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Holy Week is here!

EASTER SUNDAY--Masterpiece Sunday

There is no more beautiful day in all the Christian year than resurrection Sunday. It is the beginning of God's great restoration. Like all our Masterpiece Sundays we will be working extra hard to convey God's good news in creative and compelling ways. Begin praying today for the friend you'd like to invite. And be sure to join us at 9:00 AM for pastries and coffee from Bread and Chocolate! Service starts at 10:00 AM.

 

OBAMA SCHOOL BOOK DRIVE--5000 Books!
The Gallery has been asked by the Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning Elementary School to participate in their end of the year book drive. As you may know, children in poverty are the least likely to have access to reading material at home, and yet reading material at home is one of the best indicators of future academic success for children. From Easter Sunday to May 8th, we are encouraging everyone in The Gallery family to bring children's books to church. Used books and new will be accepted (It's amazing how many books $20.00 can buy at a thrift store!). Suggested titles and themes can be foundhere.

 

HOLD ONTO YOUR STUFF!
On Sunday morning June 19th The Gallery will be holding its first "Be-the-Church-Sunday" where instead of meeting for a typical worship service, we will worship by serving others. On this particular day we will be holding an Absolutely Free Garage Sale for the neighborhood we serve. This garage sale is an absolute blast because nothing will be sold. Everything will be given away. So when you do your spring cleaning, be sure to set aside items for the Absolutely Free Garage Sale.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE OBAMA SCHOOL (spring)
The Gallery has a very special relationship with the Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning School just down the street from Steppingstone Theatre. Here are some volunteer opportunities this spring. To register your interest, go to the Connections Table this Sunday morning or email Rita Lindstedt at ritalindstedt@gallerycovenant.org:

• DJ Party, April 29th: Systemic poverty has contributed to low MCA test scores at Obama. The kids are working very hard to improve. The Gallery is helping throw a party to celebrate their hard work. The celebration goes from 8:30 to 2:15. Any time you can give to help chaperone would be appreciated.

• Spring Fling, June 2nd: An end of the year carnival with food and games. Volunteers can sign up for shifts to help chaperone games and serve food. Hours go from 2:00 to 7:30 PM.

This Sunday

THIS SUNDAY 
As we prepare to come together this Sunday to celebrate the work of Jesus in our lives and our world, ponder this question: "How have the teachings of Jesus helped you weather the storms life has sent your way?" 

 

PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR THIS SUNDAY
If you're new to The Gallery this year and curious about the DNA and vision of our new church, please join me this Sunday after church at Axel's Bonfire Grill on Grand Ave. and Victoria (walking distance from Steppingstone Theatre) for a free lunch. I would love to get to know you and share with you what God is up to at The Gallery.  

 

The March toward Easter

THIS SUNDAY
Tomorrow, Gallery, we wrestle with the controversial topic: How Many Roads Lead Home? Near the end of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount He says, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it" (Matthew 7:13-14). Join us as we worship the One who has made a way!

 

DIVE INTO TRUE WORSHIP
Last week as we spoke of Christ's body, the Church, we encountered Romans 12:1 where we are called "to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is true worship." In so doing we discovered our experience of "true worship" is in direct relationship to our diving in to the mission of God in this world. If you'd like to jump into ministry at The Gallery this spring, here are some great opportunities where we could use your gifts. To get involved, simply email Ministry Director Rita Lindstedt:ritalindstedt@gallerycovenant.org. 

• Nursery care for our infants
• Children's ministry teacher 
• Light board operator
• Sound operator
• Bass player
• Drummer
• Monthly cooking for Regal Ministry
• Monthly Saturday morning serving at Bill's Pantry
• Outreach and Marketing Team
• Pastoral Care Team
• Visual Artists and Graphic Designers

 

HOLD ONTO YOUR STUFF!
This June The Gallery will be holding an Absolutely Free Garage Sale for the neighborhood we serve. This garage sale is an absolute blast because nothing will be sold. Everything will simply be given away. So when you do your spring cleaning, be sure to set aside items for the Free Garage Sale.

 

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER
The Gallery will be celebrating Good Friday this year (April 22) with 4 other churches at Bethel Christian Fellowship. Not only will we honor the sacrifice of Christ, but we will do so with Haitians, Bhutanese, Africans, Asians, and yes, some Americans as well. Then join us at The Gallery for a great resurrection celebration Easter morning at Steppingstone.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE OBAMA SCHOOL (spring)
The Gallery has a very special relationship with the Barack and Michelle Obama Service Learning School just down the street from Steppingstone Theatre. Here are some volunteer opportunities this spring. To register your interest, go to the Connections Table this Sunday morning or email Rita Lindstedt atritalindstedt@gallerycovenant.org:

• DJ Party, April 29th: Systemic poverty has contributed to low MCA test scores at Obama. The kids are working very hard to improve. The Gallery is helping throw a party to celebrate their hard work. The celebration goes from 8:30 to 2:15. Any time you can give to help chaperone would be appreciated.

• Spring Fling, June 2nd: An end of the year carnival with food and games. Volunteers can sign up for shifts to help chaperone games and serve food. Hours go from 2:00 to 7:30 PM.