Bench

Apr. 27 (Easter 2 – paraments are white) – Reserved
May 4 (Easter 3 – paraments are white) – Available
May 11 (Easter 4 – paraments are white) – Reserved
May 18 (Easter 5 – paraments are white) – Available

HOLY WEEK SERVICES:

• Maundy Thursday Communion Services: Thursday, April 17
  • 1:30pm (in-person)
  • 6:30pm (in-person & online)
• Good Friday Services: Friday, April 18
  • 8:40am (Chapel in-person)
  • 1:30pm (in-person)
  • 8:00pm (in-person & online)
• Easter Sunday Communion Services: Sunday, April 20
  • Easter Sunrise Service @ PLC Cemetery
    • 6:00am (in-person; 510 136th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445)
  • Easter Breakfast in the Ark (Gym)
    • 7:00am ~ 10:30am
  • Easter Festival Services
    • 8:00am (in-person)
    • 10:30am (in-person & online)

EASTER LILIES:
You are invited to bring Easter Lilies to beautify the chancel for Easter.  The lilies should be brought on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday and taken home after the 10:30 am service on Easter.

WHITE WINE ANNOUNCEMENT 4/17:
Since Maundy Thursday is the day that Jesus instituted His Supper, we often use this day to especially confess what Scripture teaches about it; that in this Sacrament Jesus is present with His true Body and true Blood bringing us the forgiveness of sins. One way that Lutherans have sometimes professed this teaching is by using white wine for communion. It shows we do not believe in transubstantiation, that the bread and wine disappear leaving only Jesus’ Body and Blood, because all can plainly see the liquid in the cup is clear. It also shows we reject the idea that the bread and wine only symbolize Jesus’ body and blood, because while red wine may look a little like blood, white wine does not. All this is a reminder that the substance of the Lord’s Supper is not in what we see or taste, but in the words of Jesus who said, “This is My Body… This is My Blood… given and shed for the forgiveness of your sins.”

GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE 4/18:
The Tenebrae Service is a service whereby the church is gradually darkened as we hear readings and meditations of the suffering and death of our Lord.  It concludes with a harsh noise (called the screpitus) symbolizing the closing of the tomb.  (Small children and those of a more sensitive nature may desire to cover their ears at this point.) The congregation then dismisses itself in silence to reflect on the goodness of our Lord’s sacrifice.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 4/20:
On April 20, at 6:00 am we will be conducting the 31th annual sunrise service in our cemetery. We have traditionally begun the service at the gravesite of the last member buried in the cemetery and process to the center of the cemetery for the communion service while singing an Easter hymn. This year we will be beginning at the grave of Anita Corso.

EASTER BREAKFAST 4/20:
Our youth will be serving Easter breakfast with help from the The Men’s Club on Sunday, April 20, from 7:00-10:30 am in the “Ark”. All are welcomed! Menu: the traditional Jim Langseth secret ingredients pancakes, scrambled free-range eggs, succulent organic ham, OJ, coffee and milk. PLC’s Lutheran Youth Society will be serving and a free will donation will be taken (proceeds exceeding expenses will be applied to the travel of those youth who will be attending the 2025 ELS Lutheran Youth Association Convention.

EASTER EGG HUNT 4/20:
PLS Sunday School will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt after church on Easter morning. Hunting will begin at 9:30 am. Please gather in front of the Ark and bring a basket or sack to collect your eggs. All are Welcome & Happy Hunting! For more information, please contact Julia Browing at Parklandsundayschool@gmail.com.

NO VESPERS SERVICES 4/21:
There will be no Monday Evening Vespers services conducted on Easter Monday (April 21). If possible, please plan to attend one of the Sunday services.

APRIL QUARTERLY VOTERS MEETING:
Our next regular voters meeting will be held on April 23 at 6:30 pm in the Narthex. Men over the age of 21 who would like to become voting members can speak to our Chairman, Casey Browning or one of the pastors.

PLS EASTER BREAK:
There will be no school April 21- 25, due to Easter Break.

MARTHA’S CIRCLE SUMMERTIME GOODIES & ACTIVITIES DRIVE
School’s out soon, and Martha’s Circle would love to help our young members make the most of their summer break! Throughout May, Martha’s Circle will collect new or gently‑used “summertime fun” items that another family could enjoy. Think:

• Outdoor toys & sports gear (bikes, skates, balls, jump ropes, Frisbees, kites)
• Water play items (sprinklers, squirt toys, small pools)
• Craft kits, sidewalk chalk, puzzles, board games, children’s books
• Any other kid-friendly summer goodies in clean, working condition

How it works

Month	What to do	Where
May 1 – May 31	Donate items	Dawn Daniels will have a clearly marked box/basket in the Narthex. Drop off contributions any time the church is open.
All Sundays in June	Pick up whatever your family can use	A “Summertime Goodies” table will be set up in the Narthex. Browse after worship and take items—free of charge!

Anything left after June will be donated to other local groups.

This is a simple way to clear out out‑grown toys, bless another family, and keep our kids engaged all summer long. Thank you for sharing the love!

Questions? Leave a message for Dawn Daniels or Jenn Kopf in their mailbox.

PLS SPRING PROGRAMS UPDATED:
Join us for fun-filled evenings of entertainment in the PLS Ark (gym)! Everyone is invited to attend the following performances:

• Pre-K – 1st Grade Spring Program – Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00pm
• 2nd – 4th Grade Spring Program – Thursday, May 22, at 7:00pm
• 5th – 8th Grade Pops Concert – Wednesday, May 28, at 7:00pm

Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see you there!

Reminder Notes!

All clubs, organizations, staff and yes you at PLC/PLS we want to know how we can advertise for your upcoming church & school events. It is up to your group to let us know how we can help. Please email your announcement for Midweek every Wednesday by noon to make that week’s print (announcements are run for two weeks). For the May Calendar all additions or changes need to be submitted no later than noon Monday, April 21. If you would like an advertisement (mini poster) on the Narthex Bulletin Board, please send it to us and we will gladly print and see it is posted for you. Please send all correspondence to books@parklandlutheran.org. We are excited to help get the word out to the congregation, so your event is well known.

Power-Hour classes will take place on Fridays—May 2, 9, 16, and 23—from 1:45pm to 2:45pm. This engaging academic program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 and is built around a Bible-based curriculum.

The cost is $20.00 per child (ages 2–5), which covers all four Friday sessions. Families will receive a $5 discount for each additional child from the same household. Siblings under age 2 are welcome to attend at no cost.

Optional: Power for Parenting Class

Parents are invited to stay for an optional Power for Parenting class, held from 2:45pm to 3:15pm each Friday.

For more information or to register, please click the following link: https://parklandlutheran.org/powerhour/

The Jan-Feb edition of the Lutheran Sentinel is on the Narthex table for you to take and read.

EVERY MEMBER VISITS:
We have made it one of our goals this first year to reach out to all of our members. If you would like to invite one of the pastors for a visit, please reach out to him. He would love it. But don’t be surprised if you get a call, text, or email from one of the pastors looking for an opportunity to visit with you. These visits are helpful for your pastors to get to know you a little better and to know how they might better serve you and pray for you.