Holy Week
*April 2, Maundy Thursday Soup and service in Waddill Hall at 6:00 pm
During holy week, we will journey from the table of grace to the cross, drawing us into Jesus’ path of suffering, service, and stubborn love that will not let us go. On Maundy Thursday, we will share a simple dinner service in the fellowship hall, gathering around the table to remember Jesus’ last supper with his friends, his washing of feet, and his command to love one another as he has loved us. As we eat, pray, and listen to Scripture, we will encounter the story of love in new and different ways.
*April 3, Good Friday Service at 7:00pm
During holy week, we will journey from the table of grace to the cross, drawing us into Jesus’ path of suffering, service, and stubborn love that will not let us go. On Good Friday, we continue this journey, moving with Jesus through betrayal, injustice, and the weight of the world’s pain. In a quiet, contemplative tenebrae service, we will hear the passion story, encounter the cross of Christ, and carry home reminder of God's love as we wait in the stillness for the hope of Easter morning.
Easter
April 5, 2026 at 9:30
Easter Sunday invites us to rejoice at the end of the road we’ve been walking with Jesus and to begin a new one. From the shadows of the cross, we arrive at an empty tomb and a risen Christ who meets us on The Way with resurrection hope. In this celebratory service, surrounded by music, Scripture, and gathered community, we’ll proclaim that love is stronger than death, that nothing can separate us from the grace of God, and that Christ now walks beside us as we continue our journey into a future made new.
Easter Fair
WHO: Children of All Ages
WHAT: Easter Fair
WHERE: Waddill Hall
WHEN: Sunday, April 5, 2026
WHY: Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus
Remember- right after the service is the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will meet Val Cox in front of the Nursery. If you don’t have an extra basket to bring with you, don’t worry – we have extras. There will be a variety of crafts and don’t forget- live chicks.
We are asking for donations of individually wrapped candies for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Celebrate the resurrection and love of our Lord Jesus
with joy this Easter!
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Dear friends at St. Paul’s,
I will share the two most recent changes at Crossfire. When the food stamps shut down, our growth at Crossfire grew, averaging 30 new families daily. It became apparent that we must look for a solution to be able to keep up with the growing needs. Our parking lot was always overfilled, with people riding around trying to find a place to park, even though our volunteers park off site, and take a shuttle.
We explored various options, such as opening a second grocery pantry in another part of town. We tried to work something out with District 20 but discovered that they did not want to partner with us because we are faith based. When that deal collapsed, we asked God to show us what to do. It was two days later that we saw the old Family Dollar Store, only a mile east on Austin Bluffs, had gone on the market for sale, way below the market value. If we moved the clothing and thrift store items out of our current building, it would not only free up parking spots but would also enlarge our current space for groceries and our growing educational needs. We purchased that building and after doing the needed permits, stocking and setting up, we are scheduled to open it up on March 21. Our hours there will be Tuesday through Saturdays from 10:00 to 4:00. We hope to keep the missional emphasis there in various ways. The proceeds will help offset the $30,000 per month food purchases that we are currently making. It has a prayer center. We are trying to keep the prices affordable. We hope to reach out with educational craft demonstrations. Guests facing tragedy situations may apply for help for their clothing and household needs. And it is very different that your average thrift store, come and see.
The second big change is our educational outreach. We are currently offering these educational programs with several classes in each series—Super Saver Saturday Frugal Living Series, Putting your Best Foot Forward Series for Career Development, Cooking Series for Frugal and Nutritional Living, Financial Management Series, and Sewing Workshops. We offer sampling with recipes on Wednesdays to show our guests ways to use the food resources available and we do a written outreach Thrifty Tips for Trying Times. We will eventually be able to use the old thrift store area for our increased class size.
Blessings to you all and thank you again for your prayers and support.
Leslie Miller, Co-Founder
Crossfire Ministries
Dear friends at St. Paul’s,
I will share the two most recent changes at Crossfire. When the food stamps shut down, our growth at Crossfire grew, averaging 30 new families daily. It became apparent that we must look for a solution to be able to keep up with the growing needs. Our parking lot was always overfilled, with people riding around trying to find a place to park, even though our volunteers park off site, and take a shuttle.
We explored various options, such as opening a second grocery pantry in another part of town. We tried to work something out with District 20 but discovered that they did not want to partner with us because we are faith based. When that deal collapsed, we asked God to show us what to do. It was two days later that we saw the old Family Dollar Store, only a mile east on Austin Bluffs, had gone on the market for sale, way below the market value. If we moved the clothing and thrift store items out of our current building, it would not only free up parking spots but would also enlarge our current space for groceries and our growing educational needs. We purchased that building and after doing the needed permits, stocking and setting up, we are scheduled to open it up on March 21. Our hours there will be Tuesday through Saturdays from 10:00 to 4:00. We hope to keep the missional emphasis there in various ways. The proceeds will help offset the $30,000 per month food purchases that we are currently making. It has a prayer center. We are trying to keep the prices affordable. We hope to reach out with educational craft demonstrations. Guests facing tragedy situations may apply for help for their clothing and household needs. And it is very different that your average thrift store, come and see.
The second big change is our educational outreach. We are currently offering these educational programs with several classes in each series—Super Saver Saturday Frugal Living Series, Putting your Best Foot Forward Series for Career Development, Cooking Series for Frugal and Nutritional Living, Financial Management Series, and Sewing Workshops. We offer sampling with recipes on Wednesdays to show our guests ways to use the food resources available and we do a written outreach Thrifty Tips for Trying Times. We will eventually be able to use the old thrift store area for our increased class size.
Blessings to you all and thank you again for your prayers and support.
Leslie Miller, Co-Founder
Crossfire Ministries
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