Advent Lenten Sunday School
This Lent, we will begin a new Lenten Study Series “The Message of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton. Our first study class will be on Sunday, March 9th beginning at 9:30 a.m. Study books are available. Please see Pastor Gary. All are welcome and invited to take a special journey during Lent with Jesus. The class will consist of short readings during the week, classes on Sunday morning with viewing a DVD presentation by Adam, followed by discussion of Adam’s presentation and our readings looking at the important themes of Jesus’s teachings.
Missions
Recently, we received a “Thank You” letter from Family Promise. Our Christmas Mission giving of $154.00 was used to support a family that was able to transition from temporary housing into their own place and with our assistance, the children had a joyous Christmas with gifts for all.
We are currently looking for mission ideas for this spring. One suggestion has been made to consider that would be helpful is The Trinity Food Bank, which we have and are continuing to support, has started a Baby Pantry and is experiencing a great demand for diapers, formula, baby food and other essentials for infants in need. Please give us your feedback on this possible mission or another local missional need that you have become aware of.
Sacred Moments
I would like to remind us that during our worship time to be considerate of others. It is a time of prayer, singing, rejoicing and meditation. Quiet time should be respected. Communion time is a reverent time when we focus on the receiving of the elements and Jesus’s presence with us.
While this happens seldom, please turn off the sound for your cell phone during worship. I have been guilty recently of not leaving my cell phone in the office and have had it vibrate during worship which has distracted me, and I apologize for it.
Pastor Gary.
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