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April 5 • 2026
Easter Sunday
Resurrection of the Lord
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Sermon:
‘The Good News Is …
Alive in the World!’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson, pastor
Scripture:
Acts 10:34–43 • Matthew 28:1–10
■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. Everyone is invited to the table.
■ This is our designated monthly “bring a friend” day. We welcome all who join us for worship, study and fellowship — today and each time we gather.
■ To join “live stream” worship, go to Facebook — Swift Presbyterian Church.
■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.
■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.
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| Join us for refreshments and fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the worship service.
Please consider signing up to bring a treat for our fellowship time. Treats can be store-bought or homemade; sweets, fruits, veggies or meats. There is a sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall, and if you have questions, please contact, by voice or text, Barb Kelleher, (251) 269-9815.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
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God is good all the time.
■ Finance committee — Tuesday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Worship committee — Tuesday, April 7, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Handbell choir rehearsal — Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary
■ Adult choir rehearsal — Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary
■ Yoga — Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
— Romans 12:12
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
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| Who is interested . . . ? |
Who is interested in a supper club?
Are you interested in meeting once a month and getting to know people from the congregation? Having a wonderful meal and maybe hosting?
We are looking to start up one or more groups for time spent getting to know each other in a smaller group setting.
Let me know your thoughts! If this is something you are interested in, we will begin making plans. This will be a great way for us to get involved and gather in more casual settings.
Give Lynn Barnwell a call or text at 251-979-7581 or email at mlbarnwell552@gmail.com.
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Open Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
This week the food pantry served 69 families, including 249 people.
If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact the church office at 251-943-8367 or email.
The pantry needs egg cartons and plastic grocery bags.
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| We are looking for men and women of Swift to support our nursery for our 10 a.m. service, two adults each Sunday.
If you are interested in volunteering either once a month or once every two months, please contact co-captains Kathy Menk at 251-518-7966 or Eunice Ray at 251-979-2231 or see them after church.
Thank you for loving and supporting the children of Swift Church.
“Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
• April 5 — Eunice Ray and Kathy Menk
• April 12 — Lynn Barnwell and Susie Alexander
• April 19 — Eunice Ray and Betty Carneal
• April 26 — Karen Langley and Georgette Haupt
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 4
‘He Chose the Nails’
Through April 12
In He Chose the Nails, Max Lucado observes that the last moments leading up to the death of Jesus were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son.
And in those details are gifts that Christ provided for us. The cross. The thorns. The nails. His seamless robe. The empty tomb. God didn’t have to give us all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.
We’d love for you to join Snacks with Susan and Daryl. It’s a relaxed time to connect, reflect on the lesson together, and enjoy a bite before worship. Come as you are. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, there’s a place for you.
| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2
Our class will continue to study the Book of James today.
This book is one of the epistles in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus. This letter addresses early Christians who faced various hardships and challenges, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith. It is packed with practical wisdom and teachings aimed at guiding believers on how to live out their faith in daily life. The themes of faith, community, and ethical living are central to its message.
If you are new to the class, don’t worry about missing previous lessons. As in the rest of the Bible, each verse is almost a lesson in itself.
Visitors and new class members are always welcome. We have coffee brewed and take turns bringing pastries.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers and concerns
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Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
■ David and Denise Angle donated a car to the Presbyterian Home for Children.
■ Chuck and Betty Carneal celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary
■ Thanks to everyone who donated and helped with the garage sale. We made $428.55.
►Please remember our military friends
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Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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If you would like to provide flowers for a worship service, please contact Susie Alexander by phone or email.
Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.
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