Living Last Supper Performance
The Parkersburg Community will be presenting the ‘LIVING LAST SUPPER’ Iin early April. The origin of the script is from Elm Avenue Methodist Church, Portsmouth Virginia, by Ernest K. Emurian in 1954. It is based on the picture by Leonardo da Vinci.
We are currently planning on 3 performances to be done at the United Methodist Church in Parkersburg on the following dates: (Subject to changes)
Palm Sunday 3:00 PM
Palm Sunday 7:00 PM
Maundy Thursday 7:30 PM
We are looking for 13 performers, plus a Narrator. Each performer will need to memorize approximately ¾ of page of script. The narrator will be reading from the script provided.
We would like assistance with the following items: Wardrobes, Make-up, Lighting (operating during the performance), Sound system operation, Stage arrangement, and Video taping.
Amy Truax is organizing the Music.
A FREE WILL OFFERING will be taken and provided to the Local Food Pantry.
We are currently planning on 3-4 rehearsals plus 1 dress rehearsal on April 8th Rehearsals will be two weeks before performance, however, we probably need to assign the speaking parts when people agree to do it so they can work on memorizing their part. (Exact Dates and time to be determined)
Please contact either Neal Schrage (319) 830-6711, schragen66@gmail.com or Amy Truax (319) 346-9853 ajtruax@aol.com if you can help in any way.
Community Choir
A community choir will once again sing for Easter week services. Practices will begin Wednesday, March 15th at 7:40 p.m. at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Please join us to sing praise and thanks during this sacred week.
Aplington/Parkersburg Food Pantry
Just a reminder to all church members. The A/P Food Pantry is always in need of donated products for the pantry: personal care products, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed mixes, laundry detergent, bar soap as well as cash donations. Megan Kalkwarf and Sandy Cox are the new pantry coordinators. I am still serving the pantry as treasurer. I will gladly take donations from our church to the pantry. There continues to be a pantry donation box in the entryway of our church. The mission of the pantry is to help those in need. There is still a great need in our two communities and surrounding area. Our local churches, civic organizations, schools and individuals are our greatest assets. Please keep this local mission in your prayers.
Auction Donations Needed
Timothy Christian School in Wellsburg is seeking donations for their upcoming benefit auction. Would your business, family, or small group be willing to donate? We are accepting new and mint condition items such as: themed gift baskets, toys & games, household wares, new furniture & appliances, gift cards, farm
& tool items (including seed or chemicals), and almost anything else! In particular, we would love to have a few "BIG TICKET" items. We are willing to pick up the donations from your home or business. Please call 641-869-3679 to arrange for pick up or drop the items off at school (18000 D. Avenue, Wellsburg) during the school day. Donations are tax deductible and will go towards funding Christian education and updating technology.
Student Connection
SAVE THE DATE! The Student Connection is sponsoring a fundraiser featuring entertainer Taylor Mason at the Aplington-Parkersburg Auditorium on March 4 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Mason presents a family friendly night of ventriloquism, music, and comedy that audiences of all ages can enjoy. He has been performing his act around the world and throughout the United States for 25 years. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the performance and can be purchased at Lincoln Savings Bank, Aplington, MidWestOne Bank in Parkersburg and Wiley’s Book Store, Cedar Falls, or from any board member. For more information, call Adam Dohrn @ (319)404-1582. Stuco's board members are: Calvin Voss, Cindy Kannegieter, Sandy Ubben, Tracey Huisinga Michelle Oldenburger, Sherri Eiklenborg, and Margaret Dix.
Shower
There will be a wedding shower sponsored by the church for Kayleigh Priske on Saturday, February 25th, at 9:30 a.m. Please plan on joining this fun event.
Adult Sunday School Class Continues
Join us for the series, Resolving Everyday Conflict, in the Sunday school classroom at the back of the sanctuary. It will start at 10:45 and last until 11:45. Drop in anytime.