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FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT -
APRIL 6 @ 10:00am
Communion*, Deacons' Fund offering
"Choices" - Pastor Eric Markman preaching
We are coming
close to the final days of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. This Sunday
we hear about a dinner that Jesus and his disciples enjoyed at the
home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary just 6 days before the Passover
meal. Mary anoints Jesus with a very fragrant and costly oil and
wipes his feet with her hair. Judas complains that it was a waste
of money. And Jesus says Mary has prepared him for his death.
Powerful words and powerful actions. Perhaps the passage is asking
us what choices do we make everyday? Come and enjoy worship as
we prepare for Palm Sunday and Easter!
Join us for
IN-PERSON WORSHIP on Sunday at 10:00am; doors open at
9:40am.
To join in WORSHIP ONLINE this
Sunday, April 6, click on the picture above to go
to our Concord website. Near the bottom of the home page, click on
the same picture to connect with the worship video. The worship
service will be available live at 10:00am Sunday morning or later
in the day to view at your convenience.
*This Sunday we will
celebrate the Lord's Supper as part of the service.
If joining us online, please have something ready
for eating and something ready for drinking.
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Children
& Youth in Worship - Communion Sunday
This week is a
Communion Sunday, so we will not be meeting for J.A.M. or
Sunday Seekers. Children are invited to come forward for Wondering Time. After Wondering Time, children will stay in worship with
their families and take part in communion after the sermon. There
are quiet activities in the back of the Sanctuary that children
may take to the pews.
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Prayer
List
Prayers for Meg
Greene's husband Chip Miller - hospitalized yesterday & underwent a
heart catheterization. Still in pain & will possibly undergo
additional surgery. He has a history of heart issues. Prayers
also for Meg during this very stressful time.
Continued prayers for Connie Polleck, released
from the hospital & in rehab following a bout with pneumonia
& RSV.
Continued prayers for Joyce Johnson, recovering
from a fractured ankle & in rehab at Foulk Manor North.
Prayers for Bldg. Manager Dennis Yoder -
away from work for several weeks due to medical concerns.
Prayers of thanks for the Physical Plant Committee, hard
at work fixing structural issues in the church & covering for
Dennis.
Continued prayers for Felleng Kalema who
has recovered from pneumonia & is resuming chemo for breast
cancer. Prayers also for her son Willie
who is caring for her.
Prayers for Ralph Fuller, beginning
cardiac rehab following valve replacement surgery.
Healing prayers for Barbara Wise who
fell & broke her arm, cannot drive.
Prayers for Rob Bates
Brown who is to have a hip replacement on
April 8.
Prayers of sympathy for the family
of Dan Graper, who
passed away on March 18. We are grateful for the numerous occasions
that Dan shared his musical gifts with us during worship. (obit)
Prayers for our PNC.
Prayers for the
following list of people who are in our hearts as they deal with
ongoing health struggles - Lexi, Jo
Ann, June, Ginnie M., Rita, Dan V., Duane, & Craig E.
***
If you would like to add names/needs to
this list and our ministry of prayer, please email info@concordpc.org or
fill out a "Prayers of the People" card at the Sunday
service and hand to a greeter during the offering.
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“On
the Road with Jesus!” Lent - 2025
Dear Members and
Friends,
Here is the Lenten series: “On the Road with Jesus.” To fully enjoy it you should find each
scripture lesson in the Bible, read it, and then read the short
commentary for that week. After the commentary there is a prayer.
After the prayer there is a link to a piece of music that
reflects that scripture for that week. Please enjoy this series,
and I hope it helps you on your journey with Jesus during
Lent.
Peace,
Pastor
Eric
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Walk to Benefit
Friendship House
Saturday, May 3
Wilmington Riverfront
We still need walkers to reach our goal
of 20 walkers and we are still in need of $870 to reach our
goal of $2000 (a match of $2000 will be added to our funds to
double our donation!). Would you please consider walking
with us (FREE) or sponsoring a Concord Cares walker? No
donation is too small OR too big!😉 Just use this link to register or donate to a
Concord Cares Team member. ❤
**If you have ANY problems with the link PLEASE contact Christina
Pressley at 302-740-8078 or concord.christinap@gmail.com !
Your
support of Concord Cares and Friendship House is GREATLY
appreciated!
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SPOTLIGHT
on CONCORD YOUTH
A belated congratulations to Grace Kroon
for finishing 2nd in the 120lb weight class at the Delaware Girls
State Tournament in February! Grace made history
as Brandywine High School Girls Wrestling’s first-ever state
finalist! How amazing is that?!
Concord Youth Group will be taking a “field trip” to cheer on
Grace at a wrestling meet this Sunday, April 6 at 1pm at AI
duPont High School. All are welcome!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Sunday, May 18 following worship - Youth Group Car Wash & Hot
Dog Sale in the Concord Parking Lot
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Weds. @ 10:00am via Zoom
Our weekly MUG
& MUFFIN Bible study meets again on Wed.,
April 9 from 10:00-11:00am, led by Pastor Eric
Markman. To join the Zoom gathering ONLINE,
click on this link.
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Safety
Committee
Concord
Presbyterian Church and Preschool have emphasized safety for
many, many years. To stay safe, we have formed a Safety Committee
with representations from various church functions, led by Safety
Officer John Barineau. We can use volunteers, especially those
with prior safety experience, to participate in walk-around
safety inspections and ~quarterly Zoom safety committee sessions.
If interested,
please contact John Barineau at
barinejm@yahoo.com or (302) 545-1125.
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Typically received during the season of
Lent, each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to
relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote
development through the Presbyterian Committee on the
Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. All three programs work in
different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From
initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their
work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and
hope.
The
One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received through Easter
Sunday. Envelopes are available in the pews or donate online.
When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot!
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ALL
are invited to participate in the Fairfax Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12 at 10:30am
in the South Park, adjacent to Concord Church
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