Palm Sunday, March 28, 10:30 AM:

To help us commemorate Jesus’ Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem, a special pre-service, courtyard reception, complete with foods from the Holy Land, will be held from 10:10-10:30 AM.

Wednesday, March 31, 7 PM:

Our children and youth will lead us in a Tenebrae service. This “service of darkness” will utilize choral numbers, scripture readings and congregational singing to recount the story of Christ’s Passion as candles are extinguished until the room is dark.

Good Friday, April 2, 7 PM:

Using Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper as a backdrop, actors and choir will recreate the moment when all must ask; “Is it I?” To celebrate the bi-lingual nature of our “one” congregation, all the apostles will be portrayed by Spanish speaking members (English translations will be on the screens) and all choral numbers (with Spanish libretto) will be sung in English by the choir.

Easter Service, April 4, 10:30 AM:

Easter Sunday is always filled with glorious music and inspirational worship and this year’s celebration is no exception. The Brian Noel Harp Ensemble will join with our choir and orchestra to provide a special touch to the music portion of the English service.

Blood Drive:  Can You Spare a Drop?  AFCC will be hosting its 2nd City of Hope Blood Drive, February 15, noon to 6PM.  Reserve a time slot by contacting Heather or emailing register@anaheim1st.org.

Couples: The Love Dare Bible Study for couples is starting February at 6PM. This is open to any community or church couple looking for a study to enrich their marriage.  Jim and Tammy will lead this 8 week study at the church building.  Childcare is available at the church with a reservation of $5 per child, per session.  Registrations can be made at register@anaheim1st.org.

Men:  The Just for Men Ministry Team will be hosting a prayer breakfast at Pastor Gene’s house, February 20, 8-9:30. He’ll be serving ham, eggs, sausage and gravy, biscuits, H.O.T. jam, juice, tea and coffee –  all for $3. There will be some serious eating, beginning at 8 AM sharp, followed by some serious praying; with a little clean up that will be all done by 9:30.  If you can attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 17, to Mat Barnett or call the church office at (714) 635-9330.

Divorce Support Group Begins:  Find out about Life After Divorce, using study, prayer and directed discussion.   Lead and hosted by Susan Madrigal, this group meets on the first and third Monday nights of the month. Childcare is available.  To register or ask questions about this group, contact Susan, or call the church office at (714) 635-9330. Sponsored by the Just for Women Ministry Team.

AFCC’s special offering to help with relief efforts in Haiti has raised $4,345, all of which has gone to Lifeline Christian Mission.

Our gifts will be used by them to provide various types of relief for  the many homeless and hurt Haitian Christians associated with their churches, orphanages, schools and workshops.  Lifeline Christian Mission is a well-respected  ministry with whom I have had personal, on-site experience.

To stay informed with the challenges that our Haitian brothers and sisters are facing, use the Lifeline link printed here.

http://www.lifeline.org/

GRS