Bulletin for Sunday, March 22

Opening of the Word

Prelude
Judy Caudill

Greeting & Welcome
Pastor Greg

Fellowship Song: #393 "The Family of God" 

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Hymn: #623 "Something Beautiful" & Hymn of the Month "Let Your Heart Be Broken"

Offertory Prayer
Sheri Tickle

Offertory: "Morning Has Broken"
Teresa Wallace & Pastor Connie, flute duet

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18
Jack Batten

Sermon: "The Creative Heart of God"
Pastor Mark

The Heart for the Not Yet Prayer Time

An Invitation: #654 "Change My Heart, O God"

Announcements

Benediction

Postlude
Melrose Instrumentalists & Susan Matney

"Create in my a new heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
- Psalm 51:12

Easter Community Event 
We welcome our church family and community to join us for our Easter Community Event on Saturday, April 4 from 11 AM-1 PM here at Melrose Baptist Church.

This event will feature:

• Easter Egg Hunt- every child will leave with a bag of candy! 
• Children's Crafts 
• FREE Hot Dog Lunch for all in attendance 
• Children's Easter Activity Books- An age appropriate activity book curated by Melrose Baptist Church to help children learn the story of Easter and promote their cognitive skills and creativity. 

Want to help in other ways?

• We need candy! We are now accepting donations of Easter candy to use during this event. Donations can be placed in the marked container in the Fellowship Hall. 
• We need help packing candy bags! Every child in attendance will get a bag of candy and we need help packing those bags! If you are able, please come and help us pack candy bags on Wednesday, April 1 at 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

The Living Lord's Supper- A Tenebrae Service
Come and experience "The Living Lord's Supper" on Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM. This tenebrae service will feature a dramatic retelling of the Last Supper, communion, and the extinguishing of light to help us prepare our hearts for the coming Resurrection of our Savior.

Pastors Competition 2026: Why should your donations for the Backpack ministry go into the box with the Louisville Cardinal?
Think about this: The word "cardinal" comes from the Latin cardo, meaning "hinge."

This relates to the idea of a person (or bird) serving as a pivotal point or a "bridge" between the earthly and spiritual. For many, seeing a cardinal is a reminder of their "hinge" role in service—being the point upon which others’ faith or comfort might depend. The children that our backpack ministry serves depend upon our willingness to give graciously and generously.  In addition, the red coloring of the cardinal bird, reminds me of the blood that Christ shed on the cross, exemplifying the ultimate act of sacrificial service.

While I refrain from speaking ill about my fellow pastors, I'm not sure giving to a 'blue devil' or a group of hounds that include the dangers of a 'rocky top' in their calling card is the best decision.  

LOL - all joking aside, we have done an amazing job collecting donations in this ministry endeavor.  Please continue to support the Children in Action and Backpack Ministry through your willingness to give.  And, feel free to put your items in whichever box you want.  It all goes to the same ministry and serves the same children, and that makes us all winners!  Reminder that the last day for collection is March 29th.

- Pastor Greg