A note from Pastor Travis

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“April showers bring May flowers.” I give thanks to God for the rain, but I have also put in an order for a sunny Holy Week. However, looking at the forecast for Palm Sunday, God seems to be more interested in the May flowers than in my request. 

Yet, do not fear. We have made contingency plans for the Blessings of the Palms. If it is raining, we will be blessing the palms indoors at the Baptist Church. So don’t let the weather deter you from attending the Palm Sunday ecumenical activities. They will happen rain or shine.

But wait – THERE’S MORE!

This Sunday morning the children are making pretzels in AOK! That is right! Palm Sunday is Pretzel Sunday! Bring your children, grandchildren, and neighbors for the yummy fun!

Below you will find the schedule for Holy Week AND a sneak peek at plans for the annual yard sale in May. 

So read on and be sure to invite a friend or 2 for Holy Week and Easter worship!

Holy Week Schedule:

Sunday, April 13th – Ecumenical Palm Sunday

           8:30am Complimentary Breakfast @ 

First Baptist Church, Main Street, Melrose

           9:00am Walk to Ell Pond Gazebo

           9:15am Blessing of the Palms Service at Gazebo

           9:30am Depart for FUMC

           10:00am Worship at FUMC

Thursday, April 17th – Maundy Thursday -7pm Worship

Friday, April 18th – Good Friday -7pm Candlelight Worship

Sunday, April 20th – Easter Sunday 

           6:00am Community Sunrise Service at Mt. Hood

           9:30am Easter Egg Hunt at FUMC

           10:00am Easter Sunday Worship at FUMC

Our annual Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 17th, 8:00-2:00. You can begin to bring items starting Monday, April 21st. Please do not bring any items before that date. 

We will be having a yard sale organization day on Saturday, May 10th, 9:00-12:00. We need volunteers to help us bring items from the basement upstairs. There is a lot of stuff to move, so the more help we get, the better.

We will also need people to help price items, people to be there on the day of the sale, and those who will help carry unsold items away for donation. If you can help in any way, please contact the church office 781-662-7060.   

Blessings,

Pastor Travis