The Weekly Visitor -- Online Edition

From the Minister's Desk

This past week was a great one for me! I can't think of a better Holy Week than the one that just passed. The Maundy Thursday service was excellent and we had a good attendance to support the program. The youth did a great job Sunday morning at the 7:00a.m. Resurrection Service. I was pleased that in spite of the rainy weather, there was still a good number of folks who came to hear the youth. And, of course, the morning worship service was outstanding. I heard many wonderful comments about the service from members as well as visitors.

If you weren't there you missed a great time in the house of the Lord. I want to give special thanks to Bill Huff, our choir director. He is a man of many talents and you need to get to know him and his wife, Laura, and their two children. Thanks also goes to Eddie Byrd who played a duet with Michelle Brown. The music was very moving and added so much to the service. The choir just outdid themselves. And finally, thanks to Melody and Natasha Ramsey for the duet on French horns. To all of you who were instrumental in the worship service, a big thank you from me.

Now for the many who worked behind the scenes. Kimber Vaughan, Christy Utterback, and Rick Pilon who worked with the youth for the Resurrection Sunday service. To Dave Luechauer for providing the special lighting for the early service. To Ron and Kathy Srygley and Natalie Gitchell who helped the children in the back get ready for their baptisms and made sure they got back out in the sanctuary to be with their families. To the Bridge Team who provided a Continental breakfast for us Sunday morning. To the Worship committee who made sure that the lilies were in place and that the worship services flowed evenly Thursday night and Sunday morning. And to others that I have probably left out- thank you all.

So you see, it takes a lot of people to put together something that appears to be rather simple. But when it is done right, everyone benefits and I know that the Lord was well pleased. I look forward to worshipping with all of you this Sunday. Until then, keep the faith!

Your Pastor

In honor of Maurice and Betty Ingram’s 48^th wedding anniversary from Jack and Jimmie Pannell (debt).

We welcomed the following visitors: Dave Stockton, Virginia & Bob Gibson, Tony & Louise Collins, Nell Guinn, Jack Ford, Kim Climer, Tad, Olivia & Larkin Turner, Jenny Holloway, Trey Parker, Debbie, J.D. & Adam Hogan, Hazel Lee, Allene McDonald, Stacy & Matio Wickam, Greg, Allison & Nicholas Vannucci, John Parks, Danny Frans & Family, Betty & George Poore, Patsy, Philip & Audrey Gardner, Katie, Brian & Kayley Smith, Anna Belle Horner, Garner & Janet Kirkendoll, Rosemary Bramuchi, Aimee & Seth McAlister, Sandy Jarvis, Ann McAlister, Shirley Bates, Dennis & Melissa Folk, Lisa Pilon, Jason Miles, Sharon Pilon, Emily Palazolo, Stacey Payne, Katie Grantham Pat & Gary Gish, Mary Kearns, Devis Krajewski, Jayme & Olivia Gish, Margaret & Millard Fingers

Thanks to Scott for his unrelenting support of us and Ed’s sister-in-law, Glenda. It gave us comfort to know that he was there filling in for us as we went on separate business trips during her recent surgery. Also, thanks again to those of you who have called, sent letters and cards and supported us in prayers and other ways.

Glenda will be moved to Jonesboro Healthsouth so she can be close to her husband and children during her rehabilitation. We hope you will continue to pray for her as her goal is to return to the classroom in August.

The family of Willie J. Hawkins thank you for your calls, cards, food and prayers. A special thanks to Scott and Bob for being so concerned with our family’s needs. The love and support shown by the entire congregation has meant so much. We thank all of you.

Have you made your reservations for Wednesday, April 25? If not, be sure to do so Sunday – we need a fairly accurate count to prepare the meal.

This will be "Bethany Hills Night" with a camp type menu and camp songs. Camp registration forms and health forms will be available at this time. Bring your medical information, insurance cards, check for camp fees and a parent to sign the forms.

We will also have a Sunday School Curriculum Fair set up so you can preview options for next year.

Cost for the dinners this year are as follows: $5 per adult, $3 per child ages 5-12 and children 4 and under free.

Our nursery has grown to the point that we need to hire an additional person for our Sunday Child Care. If you are interested or if you know of someone who would be interested in this position, please contact Ron Srygley or Ada at the church office.

A Bridal Shower honoring Melanie Lewter Doberenz will be held in the Activity Building on April 29 immediately after church. Lunch type food will be served. Melanie and Mark are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target and Dillards. They were married December 30, 2000 in Texas and this is our first opportunity to honor them here at Decatur.

The CYF will be selling flats of bedding plants this Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the Summer Avenue side of our property. Proceeds will be used on their summer mission trip. Hope to see you Saturday!

In honor of Betty and Maurice Ingram’s 48^th wedding anniversary April 12 with love from their family.

A new club is forming here at Decatur-Trinity. A club for boys only, ages 9-15. Our goal is to give boys a chance to do things they don’t always get to do – fishing, camping, hiking, bowling, playing ball and various other sports, learning hobbies, service projects, and most importantly …sharing in the lives of other boys. All events will be completely supervised. All that you parents have to do is bring your boy(s) and pick them up. We will do our best to keep these events costing very little, or nothing at all.