What’s Coming Up
- Palm Sunday, April 13 9 am Rejoice! in MLC,11 am Sanctuary
- Maundy Thursday, April 17 Communion, 5:30 pm, MLC
- Good Friday Tenebrae, April 18 Music & readings, 7:30 pm
- Great Vigil of Easter, April 19 7:30 pm, begins with a bonfire in the Columbarium
- Three services for Easter Sunday, April 20 Sunrise Service, 7 am, Old Presbyterian Graveyard at the Greensboro History Museum. 9 and 11 am in the Sanctuary with brass and full choir
Works by Nicolas de Grigny and Johann Sebastian Bach, and Marcel Dupré’s Passion Symphony.
Self-Guided Meditation Walk in Fisher Park: A short walk is an opportunity to be outdoors and connect with God in His wonderful creation. April 16 to April 22.
This month please donate supplies for Crayons Matter – 24 count packs of Crayola crayons; 12 count packs of Crayola colored pencils; #2 pencils; and spiral notebooks.
Hot Dish will hold a Hygiene Night for guests on Tuesday, May 6. Please donate these items in the Welcome Center or drop off at Hot Dish on Tuesdays or Thursdays: Bar soap & shower gel, shampoo, deodorant, hand wipes or sanitizer, razors (men and women), razor blades, and shaving cream; and or body lotion, feminine hygiene products (tampons or pads), mouthwash and dental floss (we have toothpaste & toothbrushes, and combs and brushes for men and women).
Each year Bread for the World does an offering of letters from faith communities and those concerned with food insecurity in the U.S. and around the world. The letters are written to members of Congress calling for passage of the Farm Bill, a piece of legislation which supports farmers and crucial funding for hunger programs. Please leave your letters at the church by Sunday, May 25.
Mahjong Mondays in May: Women from the FPC community who are Mahjong enthusiasts are invited to play and socialize May 5 & 19, 9:30-11:30 am in the Garden Room. Register for one or both Remember to bring your NMJL card for participation. Sponsored by the women of FPC’s PW group. Contact Sheri Evans with questions.
The Paisley Travelers will head to Danville, Va., on May 1 during Historic Virginia Garden Week. Reserve and pay for your spot by April 23. Cost $25-$34 depending on whether you can drive and take passengers. Email Dolly Jennings with names of travelers and drivers. Send checks payable to FPC 55+ Travel Group to Dolly at 202 N. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410. Questions? Contact Vicky Hooks at 803.236.8597 or by email.
Self-Guided Meditation Walk in Fisher Park: This short walk is an opportunity to be outdoors and connect with God in His wonderful creation. It will be available from now through Earth Day on April 22. The walk begins at the entrance to Fisher Park off Fisher Park Circle near Elm Street. It includes eight family-friendly stations with scripture and a prayer prompt. Allow yourself 20-30 minutes to commune with God in nature. Online directions will be available through a QR code located at the entrance to the walk.
Go to pages 4 and 5 here in our First Notes for more info.
Interested in serving? Come to the Garden Room on May 4 after 11 am worship and learn more. More info and signup here.
Our Winter Shelter is closed as of Monday, April 14, to accommodate Greensboro city repairs to sewer lines. Current guests of the shelter have been relocated to Weaver House for the duration of their planned stay.
Thank you to all who have volunteered, provided meals, and have overall extended the hands of Christ to some our city’s most vulnerable citizens.
