It is time to do a little spring cleaning and gardening on the church property and get it all nice looking for Holy Week.  We need volunteers to show up in their work clothes for some grounds work and inside cleaning.  We will start on April 5^th at 8:00 a.m. and end by 12:00 p.m.  Pastor Kerry will be providing lunch with some smoked pulled pork along with side dishes that go with it

Core52:  A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year.  Core52 is an essential resource for individuals and groups who want to build confidence in God’s Word. Think of Core52 as a fast-pass to biblical literacy, calling for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 1 year. If you are keeping up with doing the Core 52 reading with the congregation, this week we are on Chapter 12 (Messiah), and the key memorization scripture is: Psalm 110:1

Our pastor will be providing a Lenten Bible/Devotional Study that will coincide with our Lenten sermon series on Thursdays @ 9:00 a.m. (Sunday School room) and 6:30 p.m. (Parsonage).  The 6:30 study will also be provided via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. If you are interested, please sign up at the information table and pick up your student guide. On Thursday, April 17, we will meet in the Parsonage at 9:00 am. There will be no evening session because of the Maundy Thursday service.

^NKJ Exodus 17:12 But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Stay tuned for more information to come out soon about this new ministry at Chaires Methodist Church…A&H

Choir practice is on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Now is the time to join if you would like to be a part of our new blended worship service. For more info, contact:  Gerry Nielson (321-652-5361 gerryniel@gmail.com)

We are starting a new pet ministry here at Chaires. Currently, we are looking for people to fulfill ministry objectives in two specific areas.

• Community Pet Pantry: Located at Lake Jackson United Methodist Church, the third Saturday morning of each month to dispense food for pets.
• Pet Bereavement: We are looking for volunteers to provide spiritual support for people facing the tough decision of euthanizing a pet.

Call or email Sheila Novak to learn more about how you can serve. 850-591-4171, sheiladoerr@bellsouth.net

Join us Saturday, March 29, 2025 (10:00 AM–Noon), for a soul-nourishing gathering with the Women’s Group! We’ll begin with a wonderful devotion led by Maggie Hall, offering us the opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow together in faith. Afterward, stay for fun as Mary Alice Linzy demonstrates the art of chocolate making! Whether you’re a chocolate enthusiast or simply love learning new things, this hands-on activity promises to be sweet and memorable. Mary Alice brings creativity and enthusiasm to the table, making it a delightful experience for everyone. Come ready to fill your heart with inspiration and your hands with chocolatey goodness. Bring a friend, your Bible, and maybe an apron—because this morning is sure to be as meaningful as it is fun! Y’all come!

Bring your field blankets and folding chairs.  Here is a complete schedule through April 11^th“. This event will be free to the community and food and refreshments will be provided

8:15 pm Apr. 4: (The Chosen) – The Last Sign – Season 4 Episode 7

8:15 pm Apr. 11: (The Chosen) – Humble – Season 4 Episode 8

It is not too far off to be putting on your calendar events for this year’s Holy Week.  Below are dates, times, and brief descriptions of things coming up.  More information will be given as we get closer to the dates.

• April 13th (10:00 am) Palm/Passion Sunday Service.  This service will be a great celebration in which those in attendance will be invited to wave palm fronds and cheer for the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ
• April 17th (7:00 pm) Maundy Thursday Service– This will be held in the historic sanctuary and communion will be served.  This also has a reader’s theater that will need volunteers.  If you would like to be a part of the reader’s theater, please see sign up on the back table of the multi-purpose sanctuary
• April 18th (7:00 pm) Good Friday Service– This will be held in the historic sanctuary and will be a retelling of the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  Following the service, we will need volunteers to blacken the sanctuary for the Black Saturday prayer vigil
• April 19th (9:00 am – 9:00 pm) Black / Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil– We will be hosting 12 hours of prayer in the historic sanctuary and will be asking members of the congregation to sign up for 30-minute time slots.  This prayer vigil will be for personal reflection and the lifting up of our Easter service on April 20^th for the movement of the spirit of God in a mighty way.
• Easter Sunrise Service April 20, 2025 @ 6:45 am on the property of Johnny & Penny Pentrandis.  There is a sign-up sheet in the multipurpose sanctuary for people to bring desserts for breakfast following the service.  Please bring breakfast items by 6:30 am
• April 20^th (10:00 a.m.) Easter Service- We will be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.  Prior to the service, we will be decorating our All Saints Cross and converting it to a Resurrection Cross.  We are asking members of our congregation to show up a little early and bring flowers to help with its decoration.  We also need volunteers to help prepare and decorate our cross.  If you would like to be a part of the decorating team, please see the pastor’s wife, Tiffany Foote