Pastor’s Corner
Spring is just around the corner, and soon we will see our flowers come to life again. I love flowers and the beauty they bring each year. Spring is such a wonderful time of year, and it’s the time of year that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. His resurrection is more than a celebration; it’s proof that we serve a living Savior. It’s also a guarantee that we have an eternal inheritance to spend with Him and one another.
Until then, we must wait with eager expectation (Romans 8:19). As we wait, God calls us to spread His Word by sharing it wherever we go (Matt. 28:16-20). Each and every day is a new day that we can proclaim the excitement of serving a “living” God who is actively involved in our lives no matter what comes our way. The resurrection brings us “living” love that endures forever. Let’s spring into action with new ideas and new ways that our church can reach new people who can worship our living God with us.
In the name of our Living Savior, Pastor Al
Bible Verse Memory Plan
Week #1: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1John 1:9 NIV
Week #2: For it is by grace, you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
Week #3: Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1John 4:7 NIV
Week #4: The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19 NIV
Bible Quiz
The “Christ hymn” in Philippians 2 proclaims that after Jesus humbled himself even to the point of death, God exalted him, and that eventually all will worship him. What two body parts are named as part of that worship?
A. knee; tongue
B. hands; feet
C. arms; lips
D. heart; mouth
Answer: (See Philippians 2:10-11.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School – 8:30 AM in the Community Building
Choir Practice Thursday’s at 1:30pm
You may reach Pastor Al at #609-529-7526, or Abh5676@yahoo.com
Friday, March 1st – World Day of Prayer
Sunday, March 3rd – Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 10th – Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 10th – Daylight Savings Time Begins
Thursday, March 14th – Presbyterian Women Meeting – CANCELLED FOR MARCH
Sunday, March 17th – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 17th – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Tuesday, March 19th – First Day of Spring
Wednesday, March 20th – Men’s Breakfast – 8am
Sunday, March 24th – Palm Sunday
Tuesday, March 26th – Newsletter Deadline
Thursday, March 28th – Maundy Thursday
Friday, March 29th – Good Friday
Sunday, March 31st – Happy Easter!!!
Saturday, March 23rd – Easter Egg Hunt – 2pm – There is a donation basket in the church foyer or also monetary donations welcome. Please see Vickie Franchak or Sandy Elbrecht.
Friday, March 29th – Good Friday Service – 6pm
Easter Sonrise Service, Sunday, March 31st – at the home of Bill & Carolyn White – 7:00am, with breakfast following in the Community Building at 8:00am. Worship Service at 9:30am
Thank you to all who donated to the Souper Bowl Mission – A total of $475 was received.
Sunday School begins at 8:30 a.m. We are studying Chip Ingram’s series on Culture Shock. A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Divisive Issues. Please join us and be blessed!
Please contact Debbie Hickok at Debbers128@gmail.comwith revisions to the church directory.
Please contact Debbie Hickok by Wednesday evening with any announcements you have for the upcoming week.
Email Carolyn White with any praises, joys, or prayer requests you have throughout the week that you’d like to share with our church family.
Please sign up to host one of the social hours on the Sunday after Communion Service on the first Sunday of the month. Hosting only means setting out what is brought and cleaning up afterward. It does not mean bringing everything to share.
Don’t forget our card ministry - If you would like a card sent to a particular person to give them a lift or let them know they are missed or offer encouragement, etc. etc., just give the name and address to Cathe. Cards, envelopes and postage will be provided and placed on a table in the Community Building the first Sunday of each month. As we file past the table on our way to the coffee pot, we will be able to sign each of the cards and Cathe will address the envelopes and mail them.
Loose Change Offerings ( coins and bills)
1st Sunday – Local Missions
2nd Sunday – General Fund
3rd Sunday – Kenya/Rev. Malabo
4th Sunday – General Fund
5th Sunday – Trehab Local Food Bank (whenever there is a 5th Sunday)
