St. John's United
Church of Christ
Catch the vision, share the joy!
PASTOR'S NOTES
APRIL 2025 WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Lent 2025
“Going the Extra Mile”
Matthew 5:41
We’re Easter people! Our faith in the resurrection gives our lives hope and purpose as it inspires the 289-year mission
of St. John’s Church!
April 6th – Jazz Celebration!– 10:00 a.m.
The Charlie Shaffer Quintet performs this day as St. Johns’ contribution to the Berks Jazz Fest! They will perform classic jazz “charts!” with the theme of “The Moon”
Jazz Preludes will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Spread the word – bring your family, neighbors, and friends to this “cool” celebration!
(No communion this Sunday.)
April 13th – Palm Sunday
Wave your Palms as we welcome Jesus into the Holy City, closing with our Cross Bearing.
Pastor Sanders will share the meditation: “A Stony Road,” based on Luke 19:28-40.
Amelia Gamble will be our guest musician.
April 17th - Maundy Thursday - 7p.m.
We recall the events of the Upper Room this evening as Jesus celebrated the Passover, his “Last Supper,” with the disciples. “Tonight and Tomorrow,” will be Pastor Sanders’ message based on Mark 14:26-50. The first half of the service will take place in the sanctuary, in-person, with Zoom. The Upper Room sharing will take place in the fellowship hall, in-person only.
Preludes will begin at 6:45 p.m.
April 18th - Good Friday - Noon
We witness His Passion as we hear his “Seven Last Words of Life,”
uttered from the cross. Pastor Sanders will share the message: “The Stony Mile.”
We’ll be invited to “Nail our sins to His Cross.”
This service will take place in the sanctuary, in-person only, no zoom.
April 20th - Easter Sunday! “He Is Risen!”
We celebrate Jesus’ resurrection this glorious Easter morning!
8:00 a.m.
We’ll gather in the church cemetery for a 30-minute “Resurrection Life Celebration” featuring communion, and an Easter Craft! Charlie Schaffer will provide our music!
(This service will not be broadcast via zoom.)
10:15 a.m.
Our Easter celebration continues in the sanctuary. Pastor Sanders will share the message,
“A Backyard Easter” based on Mark 16:1-8. An Easter Craft will be provided!
Our Senior Choir, under the direction of Cindy Knauer and Keith Brinztenhoff will perform.
We’ll celebrate the “First Supper” of our Risen Christ. Those worshipping via zoom are invited to prepare their home communion elements in advance.
Preludes will begin at 9:45 a.m.
April 27th – Earth Day Pet-Friendly Sunday
Bring your furry, feathered, finned or whatever-ed friends to worship this day.
“Honk, If You Love Jesus,” is Pastor Sanders’ message.
Preludes & Bedlam will commence at 9:45 a.m.
Keith Brintzenhoff will perform.
