Starting May 5, we have a special update for CLP Kids (K-5th graders) during the 9:15 service. They will now join you in the Sanctuary for opening worship, prayer, and communion and then they'll leave with the CLP Kids team out the front south door when dismissed.

Check-in will be at the Bell Tower entrance starting at 9:00. Notice that nursery and pre-schoolers (CLP Littles) will check in and start in their regular classrooms. This change applies only to K-5th grade. 

Remember, May 19 is a BIG DAY for The Church at Litchfield Park! It is the day we shift from 3 services to 2, allowing for greater engagement and combined worship. 

The new service times are 8:30 and 10. The 8:30 service is like our current 8 and 9:15 service, and the 10 a.m. service is a beautiful blend of traditional and more contemporary worship. Both services will be in the Sanctuary, and we will have CLP Kids (K-5th), Littles (preschool), and Nursery (0-4yrs) available for both. This means we need more volunteers to serve. We encourage a serve one/attend one model. If you'd like more information, email Brenda at bhoulihan@clp.church.

Check-in will be at the Bell Tower entrance, and our wonderful CLP Kids team, will guide them to Kids Church after the opening worship, prayer, and communion/prayer of the Christian community. We want our kids to experience worship alongside their families and in their church community.

I hope that you will join us and celebrate all that God is doing at CLP and embrace all that He is going to do through our continued commitment to His Word, His will, and His ways!

In this story, Paul and Silas are on a mission to spread the message of Jesus to different places. They often faced challenges and opposition from those who did not want to hear about Jesus. But they were brave and determined to share the good news with everyone they met, no matter what difficulties they encountered along the way.

Read the Scripture in your Bible and then consider these Questions:

• 1. Who were the two friends mentioned in the story? Paul and Silas.
  2. Where did Paul and Silas go to share stories about Jesus? They went to the synagogue in Thessalonica.
  3. What did Paul and Silas tell people about Jesus? They shared how Jesus healed the sick, helped the poor, and showed love to everyone.
  4. Who believed in Jesus after hearing Paul and Silas's message? Some Jews, Greeks, and influential women believed in Jesus.
  5. Why did some people in Thessalonica get upset? They were jealous and didn't like Paul and Silas talking about Jesus.
  6. What happened next that made Paul and Silas leave Thessalonica? Some people caused trouble and started a riot against them.
  7. Where did Paul and Silas go after leaving Thessalonica? They went to a city called Berea to continue sharing about Jesus.
  8. What can we learn from Paul and Silas's story about following Jesus? We can learn to be brave and share the good news about Jesus, even when it's challenging.
  9. How can we show love and kindness to others like Jesus did? By helping those in need, being kind to everyone, and sharing the joy of knowing Jesus with others.
  10. Why is it important to trust in God and rely on the Holy Spirit when we face difficulties? Because God can give us strength and guidance to overcome challenges and continue following Jesus.
  • What does God want us to know? Feel? Do?

Dear God

Thank you for Jesus and the wonderful things he did for us and the wonderful things He continues to do in this world through His Church. Help us to welcome Jesus into our hearts just like the people in the early church. Help us to boldly share the Good News with everyone we meet! Help us to remember that Jesus is our Savior and Lord, who loves us very much.

Amen

The Church at Litchfield Park is hosting the basic CPR certification course on April 27th in Souers Community Hall. The fee is $30, payable to the church. We ask that you register online at the link attached. Deadline to register is April 21.

Knowing CPR saves lives! We hope you'll join us.