Announcements

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We’re looking for a few helping hands to move boxes from the Bell Tower to Terry’s office. If you’re able to lend a bit of time and strength, we’d be grateful. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Robin (officeasst24@bgpres.org) or Terry (administrator@bgpres.org) by email or by phone at 270-843-4707. Thank you in advance.

DEACON OF THE WEEK will be Frederica Kernohan starting Sunday, April 19. Deacons assist the Pastor in caring for our congregation. You may contact them through the church office: 270-843-4707.

BUCK IN A BASKET for Sunday will go to support the Presbyterian Scholarship Fund. Buck in a Basket Offering is a weekly opportunity to consider contributing during the offering for a particular mission not included in our regular budget.

THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS is studying The Book of Psalms. Come join us in the Conference Room this Sunday morning. All are welcome.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION CLASS The class is reading Interrupting Silence: God’s Command to Speak Out by Walter Brueggemann.  Join us in the 10th Street Parlor—there are several copies of the book available to use there.

THE AFTER CHURCH EATING OUT GROUP will meet this Sunday, April 19, at Ichiban, 1423 US-68W Bypass. This group is for people who like to go out to eat after church and enjoy visiting with others. We hope you can join us for delicious food and great conversation!

YOUTH MEALS Are you in interested in providing a home-cooked meal or purchasing a meal for our youth? We are seeking volunteers for meals for our youth during our Sunday group meeting.  If you are interested in volunteering, a sign-up sheet is available in the church landing.

SAVE THE DATE The Otterbein Reception will take place on Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Sandy Franklin. Please come and join us in this heart-felt going-away celebration honoring Pastor Kyle and LeAnn as we thank them for their love, leadership, and the countless ways they’ve blessed our church family.

SAVE THE DATE-STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE Our church has been invited to participate and receive donations for our food pantry, from the Postal Service food drive. We need volunteers on May 9, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the US Post Office on Scottsville Rd. to help sort, and transport donations.  Please call Frederica Kernohan 270-981-7904 or the church office, if you have some time to assist.

SAVE THE DATE Cecelia Memorial will be taking donations for the upcoming 7th Annual Spring Giveaway at 716 College Street. They will be accepting anything from clothing to household items to toys. The date for the event will be Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Call or Text Lovelyn Williams at 619-368-2103 if you have or donation or questions regarding the event. Thank you for your help in advance.

SAVE THE DATE The Lane Celebration will take place on Sunday, May 31 at 12:00 p.m. after worship service in Fellowship Hall. Please come join us for this joyful celebration to warmly welcome our new pastor, Rev. Patrick Lane and his wife, Rev. Brittany Lane, as they begin their ministry with us, and to surround them with love, support, and gratitude as they join our church family. This will be a Bowling Green/Kentucky themed Potluck.

OUR NEW DIRECTORY—You can now access our church directory through an app on your cell phone or tablet. Just click on the link below to go directly to the app to download it on your phone or tablet. Once you download the app, you will be directed to search for the directory of The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green. Just use your email address to gain entry to our directory (you must have your email address that is in the directory to gain access).

Link to app for Android device: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instantchurchdirectory.members&pli=1

Link to app for Apple device: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instant-church-directory/id589542221

LAY READERS NEEDED FOR MAY/JUNE A signup page is online for lay readers in the coming weeks. If you are willing to serve one Sunday, please click on the link and sign up for a date:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E49ACAC23A7FF2-layreader

Thank you!

Delivering Message Sunday: Dr. Robert Byrd
This Sunday's Sermon: A Message from the Pew to the Pulpit  

CALENDAR

Sunday, April 19
9:15 a.m.               Sunday School Gathering
9:15 a.m.               Children’s Music
9:30 a.m.              Sunday School Starts
9:45 a.m.              Godly Play
10:30 a.m.            Worship
12:00 p.m.            After Church Eating Out Group
5:00 p.m.              Youth Group
Monday, April 20
9:00 a.m.            GOD/DOG is Love
5:30 p.m.             Christian Ed. Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, April 21
11:00 a.m.            Special Care
12:00 p.m.           Inspirational Meditation
6:00 p.m.            Session Meeting
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 a.m.            Breakfast Group
5:00 p.m.           Chancel Choir
Friday, April 24
7:30 a.m.            Men’s Breakfast Group
6:00 p.m.           Crafting-Fellowship Hall