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Mar
Rejoice
On Sunday, March 28th we will remember that our savior Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem on the back of a colt amid palm branches and then to his death on the cross. So we begin the most holy of weeks for us Christians.
However, before I detail our schedule, let me share our joy that the Council of MCIC has unanimously chosen Lowell Sheppard to be our group’s new Pastoral Leader. He has accepted the position, and will begin this summer, provided that the congregation votes to affirm this decision.
After worship this Sunday, join us in a meeting to discuss Lowell’s appointment. You are invited because you attend or have attended MCIC and we look forward to your participation. Although some of you may know Lowell from his time in the community of Nagoya and as Asia Director of HOPE, you may be unaware that he is a dedicated and active Christian.
Also on the 28th, we will also review our budget commitments for 2010 and 2011 — as we step forward in faith. In 2006, when I arrived it was with the expressed vision that MCIC could no longer depend on long-term missionaries, particularly Lutheran, for its survival. If you believe that Nagoya and Aichi prefecture needs a place where English speakers can gather in worship – as Lowell expressed in his introduction – for “rest, reflection and renewal”, then join us!
Schedule for Holy Week:
March 28th Palm Sunday Worship – 5:00 pm; Meeting – 6:00 pm; 4:00 pm – Sunday School and Adult Bible Study before worship
April 2nd Good Friday Worship – 7:00 pm
April 4th Easter Worship – 5:00 pm; Easter Potluck – 6:00 pm; NO Sunday School or Adult Bible Study before worship
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday – June 13th – Last day of Sunday School & Summer Potluck
Saturday – June 26th – Goodbye Party for Pastor C., Beth, Mari and Anna at Shooters (details pending)
