Easter Sunday Lilies

Published April 2, 2026

Below are everyone who gave Easter Lilies in Memorial or Honor of their loved ones:

Given In Honor of all the homebound who wish they could be here with us today

Given by Pam Baker (1)
In Honor of my grandchildren & great-grandchild

Given by Kathy Bohnet
In Honor of my friend Barbara

Given by The Boyer Family (1)
In Memory of Jerry, Janet & Matt Bolandis

Given by Rita Cain, Rex Roedger & Robbin Verbeck (1)
In Memory of Earl Roedger

Given by Bruce & Ramona Cross (1)
In Memory of our parents & grandparents

Given by the Downing Family (1)
In Honor of our families

Given by Craig Engeling & Robin Abram (1)
In Memory of Kathy Engeling & David Abram

Given by Barbara Fedorsak (1)
In Memory of Michael Fedorsak

Given by Jeanne Fischer (1)
In Memory of Al Fischer

Given by The Fortner Family (1)
In Memory of Karen Dall

Given by the families of Bill & Jim Fritzche & Jeanne Burke (1)
In Memory of Alfred & Arlene Fritzsche

Given by The Gnaegy Family (1)
In Memory of Keith Singleton

Given by Pastor & Rachel Gray (1)
In Memory of Lena Lilly Gray

Given by Steve & Karen Harris (1)
In Honor of our family

Given by Steve & Marla Hendry (1)
In Memory of Donna Kober

Given by Marty & Pam Hoffman (1)
In Memory of Leonard & Dorothy Hoffman

Given by Bo & Phyllis Jarabak (1)
In Honor of our family

Given by Ken & Kay Jones (1)
In Memory of our granddaughter, Elizabeth Katherine

Given by The Kitzmiller Family (1)
In Memory of our mom & grandma Judy McQuality

Given by Mike & Susan Kober (1)
In Memory of the saints who have passed before us

Given by Ken & Sherry Kollmann (1)
In Memory of our parents: John Abell
and Rev. Alvin & Jackie Kollman

Given by The Loemker Family (1)
In Memory of our great-grandparents

Given by The Mayhew & Schneider Families (3)
In Memory of Ralph & Myrna Schneider and Pam Schneider

Given by The Phelps Family (1)
In Memory of Mary K Lane
In Memory of Evan Phelps

Given by Brad & Nancy Rider (2)
In Memory of Ralph & Iva Fechter
In Memory of William A. Rider, Sr.

Given by Terry, Mark & Hannah Ritter (1)
   In Memory of Rebecca Louise Ritter
   In Albert G. Gutzwiller
   In Memory of Garry and Dolores Ritter

Given By Doris Roedger (1)
In Honor of God’s Blessings for my children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren

Given by Irvin & Jeanette Simpson (1)
In Memory of Henry & Mabel Sponemann

Given by Mark & Karen Simpson (1)
In Memory of Lowell & Ruth Ecker

Given by Kent & Kathy Splaingard (2)
In Memory of Edward & Rose Baima
In Memory of Rose & Louis Splaingard

Given by Tamara Tucker-Lindsey (1)
In Honor of my Blessed Family

Given by Children, Spouses & Grandchildren (2)
In Memory of Phyllis & Richard Wallace

Given by her Wednesday Women Prayer Partner (1)
In Memory of Donna Kober

Given by Joe & Karla Werre (2)
In Memory of Ken Harms & Connie Were

Given by Cheryl Whittmore (3)
In Memory of her parents, Robert & Jean Willgohs
In Memory of her husband, Bill Whittmore

Given by Julie Wrigley (4)
  In Honor of Pastor Gray and family, serving the church
  In Honor of Pastor Packer and family, serving the church
  In Memory of Mary Jane Wade
  In Memory of Ken & Donna Kober

Given by Jerry & Marie Wudtke (2)
In Memory our parents Leonard & Esther Hauflert
and Herman & Dorothy Wudtke

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt – Join us at 9:15 AM for Easter Breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt. Christian Outreach and the Youth are teaming up to prepare breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, ham, fruit and pastries compliments of Kruta Bakery. A free will offering will be collected with proceeds going to the youth. An Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0 through 6th grade will follow the breakfast.

New! Audio Stream During Church Services
1. Download the AudioFetch app (scan the QR code in the announcements or search “AudioFetch” in the App Store or Google Play).
2. Connect to the GSLSGUEST WiFi network. Password: welcomeguests
3. Open the app and adjust the volume as needed.

VBS Early Registration is Open - Early registration is open! Register students three years old and potty trained through those students entering sixth grade today for an island adventure on Tropical Trek at this year's Vacation Bible School! Join us June 22 - June 26 for a week of fun, faith, and discovery as we learn how Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Registration is limited, so be sure to register your students early! To register your student or to volunteer for VBS 2026, please use this link: myvbs.org/vbs-2026-7534

Youth Yard Sale is Coming!!! Start collecting items for the annual yard sale! We hope to have a clothing drive at the same time! More details coming soon!!
Youth News:
Sign up to help this week and weekend with the Easter Breakfast!
Senior High:
April 12- Cardinal’s game
Junior and Seniors- sign up for the Upper Classman Retreat - May 26-28.
Junior High:
April 18th: Area Middle School Dance. Get your tickets early from the school office! Parents sign up to help!

MELHS Spring Musical - “Do you know….the Muffin Man?” If you don’t, go see…. Shrek The Musical! Tickets are available for purchase now! Please go to https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/metro-east-lutheran-high-school/69bae1f8c7374f46d06013c4 The musical will be Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11 at 7 pm and Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 pm.

Issues Etc. - SACRED MUSIC FOR THE EASTER SEASON… "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness,” “He’s Risen, He’s Risen.” You can listen 24/7 to sacred music for the 50 days of the Easter season at lutheranpublicradio.org, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.

Thanks to those who serve this week:
Usher Team: (5:30) D. Ulkus
(8:00) J. Fiudo
(10:30) K. Splaingard
Altar Guild: (5:30) Pam Hoffman
(8:00) Jeff Blasingame
(10:30) Terry, Mark & Hannah Ritter
Greeters: (8:00) Terri Blasingame
(10:30) Kent & Kathy Splaingard

Attendance last weekend was 598. The offering was: General Fund $20,816 Specials $1,602, Total $21,878.

Prayers
Ron Hartmann, recovering from surgery
Donna Kober, Asleep in Jesus (March 26, 2026)
Emma Cowgill, who is recovering from a stroke in rehab
Mary Ann, Barbara Sudbring's sister, Asleep in Jesus (April 3, 2026)
Emil & Mary Schiller, in Honor of their 70th wedding anniversary
For Reuben Woolery, nephew of Rachel Forden & Karen Witschie, undergoing chemo therapy
For the Christians being persecuted in the country of India