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Easter & Lent Activities

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Ash Wednesday

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday​ ,    February  26th, 2020. NSUMC will begin the season in a traditional service with the imposition of ashes at 7:00 p.m. 
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Holy Week Services

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April 5th, 2020,10:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday Worship ONLINE

The Palm Sunday service commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem which is mentioned in all four canonical Gospels. Children are invited to join in the virtual palm processional as the service begins.  Both services will include music from the adult Chancel,  AngleiX (youth choir), KIds of Grace and  Cherub Choirs.

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April 9th, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service     ONLINE

Join NSUMC for our Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week.  

Begin the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross with this special service of Dramatic Storytellers, Music and Communion.  The powerful and moving act of virtually stripping the sanctuary.
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April 10th, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday  Service   ONLINE

Join us on Good Friday at 7:00pm.   Good Friday is the Friday before Easter.  It is the most solemn day of the church year.  Jesus was crucified on this day.  It is observed by praying the Stations of the Cross and three hours of silent prayer while Jesus was on the cross.

Easter Sunday Worship Service

April 12th, 2020, 6:30a.m.
Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. 
​-CANCELLED-


Come in your blue jeans and join us for the first service of Easter morning on the patio! There will be music, communion, coffee and sweets afterward! Come early and wake up with joy in the Son! 

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April 12th, 2020, 8:30 a.m.
Worship Service with Communion at 8:30 a.m. --CANCELLED--

Join  NSUMC as the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music and an accompanying trumpets. NSUMC will have activities for children in the Fellowship Hall during the service. Adults and children are encouraged to stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee and sweets.
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April 12th, 2020, 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service ​ 10AM
--ONLINE--


Adults may join NSUMC as our virtual  Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and  the choir fills the choir loft with  music.  


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Easter Sunday School 2020 @ 8:30 AM
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--CANCELLED--

PLEASE NOTE; The "Easter Science Event"  will ONLY occur during our 10:00am service.  We will have an 8:30am Sunday School class for ages 3-12 and that lesson will be about the Easter Story (no science).  Students at both services will receive an Easter goodie bag.
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"Flying EASTER Eggs"- Easter Science Event 2020 @ ​--POSPONED--

The Mad Machines Science  event will begin in the fellowship hall with the Easter story.  Then  the Mad Scientists will present the experiements.  At the end of the presentation all student will get an Easter Goody-bag filled with treats.  The event is open to all children ages 3-12 during our 10am worship service on Easter Sunday. Youth (ages 13-18) are invited to assist with the program experiments.

Experiment Summary:
Children discover how simple machines make our lives easier.  They learn about the six different types of simple machines: the screw, lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley, and wheel and axle.  Children launch with leers, secure with screws and works with wedges through hands-on activities!  A large children-operated pulley system demonstrates how pulleys help us move heavy objects easily.  Children apply their newfound mechanical knowledge by building a Drag racer.
 
Education Value:

Mad Machines introduces basic physical science.  Children investigate mechanics and the role that they play in our everyday lives.  Children learn about forces and works and discover that simple machines make work easier by allowing us to push and pull less strenuously, but over a longer distance,  They will extend this concept at home using knowledge learned.
 
Take-Home Message:
  1. Simple machines make work easier.
  2. The six simple machines are the screw, lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley and wheel and axle.
  3. All complex machines have simple machines in them.

Some  say that  "pigs can fly!"  Well, come check out our flying Easter eggs!

This opportunity will only be available during our 10:00am   worship service.  Our 8:30am worship service will offer Sunday school for children ages 3-12 years old but it will be a traditional Sunday School class.  The Sunday School teachers will share the scripture stories with a bonus of an Easter Goodie bag!

Easter 2020


Easter 2019

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April 21st, 2019, 10:00 am
Mini-Easter Egg Hunt

All children, ages 3-12, are invited to join NSUMC for storytelling, crafts, snacks and an Easter Egg hunt.  These activities will take place during the 10:00 am service.  ​
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Easter 2018

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