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I'm So Blessed
I Am Loved

EASTER

🌿 New for Easter this year: Good Friday Reflective Time 🌿
Friday, April 18 / 5:30-7:30 PM
Take time to pause and reflect on the events leading up to Jesus’ resurrection.
This will take place in the Traditional Worship Space (Sanctuary)
Drop in anytime for quiet reflection. Stay as long as you like. The communion table will be open throughout the evening and interactive stations will guide you through key moments of Jesus' journey. All are welcome to this time of reflection.

Easter Sunday
April 20
 Sunrise Service – 7:00 AM.
 Early morning Resurrection Celebration at the Hidden Marsh, Buckhorn Rd, Three Rivers. (across from the Armstrong Park Buckhorn Entrance)

 Easter Brunch – 8:00–9:00 AM
Enjoy a light brunch of finger foods at the church building. Please sign up for finger food dish you’d like to share.

Photo Booth
Gather your family, friends, or just yourself for a fun and festive Easter photo throughout the morning! It’s a great way to capture memories and share joy with your church family.

🎶 Modern Worship Service - 9 AM
Celebrate Easter with us during our regular modern worship gathering

Easter Egg Hunt
Right after modern worship, kiddos can enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt outside (weather permitting). Don’t forget to bring a basket to collect eggs!
Candy Donations Needed
We’re collecting donations of individually wrapped Easter candy to fill the eggs. Please drop off your candy donations in in the designated box in the hallway.  Thank you for helping make this a fun and joy-filled event for our kids!

Traditional Worship - 10:30 AM
Come together for a traditional worship experience.

YOUTH GROUP ROLLER SKATING
Sunday, April 13 / 3-5pm
Skating at Roller World, 7491 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo Admission is $11 and skate rental is $4.

JOY GROUP OUTING! 🎭
April 26 / 1pm
The JOY Group is planning to attend a Blue Gate musical on Saturday, April 26, at 1 PM.
Are you interested? —contact Karen Keefer for all the details.

Center Park T-SHIRTS Are Here! 
Youth Group, we’ve got something just for YOU! If you're in 6th–12th grade and haven’t snagged your FREE t-shirt yet, swing by the office after worship to claim yours. A generous donor made sure these shirts are free for our youth—so don’t miss out!
 Non-youth people can purchase a t-shirt for just $9. There’s a sign-up sheet on the table in the hall, so add your name, and we’ll place an order in a few weeks.

 RUMMAGE SALE 
3rd weekend in May
Donations Now Accepted
Center Park’s Rummage Sale is coming up! Start gathering your gently used items—donations are now being accepted. Please bring items to the room behind the library (the Decorating Room).
Thank you for your support! Stay tuned for more details.

WILD WOODS WEEKEND - Youth Retreat 
  July 25–27
Emily McClain is already hard at work planning another incredible Wild Woods Weekend for our youth!
The cost for WWW 2025 is $30, with an additional $5 fee for those attending the Family Day Camp on Sunday after the youth camp ends.
If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we want everyone to have the opportunity to attend and fully enjoy this experience!
Stay tuned—the official sign-up sheet and payment options will be available soon!
Please talk to Emily McClain if you have questions.

BAND
Vocals: Lindsay Bobell, Dawn Criswell,  Jeff Keefer
Drums: David Lambert
Bass: Chris Jones
Electric Guitar: Matt Lambert
Keys: Gretta Zeimet
CLARK PARKER MEDIA
Sound Board: Ian Criswell
Lights: Henry Bobell
Video Live Stream: Charlie Bobell
Projection: Marlys Keefer
CENTER PARK MINISTRIES
Online Engager:
9am Nursery: Karen and Owen McNamee
Kids Connection: Sarah Van Oss, Caitlin Smallcombe
Greeter: Lori Rarick
Snack Table: Jill Hess
Prayer Partner: Mark Zeimet
Engagement Question:
Announcements:  Jeff & Marlys Keefer

Willing to share your skills, connect with other, or volunteer at Center Park UMC? Drop us a line!

Thank you for your generous giving to this ministry!  
Whether it's your time, talents or monetary donations...
Together we make a difference, One donation at a time! 

 MARCH LIVE GENEROUSLY - Special Monthly Giving 
HOPE - Homeless Outreach Practiced Everyday
HOPE works with the homeless population and also others who may be in need. They provide transportation getting to appointments and do street Outreach.  Hope runs a laundry program - providing free laundry services once a month in Constantine called, “Loads of Love”. They also collect items to take to nursing homes

TEXT-TO-GIVE: 833-785-8110 
Enter the Text-to-Give number: 833-785-8110 at the top . In the message, type the dollar amount you’d like to give.

First time giving? You’ll be prompted to fill out your information—after that, it’s automatic!

Where does your gift go? All donations go to the General Fund unless you specify otherwise.

To get a list of specific donation areas,
 Text the word "Fund".  
Give to Live Generously - text the amount, a space, and the fund name. For example:
 "10 LiveGenerous” goes to support UMCOR.
 Receive a verification text and an email receipt. 

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY
Photos and videos are taken before, after and durning church services for promotional purposes. Please let a staff person know if you want to opt out of church photos.

This service may include segments of sustained flashing lights. These could potentially affect individuals who are susceptible to photosensitive conditions.

For those with noise sensitivity, earplugs are available by each door on the offering box tables. Feel free to grab a pair to make your experience more comfortable!

The 9am service will be live-streamed to Facebook.

Center Park United Methodist Church
18662 Moorepark Rd
Three Rivers, Mi 49093
Email: officemcp@gmail.com
269-279-9109
Office Hours: 9-12pm

https://centerparkchurch.com