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March 16

We are excited for the opportunity to celebrate baptisms on Easter Sunday!

Any adults or high schoolers may be baptized that day; we will also have a Baptism Sunday on May 11 for children and middle schoolers! We have the ability to celebrate up to 6 baptisms in each Easter service (8:15am preservice and 10:30am main service).

Please let us know if you’re interested!

This Sunday

Jesus is the Banquet

Our Lead Pastor Paul Smith will bring a message from Luke 14 as a part of our series To Seek and to Save.

9:30am

Open Word

Family Life Center Room 203-204

This long-standing class is centered around an in-depth study of a book of the Bible and taught by a team of teachers. We alternate between Old and New Testament and spend the summer months in Psalms. Learn more.

Young Marrieds and Growing Families

Dining Room

This class is aimed at helping those in this season of their lives with biblical teaching and community. Learn more.

11:00am

God Owns It All: World-Influencing Fiscal Freedom and Generosity

Room 203-204

We live in the wealthiest nation in the history of the world. So why don’t we feel rich? Why do we experience so much discontentment?

This class seeks to clarify God’s will for your finances by applying biblical principles and wisdom so that you can experience contentment, fiscal confidence, better family communication and planning, and world-influencing stewardship.

Deeper Walk

Dining Room

Pursue spiritual maturity and claim the spiritual freedom afforded you in your relationship with Christ. Learn more.

Deeper Walk is discussing The Soul Care Leader: Healthy Living and Leading by Dr. Rob Reiner. All are welcome to attend!

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Easter Sunday

We are holding our Easter service at Dunbar High School this year!

We will have one main service April 20 at 10:30am (with Children’s Ministry for birth through 4 years old). There will be an identical preservice at 8:15am at Dunbar specifically for all Easter volunteers and their families, as well as those with mobility issues or sensory challenges.

To hear more about the vision for this, check out this clip from Pastor Paul. More information will be released as we get closer to Easter.

Upcoming Events

This Week

Vertical

Monday at 6:45pm

This powerful gathering happens every week! Meet us in the Sanctuary for a time of corporate prayer as we intercede for our church, community, and world. Learn more.

Men’s Mid(ish) Week

Thursday at 6:30am

Our Men’s Ministry meets weekly to enjoy a delicious breakfast, share about our lives, and study the Scriptures as we grow together in community as followers of Jesus Christ.

GriefShare

Thursday at 6:30pm

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 13 weeks ending April 3, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Please contact Jessica Freeburne if you have any questions.

Young Professionals

Thursday at 7:00pm

The Young Professionals group meets weekly on Thursdays in homegroups throughout the area to share a meal and dive deeper into what it looks like to follow Jesus. Sign up now.

Coming Up

Men’s Mini Conference

Saturday, March 22, 8:00-11:00am

Lower Auditorium/Chapel

Men’s Ministry will have our first mini conference of 2025 on Saturday, March 22. A light, continental breakfast will be served, and we will watch two new breakout session videos from the Men’s Conference in February. We will have group discussions after each video along with time for fellowship and networking. This event is free, and you do not need to have attended the Men’s Conference in February!

Even If: Women’s Retreat

March 28-30, 2025

Laurel Lake Baptist Camp

Join us for a weekend of fellowship and teaching as we lean into the goodness of God, even if our lives don’t look exactly like we planned. Hear stories from members of Women’s Ministry and enjoy a true retreat with God in a beautiful setting.

Saturday only options are available as well as the opportunity to stay offsite at a local hotel.

Lexington Rescue Mission Spring Serve

Saturday, April 5, 12:30-5:00pm

Lexington Rescue Mission needs help moving donations back to the fourth floor of their building after recent construction. Come help move items from outside storage units and the first floor. This project is a great multigenerational opportunity and would be a perfect way for life groups to go OUT together. We hope you will come and help us serve this ministry that is doing great work to meet the needs of people in our city.

Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 17, 7:00-7:45pm

Our Maundy Thursday service will be held in the Sanctuary, where we will worship by candlelight, remember the final hours of Jesus’ life, and share communion together.

Next Gen Ministries

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