Wednesday,

March 27, 2024

NEWS THIS WEEK

• WORSHIP for EASTER SUNDAY, March 24, 11:00am

• MESSAGE from the PASTOR

• HOLY WEEK EVENTS
• Be sure to signup!



• ONE GREAT HOUR of SHARING

• SPRING SUNDAY STUDIES

• SEED ART SHOW

• GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS PLANNED

• NEXT CUP of JAZZ NIGHT April 5

• BOOK CLUB April 9

• NEWS from NaCoMe

• BPC Photos
• Worship Photos

WEEKLY INFORMATION

• Birthdays
• Calendar of Events
• CONTACT INFORMATION

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

• BRING FOOD for the FOOD CART
• Give out Hospitality bags
• Johnson Auxiliary DONATIONS

REMINDERS:

• SIGN UP to be a WORSHIP LITURGIST!
• SIGN UP to ASSIST for the NURSERY - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
• DON'T FORGET TO SIGN-UP for COFFEE HOUR SNACKS!

Sunday Worship

March 31, 2024

Sunrise Service 7:00AM

EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00am

Scriptures: Isaiah 25:6-9 & John 20:1-18

Sermon: I Have Seen the Lord

Rev. Mark Howland

Continental Breakfast after the Sunrise Service.

(NO Sunday Studies today.)

Can't attend Worship in person?

Join us online LIVE!

We will still send an email on FRIDAY with the LiveStream YouTube link

& Sunday Worship Guide. 

Previous Worship Services at Balmoral are also still available on the 

Balmoral YouTube channel 

IT IS COMING.... Yes, Easter is coming. In a few short days we will celebrate once again the most significant event in the life of every follower of Jesus Christ - EASTER. The day when we remember that the tomb is empty. Jesus has been raised from the dead and because of that, we also will be raised from the dead.

BUT NOT YET.

Before we reach Easter morning, we need to remember and experience Good Friday and Holy Saturday. We so easily want to jump right into the great joy of Easter and ignore and/or avoid Good Friday and Holy Saturday. However, without Good Friday there can be no Easter morning. Jesus's death through crucifixion is what makes the resurrection so impactful. If Jesus had not died, the victory of the power of death would not have occurred. The events of Good Friday are difficult to face. Hearing the account of Jesus's betrayal, whipping, carrying a heavy cross, falling over and over to the ground, being nailed with spikes to that cross through his wrists and ankles, the thud of the cross dropping into the hole in the ground, the hours of suffering, and eventual death are not facts we wish to experience. Especially since we know that today we still play a part of what necessitated his torture and dying.

If we successfully make it past the details of Good Friday, we still have to encounter Holy Saturday. Remembering Jesus's lifeless body lying in a dank and dark tomb does not create images of glory and great joy in our minds. We may struggle with our own mortality but considering the mortalit37y of our Lord seems incongruent with our perceptions of the Lord. This year we are honoring Holy Saturday with a prayer vigil at the church, even as Jesus's words to the disciples echo in our heads, "Could you not keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Mark 14:37c-38, NIV).  

This year, I encourage you to participate in the Good Friday service and the Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil. Do not rush to Easter without experiencing these two important days. If you pause at Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Easter morning will be so much sweeter; the celebration so much more joyful!

Blessings,

Pastor Mark

HOLY WEEK EVENT CALENDAR

• Maundy Thursday Worship on March 28 at 6:00 pm with Communion seated at tables. (We need to know how many table to set up ... Please sign up if you plan to attend.)
• Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Service will be at 6:00 pm on March 29. (NOTE: the service will also be Live Streamed on YouTube - see Friday's Worship email)
• A Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil will be held in one-hour timeslots (7am-7pm) Saturday, March 30. See the signup sheet in the Narthex for a time slot.
• Easter Sunday Celebration is March 31, will begin at 7:00 am with a Sunrise Service, followed by continental breakfast. (We will not have Sunday Studies). At 11:00 AM we will join for our Worship Service in the Sanctuary & LiveStreamed on YouTube.

The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.

Balmoral will collect our gifts for One Great Hour of Sharing on Easter Sunday, March 31

(Your gifts can also be mailed to the church office with a note indicating it is for OGHS.)

Spring Studies

9:30am

The Spring Term will start the Sunday after Easter (April 7) and continue until May 26. 

The class will study the book

 "Hallelujah Anyway" by Anne Lamott.

LEADERS: Mary Schmitz & Beverly Hooker



SEED Invites You to their ART SHOW

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

Rev. Anne Hagler announced that she is leading a Grief Support Group. They will meet once a week for five weeks. For anyone interested in joining the next group: you can learn more by contacting Anne directly at anneh6616@gmail.com.

