Learning Center This Week

GOOD FRIDAY “ACTIVIDAY” is THIS Friday, April 19^th. “Actividay” runs from 8 AM until noon and is packed with crafts, stories and activities celebrating the meaning of the symbols of Easter. The cost is $10 per child which includes all activities, snacks and supplies.

CHILDREN’S WEEKEND this year falls on June 1st – 2nd. Get ready for a weekend of cooking out, camping out, sitting around the fire, taking part in a great Children’s Sunday service, and joining everyone for the best all-family church picnic ever!

NEAUCE (New England Association of United Church Educators) will be holding its annual educators conference from April 30^th – May 2^nd. Miss Megan will be attending the conference and will be out of the office those 3 days.

CELEBRATION CRUISE: January 2020 offers us yet another opportunity for Christian Travel. Everyone in the family is invited to celebrate together with inspirational messages, wonderful music, and great times of fellowship (all of which are optional activities). We will visit Punta Cana; Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; and Nassau, Bahamas. This “floating retreat” is offered annually by Educational Opportunities. For a brochure or more information, please contact Megan.

Prices start at only $899*. All prices are based on double occupancy.

OBERAMMERGAU 2020: The world-renowned passion play won’t be performed again until 2030 … Don’t miss this rare opportunity to travel to Oberammergau, Germany to witness the oldest and most powerful telling of The Passion of Christ. This is a great way to celebrate our 325th Anniversary year! The date is set at June 8, 2020, which gives you plenty of time to save your pennies. Check out the display on the opportunity table throughout the week; help yourself to a brochure and feel free to ask questions. For those of you who have made up your mind to attend, please get those registrations in so that we can start making plans!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Good Friday “Actividay” – April 19th

Easter Sunday – April 21st

NEAUCE – April 30th – May 2nd

Children’s Weekend – June 1st – 2nd

SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!!

“WHEN ONE TEACHES, TWO LEARN”

- Robert Half

What People are Saying

I have been a part of this church as a child and now as an adult. It's has always been a fun, welcoming, and very special place at each stage of my life. — Laura, Age 34

The kindest compilation of friends and family reside within our community. I've made some of my best friends here and joining the church is the best decision I've ever made. — Noah, 16

I appreciate the strong sense of community that is always inclusive and welcoming. — Elaine, Age 57

The trucks in the nursery are fun to play with. — Kevin, Age 6

We have had 17 moves. Every time we came back to Newport we were welcomed as though we had never been away. — Debby, Age 79

We love this church because of the loving and family atmosphere. The children's program is the best - our children look forward to coming to church. — Lisa

I have fun playing games while I learn about Jesus. — Nik, Age 10

Bright! Cheery! Friendly! Great Pastor! Great music! Comforting, helpful and warm! Uplifting illuminating sermons. Our church has it all! — Bob, Age 72

As part of this congregation, I appreciate our pastor and teacher, Rev. Joe Tripp.... — Mary, Age 59

This church offers friendship, music and the preaching of God's word.

Highlighted Events

• Worship Service - Sundays at 10 AM

• Prayer Circle - Tuesdays @ 4 PM

• United Knitters - Thursdays @ 10 AM

• Stewardship Soup Supper - 4/6 @ 5 PM

• Palm Sunday Service - 4/14 @ 10:00 AM

• Maundy Thursday Service - 4/18 @ 7:30 PM

• Good Friday Actividay - 4/19 from 8 AM to Noon

• Easter Children's Service - 4//21 @ 9:00 AM

• Traditional Easter Service - 4/21 @ 11:00 AM

• 2nd hour w/ Chuck Allot - 4/28 @ 11:30 AM