A FRIENDLY REMINDER…When you have a meeting or event in the church,
please make sure to leave the room as you found it. Straighten tables and chairs,
place trash in proper recepticles, turn off lights and lock doors on your way out
(we are frequently finding doors unlocked). Thank you for your help in caring
for our buildings and grounds.
Palm Sunday
MARCH 29
8:20 a.m. — Traditional Worship in the Old Chapel
9:40 a.m. — Classic Worship in the Sanctuary
11:11 a.m. — Contemporary Worship in the Worship Center
Maundy Thursday
APRIL 2
7:00 p.m. — Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the first of the
three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and
immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. The English word
"Maundy" comes from the Latin mandatum, which means
“commandment.”
Good Friday
APRIL 3
7:00 p.m. — Worship Center
Join us for a poetic and powerful story of a father
forced to choose between love and duty.
Easter Sunday
APRIL 5
8:20 a.m. — Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:40 a.m. — Classic Worship in the Sanctuary
11:11 a.m. — Contemporary Worship in the Worship Center
LIVING CROSS OF FLOWERS…On Easter morning, you can add fresh
cut flowers to the Living Cross on the church lawn. Bring them from your
own garden or get one there. This cross reminds us of the loving grace of
God who used Christ’s death on the cross to beautify our lives with
forgiveness. We also remember that the cross has become a central
symbol of Christian faith and hope, although it was once a tortuous
instrument of execution. You might want to bring a camera for a family
picture in front of this lovely and meaningful backdrop.
Lilies and spring flowers will
decorate the church on Easter
Sunday.
If you would like to have one placed in
honor or memory of someone, please use
your Connect Card –
4
5
check box #4 for in
MEMORY
HONOR
MEMORY of, #5 for in HONOR of, list name in the
Check Box
Check Box
on Connect
on Connect
comments section, drop it in the collection plate or mail
Card
Card
it to the church office. Please include your check for
$25, made out to Armstrong Chapel, and clearly marked "Easter Flowers."
Orders need to be received by Monday, March 30. You may take a
flower home following the services on Easter (please return baskets to
church).
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY ASSESSMENT…There is nothing in all the world that
will bring you greater joy, greater challenge and greater meaning than the journey
into life as God intended us to live it. Where are you in your journey? Take the
new Spiritual Journey Assessment available on our website to help find out. The
Spiritual Journey Assessment can help you in your own spiritual journey. It can be
a resource to small groups and classes as you collectively discuss directions for
study and your life together. Go to Armstrongchapel.org, select the GROW menu
item and then the Spiritual Journey Assessment from the drop down menu.
Instructions are available. A limited number of print copies are available at the
Connect Desk for those who do not have access to a computer. Submit the survey
and results will be returned to you via e-mail. All results are confidential.
2015 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN…Thank you to everyone who has returned a
pledge card for 2015. It is not too late to make your own commitment. If you have
not already done so, please prayerfully consider making a pledge to Armstrong
Chapel for 2015. Pledge cards can be placed in the offering plate or mailed to John
Zaring in the church office.
FLOWER & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP SPONSORSHIP…To reserve your date
to sponsor Sanctuary flowers or coffee fellowship between the 9:40 and 11:11
services, please contact Joy in the church office (561-4220,
[email protected]). Cost is $35 for each.
THE WALK TO EMMAUS…is a 3-day exciting experience that renews
Christian discipleship and takes a look at Christianity as a lifestyle. The next
women’s walks are March 19-22, August 13-16, October 15-18; and the next men’s
walks is September 17-20. Contact Susan Wisner (561-3156) or visit
Cincinnatiemmaus.org.
5125 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243
513-561-4220
www.armstrongchapel.org
Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt
March 15 @ 12:15
Join us for lunch and learn about the
legend of the Easter lily.
Easter Egg Hunt for children age 1 to 4th grade.
Remember to invite family, friends and neighbors!
CANDY NEEDED…The Children & Family Ministries Team is collecting
wrapped candy that will fit inside plastic Easter eggs thru March 12. Tubs are
located behind the Children’s Center Welcome Desk and upstairs in the elementary
children’s area. No peanuts or peanut butter.
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
Kevin & Gwen Barker are joining by transfer from Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Dayton. Kevin is a regional construction manager for Fifth Third
Bank. Gwen is the owner of Moving Management Assistance. They have a
son, Andrew, who is a sophomore in college.
