Maundy Thursday, April 20 Holy Communion and Tenebrae Service

7:00 PM Sermon: "A New Commandment"

Good Friday, April 21 Service of Solemn Intercession at 12:00 noon

Prayer Vigil in the Sanctuary at 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Organ music for meditation will be 10-12

Easter Sunday, April 23 Celebration of the Resurrection!

6:30 AM Sunrise Service with contemporary music

"The Stones of Passion," by Senior High Youth

7:30 AM Breakfast, prepared and served by Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages - "Because He Lives, We Live!"

An Easter Walk Through The Holy Land

10:30 AM Traditional Worship Service

Sermon: "He Has Risen"

Trumpet Processional with two choirs

Luncheon

for Presbyterian Women

1:15 P.M.

$8.00

"Remember Us, the Women"

We will also present new lifetime honorariums, dedicate the annual Birthday Offering, and install a new slate of officers for circles and guilds.

All women of First Presbyterian and their guests are cordially invited! Plan to bring your mother or daughter or friend!

Tickets will be available at circle and guild meetings, after worship on April 9 & 16, and in the church office. Deadline for buying tickets is noon, April 24.

 Spring Gathering for Presbyterian Women

Saturday, April 8 in Deming

"Food for the Hungry Heart"

Speaker: the Rev. Catherine Caudle

Call Sue Carter if you want to go with our group traveling by van.

Coordinating Team will meet on Tuesday, April 18 at 9:30 A.M. in the library.

Adult Lenten Study

Then and Now

Jones Hall #110

In this new video course, Dr. Tom Wright leads participants through a look at how Jesus' resurrection was understood in the first century. Dr. Wright is Cannon Theologian of Westminster Abbey and considered to be one of the leading Jesus scholars in the United Kingdom.

All adults are invited to attend! If you miss a week, you will still be able to "drop in" and fully participate on any individual Sunday. Marsha Topley, Elder, will facilitate the study and discussion.

Weekly topics include:

The Historical Jesus

Jesus: The Resurrected Messiah

The Jewish Understanding of

Resurrection

Paul's Understanding of Jesus'

Resurrection

The Gospel Writers' Understanding

of Jesus' Resurrection

Jesus' Resurrection Today

Easter Lilies

It's time to order Easter lilies for the Sanctuary! Order through the church office by Palm Sunday. The price this year is $5.00.

April 30 at 10:30 AM

Aging Well:

A Look at the Issues of Our Late Years

Wednesdays, April 5-26

4:30-6:00 P.M.

The Adult Education Committee invites adults of all ages to explore the myriad of issues connected to aging in our culture. These may include Alzheimer's disease; care for caregivers; living wills and power of attorney provisions; and personal spiritual growth and aging. There are many excellent new resources published to prompt thought-provoking reflections and discussion.

Dr. Burr, a representative in the PC(USA) Older Adult Ministry Network, will guide and facilitate this class.

Special Invitation: Participants are invited to stay for dinner ($2).

Bake Sale

Corsages for Mother's Day

after worship.

(They can be picked up in Jones Hall before worship on May 14.)

Christian Education Workshop

sponsored by

Sierra Blanca Presbytery

Saturday, April 15

9:00-3:00

First Presbyterian Church in Roswell

It's FREE! Lunch, too!

Jackie Poling and Margie Rankin serve on the Presbytery Task Force that is responsible for this workshop. The presenter is Mary Speedy, Associate for Leadership in Educational Nurture for the PC(USA) in Louisville. This will be a good event for anyone involved in educational leadership in our church. Call Jackie at the church office (526-5559) to register before April 9.

Groups

Vine and Branches

This fellowship group of parents and young couples meets monthly for a variety of activities - sometimes with children, sometimes without. We will be camping out at the City of Rocks the first weekend in May. Contact Matt and Betsy Holt (523-9243) for more information.

In-Betweeners

This fellowship group of "empty nesters" (singles and couples) meets each month for different activities. They also meet for lunch after worship on the third Sunday of each month. Watch the Sunday bulletin for this month's event.

Desert Cruisers

This group of retired people (singles and couples) will meet on April 24 at noon for a potluck lunch and program. Marcus Burr will present the program, "The world has changed and so have I" from Psalm 137.

April 28 & 29

"THE BIG PICTURE"

Class for Young Adults

Sundays at 9:00 AM

Teacher: David Sallee

522-6404

David Sallee, Campus Minister

Wednesdays

Fellowship at the BRIDGE

8:00 PM

Bible study at the BRIDGE

9:00 PM

Adult Education

Sunday School at 9:00 A.M.

Lenten Study

"Jesus' Resurrection: Then and Now"

by Dr. Tom Wright

Teacher: Marsha Topley

(Jones #115)

Teacher: Dick Dale

(Reeves Parlor)

Teacher: David Sallee

(Reeves #317)

Wednesday afternoons at 4:30

"Aging Well: Issues of Our Late Years"

Teacher: Marcus Burr

(Jones #115)

Thursday evenings at 7:00 P.M.

Teacher: Al Kissling

(Jones #110)

on Wednesdays

The Salt & Light Co. is our congregation's way of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with young people! Since January, 1992, this mid-week youth ministry (a LOGOS program) has been working to provide a faithful and powerful witness to God's grace and mercy.

We've had visitors and new kids on a regular basis this semester! Thanks to the many, many volunteers who make this such a successful ministry.

An Invitation to the Congregation:

Celebrating the end of another year together is important! It is especially important to have members of all ages join us. Mark your calendar now to have dinner with us on Wednesday, May 10 - then watch for more details next month!

at Camp Chimney Spring!

Family Camp

May 27-29

Senior Camp (grades 9-12)

June 4-10

Mid-High Camp (grades 6-7)

June 11-16

Junior Camp (grades 4 & 5)

June 25-30

Elementary Camp (grade 3)

July 6-8

CLER Camp (grade 8)

July 9-15

Early bird registration by May 15 saves $25! Our covenant membership saves an additional 20%. Registration forms can be filled out in the church office and deposits paid. We'll send them in!

Work Retreat

May 5-7

This camp will bring together men from Sierra Blanca and Tres Rios Presbyteries for a weekend of work and spiritual renewal. Meals and accommodations will be provided for Friday evening through Sunday lunch. Total cost for the weekend is just $15. (Donations for building supplies will be greatly appreciated.)