Update for Monday, March 4th
Dear Church family and friends,
It’s a big week at IBC Giessen with lots to announce, so it might be a bit of a longer update!
What’s not been big – or in this case ‘loud’ – is the sound on the recording of Pastor Buddy’s sermon from Sunday (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nCYWXNuE9I). We can assure you that the audio is there, albeit a bit reverb-y, but it is very quiet. Don’t forget to turn the volume back down on your computer/tablet/phone once you’ve finished listening!
This Week in Church…
As it is the first Tuesday of the month all of the YABS groups will be meeting together at the earlier time of 6:30pm in the Student Kitchen. They will be starting with a bring-and-share buffet, and ask that everyone planning on attending contribute something. Guests and first-timers are always welcome – just e-mail yabs@ibc-giessen.org for more information.
On Wednesday at 7pm, Pastor Buddy will continue our study of the book of Amos. You will need your Bible and a link to the Zoom meeting to take part. You can get the access link by writing to office@ibc-giessen.org.
King’s Daughters is our women’s ministry which holds different events on the second Saturday of each month. This month, they will be taking advantage of the (hopefully) nice weather on Saturday (9th) afternoon, meeting at the FTH at 2pm before setting off on a walk and reflecting on the events of the first Easter, and what impact they have on our lives today. If you have any questions about this, please write to office@ibc-giessen.org.
Pastor Johannes has a special request for his sermon this coming Sunday (10th). Do you have a flag of your home country? It does not have to be a fully textile, or big, flag – it might be a print out – but a recognisable flag of your home nation. Please bring it with you! To see how these will be incorporated into his preaching, you are invited to join us at 11am at the FTH, or online. A link to the livestream can be made available to you by e-mailing office@ibc-giessen.org.
An extended note on Easter…
With only a few weeks to go until Easter, we thought we would share a few more details of our plans:
Our traditional Maundy Thursday service will take place on Thursday 28th March at 7pm. It is a time of solemn reflection and thanksgiving for the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. We will share the Lord’s Table together and hear a devotional as well as sing a few songs. The service should last around an hour.
A list is already out for the Easter Breakfast at 9am on Sunday 1st April! Be sure to at least note down your intention to attend, even if you’re not sure what to bring to the feast. We are looking forward to both plenty of food and plenty of people! Our service will start at the usual time of 11am, but there is something special for the kids at the conclusion of the service – an Easter egg hunt! All contributions of individually wrapped Easter chocolates and candies are greatly appreciated!
Have a blessed week!