07 Apr This Week at FPC
Lenten Reading Guide for Families
During the season of Lent, we want you to encourage families to be reading and praying together in preparation for Easter. Follow the link below for a free guide from Jesus Storybook Bible for reading through lent.
Ukrainian Refugee Assistance
Many of us have felt a heaviness concerning Russia’s invasion and war in Ukraine. Alongside that heaviness comes the question, “What on earth can I do as a simple person in Siloam Springs?” Below are a few simple but significant ways in which you can intercede regarding this war:
1. Pray for the people involved: fleeing Ukrainians, Ukrainian leaders, Russian leaders, Russian citizens, those helping with refugee assistance, our country’s and other countries’ leaders to make wise decisions that bring an end to the war.
2. Spread goodness and mercy in your own spheres of influence: your street, your family, your neighborhood, your place of employment.
3. Donate to the EPC’s International Disaster Relief Fund. Funds received will benefit the work of several operations helping Ukrainian refugees.
Holy Week
During Holy Week this year we will hold two special services outside of our Sunday services. The first will be a Good Friday service on Friday, April 15, 6-7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The second will be an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. at the Memorial Park Chautauqua Amphitheater located downtown. This will be a joint service with First UMC, CCF, First Baptist, and New Heights. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend and encouraged to invite a neighbor or friend. We look forward to worshipping with you during Holy Week.
Also available is a Holy Week for Kids resource. Printed copies are available on Sunday morning.
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 16 at 10:00 a.m. starting in the church parking lot. This is a fun event
for all ages and stages of life. Come for breakfast, an easy seed craft for
anyone who likes flowers, and an egg hunt for 4th grade and under on the
church lawn.
We are collecting plastic eggs and small individually wrapped candy for the Easter Extravaganza now through April 10. If you are able, please pre-fill your eggs. We have a small number of empty eggs left from last year, so a simple bag of candy is also appreciated.
No Youth Group
No Youth Group April 17.