Prayer Shawl Ministry

Schoeneck’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather again on Wed. April 1st in Room 11 at 6:00 pm for an hour before the Holy Wednesday service. We will knit or crochet prayer shawls, baby blankets, and chemo hats for those in need. Please bring yarn and your hooks or needles. Patterns will be supplied. If you would like to learn to knit or crochet, we can help with that! If you have any questions, please contact Donna Francisco.

Moravian Readings for Holy Week Services – Holy Wednesday

A Journey of Faith and Renewal — Experience the depth of God’s love through our Moravian Readings for Holy Week. We gather each night at 7:00 pm of Passion Week to read the events of that day in Jesus’ life from the Scriptures. These “Readings for Holy Week” tie together the Scriptures in a story-like format and are interspersed with the singing of hymn verses that relate to the events described. Invite friends and family to join you for this sacred week of worship.

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion – 7:00 pm

Join us for a reflective Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 2nd as we remember the night Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples. We’ll gather for Scripture, prayer, and communion as we reflect on Christ’s call to serve one another. All are welcome — bring a friend and share this meaningful service with them.

Good Friday – 1:45 pm Holy Communion | 2:30 pm Good Friday Vigil

Join Us for Worship on Friday, April 3rd at 1:45 pm for Holy Communion and/or 2:30 pm for our Good Friday Vigil. On this solemn day, we reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice through Scripture, music, and prayer. May God draw us into quiet reverence, renewed repentance, and steadfast hope in his redeeming love.

Great Sabbath Lovefeast – 7:00 pm

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 4th for our Great Sabbath Lovefeast — a time of reflection, a time of preparation, and a time of hopeful anticipation as we await the arrival of Easter and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. God can always turn our sunsets into sunrises.

Resurrection Sunday

He is risen! Easter calls us to celebrate with joy and gratitude. Christ’s resurrection reminds us that darkness does not win and hope is always rising. Let’s rejoice together in the good news that transforms our lives. Please join us on Sunday, April 5th for Easter worship.

• 6:00 am – Easter Sunrise Service
• 7:00 am – Easter Breakfast
• 8:00 am – Easter Worship
• 9:15 am – Easter Fellowship
• 10:30 am – Easter Worship

Joyful Noise Offering

A Joyful Noise Offering takes place on the first Sunday of each month. The children present will collect loose change from the congregation. Proceeds go to Moravian Open Door, a non-profit organization committed to providing transitional housing and supportive services to those experiencing homelessness, those who are distressed, and the underserved population of New York City.

Schoeneck Women’s Fellowship

Schoeneck Women’s Fellowship will meet at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 8th in the Fellowship Hall. All women are welcome to join us — we’d love to see you!

Second Sunday of Easter – ACTS Musical Performance

Most Passion plays end with the Crucifixion. As Moravians, we are the Easter People. We want to see Easter and the Resurrection. We want to see more of the story, and that story continues into the book of Acts. ACTS, a new play written by Sarah Hriniak and featuring music written by Ryan Morrow, will be performed on Sunday, April 12th at the 10:30 am worship service. Come to worship and support our burgeoning Performing Arts Ministry! Learn some stories from the book of ACTS. See how the disciples ACTed on their faith. Be inspired to ACT and share your faith. Please Note: There is just one service on Sunday at 10:30 am.

Grief Support Group via Zoom

If you are struggling with grief or the isolation that it can bring, please join our Grief Support Group. It is a safe environment where you can tell your story and express feelings freely, knowing that others will be understanding, non–judgmental, and supportive. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Please contact Ann–Louise Taylor to be added to the Zoom link for the Grief Support Group or for more information.

Adopt-A-Highway Road Clean-Up

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, in celebration of Earth Day, as we clean-up our designated 2–mile section of Jacobsburg Road. Participants must be at least 8 years old, and at least one parent/guardian must accompany them. Meet in Schoeneck’s parking lot at 9:00 am. Please contact John Beitel through the Church Office for any questions.

Third Sunday of Easter

Our worship services are on Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30 am, with Sunday School for children, youth, and adults at 9:15 am. We encourage you to join us in person for worship, but we also live-stream our 10:30 am worship service on YouTube for those who can’t join us in person.

Blood Pressure Screenings

The Schoeneck Moravian Health & Wellness Ministry will be offering Blood Pressure Screenings on Sunday, April 19th after both worship services. Schoeneck’s Health Ministry provides this free service to any member of the congregation who is interested. If you would like more information, just stop by the Health Ministry room or speak with any member of Schoeneck’s Health & Wellness Ministry.

Junior Youth Group — “Grease” at Nazareth Area High School

The Junior Youth Group will attend the matinee performance of NAHS’s “Grease” the musical and support our Senior Youth friends in the play! Tickets have already been purchased — please contact Lanie Yaswinski or Courtney Schnyderite with questions.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Our worship services are on Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30 am, with Sunday School for children, youth, and adults at 9:15 am. We encourage you to join us in person for worship, but we also live-stream our 10:30 am worship service on YouTube for those who can’t join us in person.

Community Dinner

Schoeneck’s Community Dinners begin on Wednesday, April 29th with meatloaf. Mobile pick-up is from 4:00 – 5:30 pm (or while supplies last). Schoeneck Members: We are once again looking forward to those yummy homemade desserts! We are also looking for additional helpers – please contact Sharon Schuler or Gloria Floyd.