Hello Church Family!

 

Spring is arriving, and with it comes one of the most meaningful seasons in the life of the church. April will kick off a season that is full of celebration, faith milestones, and new opportunities to grow together as a church family.

 

We start April with Easter Sunday!!!

Easter is the heart of our Christian faith! It is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the promise that life is stronger than death. On Easter Sunday, we gather with joy to proclaim the good news: Christ is risen!

 

Easter reminds us that even in the darkest moments, God is always at work bringing new life. It is a celebration of hope, renewal, and the reminder that resurrection power continues to shape our lives today. For a complete view of worship for Holy Week, please see the promo in this newsletter.

 

Confirmation Sunday is April 12!

This month, we will also celebrate Confirmation Sunday, a special milestone in the life of our church and our youth. After months of learning, conversation, and exploring faith together, our Confirmand Maggie, alongside our other Circuit Confirmands, will publicly affirm her faith and commitment to following Christ.

 

Confirmation is not the end of the journey—it is a beginning. As a congregation, we celebrate this and commit to continuing to support, encourage, and walk alongside them as they grow in faith.

 

Next up, Camp Sunday!!

April 19 is when we will celebrate Camp Sunday. It’s a time to highlight the wonderful opportunities available through United Methodist camps. Camp experiences create space for young people to grow in faith, build friendships, and encounter God in powerful ways through worship, nature, and community.

 

Many lifelong faith moments begin around campfires, in outdoor worship, and in the friendships formed at camp. We look forward to sharing more about these opportunities and encouraging youth and families to experience camp this summer.

 

New Sermon Series Alert!!

After Easter, we will begin a new sermon series titled Follow the Leader.

 

Many of us remember the childhood game where everyone copied the leader's actions. In faith, we are called to follow Jesus, but we are also called to lead lives that reflect his love.

 

Throughout this series, we will explore what it means to follow Christ in everyday life and how disciples are called to love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in the world around them.

 

A Word of Thanks to Grant UMC

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Grant for joining Griswold for worship. Sharing worship together has been a wonderful reminder that the church is stronger when we gather as one community of faith.

 

Your presence, fellowship, and partnership in ministry have been a blessing. Whether through shared worship, conversations over coffee, or working together in ministry, these moments remind us that we are part of something bigger than any one church: the body of Christ.

 

This April as we celebrate Easter and step into a new season of ministry, may we keep our eyes on Christ and continue learning what it means to follow where Jesus leads.  ~Jess