stay after to walk the labyrinth.
7:00 p.m. Worship with communion
Good Friday, April 19
7:00 p.m. Candlelight Prayer around the cross
Two Easter Services, Sunday, April 21
9:00 a.m. more traditional service
10:40 a.m. casual, band-led service
Annual Report Articles Needed!
Deadline, Monday, April 15
We want to include information about all Elim activities and events since June 1, 2018. This is your opportunity to brag about what your group/ministry accomplished, say "thank you" to those who helped out, and tell us what you'd like to see in the year(s) ahead. Please send information to Erin by Monday, April 15.
Gems of Elim Project: Seeking Interviewers!
We are excited to share that the “Gems of Elim” project is being relaunched this spring. In 2007, all Elim women ages 75 plus were interviewed and their faith and life stories were chronicled in the “Gems of Elim” booklet. A celebratory luncheon was held to honor all Gems. It’s time to begin again!
All are invited to help interview the Elim Gems. Please come to a “Gems of Elim” informational meeting on Sunday, April 28. There will be two meeting opportunities, 10:15 between services, and 11:45 after the second service. At this meeting, we’ll talk about the interview process and get things started. Please come and be part of this fun and inspiring project to honor the lives of many who are such an important part of the Elim community. For questions, please contact Susan Rodkin.
Elim’s Pantry Still Needs Your Help!
On Elim’s pantry week, a volunteer from St. John’s Episcopal Church picks up the food at Redwood Empire Food Bank. Backup drivers from Elim are needed as are volunteers to serve food! Please contact Erin in the office at erin@elimpetaluma.org or 707-762-4081 to help.
Sunday School Schedule
The Sunday School schedule goes through May 19, then will recess for the summer. There will be No Sunday School on Easter, April 21.
Other notable dates:
Easter Egg Hunt on April 14; Mother’s Day combined classes on May 12; Last-day celebration on May 19 in the Fellowship Hall.
Volunteers Needed!
- Waves of Grace is looking for singers and instrumentalists to perform occasionally at the 10:40 am service. With the new weekly format, we would love to dip into the Elim talent pool. Practices are on Thursday nights from 7-9 pm. Please contact Nathan Widger or Cathe Kiler.
Speaking of volunteering...we have a special page on our website for anyone who wants to volunteer: elimpetaluma.org/volunteer We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY
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Petaluma People Services Center 28th Annual Rock N Bowl
Event - Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.
PPSC for the past 45 years has been making a difference in the lives of our residents. This year we invite you to form a team and BE A LIFESAVER by helping us raise money to support our many programs.
Cinnabar Singers Concert at Elim
Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Cinnabar will be holding their Spring concert at Elim on Sunday, May at 3:00 pm. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of music in romance languages, including works by Faure, Ravel, Poulenc and Debussy, as well as Argentine composer Ariel Ramirez’ stunning Misa Criolla. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or online.
Lutheran Disaster Response - Urgent: Midwest Flooding
 Be a part of the response:
Pray - Please pray for the communities that have been affected by or lie in the path of flooding. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will deliver comfort to those mourning the loss of loved ones and strength to those working diligently to care for affected communities.
Give - Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for “U.S. flooding" will be used to help those affected by flooding until the response is complete. Together, we can support those who are on the long road to recovery. Please give today.
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Contact Us
OFFICE HOURS — Mon.—Thurs., 9 a.m. to noon; and from noon to 2 p.m. by appointment
Phone: (707) 762-4081 Address: 504 Baker Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Check out our website: www.elimpetaluma.org
Main email address: office@elimpetaluma.org (for prayers, articles, information)
Barb Villa, Bulletin Production & Ministry Scheduler
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Thank you for reading this week's Elim Express!
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