Griswold United Methodist Church Mission Statement:

"To Praise God and enrich the lives of families and individuals by encoraging prayers, Bible study, and practical application of the teaching of Jesus."

Dwight Writes

During this season of Easter we will continue to seek to incorporate into our lives all that God has done and continues to do. I offer to you these Nestings words. Might they draw you closer and closer to the heart of the Holy One. ---Blessings, Pastor Dwight

Easter Sunday

It looked like it was over.

It looked like it was over
as death swallowed up the landscape.

It looked like it was over.
As death swallowed up the landscape,
hope disappeared into the place of dark.

It looked like it was over.
As death swallowed up the landscape,
hope disappeared. Into the place of dark
there began a twinkle with the tiniest light.

It looked like it was over.
As death swallowed up the landscape,
hope disappeared. Into the place of dark
there began a twinkle. With the tiniest light
pushing back the dark, new life sprang forth.

It looked like it was over
as death swallowed up the landscape.
Hope disappeared into the place of dark.
There began a twinkle with the tiniest light
pushing back the dark. New life sprang forth
cascading color and wonder clear across the cosmos.

It looked like it was over.
As death swallowed up the landscape
hope disappeared into the place of dark.
There began a twinkle with the tiniest light.
Pushing back the dark new life sprang forth,
cascading color and wonder. Clear across the cosmos
the Holy One said: “It is a New Day! Come into Being with me! I AM!”

Scripture readings for April
1. Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 14:1-15, 47
8. Act 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18
15. Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31
22. Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36-48

29. Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18

You are all invited to a Come & Go Bridal Shower for:

**Allyssa Wilson on Saturday, April 15, in the Upper Room from 1:00 -3:00 pm. Allyssa is registered at Kohl's, Target, and Walmart.

** Chelsie Mortensen (Bride-to-be of Ben Rush) on Sunday, April 15 in the Upper Room from 2:00 -4:00 pm. Chelsie is registered at Bed, Bath & beyond and target.

** Erin Hart (Bride-to-be of Trey Drake) will be Sunday, April 29 -1:00 to 3:00 pm all are welcome.

April Responsibility
Greeters
1. Robert & Bonnie Redding
8. James & Amy Hook & family
15. Confirmation Class
22. Jim & Kay Byers
29. Jack & Shirley Drake
Ushers
1. Greg & Janet Reed, Gary & Kathy Bergstrom
8. Amy & Kayla Burnside, Shirley Adams, Julie Kline
15. Confirmation Class
22. Bill & Emily Kennedy & family
29. Gib & Karen Krisinger, Gaylan & Jean Holst
Liturgist
1. Gail Maxwell
8. Larry Brown
15. Confirmation Class
22. Bob Amos
29. Janet Drake
Communion
8. Wayne & Bette Tye

Sunday morning coffee
April
1. Laura Amos
8. Pat Schaaf
15. Doris Houser
22. Billie Wilson
29. Bette Tye

The Morning Circle ladies are working on Ingathering kits. They need material for book bags. They are to use a heavy cloth (sail cloth) If you have any material that will work, please drop it off at the church.