March 2026 Shepherd’s Voice
Inside this Issue:
Pastor’s Column: Pastor Harald Bringsjord reflects on "Learning Servant Leadership," drawing inspiration from the humility of Jimmy Carter and contrasting it with modern "authoritarian" leadership trends.
Lenten Worship: The church is holding Holden Evening Prayer services every Wednesday in March at 6:30 p.m. (March 4, 11, 18, and 25) .
Holy Week Schedule: Looking ahead to April, the issue lists Maundy Thursday (April 2), Good Friday Tenebrae (April 3), and Easter Sunday services (April 5).
Call Committee Update: The committee is seeking congregational input through surveys to help create a "Pastor Profile" for recruiting a new leader.
Music Ministry: This issue features the history of the hymn "Just As I Am" by Charlotte Elliott, rather than "Precious Lord, Take My Hand". It also lists various choirs and ensembles looking for members.
Sunday School & Youth:
Lenten Project: Students are collecting non-perishable food and donations for Spence’s Food Pantry through March 29.
Easter Egg-stravaganza: Scheduled for Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, featuring an egg hunt for children aged birth to 5th grade.
Seder Supper: A special event on April 1 to celebrate 5th graders receiving their First Communion.
Confirmation: Classes officially wrapped up on February 11, 2026, with a game night; students are now encouraged to attend Lenten services.
Health Update: Parish nurses Cody and Kerstin Nedegaard provide information on Colon Cancer Awareness (early detection and screening) rather than Heart Health.
Financials & Attendance: The issue provides a breakdown of January 2026 attendance and offerings, noting a 39% decrease in envelope offerings compared to January 2025.
Other Opportunities:
Scholarships: Applications for technical or undergraduate degrees are due by April 1.
Easter Garden: Members can contribute potted plants by noon on Good Friday.
Rummage Sale: A "save-the-date" for a church rummage sale on July 18.
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