It is Holy Week! Wed prayer mtg W2300, Easter celebrations, and more

Dear PHCF,

May grace and peace be yours in abundance! Our hearts are heavy for the persecuted church around the world - and especially for our Coptic brothers and sisters who are mourning in Egypt over the church bombings on Palm Sunday. This Holy Week as we look forward to Jesus' path to the cross, to his death and resurrection, may you rest in the work that He has done on your behalf -- and invite others to know fullness of joy through him as well!

This Wednesday, Shawn will lead us in a special time of prayer, using ancient liturgy to guide us in adoration, confession, supplication, and reflection. Bring your lunch; we'll have some snacks! Looking forward to a sweet time of fellowship in the middle of the week!

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ. (Eph 1:7-9)
Blessings,
Teresa -- for PHCF

Other announcements:

1. Dean's Lecture: Prof. Darrell Gaskin - 4/11 at 4pm (TUES)
2. CCIH conference "early bird" registration closes 4/14 (FRI)
3. Easter Celebrations - 4/16 (SUN)
4. Worship night at Gallery Church - 4/18 at 7pm
5. Switchfoot/Lifehouse concert - 8/15

1. Dean's Lecture: Prof. Darrell Gaskin - 4/11 at 4pm (TUES)

Professor Darrell Gaskin - who is both a professor in HPM and a pastor in DC - is giving Tuesday's Dean's Lecture in Sheldon Hall at 4pm. He spoke at PHCF in the fall and is a man of God, faithful in prayer and in work. Come support him, and learn about addressing health disparities: a national problem requiring local solutions. Reception to follow in the Gallery.

2. CCIH conference "early bird" registration closes 4/14 (FRI)

The reduced price "early bird" registration pricing for the CCIH conference closes 4/14. Strengthening Global Health: Faith at the Center is the theme, and the conference runs July 13-15 at Homewood Campus. PHCF is a CCIH affiliate, so you are automatically a student member. Register now!

3. Many Easter Celebrations - 4/16 (SUN)

If you don't already have a local church to celebrate Easter with, please join PHCF/JHMI friends worshiping at:

• Gallery Church Downtown (29 S Front St. 21202), 9am
• Gallery Church Patterson Park (3115 Eastern Ave. 21224), 10am
• Village Church (Hampden: 3647 Roland Ave. 21211), 10:30am
• Gallery Church Riverside (Fed Hill: 1602 Johnson St. 21230), 11am
• Faith Christian Fellowship (Pen Lucy/Charles Village: 505 E. 42nd St. 21218), 11am

*During the week, there are a number of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday events/vigils/prayer meetings - if interested, please contact Teresa.

Also, the International Fellowship invites you to join in their Easter Celebration! Luncheon at BJ Hall's home in Reisterstown starts at 1:30pm: traditional Easter holiday lunch, egg hunt, and more! Rides available. Bring a friend! Register here: http://jhif.org/index.php/latest-events

4. Worship night at Gallery Church - 4/18 at 7pm

You're invited to Gallery Church Downtown (29 S Front St) on Tuesday, April 16, 7-9pm for an awesome time of worship, spoken word, prayer, and fellowship! Contact Teresa if interested in walking over from JHMI together, departing the hospital at 6:45pm.

5. Switchfoot/Lifehouse concert - 8/15

The bands Switchfoot and Lifehouse are touring together! They will be in Baltimore on August 15 at Pier Six - tickets and more information available here: http://lookingforsummertour.com/

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Phil 1:6)