VBS MEETING
Our next VBS meeting will be March 22, right after church. If you feel called to help with VBS in any capacity this year, please join us!
We will be going over the instructional material for our theme: Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.
VBS 2026 will be June 22-26 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. We will be meeting in Hughes Hall. See you there!
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Help celebrate all our March birthdays during Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, March 22.
Our March birthdays include:
Annabelle Agliam - March 2
Timothy Krebs - March 10
Sela Taupaki - March 10
Karen Burton - March 12
Lyndra Seely - March 12
Alisa Hardison - March 13
Rich Burton - March 15
Selena Andrews - March 16
Mark Hardison - March 16
Sylvia Polinski - March 20
Joel Covarrubias - March 22
Rowan Doukenick - March 23
Tawana Dillon - March 26
Lori Gillaspy - March 27
Oliver Seely - March 30
If you don't see your name or another member's name on the list, please let the church office know.
EASTER FLOWERS DONATION
We are continuing the new tradition of donating flowers to help decorate our sanctuary with flowers for our Easter morning celebration. Thanks to our dedicated crew who arrange these flowers our worship space is a sight to behold. Simply donate $15.00 to help us. Use a pew offering envelope, write a check, or donate online.
Deadline to donate is Sunday, March 29.
PALM SUNDAY
Palm Sunday this year falls on Sunday, March 29.
We will have palms for everyone to wave and be part of the procession into the Sanctuary that day. We are asking everyone to gather on the steps of the church.
Branches will be given outside the church.
We will process into the Sanctuary after a short litany.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
Our Maundy Thursday service will be in Hughes Hall on Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM.
We will have a service which includes hand washing, scripture, music, a message, and Communion.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Our Good Friday service is Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM.
Scripture readings, music, darkness, and reflection will be part of this evening’s service.
We will gather on the Chancel of the Sanctuary (as space allows).
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
On Sunday, April 5 at 6:00 AM join Pastor Melinda and other early risers at 5400 Ocean Blvd. for a meaningful beginning to your Easter morning.
We will watch the sunrise together with music and hope for our new year in Christ.
Dress warmly and bring a chair.
EASTER FLOWER CROSS
One of our long standing traditions at Cal Heights UMC is our "flower cross." On Easter morning (Sunday, April 5), our flower cross will be on the front steps of the church. Everyone is invited to bring flowers to place in the cross.
Helpers will be available to assist you placing your flowers in the cross.
EASTER TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Our traditional Easter service will be on Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 AM complete with familiar hymns, scripture, orchestra, and a message.
An Easter egg hunt for children attending church will happen immediately following the worship service.
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