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Here is the children’s Sunday School schedule for March, April and May.

March 7
Bible story: Jesus teaches about good fruit (Luke 6:43-45)
Bible point: Our Christ-like actions shows we’re Christians.

March 14
Bible story: Jesus tells the parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)
Bible point: God will forgive us when we sin.

March 21
Bible story: Jesus washes the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-17)
Bible point: Jesus wants us to follow his example of serving others.

March 28
Bible story: Jesus is tried and crucified (Luke 19:28-40, 23:1-49)
Bible point: Jesus died to take the punishment for our sins.

April 4
Bible story: Jesus appears to Mary (John 20:1-18)
Bible point: The Good News of Easter is that Jesus is alive.

April 11
Bible story: Apostles defend their faith (Act 5:12-42)
Bible point: Keep following God, even when it is hard.

April 18
Bible story: Saul meets Jesus near Damascus (Acts 9:1-20)
Bible point: Jesus changes our lives.

April 25
Bible story: Peter raises Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-43)
Bible point: God answers when we pray.

May 2
Bible story: An angel frees Peter from jail (Acts 12:1-18)
Bible point: Angels protect and help God’s people.

May 9
Bible story: Lydia is converted (Acts 16:9-15)
Bible point: Be prepared to tell others about Jesus.

May 16
Bible story: Paul’s jailer believes in Jesus (Acts 16:16-34)
Bible point: Jesus saves us.

May 23
Bible story: Paul describes genuine love (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)
Bible point: God teaches us how to love.

May 30
Bible story: Paul explains Christian’s relationship with Christ (Ephesians 1:15-2:10)
Bible point: God’s power saves us.

The youth are looking for some more donations for their trips this summer. If you have a job you’d like their help with, contact the church office (office@gracechurchchicago.org; (773) 478-0208). We will do our best to organize a team to help; all we ask is for a donation to the cause!

Justice with Grace will meet after the morning service on May 31 at 11:45 in the fellowship hall. We will first gather as a larger group, and then break into small groups by our current three areas of focus: 1) Immigration education, reform, and advocacy; 2) Emergency Food Distribution idea and next steps, especially recruiting volunteers for implementation; 3) Ideas for fellowship and connection between the English Grace congregation and Iglesia del Pacto. We will plan to share a light meal so feel free to bring some food to share. Also if you would like child care or have any questions, contact Curt Roeschley.

There are two ways to help with Sunday School this summer. 1) Help create crafts for the summer on June 7th, after the service. Lunch is provided. 2) We need help with teachers and helpers each week. If you enjoy working with children and haven’t volunteered before, this is a great time to get started. Commitments are variable from one week to several. Sign up at the back of the church on Sunday or contact Pastor Ryan (pastorryan@gracechurchchicago.org) or Mark Washington (mbaministry@gmail.com).

A spiritual storytelling group for those over 50. New members are welcome! Come share with others your life stories and how God has been present in your life journey. Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Nina Larson Ministry House south of the church building (4159 N. Monticello Ave.). We will continue to meet every third Thursday of the month through November. If you are interested, contact Renee Roeschley for more details at 773-283-4273.

There will be no regular “Growing with Grace” Adult Formation Class (Sundays at 9 a.m.) for the remainder of April and May.

During the second half of the service, children 2 years old through 6th grade receive age-appropriate Christian Education throughout the building. After the service, be sure to ask our children what they have learned in Sunday School.

Summer camp registrations are now open for all ages (children, youth and family camps). Check the camps’ websites for more information. Covenant Point Bible Camp: www.cpbc.com; Covenant Harbor: www.covenantharbor.org.

Does Jesus and his life matter to us today? The adult “Growing with Grace” class continues its discussion and study of the book of Mark next Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in the Nina Larson Ministry House, directly south of the church.

Offering envelopes for the Watchcare Fund will be in the bulletin this Sunday. Please prayerfully consider what you may give as a gift to help people in and around our church with emergency funds. Make your check payable to: Grace Evangelical Covenant Church. Put Watchcare Fund on memo line. Thank you.