Charles & Kristen Campbell are joining by profession of faith. Charles is works
in finance at P&G. Kristen homeschools their daughters, Ally and Anna (6th
graders).
Ruth Iredale is joining by profession of faith. Ruth was active at Church of Cross
UMC in Dayton many years ago. She enjoys our hands-on mission projects
like Operation Christmas Child and backpacks.
Colin Riley is joining by profession of faith. Colin is a dietician, personal trainer
for University of Cincinnati. He and his fiancé, Amanda, attend the 11:11
service.
Peter & Vivien Shaw are joining by profession of faith. Peter is a statistician for
NIOSH, CDC. Vivien is a database programmer at Talbert House.
Michael & Vickie Westfall are joining by transfer from Sycamore Presbyterian
Church. Michael is retired. Vickie is retired from teaching kindergarten.
Roger & Jerri Wright joining transfer from Madeira-Silverwood Presbyterian
Church. Roger is self-employed as a contractor. Jerri is retired from working
at Mason City Schools as a 4th grade intervention specialist.
Let the Word of the Lord Fill Your Soul
Again This Lenten Season!
As a community we will be reading the Bible from beginning to end over four
weeks ending on Good Friday. From March 9-April 3, the Holy Spirit will fill the
Old Chapel as we read the word of the Lord aloud. It takes approximately 110
hours to read the entire Bible…this means we need many people to sign up. Please
prayerfully consider this wonderful opportunity to be a part of our Armstrong
Chapel community. Sign up for a thirty-minute reading segment online at
armstrongchapel.org directly from the home page or on the sign-up sheets in the
Atrium. Be a part of this wonderful Lenten journey! Questions? Contact Susan
Wisner (561-3156).
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
11am-6pm
3:30-8:30pm
8-11am, 5-8pm
3:30-8:30pm
7:30am-12:30pm
TEEN NIGHT....Social evening for teens with special needs and their parents.
New date, time, and location for our March event = Sunday 3/8 4:00 - 6:00p.m.
JCC indoor waterpark. Call Julie Holland for details (377-6600).
PRISCILLA SARAH CIRCLE...will meet Monday, March 16 at 10:00 in the
Wesley Room. Everyone is welcome to attend!
DO YOU LOVE FLOWERS?...Each year for Easter Sunday morning, we
transform the sanctuary into a beautiful garden. If you would like to take part in
this process, please call Jane Florer (257 5844).
MOZART REQUIEM IN DM…Members of our Chancel Choir are joining the
Hyde Park Community UMC choir to perform Mozart’s Requiem in Dm on March
31 at 7:30pm in Hyde Park. Please join us to experience this great work!
CHILDREN & YOUTH
FAITHCLIMBERS – 5th & 6th GRADERS…Join us on March 8 to prepare a
meal for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. We will meet at the
church at 3:30pm to head down together. Then we will prepare dinner and serve the
meal – with a planned return to the church at 8:00pm.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION…Preschool registration is open for the 20152016 year. You can find more information about the preschool and our expanded
class offerings on our website (www.armstrongpreschool.org) or in our brochure.
Brochures and registration forms can be found at the Children’s Welcome Desk.
You can also contact the director, Jennifer Hock, for more information (561-4220
X317 or [email protected]).
MISSIONS & OUTREACH
ADULTS NEEDED FOR YOUTH SPRING MISSION TRIP…We are looking
forward to exploring a new Appalachia Service Project location in Jonesville,
Virginia. From Thursday-Sunday, April 9-12, we will serve those who are living at
or under the poverty level. The company that we work with requires 2 adults per 5
students. So we potentially need anywhere from 8 to 10 adults! We would LOVE
for you to join us. There is no better way to foster relationships between
generations than on one of the VI retreats! Don’t miss it! It’s going to be a great
time of becoming the hands and feet of Christ. Contact Kyle at
[email protected] if you have any questions or are interested.
ADULT STUDIES
NEW SUNDAY STUDY AT 11:00 – WHAT’S NEXT…by Christian counselor
H. Norman Wright shows “baby boomers” how to prepare for the second half of
life and teaches us to embrace the coming changes and navigate life’s transitions
with passion and purpose. Topics include: the empty-nest, the second half of
marriage, retire or restructure, aging parents, God’s purpose now, the boomerang
generation and more. Discussion facilitators are the Tsuangs and the Becks. Join us
in the Armstrong Room beginning March 22.
