Hope Rising Update #44
by Fr. Bill Van Oss
Dear Friends,
We are in the midst of Holy Week, a time when we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for all and the hope His Resurrection brings to all. We will have a zoom Maundy Thursday Service at 6pm tomorrow, a Good Friday service at noon at Peace, and then Easter Services at 8:30am at the Sanibel Rec Center and 11:30am at Peace.
We are entering a resurrection season for St. Michael's as well. Initial prep work is being done as the repair permit moves through the city process so The Gathering Place can open as quickly as possible for on island worship, office space and community use. We are expecting proposals on Friday from two bidders for the restoration of our main building and the Restoration Team will be reviewing and then meeting with the companies next week.
We will have an update to give to everyone on
Sunday, April 16 after the service as we take flight and launch the
All Angels Campaign to Restore our Spiritual Home. Without you, “All” can never be all, so we hope you plan to come in person if you are in town, or attend via zoom. It will be a time to rejoice as our spirits and sanctuary are being made whole. You will hear the vision, timing and budget for the project and how you can be part of history and help reclaim our spiritual home & belong to a greater purpose. Join us in person or in spirit by Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87213548353
Peace,
Bill+
Sanibel Information:
1. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Reopened yesterday! Wildlife trail and Visitor center open, 7am-5pm. Closed on Fridays.
2. April 8 Community Egg Hunt
at the Sanibel School Pavilion St. Michael's will be providing a craft activity for the kids.
3.
April 11 6-8pm at BIG ARTS The second San Cap Citizens for a Resilient Future panel
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