April 17-21
~Holy Week~
But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. – 1 John 2:1-2
THURSDAY:
1:30 pm – Maundy Thursday Service / Individ. Absolution & Communion
6:30 pm – Maundy Thursday Service / Individ. Absolution & Communion (online)
FRIDAY:
8:40 am – Chapel
1:30 pm – Good Friday Tenebrae Service
8:00 pm – Good Friday Tenebrae Service (online)
SATURDAY:
7:30 am – Men’s Club @ Country Rose Café
SUNDAY: Easter Sunday
6:00 am – Sunrise Communion Service @ PLC Cemetery
7:00 am – Easter Breakfast in the Ark till 10:30am
8:00 am – Festival Communion Service
10:30 am – Festival Communion Service (online)
MONDAY:
No Vespers Service
THOSE SERVING US THIS WEEK: 04/20
Ushers: David Kreienbrink, Mike O’Neill & Rob Easley
Altar Guild: Bonni Mielbrecht Mike O’Neill
Organist: Albert Harris
Live Stream: Lizzy Riedel
Acolytes | Crucifers: Elijah Enstad, Elisha Gullixson, Peter Sundby| Abel Gullixson, Ryan Cutberth
THOSE SERVING US NEXT WEEK: 04/27
Ushers: David Harris, Chuck Daniels, Jim Sundby & Peter Sundby
Organist: Albert Harris
Vespers Accompanist: Mallory Daniels
Live Stream: Lizzy Riedel
Acolyte: Murry McDaniels
ALTAR FLOWERS: Gullixson’s, in celebration of our Risen Savior and Elisha’s 13th birthday.
Please contact the church office at office@parklandlutheran.org if you would like to supply flowers. We will ask for the date you would like to give flowers and the reason (if there is one). These upcoming dates are available/reserved:
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
Notes!
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 Sunrise Service @ PLC Cemetery
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!
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.
ELECTRONIC GIVING:
Parkland Lutheran Church has a convenient way to make your regular offerings. With our electronic giving program, you can easily set up a recurring giving schedule or make one-time contributions. Visit our church website for more information or go straight to it by clicking on this link.
- This is optional; the old system of contributing by check and cash still works.
- Members can still set something up through their banks so that regular checks are mailed in.
- If members choose this new option, they might wish to consider still using their envelopes and indicate on them that contributions are given electronically (not necessary, but that way a young confirmation student sees regular contributions going into the offering plate.