ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hospitalized: Ardis Jensen and David Christensen were recently hospitalized.

 Lenten Suppers: The Young Family will serve Taverns & salads on March 17. The Youth Group will serve the Lenten Meal on March 24. A free-will offering will be accepted. All are welcome!

 Thrivent Builds/Habitat for Humanity Project in Harrisburg, SD: The Lincoln County Thrivent Chapter is currently seeking individuals who are willing to work within their congregation to help coordinate the congregation's efforts in a Thrivent Builds Homes/Habitat for Humanity project this year in Harrisburg, SD. An informational kick-off meeting (meal provided) for those interested in helping with this project will be held Monday, Mar. 15 at Shalom Lutheran Church in Harrisburg at 6:00 pm. This event will be led by Lead Thrivent Builds Associate, Al Horton. If you are interested in learning more about this event or would like to attend please contact our Thrivent Builds Chapter Specialist, Gregg VanMeter -greggvan@sio.midco.net or Lincoln County Thrivent Chapter President Jeff White at jlwhite@iw.net or 605-987-4267.

WELCA: You are invited to the UCC Beresford’s Women’s Annual Good Friday Silent Luncheon on Friday, April 2^nd at 12:00 at the UCC Fellowship Hall. The silent lunch and program will last approximately 1 hour. The program deals with the meaning of Good Friday and is a good time to contemplate in silence. A free-will offering will be collected. If interested please RSVP to Shirley Jacobson (957-4571) by March 26.

Beresford Musical Arts Club: To encourage young musicians to pursue a higher level of musical achievement, The Beresford Musical Arts Club annually presents scholarships to students who attend summer music camps.  To raise funds for these scholarships, the club has planned a “Music Fest” concert performed by local musicians from the area churches.  The concert will be held Palm Sunday, March 28, 3:00 pm, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Refreshments will be served following the concert.  Please plan to enjoy this concert, featuring Beresford area musicians.

St Dysmas of SD: WELCA has scheduled April 15^th at 6:00 pm to attend worship at the Sioux Falls Prison. If you are interested in attending you must pick up and return the proper forms to the church office by March 28. Contact the church office or Jeanette Silva for more information.

Save the Date: Emmanuel will serve The Banquet on Tuesday, April 20. We will need 6 volunteers to go early and prepare and 40 volunteers to serve. A sign-up sheet will be available in the office or in the Narthex for the next several weeks.

Please Pray For: Jack Hoglund’s family as they mourn his death. Adam Twedt, Andrew Paulsen, James McIntire & Wendy Edwards who are currently on active duty.