Bulletin info for March 23, 2008

<p><b>Easter Sunday</b>

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<br>Sunday School Opening: Joel Beachy
<br>Greeter: Brian Thompson
<br>Worship Leader: Duane Maust
<br>Song Leader: Chris Wansley, Theresa Ladnier Chisolm
<br>Nursery: Gerri Thompson (SS), Suzanne Opel

<p><br><b>WORSHIP</b> 
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<li>Processional
<li>Call to Worship
<li>Songs
<li>Children's Story - "A Visit with Mary" - Milli Floyd
<li>Sharing & Prayer Time - Duane Maust
<li>The Real Easter Story - Ms. Jan & Ms. Holly's Classes
<li>Offering
<li>Scripture Reading - John 20: 24-31
<li>Response: <i>"Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God."</i> (John 6: 68-69)
<li>Sermon - "Love with Skin and Bones" - Howie Schiedel
<li>Response
<li>Announcements
<li>Benediction
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<br><b>ANNOUNCEMENTS</b>

<p>Today we continue our Red Letter Edition series.  During this series, our sermons will explore the teachings of Jesus, and children's stories will feature characters he met along the way.

<p>Everyone is welcome to the potluck meal in the gym following the service today.  An Easter egg hunt (c/o Jan) will follow the meal.  On clean-up duty in the kitchen are the Opels, Dieners, Beachys, and Thompsons.  Questions, see Bonnie Opel. 

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<br><b>This Week at Jubilee...</b>
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<li>TODAY - Believers Class; Pot Luck; Easter Egg Hunt
<li>TUE - Moms' Group @ 9:30 (see Holly Garrett)
<li>WED - Supper @ 6:00, Bible Study @ 6:30 (see below)
<li>FRI - Men's Prayer Breakfast @ 6:15 in the gym (see Paul Shelly)
<li>FRI-SAT - Missions Rally at Pine Lake Camp (see below)
<li>SAT - Ladies' Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 (see Jan Reynolds); Youth Rep afternoon @ 2:00 at Pine Lake Camp (see below)
<li>SUN - Singing at nursing home @ 3:15 (see below); Fern's care group @ 5:30
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<p><b>Upcoming Events</b>
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<li>Mar 31 - Ladies' Book Club at San Marcos
<li>Apr 5 - Work Morning @ 8:00-12:00 at church (coffee and donuts provided); Youth babysitting fundraiser @ 4:00-8:00 (see below)
<li>Apr 11-13 - Senior Citizens' retreat at Pine Lake Camp (see Lisa Shelly)
<li>Apr 18-20 - Jubilee's retreat at Pine Lake Camp (see below)
<li>Jul 14-18 - Vacation Bible School (see Lisa Shelly)
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<p>We have just met one of the most famous people in the Bible, Abraham.  Join us on Wednesday night at 6:30 to find out what God asked him to do, what God promised him, and how he made a mistake right off the bat.  Read Genesis 12 and join us!

<p>The 2008 Gulf States Conference Mission Rally will be held at Pine Lake Camp this Friday and Saturday, March 28-29.  For more info, talk to Anita Wansley.

<p>Youth Rep afternoon is this Saturday, March 29, from 2:00-6:00 at the Pine Lake Camp Pavillion.  Bring a snack or a dollar.  Questions, see Suzanne Opel. 

<p>Everyone is invited to sing at the Nursing Home (R. P. White Building) next Sunday, March 30.  Meet there at 3:15.  Questions, see Jan.

<p>Two new books have been given to our library:  <i>The Creation Story: In Words and Sign Language</i> and <i>Plant a Seed of Peace</i>.  They are from Goshen College Campus Ministries in appreciation for our church hosting a work group recently. 

<p>The Jubilee Youth Group will be offering babysitting services on Saturday, April 5 from 4:00-8:00.  See the flier on the bulletin board for more information.  If you'd like to register, contact Cheryl Landis at 601-693-9985 or jclandis3 {at} bellsouth.net.  Donations will go to sending the youth to the 2009 Mennonite Youth Convention. 

<p>Please talk to Chris Wansley if you would like to share offertory music one Sunday.

<p>If you have items for the April calendar, please contact DeeDee Baldwin this week.

<p>Mark your calendars for Jubilee's Retreat at Pine Lake Camp on April 18-20.  Join us for fun, worship, and lots of time to relax.  Questions?  See Lisa Shelly. 

<p>Happy Birthday to Katie Dufour (Mar 25)!