The Open Door
The Visitors' Church for over a century: Obedient in faith we intend to work together to touch the lives of others and be disciples of the Lord.
April 24, 2025
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Easter by the numbers
Of course Easter is not about counting heads, but sometimes numbers can be an additional cause to rejoice, and this is one of those times.
We had more than 80 people worship with us at the sunrise service this year, and by our best estimate around 100 people attended the 10 am service. Wow!
Grateful for musicians, liturgists, flower organizers, ushers, and all who made each service beautiful and joyous! And for the neighbors and visitors who came out to sing Alleluias and celebrate the resurrection with us! Alleluia indeed!
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BIBLE STUDY - LUKE'S GOSPEL
Wednesdays at 4:00 in Wedgwood Room, Tom Cura leads us in the Gospel of Luke. Jump in any week to be a part of this lively and informative discussion.
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What the pastor did on her sabbatical
Come and see the photos and hear the stories and tell a few of your own from the 12 weeks Nicole was away!
After worship, with coffee and treats provided, on May 4th.
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Can We Count on You?
If so, we need you! Counting the church's income is easier now than it used to be, but we still need two people to do it every week. We are trying to make sure it's not too big a commitment for any one person, so if you can sign up for a few Sundays a year, that would be a big help. Counting can be done any time from Sunday at 11 am to Wednesday at noon!
Find the signup sheet in the bright green bin in the office, or email the pastor or the office and we'll sign you up!
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Seed Money Grants:
We have money available to get your bright idea growing!
Session has set aside some of the income from the sale of the Wildwood church building to be given away as mini grants that fuel the mission of our church.
Anyone who has an idea for ministry that engages the church with the needs of the community outside our doors is invited to submit a request for a grant of up to $2000. Session will consider the proposals as they come in, and decide which are worth funding. Want to know more? See the flyer available in the narthex or ask a session member!
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To help Branches support those in need in our community, we keep up with a list of what they are looking for at the moment. Current needs include:
- Fruit juice, either big jugs or individual juice boxes
- Hormel complete meals
- Canned beef stew
- Spam
- Shelf stable milk ($1.25 at Dollar Tree)
- Small boxes of laundry detergent ($1.25 at Dollar Tree)
You can leave your donations in the designated basket in the Fellowship Room!
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Worship Schedule
Reminder: Our worship services will continue to be only at 10:00 am every Sunday until the end of May.
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Our Church Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Nicole Wilkinson
Keyboardist/Jazz Leader: Greg Pordon
Organist: Milla Smith
Office Administrator: Nancy DeSantis