Archives for 2022

Holy Week and Easter 2022

March 29, 2022 by Andrew Burd-Harris Leave a Comment

Please note that we have changed the time for the Sunrise Service.

Below are our plans for Holy Week and Easter 2022:

Maundy Thursday-April 14

Our Maundy Thursday service will be in our sanctuary and live-streamed on the live section of our website. The service will start at 7 PM. As part of the service we will have the opportunity (not required) to have a foot washed. We will celebrate Holy Communion.

Good Friday-April 15

For our Good Friday service, we will be hosting Highspire UMC and Wesley UMC. Our service will start at 7 PM in our sanctuary. We will also livestream the service on the live section of our website. Our message will be the passion story of Jesus. All are welcome.

Easter Sunrise Service-April 17

We will meet at Londonderry Elementary School at 6:00 AM for our Sunrise service. It is our hope to livestream the service. Join us for our first Easter Celebration. Bring a lawn chair and appropriate clothing as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter Service-April 17

Our second Easter Celebration will be our regular Sunday Morning Worship service. Join us at 10:15 AM as we continue to sing beloved Easter hymns and tell the good news of Jesus resurrection. We will livestream the service on the live section of our website. The service will also be broadcast on WMSS at 2 PM.

Dinner and a Movie April 2022

March 29, 2022 by Andrew Burd-Harris 1 Comment

Continue the Easter celebration with “The Greatest Story Ever Retold, THE COTTON PATCH GOSPEL”. This award winning musical drama is a leg-slappin’, toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ hoe-down of a story that retells the Gospels of Matthew and John – translated into present day Southern vernacular. It brings the faraway places of Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem closer to home – Atlanta and Valdosta, Georgia. From His birth in a Gainesville, Georgia trailer to His Good Friday lynching and Easter Sunday victory, the story of Mary Davidson’s son, Jesus, is presented musically with zest and uninhibited joy. The musical score is by the late Harry Chapin, composer of such well known hits as “Cats in the Cradle” and “Taxi”.On Saturday, April 30^nd, the church is hosting a family pot-luck. We’ll gather at 5:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. After a Blessing, dinner will begin so that those gathered can enjoy the 1:51 minute presentation while they eat. See you at the show!

Fellowship Events April 2022

March 29, 2022 by Andrew Burd-Harris Leave a Comment

In April we are planning three fellowship events:

Cookie Sunday (April 10)

On Sunday, April 10, we will be hosting a cookie social after worship in our fellowship all. Please join us after worship for our fellowship event since the start of the pandemic.

Community Dinner (April 11)

On Monday, April 11, we will be holding our first community meal since the start of the pandemic. Our meal will be a Turkey Dinner from 4 PM to 6 PM.

“Cotton Patch Gospel” potluck dinner (April 30)

On Saturday, April 30, we are celebrating Easter with “The Greatest Story Ever Retold, THE COTTON PATCH GOSPEL.” Bring your favorite dish to share and join us in our fellowship hall for a pot-luck. The meal will start at 5 PM. Click here for more information.

Turkey Dinner – April 11, 2022

March 17, 2022 by Andrew Burd-Harris 1 Comment

It’s turkey time! All are invited to come out and enjoy a roast turkey dinner on Monday, April 11, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (or until sold out) in our fellowship hall. The dinner will include stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, beverage and dessert. You can dine in or takeout. $10.00 for adults; $4.00 for children under 12. A handicapped entrance is available.

"Roast Turkey." ©2009 Copyright Rob MacEwen. Licensed Under Creative Commons. — “Roast Turkey.” ©2009 Copyright Rob MacEwen. Licensed Under Creative Commons.

Reopening Taskforce Update-March 2022

March 12, 2022 by Andrew Burd-Harris Leave a Comment

Our reopening taskforce met on March 1 to talk about the our Coronavirus Guidelines. With declining infection rates and changes in the CDC mask guidelines, we have decided to suspend our guidelines. As long as this trend and guidance continues, we will prayerfully discern what ministry looks like at Evangelical with less restrictions.

Currently we are not requesting folks to mask or social distance. Our worship committee plans to meet March 22 to envision what worship might look like going forward. We are so thankful for everyone working with us and we pray that these positive trends continue.