WELCOME
LENT
Our sincere prayer and hope is that you will have an opportunity to connect with God and with His people today at Karcher Church. Our Welcome & Information Center is located in the foyer and is the best place to find answers to your questions about Karcher Church. Please let the Welcome Center know this is your first visit to Karcher to receive a gift we have prepared for you.
The season of Lent arrived on March 6 this year with Ash Wednesday. Lent runs for forty days, (not counting Sundays), each year. At Karcher Church we celebrate Lent with a weekly Sunday dinner gathering at 6:00 in the Family Life Center. This year we will focus on the topic of Eucharist. Lent concludes on Easter Sunday! We hope you will make Lent a priority this year.
In the shadow of the cross we journey together through Lent. Today’s message is “Father Forgive Them”
Join us for our Lent Dinner at 6 pm TONIGHT. Dr. Richard Thompson will speak on the subject of “Eucharist”.
TODAY’S SERMON
LENT DINNER
COMMUNICATION Please use the tear off portion of your bulletin to communicate with the Church Staff. We go through these cards in detail each Tuesday morning. We pray for the needs indicated. We follow up or follow through with needs and help people make the connections expressed.
THIS WEEK
PRAYER
If you would like someone to pray with you or talk with you about something in your life, our Prayer Team volunteers are always available. Meet them up front near the altars of the church at the conclusion of the service. Pastor Jack is available to anoint and pray for healing at the altars. Sunday Morning Prayer 9:00 Office (Pastor Mark) Tuesday Morning All Church Prayer 9:00 Sanctuary (Pastor April) Wednesday Evening All Church Prayer 6:00 Fireside Room (Pastor Jack)
LISTENING ASSISTANCE For the hearing impaired, listening assistance devices are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.
March 31 - April 6 2019 Tuesday 9 am 9 am
All Church Prayer (Sanctuary) Karcher Krew volunteer work group (Men & Women) Wednesday 10 am Soul Sisters Bible Study (Nancy Craker’s home) 6 pm Summer Camp Registration 6 pm Children’s Activities 6 pm Bible Study & Prayer (Fireside) 6 pm Choir practice (Tower Room) 7 pm Youth activities (Youth Bldg) 7 pm Men’s Bible Study (FLC) 7 pm Women’s Bible Study (Summit) Thursday 9 am Bible Study Fellowship
9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School classes for all age groups and adults begin at 9:15. Beginning at 8:30 there is an informal coffee fellowship in the Family Life Center (gym). Please join us there for conversation and refreshments. Children’s Sunday Schools: Located in the gym. Nursery care is available beginning at 9:00 for children 0-3 and is located in the main building. Youth ministries are located in the Youth Annex behind the gym. The rear exit doors of the gym take you there.
Alabaster offering boxes are available in the Welcome Center. Start saving your change! Alabaster offering will be collected on Sunday, April 7.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Pastor Mark will host a membership class April 28, May 5 & 12 for any interested in learning about the Church of the Nazarene.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY The topic for the month of April is Grace and in May we will study Prayer. Join us for any or all of the months remaining in the study! Wednesdays 7:00 pm in the Summit Room. Lorraine Doramus, leader
If you are interested in Baptism on Easter Sunday, please mark on your Connection Card or talk with one of the Pastoral Staff.
EASTER Easter is a wonderful time of the year for reaching family, friends, and neighbors. Many people will make plans to attend a Church service for Easter Sunday. Join us in making our Easter Outreach a day to remember! Easter Sunday morning join us for a delicious brunch and time of fellowship at 9 a.m. Then, at 10:30 a.m. we’ll join together for a service of celebration. The choir will bring a special presentation under the direction of Seth Cook and Pastor Mark will bring a powerful message about the resurrection of Jesus Easter Sunday! April 21 is Easter Sunday – it’s never too early to plan.
SUMMER CAMPS EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Begin now to pray for those you will bring to Easter Services.
Come register on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 pm in the FLC and save $50 on your fees. See Pastor James Bramson or Pastor James Shepherd
EASTER LILIES If you would like to help decorate the church and purchase a lily in honor or memory of a loved one, please put $8.00 for each name and place in a giving envelope.
Reach out to the families you know with the love of God by inviting them to our annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30 at 10am. This is a free event Karcher puts on for the community to make connections with families. Come early and check in with team leaders to see where you can help.
BECOMING A KINGDOM CHAMPION — SPECIAL GUEST SAM RIGGLEMAN *Retired from an illustrious 40-year college baseball coaching and athletic administration career *Attended Spring Arbor University (1969), where very important spiritual formation took place, met his wife, and eventually closed out his coaching career *Four-time featured speaker at the American Baseball Coaches Association’s National Convention *Induction into five Halls of Fame Career coaching record includes 1,023 wins Register online at tpines.org
YOUR STAFF Mark Bernhardt, Senior Pastor pastor.markbernhardt@gmail.com 208-477-4063
Seth Cook, Worship Pastor jsethcook80@gmail.com 208-220-5999
Paula Haunschild, Office Administrator karcheroffice@gmail.com 208-467-7479
Jack Smith, Senior Adult Pastor pastorjohnwesleysmith@gmail.com 208-965-3481
April McNeiece, Associate Pastor aamcneiece@nnu.edu 208-880-1195
James Shepherd, Youth Pastor jshepherd@nnu.edu 541-519-1730
James Bramson, Children's Pastor karcherkidsclubhouse@gmail.com 208-880-9687
Jeff & Adele Sanderson Custodians jlsanderson@live.com 208-713-3570
Oscar Diaz, Associate Pastor odiaz@nnu.edu 208-918-9319
PRAYER REQUESTS
Thank you for praying for our church and for our community. The Intermountain District church of the week is Ontario and Pastor Tim Brewer. If you have a special prayer request, please let us know by ďŹ lling out a Connection Card, or by emailing the office at karcheroffice@gmail.com.
Prayer Requests
Shut Ins Helen Kenneda (at home) Herb Cummings (at home) Louise Ralphs (Caldwell) Irene Harris (Spring Creek) Vi Ford (at Grace Assisted - Meridian) Janelle Jorgenson (at Park Place) Pat Enright (at Cascadia) Fran Andrade (at home) Donna Stuart (at home)
Physical Joe Clark (at home) Peggy Watt (at home) Chris Pierce (at home) Eileen Duncan (hospital) Debbie Overholt (at home) Lois Topar (at home) Ken Bergstrom (at home) Lewis Hartwig (at home)
Please refer to the bulletin insert for additional prayer concerns.