The Genesis Ark – April 2023

The Genesis Ark – April 2023

March 28, 2023
There are many opportunities at Genesis over the coming weeks. Get Involved!

God So Loved Cantata by Pepper Choplin

Genesis Choir is pleased to participate with other area churches in the premier of Pepper Choplin’s new Easter Cantata “God So Loved”. 200+ voices will join together with a full orchestra at the Meymandi Conert Hall in Raleigh on Sunday, April 2nd @ 7 pm.

Admission is $15. Children and Students through grade 12 are free. Tickets are available for purchase online at http://www.pepperchoplin.com/meymandi/14c8edzvji3ndmtti2aeja3ehl8hfo

Join Us for Holy week!

Celebrate the RIsen Christ on Easter Sunday!

  • Palm Sunday at 9 & 11:10 a.m.
  • Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. Holy Communion will be served.
  • Easter Sunday at 11:10 a.m. 
Children’s Lenten Prayer Challenge

Parents, continue to lead your children through the Lenten Prayer Challenge. This is an opportune time to teach your children the Lord’s prayer.     

40 for 40 Lenten Challenge

Genesis Missions is challenging each family to support our mission partner Dorcas Ministries during the season of Lent. Pick up 40 items during our grocery shopping over the course of Lent for the Dorcas Ministries Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off at Dorcas Food Pantry to the right of the Dorcas building at 187 High House Road, Cary 27511. Their current needs can be viewed at https://dorcascary.org/donate-2/

Breakthrough Prayer for Lent

Include this prayer in your daily devotional time or anytime you pray through the Lenten season.
“Father, forgive me for my sins. Help me walk humbly with you. Amen”

Unleashed

Unleashed meets Sunday evenings at 5:00. Unleashed is open to youth grades 6-12.
The following slide shows the agenda this week. Unleashed will not meet on Palm Sunday or Easter. Contact youth@genesis-umc.org for more information.

Man2Man

Man2Man is a Men’s Bible Study and Fellowship group that meets on the first and third Mondays at Genesis at 6:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays of the alternating weeks for fellowship at Bojangles at 6:30 a.m.

Prime Timers

The Prime Timers are going on a field trip on Thursday, March 30. There will be a tour, we’ll visit the museum and have lunch at Parker’s Barebeque. Let Pam or Malana know ahead of time if you plan to join us. Email adults@genesis-umc.org for more information.

Graceful Yoga

Due to popular demand, the Graceful Yoga class on Saturday mornings has been extended for April and May! Men and Women 14+ are invited. Join us on Saturdays April 15 & 29, May 13 & 20 at 10 a.m. in the Koinonia Place at Genesis.

Ladies Spring Brunch

Mark your calendar for the Ladies Spring Brunch on Saturday May 6, 10 a.m. – noon. This will be a fun time for all.  Let us know you plan to attend by signing up in the Koinonia Place at Genesis, or emailing the adults@genesis-umc.org

Additional Adult Opportunities

See more opportunities available for adults on this link: https://genesis-umc.org/current-adult-opportunities/

Prayer Gatherings

Genesis Prayer ministry holds prayer gathering on the lower level of Genesis twice a month. You may bring your prayer requests and join them in an informal prayer gathering on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in room 033 (new conference room across from 105). April dates are April 12 & 26.

April Prayer Calendar
Pray for Stephen Ministers in Training

A new Stephen Ministry training class has begun. Please pray for the 5 future Stephen Ministers in training through the end of October.

Stephen Ministry

Are you in need of a caring, Christian who will listen, empathize, encourage, pray, provide confidential care, and patiently support you as you work through a crisis or difficult time?

Learn more about our Stephen Ministry and how you or a friend can be matched with a Stephen Minister by contacting one of our Stephen Leaders below.