DISCIPLESHIP…Sunday mornings at 10:00am in the Armstrong Room. Matt
and Heather Carpenter are leading a guided study on discipleship using the Gospel
of Matthew.
ROMANS…study of Romans on Sunday mornings at 11:00am in the Wesley
Room. Led by Ed Wilson and Nancy Webster.
WOMEN’S STUDIES
• NEW SHORT TERM 8-WEEK DISCIPLE STUDY…Monday mornings
beginning March 9 at 9:30am in the Armstrong Room. Led by Rene Beck. Join
us as we learn to listen to and read the Bible beginning with the Old
Testament. Beginners are welcome. Baby-sitting is offered. The Monday
Morning Ladies invite you to join them!
• MALACHI…Tuesday mornings at 9:45am at Julie Holland’s. This study on the
book of Malachi focuses on God's mercy. On our worst day, God doesn't walk
away from us. And His love for us is not determined by our performance. No
matter how many times we mess up, God loves (and never leaves) broken
people. Led by Julie Holland (377-6600).
• BEAUTIFUL MESS…As much as women desire to become mothers,
sometimes the challenges and circumstances are not what they ever expected.
Being a mom is wonderful, but it's also hard. Moms wonder: Am I enough?
Motherhood is a beautiful mess. This study helps each mom discover (or
remember) that she is the mom God chose for her children, and she is a beautiful
mom.
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Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Armstrong Room. Led by Dianna Sheely.
• Wednesdays at 11:30am in the Armstrong Room. Bring a sack lunch and
enjoy a lunch break with other moms. Led by Dianna Sheely.
• BREATHE....Thursday mornings at 6:00am in the Armstrong Room. Led by
Linda Stover and Carol Ney. This Priscilla Shirer study will guide us to discover
a Sabbath margin – the boundary God enables us to put around things we enjoy
so that we are not enslaved by them.
• BROKEN AND BLESSED…Thursday mornings at 9:30am in the Armstrong
Room. Every family since the beginning of time has been both broken and
blessed. This six-week study will take us on a journey through Genesis. We will
see that despite both good and bad traits that were passed down, God worked for
good in every generation—determined to transform those within and outside the
family bloodlines. Led by Ruth Powell.
• WHAT LOVE IS…Fridays at noon at the home of Kris Pearson. This study of
1, 2 & 3 John, encourages you to remain faithful to the truth. You will be
challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of
darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving God more than loving the world,
and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. 7
sessions. Led by Kris Pearson.
MEN’S STUDY GROUPS
• FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY…Join Pastor Greg Stover on Friday
mornings at 6:30 a.m. in the Armstrong Room.
• BREAKFAST GROUP…Weekly breakfast, discussion, support and friendship!
Every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. at the National Exemplar in Mariemont. For more
information, contact Bill Woodward (871-7755 or [email protected]).
Women’s Spring Retreat
A time to walk with God and feel refreshed!
Garden Getaway
May 22-23 @ Hueston Woods
Do you long for a time of relaxation spent with friends?
A time to get away from the busyness of life and just
walk with God? It’s time for a lovely, green and vibrant
garden getaway!
Cost: $179 pp single room/$129 pp double room/$109 pp
triple
Includes: One night of lodging, Friday evening
cookie break, Saturday breakfast buffet and Lunch
Schedule: Program begins on Friday at 7pm. Come
early for dinner on your own. The retreat ends on
Saturday at 3pm.
Register by April 1. Pick up a registration form at the
desk in the Atrium. All payments due at the time of
registration.
Ladies, join us for a summer “road trip!”
WHEN: Friday evening/Saturday, June 26-27
WHERE: US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH
COST*: $69
Beth Moore is a speaker and author of best-selling Bible studies and other books
for women. Beth is a woman of purpose, preparation, prayer, and passion. It's
apparent in everything she does, from teaching Bible studies at her home church
and on her blog to speaking to the thousands of women who attend her Living
Proof Live conferences each year.
Travis Cottrell serves as Worship Pastor at Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson,
TN. For more than 16 years he has served as worship leader at Living Proof Live
events.
Pick up a full brochure and registration for at the desk in Atrium.
*Note: 50% refund if cancelled before 4/26; Charter Bus available both days for an additional $40 per
person. Departs from ACUMC and goes to US Bank each day. Must have minimum of 30 people.