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May 6, 2022
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OPPORTUNITY
Donations for the People of Ukraine
of needed items are: first aid supplies, gently used clothing, socks, toiletries, hair brushes, hair ties, and diapers.
OPPORTUNITY
Our Community Food Pantry
Christ Church helps food-insecure families in Southwick and the hill towns. Did you know we offer a year round collection box for our local pantry? Just bring your non-perishable food donations and place them in the bin near the exit.
to audition for a Gospel Singing
Competition held in Granby, Connecticut
on Saturday, June 11. Local celebrities will
be the judges and the first prize is $1,500!
All entries must be received by May 15.
For more information, or to enter, please
visit pilgrimcovenantchurch.org.
- Mother’s Day 5/8
• First Communion Class Meets at 11:15 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
• Artisan’s Market on the Green 10-2 5/15
• First Communion Class Meets at 10:15 on 5/22
• First Communion Sunday during 11:15 Service 5/22
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Don’t Be Discouraged by the Dark
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The dark doesn’t mean that nothing is happening. The dark doesn’t mean that God is not working, that He didn’t hear your prayer.
Your thoughts will tell you, You would have seen something by now … You would start to feel a little better … One of those companies would have called you back … That addiction wouldn’t be this strong.
But the Bible says, “The moment you pray, the tide of the battle turns.” (Psalm 56:9)
You can’t see it, but when you prayed, you left the p.m., and you came into the a.m. It’s a new day. You may not see any sign of it – that’s okay, the sun is on its way up. You can’t stop the sun from rising, and you can’t stop God from keeping His promises.
Don’t give up. Don’t get discouraged. The moment you began to pray, the tide of the battle began to turn.
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April 20, 2022
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- Palm Sunday 4/10
• Maundy Thursday 4/14
• Good Friday 4/15
• Decorate for Easter 10-2 4/16
• Easter Sunday 4/17
• First Communion Classes Begin 4/24
• CLC Serves Dinner at the Westfield Soup Kitchen 4/29
• Mother’s Day 5/8
• Artisan Market on the Daily Grind Green 9-1 5/15
• First Communion at 11:15 5/22
We all face pressure in life and at times feel overwhelmed. You never dreamed you’d be dealing with this health issue. Or you thought that trouble at work would be over now. Or you never thought you’d be going through a divorce and starting over at your age. But can I tell you something?
You are stronger than you think!
When God designed you, He took into account everything you would face in life—every struggle, every unfair situation, every setback—and He put in you the strength, the courage, and the determination to withstand it.
Join us for the start of our encouraging new series, starting April 24. Watch online or join us in person! You won’t want to miss this one!
All events are Sundays 9 to 1 and support local artists.
May 15
June 26
August 14
October 2
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God is on Your Side
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You have Almighty God on your side.
David was a teenager when he faced down Goliath. When Goliath saw how small David was, he began to laugh. He said, “Am I dog that you come at me with a stick?” He was saying, “Is that the best you’ve got?”
David looked at Goliath and said, in effect, “I may be small, but I’m stronger than I look. I may be young, but I’m more experienced than I look. I may be skinny, but I’m more powerful than I look.”
David took his slingshot and, with one stone, brought down Goliath.
You may have some Goliaths telling you what you can’t so:
- “You’re not strong enough to break that addiction.”
- “You can’t beat that sickness.”
- “You’ll never accomplish that dream.”
- “You’re not big enough!”
You have to do like David, and tell Goliath, “I may look small, but I’m stronger than you think. You haven’t seen the best of me. You look at me and you think I’m just a small David or a weak Gideon. But you’re looking at a Mighty Hero.”
I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but hear me when I say this … That problem is not going to defeat you. That trouble is not going to define you. That loss is not how your story ends. You are going to discover things in you that you didn’t know you had.
I believe even now strength is rising up in you. Dreams are coming back to life. You’re about to see God do things that you couldn’t do, turn situations around that looked permanent, and open doors that person can shut.
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Your Place is Waiting
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March 4, 2022
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- Small Group Bible Study in the “UnderGrind” Tuesdays at 6:00
- Acoustic Café with Chris Mastroianni 3/6
- Acoustic Café with from 11 to 1pm , and 2 to 4 with Chris Shea and Co.
- Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 3/20
If you would like to join our choir for Holy Week please speak to Mike Curran, Mike can be reached at 413-222-8345.
April 10
8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Last Supper Celebration
April 14, 8:00 p.m.
Service of Darkness
April 15, 8:00 p.m.
April 17
Sunrise Festival
8:15 a.m.
Easter Sunday Festivals of Joy
9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
Springfield Rescue Mission’s Operation Hope Tote
A Hope Tote may be the first contact the Mission has with a homeless or needy person. People feel better about themselves when they are able to shower, shave and change into fresh clothes. Please look for more information and a list of basic needs on the Information and Opportunities Table.
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Prayer of Forgiveness
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February 11, 2022
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- Feb 13 Souper Bowl Sunday Food Drive Begins
- Feb 13 Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 11-1
- Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
- Feb 20 Acoustic Café with Jason and Desiree 11-1
- Mar 2 Ash Wednesday
DISCOVERY HOUR MEETS AGAIN
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Get Off Your High Horse
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Jesus, I picture You right now … not as a character in a dusty old book or a figure in a stained-glass window … but as You really were. A young man, full of life, full of love. Your smile is bright. A crowd is gathered around You. But You focus on one person in that crowd … one person who’s lived a very messy life – a life out of bounds. But you don’t judge them, You just love them. A love that changes them. Now, Lord, look at me like that. Because I also have lived a life out of bounds, for I am a sinner. I’ve messed up. And I need Your forgiveness. I need Your mercy and grace for all the times I have done deeds worthy of judgement.
Jesus, I give My life to You. I surrender.
In Your Name I pray, Amen.
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It’s an Honor
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