Week of February 23rd
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday……………7:30 p.m. NA Meeting
Tuesday………….7:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting
Wednesday……10:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study
……………………………6:15 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal
……………………………7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday……………….10:00 a.m. Knit & Crochet Ministry
Saturday…………8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
…………………………..5:30 p.m. Romantic Dinner
Next Sunday….6:00 p.m. MYF
Nursery: An unstaffed nursery is available for any parents that want to stay with their child(ren) there.
Please Pick Up a copy of the church’s March newsletter today. Extra copies of the calendar page are also available. If you don’t get an email from us each Tuesday, please fill out a tan card found in the pew in front of you, and we’ll add you to the email list.
Easter Flower Orders are due today. Copies of the order form are available in the church entryway if you haven’t yet completed one. See Mildred if you have questions.
Chimes Rehearsal: The following should attend Chimes rehearsal this Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.: CJ Grubaugh, Karen Owens, Dave Price, Emmy and Kayla Soucy, Amey Woolam and Pam Zook.
Choir Notes: Anyone interested in singing with the choir is invited to join us on Wednesday evenings in the sanctuary. The group is working now on the Easter cantata and would welcome new members.
Men’s Breakfast will be held THIS Saturday, March 1st, at 8:00 a.m. in the Hall. Come join us for a great breakfast, fellowship, and a time of devotion to start your weekend. See Jerry McGrath if you are interested in helping.
Romantic Dinner: Couples of all ages are welcome to join us for a Romantic Dinner THIS Saturday from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Hall. Note that sign-ups are by table and the meal is covered dish; you are bringing a specific dish for your table only. Find some friends and sign up together. Games (with fabulous prizes) will follow the meal. Get a babysitter and join us for the evening! Sign up TODAY please.
30-Hour Famine: Our youth group just finished the 30-Hour Famine. Thanks to EVERYONE who helped in any way! The kids are raising money for World Vision and hungry children around the world. All donations (including M&M tubes) are due back to church please by NEXT SUNDAY. So far, we are only half-way to our goal of $4,000. Remember, every $40 you give feeds and cares for a child for a month! Look for a full report of the Famine in next month’s newsletter.
Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5th.
~~Lenten devotionals are available in the entryway. You are welcome to take one to use with your family during this season.
~~Prayerfully consider “giving up” or “taking on” something for Lent. Lenten practices are designed to bring you into a closer walk with the Lord during this 40-day journey toward Easter.
~~ We will hold an Ash Wednesday Service (March 5th) from 6:30 – 7:00 in the sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to join us. Choir Rehearsal will be held after the service.
Confirmation is an important opportunity for kids to learn about their Christian faith traditions and to own the faith for themselves. The pastor will be holding Confirmation Classes this year on Wednesday evenings (March 12th – April 9th), with Confirmation taking place on Easter Sunday. If your child is in 7th Grade or is older and has never been confirmed, please speak with the pastor if you have questions or to enroll him or her in class.
ShopRite Cards: These work just like cash, and we earn 5% on every dollar. Buy them here and help raise funds for the church! See Jen Souders, Sue Hitchner or Karen Luttenberger (609-617-4546). We would love to have more of you involved in this program; it’s an easy way to raise money for the church!
Talent Show: The church’s annual Talent Show will be held on March 16th! Get YOUR act together. Let Mildred know if you want to be on the program.
If you would like to play with the Chime Choir for the Talent Show, please see Mildred. We need a few more ringers to complete the song. The one rehearsal will be Wednesday, March 12th, at 6:15 p.m.
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. You can dine in or take out meals. Tickets are $18 for adults and take-outs, and $9 for kids 5 – 12. Tickets must be purchased OR reservations made in advance. You can pick up single tickets or a pack of tickets from Sue Hitchner, Donna Kavlunas, or Lisa Campbell – either to buy for your friends and family or to sell. Sign up sheets for those willing to help will be posted soon.
GNJUMC has mandated sexual ethics training for all clergy and laity in leadership positions. If you are serving in a leadership position and receive an email from the Conference to complete the Sexual Abuse and Awareness Training video through Ministry Safe, please inform the pastor so you can gain access to this free training video. If you have already completed the training (Sunday School teachers, etc.), you will not need to repeat it.
Knit & Crochet Ministry: This group meets every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Youth Room at the Hall. Anyone interested is invited to join them; just bring whatever project you’re working on. They’d be glad to teach anyone who wants to learn! The group has some macrame yarn available free for anyone who can use it.
Greeters/Ushers: If you are willing to serve in the coming weeks, please sign up in the entryway!
