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This Sunday:

Worship Service: Begins at 10:00 am with baptism.

This Week’s Scripture: Prepare your heart for what God wants to say to you through this week’s sermon by reading and reflecting on 1 Corinthians 5:1-5:

1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and the kind of sexual immorality that is not even tolerated among the Gentiles—a man is sleeping with his father’s wife. 2 And you are arrogant! Shouldn’t you be filled with grief and remove from your congregation the one who did this? 3 Even though I am absent in the body, I am present in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who has been doing such a thing. 4 When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 hand that one over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.

Worship Songs: Enjoy listening to and learning a few of this week’s worship songs prior to coming to service by visiting www.holdenchapel.org/worship.

Special Events:

The Last Days: What We Know, What We Don’t, and Why It Matters: Sundays, 9:00 – 9:45 am in the Small Chapel. Join Pastor Gary Hayward as we learn to be biblically-minded in order to live faithfully during these Last Days.

Everyone’s Invited to HCA’s 30th Celebration: Saturday, May 4, 11 am – 4 pm. HCA is celebrating 30 years of God’s faithfulness with a very special celebration jam-packed with fun for the whole family. All-inclusive wristbands will be sold to cover admission, food, and all activities at the event. Reserve your wristband today. For more details, go to www.holdenchristianacademy.org/thirty.

Help Needed: HCA still needs volunteers to monitor stations at the 30th Celebration. To sign up for a one-hour shift, click this Sign Up Genius link. Those who serve for at least two shifts will receive an admission wristband to stay and enjoy the festivities.

Life Groups:

For Men

For Women

Bible Studies:

Women's Monday Evening Bible Study: Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Welcome Center. Studying the Biblical Names of God. Sign up online or contact Monique Pappas at artgirl3@verizon.net.

Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am in Balcony Room A and via Zoom. Studying the Gospel of John. Sign up online or contact Tom Banyai at tombanyai46@gmail.com.

Men’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Small Chapel and via Zoom. Studying End Times: A Study of Prophecy. Sign up online or contact Don DiPietro at dipietrodon@gmail.com.

Mom’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am in the Welcome Center. Studying Esther: For Such a Time as This. Childcare provided. Sign up online or contact JoAnne T. or Tanya Legro at tlegro@holdenchapel.org.

Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study: Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am in the Welcome Center. Studying Ephesians. Sign up online or contact Elizabeth Tienhaara at singplastic@charter.net.

Precept Bible Study: Thursdays, 6:30 pm via Zoom. Studying Psalms: Part 2 (Psalms 23-41). Contact Wendy Stewart at 508-845-9585 or hs7777ws@townisp.com for the Zoom link.

Men's Ministry:

There are no Men’s Ministry events planned at this time. Please check out one of the Men’s Bible Studies on Tuesdays.

Women's Ministry:

Fireside Chat: First Friday of each Month, 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Welcome Center. For more information, contact Jean Tatis at mjtatis@charter.net or Kim Hughes at thehughesfamily14@gmail.com.

DivorceCare for Women: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Welcome Center and via Zoom. A hope and healing divorce recovery support group for women. Contact DivorceCareForWomen@holdenchapel.org.

*SAVE THE DATE* Baby Shower: June 2, after church in the Small Chapel. We will be celebrating 3 families who have recently added or will soon be adding sweet little ones to their families with a Baby “Diaper” Shower. If you are able, please bring Pampers or Huggies diapers (sizes 1, 2, or 3), diapering supplies (wipes, creams, etc.) or gift cards (Amazon, Target, or Walmart) as presents that will be shared by the 3 families.

Youth Ministry:

Elevate Youth Group (Grades 6 thru 12): Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Youth Center. Contact Josh Curtis, Youth Ministry Director, at jcurtis@holdenchapel.org.

Children's Ministry:

*SAVE THE DATES* SCUBA Vacation Bible School: July 8-12 at First Baptist Church of Holden. We are teaming up with First Baptist Church of Holden and other area churches to share the love of Jesus with kids in our community this summer. Adult and teen volunteers needed. For more information, contact Tanya Legro at tlegro@holdenchapel.org.

Prayer:

Prayer Meetings: Sundays, 9:30 – 9:50 am, Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 am, Third Saturday of Each Month, 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Praying together allows us to join in a unified voice for the needs of family, friends, community, and the world. It is an opportunity to experience the Spirit and power of God tangibly and often brings miraculous results when believers unite in faith.

Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, we have a team of people who are ready to intercede on your behalf. Submit your prayer request here.

Holden Christian Academy:

HCA is a Pre-K thru Grade 8 school that is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International.

Job Opportunities: HCA is currently accepting applications for this semester for After School Program subs and a Middle School Science (long-term, part-time) sub. Visit www.holdenchristianacademy.org/jobopportunities for more information and to apply.

Pathways Newsletter: Check out all that is going on at HCA each month by visiting www.holdenchristianacademy.org/pathways.

Missionary Spotlight:

Rick S (Christian Revival Church Association):  Dr. Rick has recently been accepted as a missionary partner with CRCA to collaborate in reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ holistically in several locations in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea through medical outreach and the training of local indigenous healthcare workers. Currently, there are locations for ministry in Lofa and Bomi Counties (North and West of Liberia, respectively). Other possible locations may arise in the future. Dr. Rick will perform his work through several short-term trips each year. This collaborative partnership will support long-term CRCA church planting movement efforts in evangelism and discipleship; thereby populating Heaven and depopulating hell.