A WORD OF THANKS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Thank you!

Last week, the days leading up to Easter Sunday were busy indeed! Maundy Thursday worship, Easter Egg Dyeing and Hat Parade (community event), and Sunday worship followed by the Easter egg hunt. Our special thanks to all who had a hand in making these events possible: sharing snacks, setting up, cleaning up, providing eggs and cupcakes, corndog making, providing snacks and water, helping with egg dyeing and cupcake icing, hiding and directing the egg hunt. So many pieces and spaces to help to make these events happen. Your time and willingness to help are very much appreciated.

COMING SOON

Vacation Bible Camp

July 15-19

8:30 am – 12 noon

The theme is: Scuba: Diving into Friendship with God. This year we will be taking our bible adventures under the sea. We will learn about undersea creatures through the bible buddies:   – Tad -a frogfish;    Finnley – a dolphin;    Fisher – a seal;   Waylon – a whale; and  Octavia – an octopus. The bible points: “God is a friend who’s real; thanks God!” “God is a friend who loves; thanks God!” “God is a friend we can trust; thanks God!” “God is a friend forever; thanks God!” “God is a friend for everyone; thanks God!”

Click here to register your child(ren) and/or to sign up as a volunteer.

Click here for video of Scuba.

All Church Family Retreat at Redwood Glen

August 2-4

The dates for the all church retreat are August 2-4, at Redwood Glen. The leader for adults will be Rev. Paul Schneider, Executive Associate Minister of Operations and Administration. Some of us had an opportunity to meet Rev. Paul last year and recently, as he continued our training in consensus decision making.  Consider joining with our church family and friends for a time of renewal in the beautiful surroundings of Redwood Glen.

HUNGER TASK FORCE

Sunday, April 14

During Coffee Hour: The agency partners will be in the family room to discuss what they do in the community

Forum: will take place after church featuring representatives of the agency partners

Hunger Task Force Business meeting 12:30 pm (in person and ZOOM)

WEEKLY MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Saturday, April 6 (ZOOM)

(Time change for this week)

9:00 AM – Time for Prayer (ZOOM)

11:00 AM – Memorial Service for Matthew Norris (in person, livestream)

Sunday, April 7

10:00 AM – Worship (in person, ZOOM, livestream)

11:45 AM – Forum (in family room, ZOOM) will be led by Dean LeAnn Flesher of the Berkeley School of Theology. Joining her to discuss the ongoing significance of the 30th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide will be members of the BST community, including Alice Kabaganwa, who represented the seminary in Rwanda this past January.

Monday, April 8

7:00 PM – All Church Retreat Planning Meeting (ZOOM)

Tuesday, April 9 (in person and ZOOM)

6:00 PM –  Bible Study: Bible Study will meet in-person in the Family Room. Rabbi Alan Berkowitz will be with us to discuss and sign copies of his new book, “The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul.” A light supper will be served.

Wednesday, April 10

10:30 AM –  Prayer and Bible Study (ZOOM)

Thursday, April 11

6:00 PM – Handbell Practice

7:00 PM – Choir Rehearsal

Special Announcement

Handbell Ringer Needed (see Pastor Carolyn)