The Beacon
Newsletter
March 29, 2024 Volume 66, No 13
This SUNDAY: Easter Sunday
Peter does so many things wrong. But he does a bunch of things right, too! When we think we have failed, made mistakes, messed up, said the wrong thing, or done the dumbest thing, Peter and Jesus show us that it’s not the end. Peter shows us that we can still run toward hope, be amazed, and begin again – because that’s what resurrection is all about. In what ways do you need Jesus’ life-giving grace and resurrection this Easter?
To prepare, please read: Luke 24:1-12.
Pastor Paula Ulrich
Sunday, March 31
9:30 a.m. Meet & Eat
10:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, April 1
Office Open 8:00 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2
7:00 p.m. Education Commission
Office Closed
Wednesday, April 3
9:30-11:30 a.m. Food Bank
Pastor Anna Lisa On-site
Office Open 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 4
4:00 p.m. Worship Preview meeting
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Office Closed
Friday, April 5
9:00-2:00 p.m. Office Open
Pastor Paula’s Day Off
Saturday, April 6
Sunday, April 7
9:30 a.m. Meet & Eat
10:30 a.m. Worship
Remember to check the Breeze calendar for upcoming events and activities!
Worship on 3/24/2024:
In-person attendance 67
Offering 3/17 $6,307
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Food Bank on 3/27/2024:
Individuals served: 67
Families served: 24
Easter Meet & Eat Potluck!
Easter Sunday is next Sunday! It’s also potluck Sunday for Meet and Eat! Time for you to share something for folks to eat! It doesn’t have to be fancy or huge- do you have a favorite Easter baked item? Do you want to bring some yogurt and fruit? Get some donuts at your favorite shop. If you want to bake something, go right ahead. This is a time to share various foods and enjoy the assortment that comes! The last Sunday of every month will be a potluck for Meet and Eat, so if you don’t have anything to share next Sunday, maybe you can share the NEXT Meet and Eat potluck the last Sunday of May.
New Artwork
Several months ago several of our Beacon Heights artists were asked to participate in a project to create works that express who we are as a faith community. A few of those pieces have been on our walls for a while; on Sunday morning ALL of them will be on display, and we would like to formally thank each of the artists: Barb Trout – PEACE stained glass; Linda Meyers – “All are Welcome” and “Let Justice Roll” watercolors; Paula Krill – LOVE mosaic; and Sandy Kirakofe – COMMUNITY miniature quilt. Thank you all for sharing your gifts and for the many, many hours that went into the creation of these lovely pieces.
ReFRESH Update March 2024
As the month of March is closing, we are asking that all ReFRESH pledges be turned in so that projects can be prioritized and a budget developed. Pledges can be emailed to Barbt Trout or placed in the ReFRESH box on the ushers table.
Now it's time for your input into what's coming next! On Sunday, April 7, we will have three carpet samples that are being considered for use in the hallway that stretches from the north door to the south door and in the three offices. Our hope is that next year we can install the same carpet in the sanctuary. Which carpet color do you like? You can indicate your preference of color by putting sticky dots on your preference and, if you have any questions or comments, you are welcome to write them out and deposit them in the ReFRESH box. To help collect your opinions on other topics, a survey will be arriving by email early next week and we ask that you return it by April 8 so that the committee can look at results on April 9. A paper copy of the survey will be available on April 7 for those who prefer using paper. Fill it out and drop it in the ReFRESH box.
To each and every one of you who has supported ReFRESH but offering ideas, your hard work, and your financial resources, we offer a big thank you. We look forward to the freshness and beauty that will be coming over the spring and summer months.
Weekly Food Bank Update
Thank you for all your donations! Currently, the most needed items are pancake mix and syrup. Monetary donations are also appreciated.
Shoppers are needed for April 2024, if you would like to sign-up! The sign-up sheet is located on the office countertop.
New Members Sunday!
We will welcome new members to our congregation during worship on April 7. Put this important celebration on your calendar! A reception will follow worship. If you would like to become a member at Beacon Heights that Sunday, but haven't had the opportunity to speak with us about it, please let Pastor Paula know.
Ladies’ Birthday Luncheon
You are invited to join the Ladies’ Birthday Luncheon group at Pizza Hut, 3820 East State Street, on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 p.m. There is no reservation necessary. Just show up for lots of laughter and fellowship! (If you were hoping to go to Union Street Market at Electric Works in April, as discussed at the last meeting, please consider going there another time with family/friends. Jeanie Lantz and Mary Whitehead can assure you that it is a lovely place with good food, but it didn’t seem like the best fit for this group.)
Letter Writing Opportunity
If you would like to learn more about writing to someone on death on death row, please speak with Ev or Bill Kilgore. https://www.brethren.org/news/2024/introducing-the-new-drsp-team/
Invitation
An invitation to the 100th birthday celebration for Joe Mason who is Ev Kilgore's dad. Feel free to attend if you would like or send him a card at:
Box 501
N. Manchester, IN 46962
Next SUNDAY: April 7, 2024
Theme: Here’s my heart
Do you know how to fill your community cup? “Over the last two to three years, what is a gathering – either virtual or in person – where you felt fully alive? A gathering where maybe you thought, ‘This is exactly where I want to be. This is exactly what I want to be doing. And this is who I want to be doing it with.’” (Priya Parker) As we learn more about how to be nourished, we can tune in better to how to be part of one another’s nourishment. Jesus’ command to “feed my sheep” isn’t only lived out through the Food Bank, but through the nature of our gatherings, and the ways we relate to each other.
To prepare, please read: John 21:1-19.
Pastor Anna Lisa Gross
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