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Week of March 30, 2026SERVING NEXT SUNDAY - April 5th
HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Tuesday, March 31 Wednesday, April 1 Thursday, April 2 - Holy Thursday Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Sunday, April 5 - Easter |
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Maundy Thursday ServiceJoin us on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 pm for our Maundy Thursday Service – A Simple Meal, Scripture, Brief Reflection, and Communion. This is a family friendly gathering. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday, March 31st at 12:00 pm. You can RSVP by contacting the office by email (sturgisumc@gmail.com) or calling 605-720-5578. This so we can prepare accordingly and ensure we have an accurate headcount. |
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AnnouncementsAre We There Yet? Lessons for the Journey - Daily Scripture Readings - Use these scripture readings for your daily devotions from Ash Wednesday (Feb 18) to the week after Easter (Apr 5). The readings will relate to the message each Sunday. A small group guide is also available for those who want to go deeper. Week 6- 3/29: Journey Through Holy Week – Holy Week invites us to walk together through the final days of Jesus, leading us from Palm Sunday to the cross and ultimately to the joy of Easter morning. As a church family, we gather throughout the week to remember Christ’s love and sacrifice and to prepare our hearts for Easter. We hope you will join us as you are able during this sacred week.
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt – After worship on Easter Sunday, children are invited to gather for an Easter Egg Hunt! Eggs have been a symbol of new life, making them a wonderful reminder of the new life and hope we celebrate through the resurrection of Jesus. We hope all children will join in the joyful Easter Tradition. Easter Cantata Concert - The Sturgis-Area Choir will present an Easter Cantata on Palm Sunday, March 29th and Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis. “Upon This Rock” looks at the Easter story through the eyes of Peter. Please join the choir as they bring the good news of Easter to our community. Thanks to the Sturgis Area Arts Council for sponsoring this concert. Sturgis Community Cross Walk – On Good Friday. April 3rd, our community is invited to come together for the Sturgis Community Cross Walk, beginning at 12:00 pm at 1st Presbyterian Church. We will walk in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice and love. This is a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and share in a powerful expression of faith with others in our community. “The Chosen” Bible Study - Join us every Sunday at 8:30 am to study along with the series "The Chosen." We will be watching and discussing the series along with reading scripture passages that coincide with the events in each episode. Bring your bible, notebook, writing utensils, and join us. Everyone is welcome. United Methodist Men – Will be meeting this Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 am. Come share breakfast, conversation, and fellowship. Youth Group – All Middle (6-8th) and High School (9-12th) students are welcome to join on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. Bring a friend and come hang out, have fun, and grow together! Connection Cards – We’d love to connect with you! Please take a moment to fill out a Connection Card in the lobby, and once completed, place it in the basket. As a thank you, please feel free to choose one of the books provided. Free Little Pantry – Our Free Little Pantry is available for anyone who may need a little extra help. Please feel free to take what you need, that’s what it’s here for. If you are able, you’re also welcome to give what you can. Donations of non-perishable food, snacks, toiletries, and hygiene items are always appreciated. A suggested list of items is posted on the bulletin board. The UMC - Alter Youth Group has installed the pantry at the entry of the church parking lot. For larger donations, please coordinate with the church office staff. Treehouse After School Program – Treehouse meets Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. If interested in enrolling your child, please call Lina Raths 605-490-7247. If you would like to volunteer, please add your name to the sign-up sheet. Newsletters – We are currently experiencing issues with our emailed newsletters being delivered to some inboxes. We are working with the provider on finding a solution. While this gets sorted out, you can view the newsletters anytime by accessing the ‘About’ tab on our website (www.sturgisumc.org). Thank you for your patience and understanding. Want to Promote and Event or Ministry? – Do you have something you’d like to share with the church family? Whether it’s an upcoming event, ministry opportunity, fundraisers, or special announcement, we’d love to help spread the word in our monthly newsletter! To ensure your information is included, please submit all newsletter items by the 25th of each month. This allows us time to prepare and publish the upcoming issue. You can send your details to the church office at sturgisumc@hotmail.com. Please include dates, times, locations, and contact information. Thank you for helping keep everyone connected! Help Us Care for Our Church Family If you or someone you know has been hospitalized, moved, become homebound, or transitioned to a care center, please let us know. Staying connected helps us extend prayers, visits, and support during important life changes. You can contact the church office at 605-720-5578 so we can include them in our caring ministries. Thank you for helping us look after one another with love and compassion. |
