# Hi Friends Family! | Weekly Update 3-15-26 - From: Friends Church | East Richland — Weekly Update - Sent: March 13, 2026 (2026-03-13T21:30:57.200Z) - Web version: https://erfriends.flowforth.co/emails/weekly-update/5623 - More emails: https://erfriends.flowforth.co/emails/weekly-update --- [![Logo](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Feb8d7634-c8fd-4e80-9181-5bdb2ca41196%2FFriends_Church_Branding_2024-10_1_2025-12-30T21-22-26-407Z.png)](https://erfriends.com) --- ## Hi Friends! Every spring, it happens. As the days get longer, our calendars fill up so fast! And then Easter arrives almost before we realize it. We want to help us all stop and remember why this season matters. Maybe you are thinking that you have no time for anything extra. But what if one of those extra things is exactly what is needed? Our *Prayer Nights* will be quiet and reflective times to focus on Jesus. The *Worship Night* on Wednesday will be an acoustic set with times for reflection and prayer. The *Seder and Potluck Night* will provide us a glimpse of the kind of meal Jesus shared with His disciples - remembering that He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). And, at the end the week for *Good Friday,* we will recount the final moments before Jesus's death on the cross - that He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him (John 1:11). Which one(s) will you attend? We are a busy people. Let's take time to remember together the greatest gift we have ever been given: precious and costly new life - all because of Jesus! See you Sunday! ~ Amy & Your Friends Church Staff Team *P.S. Scroll a bit further to learn about an opportunity to serve with us!* ### Holy Week Times **Palm Sunday - March 29** 3 Services — 8:00 | 9:45 | 11:15 **Monday & Tuesday - March 30 & 31** Prayer Nights — 6:00pm **Wednesday - April 1** Worship Night — 6:00pm **Thursday - April 2** [Seder & Potluck](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3483181) — 6:00pm **Friday - April 3** Good Friday Service — 6:00pm **Easter Sunday - April 5** - **Sunrise Service** — 6:00am at St. Clairsville Memorial Park - **Traditional Service** — 8:00am in the Sanctuary - **Contemporary Services &** [Baptisms](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3474372)— 9:45 & 11:15am in the IFLC --- [![Friends Youth Recap Video](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Feb8d7634-c8fd-4e80-9181-5bdb2ca41196%2FImage_3-13-26_at_2_2026-03-13T18-18-25-513Z.png)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVeH5RZjcW6/) Friends Youth Winter Retreat 2026 was amazing! Click to see memories made & to hear a clip of what our students experienced. Grace meets us, frees us, calls us, & sends us! --- **East Richland Christian School News** [click here](https://eastrichland.org/newsletters) **ERCS Drama Production:** ***Cinderella*** **Friday 3-26, 7:00pm & Saturday 3-27, 2:00pm.** --- [Weekly Bulletin](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/eb8d7634-c8fd-4e80-9181-5bdb2ca41196/March_15_2026_Bulletin_1_2026-03-13T20-52-52-718Z.pdf) [Give](https://erfriends.com/giving/) --- **Watch the livestream** [**here**](https://erfriends.com/live/) **Watch & listen to past messages** [**here**](https://erfriends.com/watch-listen/) **Read the Scripture passage** [**here**](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%206%3A1-10&version=ESV) --- **If your week wasn’t such a good one,** **or you have a praise to share,** **click the button below;** **we would love to pray for you.** [Prayer Request](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/people/forms/335412) --- [![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Feb8d7634-c8fd-4e80-9181-5bdb2ca41196%2Fpco-imports%2F2026-03-13T18-45-48-232Z-2a1494c3-718c-4ae8-a1c3-3b2debc68e16.jpg)](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3511474/reservations/new) ## Spring Cleaning and Easter Prep Work Days Spring is upon us!! And that means Spring Cleaning and getting ready for Easter! Jump in with us as we roll up our sleeves, clean out, and prep our spaces! **Sign-up for one or both days!** **Spring Cleaning Work Day** **When: March 31, 2026** **Where: Grand Concourse Entrance** **Time: 9:00am - Noon** **Easter Prep Work Day** **When: April 3, 2026** **Where: Ickes Family Life Center** **Time: 9:00am - Noon** [Register](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3511474/reservations/new) [![](https://churchusercontent.com/api/image-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fauth.churchspace.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Forganization-assets%2Feb8d7634-c8fd-4e80-9181-5bdb2ca41196%2Fpco-imports%2F2026-03-13T18-45-48-691Z-d01d6b10-d3e3-4c4f-b920-792b9f55a972.jpg)](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3507171/reservations/new) ## Church Membership Class **Church Membership Class** will be held on ***Sunday morning, April 12, 8:00 - 11:00am*** for anyone interested in becoming a member. This class will include an overview of our Church’s mission, vision, values, and ministries, our beliefs and history, and a discussion on what it means to be a church member. Children (under 18) interested in becoming a member must be accompanied by a parent. Click **Register** to continue signing up online. Any questions, contact the Church Office at 740-695-0971. [Register](https://erfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3507171/reservations/new)