2nd Sunday of Easter Worship April 7

Dear Friends,

On this second Sunday of Easter, April 7th, I hope you’ll join us in worship at 10:30 a.m. for a sermon that I’m calling, “Seeing is believing.” 



You may be familiar with the old adage “seeing is believing” which originated with 17th century English clergyman Thomas Fuller, but you may not know that his actual statement was, “Seeing is believing, but feeling is truth.” In our Gospel reading this Sunday we will hear how Jesus taught this lesson to his apostle Thomas, who is often referred to as Doubting Thomas. 

In peace,

Tracy Shaw

WORSHIP STARTS at 10:30 A.M.

In-person and broadcast Worship begins at 10:30 AM on Sunday morning. Services are broadcast on Facebook Live thanks to our amazing Broadcast Team of volunteers.

Sunday Worship 10:30 AM

Scripture Readings

ACTS 4:32-35

1 JOHN 1:1-2-2:2

GOSPEL OF JOHN 20:19-31 

SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUP

Sunday School begins the morning in the Sanctuary for the first part of the worship service, and on scheduled Sunday School days we go upstairs to our classrooms following the Children’s Sermon. We are pleased to continue lessons for Godly Play for ages 4-12, and Grapple for middle schoolers.

Sunday School April 7:

Godly Play – Service of Death & Resurrection

Grapple - I wonder which part is most important?

There will not be Sunday School on April 14th due to the school vacation week, but we will resume our regular schedule beginning April 21st!

Youth Group:    please let Lauren know by April 12th if you are interested/available to help with the Saturday Meal on April 13th

For more information or to register for programs, please contact Lauren lauren@centralnewburyport.org (978)572-1423

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Special Donations - Afghan Family Support

If you are interested in making a special donation to support the Afghan family that Central Church is assisting, we have set-up a specific fund that you can donate to using our on-line giving system. Follow these easy steps through the Central Church website:

1)   Go to: https://www.centralnewburyport.org

2)   Click the Donate to Central button at the bottom of the home page

3)   Complete the Online Donation form that appears

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If you have a prayer concern this week, please send an email to Chris at chris@centralnewburyport.org by the end of the day Saturday or complete a prayer request card available in the Sanctuary and give it to a Deacon before worship service begins. Your prayer concern will be mentioned in the Sunday Worship by first name only, for privacy concerns. Thank You!

Health & Safety Information

Masks are optional during worship and other activities, but are recommended for those who are high risk. We encourage anyone who chooses to wear a mask to do so at any time. We ask that anyone who has symptoms of cold or flu stay home and participate in worship remotely. Masks and hand sanitizers are available in the Sanctuary. We continue to monitor guidelines from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and local public safety/public health officials to ensure the continued health and safety of all Central Congregational Church members, visitor and guests.