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Monday, April 30th, 2012Announcing VBS and CSK for 2012
Wednesday, April 25th, 20122012 Vacation Bible School and Countryside Street Kids
Join Us For a Week of Discovering
We Are All More Alike Than Different!
July 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Vacation Bible School – 4 years to 4th Grade
Countryside Street Kids 2012 - Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8
Deadline for Registration and Payments – July 2, 2012
Class size is LIMITED – so sign up early!
Tuition: $52 per child (Costs includes transportation, t-shirts, snacks & crafts)
Tuition for teachers/volunteers who work 5 days is $15.00
If you would like to volunteer, indicate days: M T W R F
Confidential scholarships are available.
“A Minister and a Rabbi Walk Into A Bar …” 4 Sunday evenings starting May 13
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
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Upcoming worship series – “The Faith of Jesus in a Pluralistic World” – starting May 13
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012“The Faith of Jesus in a Pluralistic World” – Countryside’s upcoming small group sermon series, “The Faith of Jesus in a Pluralistic World” will run for six consecutive weeks beginning the week of May 13. Increasingly, people are recognizing that the survival of the human race depends upon adherents of the major world religions coexisting peacefully with one another. Yet many Christians wonder how peace is possible apart from conversion to Christianity, particularly in light of Jesus’ statement, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Is it possible to take these words seriously without denying the existence of other paths God may create for humanity? The very future of Christianity and civilization may depend upon our answer. In this series, we will discover how this question is being answered and lived in surprising and hopeful ways.
Small Group registration forms will be available beginning April 29 at the table to the left of the main office door. Be watching for additional information on this exciting new series. For additional information, contact Mary Beth at marybethl@countrysideucc.org or at 402-391-0350
Membership Class is Coming May 5
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012Membership Class is Coming up Soon
Are you interested in joining Countryside Church or exploring Countryside more deeply? Then consider joining us for the next membership class on Saturday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. until
noon. Staff members will be present, and you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about Countryside. The second aspect of membership is to sign up for a small group which will study The Phoenix Affirmations (12 principles for loving God, neighbor and self), so you’ll get to know yourself and God better, too. Multiple groups of 8-12 participants will be formed from the new member group, and you’ll be able to choose yours based on your own time schedule. The commitment is four weeks, after which time you have the option of continuing with the group for another eight weeks at your discretion. (Continued participation is NOT a requirement for membership.)
Small group days and times will be announced at the class—you’ll be able to sign up for the group that best fits your schedule.
21 State, 100 City Tour to Raise Suicide Awareness – Countryside visit
Tuesday, April 24th, 201221 State, 100 City Tour to Raise Suicide Awareness
On Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel, we will welcome Thomas Brown and Zachary Chipps, two dedicated young men who have felt the destructive impact caused by the suicide of a family member. They are on a 7,000-mile pilgrimage across the U.S. to raise awareness and invite participation. Thomas and Zachary met each other in Phoenix, AZ, and were surprised to learn they both had brothers who had committed suicide. This life-changing trauma created a unique bond between the men, which prompted their own call to service.
Their mission is to inspire the transformation in one’s life by creative self-expression, through devoted self-reflection, thus they have titled their pilgrimage Revolution Inspired by Self Evolution (R.I.S.E.). They hope to raise awareness and provide support and understanding to suicide survivors—including adolescents and young adults—letting them know they are a part of a larger community of life.
Join Thomas and Zachary at their Omaha stop in Countryside’s Chapel on May 2. All are welcome— invite your friends. Printed information about this tour is available at the Information Station on Sun- day mornings and in the church office.
Center for Faith Studies presents The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration with Isabel Wilkerson
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
Holy Week at Countryside
Sunday, April 1st, 2012Palm Sunday (April 1) – Join the Children’s Choirs at 9:00 or 11:00 for their Palm Sunday musical, A King is Coming! They will be telling the story through song of Jesus entering Jerusalem. They have been working hard and are excited to share the story with you! Communion will be served.
Maundy Thursday (April 5) – a traditional service of hymns, scripture, music, sermon and communion. Rev. Chris Alexander will be preaching with the Chancel Choir offering special music. The service begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Good Friday (April 6) – a non-traditional service of reflections interspersed with the music of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Dr. Eric Elnes will offer reflections between musical pieces sung by Spirit of Grace. The service begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Easter Sunday (April 
6:30 a.m. Sunrise – more detail to come!
7:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Classic – message by Dr. Elnes with music by the Chancel Choir
11:00 a.m. Jazz – message by Dr. Elnes with music by the Covenant Choir, Faith Singers and Julie Jenkins, vocalist
Center for Faith Studies Presents: “A Story of Survival and Liberation”
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012