Your conversations with Anne are kept confidential

NEXT

Cup of Jazz NIGHT Friday, April 5th

The Balmoral contingent had a wonderful time this month at Cup of Jazz with Henry Ford and the Jazz Brothers!

Join us next month on Friday, April 5th! We meet in the BPC parking lot at 6:15 to carpool to  Liberation Community Church,

694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm.

BOOK CLUB

for APRIL

Tuesday, April 9, 1:30pm

at the home of Janice Hill, 2110 Hickory Crest Drive.

The Library by Susan Orlean

The Library Book drew widespread praise when it was published in 2019. Described as “exquisitely written, consistently entertaining” by The New York Times, "a sheer delight" by USA Today and "a book lover's dream" by the Minnesota Star Tribune, this nonfiction book chronicles the mysterious and devastating fire that destroyed the books and cultural treasures of the Los Angeles Public Library. It also showcases the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives from their beginning to modern day. (Not surprisingly, the Memphis Public Library has several copies available.)

Discussion Leader: Kathrine Getske

UPDATE from

Hoppy Easter from NaCoMe!

Spring has sprung and Easter joy is all around us! We at NaCoMe want to wish you and your family a season filled with warmth, renewal, and of course, plenty of chocolate bunnies! Here are some egg-cellent upcoming events and ideas to celebrate Easter at and with NaCoMe:

• Summer Camp! Summer camp registration is open! Don't miss out on the chance for your child to experience the magic of NaCoMe this summer. Make lasting memories, build friendships, and explore new skills - all in a fun and safe environment.

• Join us for NaCoMe Family Camp. Sign your family up for an action-packed weekend filled with exciting activities, delicious meals, and quality time together. We'll take care of everything so you can relax and create unforgettable memories. (Link to Family Camp information)

• Help Us Get Ready!  We're busy preparing for an amazing summer at NaCoMe. You can support our efforts by checking out our Amazon Wishlist and purchasing items we need. Every contribution helps! (Link to Amazon Wishlist)

• Ready to Make Summer Magical? Head over to our website to learn more about Summer Camp and Family Camp options, and register your spot today! (Link to Summer Camp information)



We hope you have a wonderful Easter celebration!

Construction Update at NaCoMe

Our meeting spaces have more power than He-Man. Now that the meeting centers both have electricity, all that is left is finishing the AC/heating system and installing bathroom fixtures and countertops. Our landscaping crew has started reshaping around the meeting centers. Everything is on track for completion of construction by May 1st.

Along with the construction, we are keeping up with our share of the work. From the donations of a few families from Idlewild Presbyterian church and the help of volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville, we have started construction of a new firepit between the two meeting centers. This common space area will overlook the creek as groups enjoy the new meeting areas.  

As we look to finish out construction, we are still looking for partners to help us finish out our Capital Campaign. Will you help us go from 94% all the way to 100% in our funding? We are only $184,000 short of our goal and hope to be fully funded by the completion of our wonderful new buildings.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

REMEMBER to SIGN-UP for COFFEE-TIME SNACKS !

Volunteers are needed to bring snacks for Fellowship time before and after worship.  We ask that you bring 2-3 dozen of your favorite snack item. A sign up sheet is located by the snacks and coffee or contact Paul Below for open dates and information. 

WE NEED YOU as a VOLUNTEER for the NURSERY

Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings to help care for any young children who may attend Balmoral with their parents. You would be paired with another Balmoral member, in one of the children's classrooms in the SEED area.

ABOVE: Casey Gurlen with Hudson DeLoach

If you would be interested in helping provide this care occasionally, please let Glenda Ellis know at glenda.ellis@att.net, or fill out a sign-up sheet from the friendship pad and place in the offering plate. 

HOSPITALITY BAGS

ARE AVAILABLE NEXT to the FOOD CART -

PICK SOME UP!

You can also pick up Hospitality Bags to donate to those you pass along the road who are in need.

(And bring donations for more bags - bring bottles of water,

And bring donations for more bags - bring bottles of water, boxes of raisins or other dried fruit, granola bars, cheese crackers (NO PEANUT BUTTER!!), clean socks - when you see someone asking for a handout, hand them a Hospitality bag!

Please bring what you can!



John Gilmer (27)

Susie Knight (3);

Sean Orians (27)



CALENDAR of EVENTS

EVERY TUESDAY

8:00am Tuesdays with Ted Small Group

at Cracker Barrel on Hacks Cross Rd.

EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY

12:30pm CHAIR YOGA in CLASSROOM A

EVERY WEDNESDAY

7:00pm Choir rehearsal in the Choir room

1st Wednesday of the Month

BIBLE STUDY 10:30am in Classroom A

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Ellis Small Group 10:15 am in Classroom A

2nd Sunday of the Month

Lunch with Mark after worship in Classroom A

2nd Tuesday of the Month

1:30pm BOOK CLUB

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

COLONIAL PARK FOOD DRIVE

4th Thursday of the Month

10:30am SANDWICH PROJECT in Classroom A

1st Friday of the month

Cup of Jazz at Liberation Community Church,

694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm;

carpool from BPC parking lot at 6:15

Thursday, March 28, 2024

10:30am Sandwich Project in Classroom A

Thursday, March 28, 2024

6:00 PM Maundy Thursday Worship & Communion in the Sanctuary

Friday, March 29, 2024

6:00 PM Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Service in the Sanctuary  and LiveStreamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/BbcxqzO2bPQ?si=0lfivEezQ4VHGuqg

Saturday, March 30, 2024

7:00am-7:00pm Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil in the Sanctuary

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Easter Sunday

(No Sunday Studies)

7:00 am Sunrise Service, followed by continental breakfast

11:00 AM BPC Worship in the Sanctuary & LiveStream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/nk7nGSKC8kc?si=WyrEPPojhmfNhmql

 Wednesday, April 3, 2024

PW Bible Study 10:30am Classroom A

Friday, April 5, 2024

7:00pm CUP of JAZZ at Liberation Community Church,

694 S. Bellevue; Dinner at 6:30; Music at 7pm;

carpool from BPC parking lot at 6:15

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Book Club 1:30pm at the home of Janice Hill, 2110 Hickory Crest Dr

Processional of the Palms

Liturgist

Lorie Blackwelder

Rev. Mark Howland

Musical Offering

Leiza Collins, pianist; Ben Legett, director

Gathering Quarters

Pastor Contact: Rev. Mark Howland

515-988-5183 or email pastormark@balmoralpc.com

(Mark is usually in his office Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00-noon for drop-ins)

Pastoral Care is supplied by Pastor Associate

Rev. Elizabeth Dick (314.330.0506

       or email elizabethdick2@gmail.com)    

Session members are your primary contact for ongoing communication. Here's the current contact list:

Paul Below............. (319) 540-4363 ............... pbelow84@gmail.com

Barry Dotson .......... (901) 277-1596 ............... barry.dotson@yahoo.com

Art Hall .................... (901) 832-5728 ............... arthall0225@gmail.com

Janice Hill ............... (901) 826-9747 ................ janicehill81@gmail.com

Beverly Hooker.........(901) 496-1241 ................ bev.h@earthlink.net

Karen Pilkington......(901) 262-5810 ............karenlpilkington@gmail.com

Mary Schmitz .......... (901) 496-2799 .......... Maryschmitz4196@gmail.com

Erich Shultz .............(901) 268-4951 ...................emshultz@bellsouth.net

Linda Warren...........(901) 573-2654.............emighwarren1947@gmail.com

(NOTE: Many of these Session members work during the day, so you may want to text them or email them.)

Keep in mind that ANY Balmoral member who is healthy will most likely be happy to help you in case of need as well!

To contact other members, the most-current contact information is available by requesting a copy of the BPC PHONE DIRECTORY from Kathy Singleton by email ksingle2@bellsouth.net or by phone or text to (901) 734-7193. 

DOUBLE-CHECK our BPC DIRECTORY LISTING!

Contact Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net to get an updated listing emailed to you!

• Newsletter Articles & Photos should be emailed to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net no later than Monday at noon for the week you want the article in the news.
• Bulletin Information should be emailed to Kathy Singleton, no later than Monday noon the week before the Sunday you want the information to appear.
• Prayer Concerns should be submitted via email to Rev. Elizabeth Dick (elizabethdick2@gmail.com) and to Rev. Mark Howland (pastormark@balmoralpc.com) with a copy to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net.

March 2024

online church calendar

Click HERE for the BPC Calendar 

The calendar will take a few seconds to load and, once it opens, you will see the month that we are currently in. To see the next month's calendar, click on the arrow pointing down - it is just to the right of the name of the month. Once you click on that arrow, an icon will appear with all the months of the year listed. Click on the month that you want to see. To see a specific date, click on the number of the day you would like to see. The entire current calendar is available to you.