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Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live,
a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.
Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace;
here the love of Christ shall end divisions:
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.
Verse1 of Sunday’s opening hymn: “All Are Welcome”
We made it, one hundred years! This weekend is going to be a wonderful party to celebrate all that God has done in, through and among all of us at First Evangelical, and now, with Holy Cross and all the ministries onsite. Are you excited? I am!!!
I talked with Bishop Selbo yesterday. He’s arriving Saturday and will be sharing a gospel message with us on Sunday morning. Our guest painting artist, Paul Oman, stopped by today to get things set up for the two paintings he will do, one on Saturday and one on Sunday morning.
The many repairs and recent improvements have the church looking wonderful. The centennial committee worked hard to make this a special weekend. The decorations are in place, the food and speakers and music are ready, we just need all of you to come!
As we look back over the last one hundred years, we will hear the stories, share memories, and sing about God’s grace. We also have the opportunity to look forward, into the future. We are already making memories! We are already changing lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Praise God!
In Christ;
Pastor Dan
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Join us for worship this Sunday! We will be celebrating First Evangelical’s Centennial, formally organized on April 4th, 1926. Please join us for all the festivities on both Saturday and Sunday.
- A special thank you to our speakers, artist, & special guest musicians this Sunday.
- We are looking for volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School this spring. Mark your calendars for June 15-19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Our theme this year is: “True North”, where the kids will have an unforgettable Alaskan adventure! Registration will begin soon for 4-&5-year-olds and elementary youth.
Centennial Celebration Schedule
10:00 a.m. Sunday Celebration Worship, Bishop Dan Selbo preaching, Paul Oman painting.
11:30 a.m. Lunch & Carnival – in Fountain Courtyard
– Southwest BBQ Food Truck: Free with ticket from usher.
– Menu: Free lunch combo, additional items available for purchase.
Outdoor picnic seating. (no food in church)
– Petting Zoo, Games, Bounce House
– Merchandise (T-shirts, Polos, Hats, Pens, Stickers)
– Drawn to the Word” Display and Caricature Painting
– Display Tables (Photo Directories, Pictures, History)
1:30 p.m. – Anniversary Program: “Memories, Music, & Mission”
– Special Guests, Speakers, History, Memory Videos, & Music
3:00 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert– in Fellowship Hall (free)
– Menu: Cheeseburger Sliders, Charcuterie Board, Fruit Platter
