Announcements

Ash Wednesday Prayer and Reflection - Our Lenten journey begins with the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 22. You are invited to begin the Lenten season by stopping by the church anytime between 7 and 9 AM for a time of self reflection, prayer and the imposition of ashes. A reflection guide will be available to assist you in your prayer time. If your mornings are busy and an evening service works better in your schedule, our sister congregation, Bloomingrove Reformed, will be having a service at 7 PM on Ash Wednesday. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

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Lenten Reflection and Prayer Guide - Pastor Kerri has put together a guide for reflection and prayer to lead us in our devotional times during the Lenten season. Each day there will be a portion of the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday to read along with weekly reflection questions and prayer suggestions. The guides will be available beginning Sunday, February 19 just in time for the beginning of Lent. If you would like an electronic copy, please email Pastor Kerri at pastor_kerri@yahoo.com, and she will be happy to send it on to you.

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"I AM ...." Ecumenical Lenten Wednesdays - You are invited to join the journey through the season of Lent with our local ecumenical partners, Bloomingrove, Sacred Heart, St. Jude's and St. Michael's Roman Catholic and St. Timothy's Lutheran churches. Each service will begin at 7 PM and will be followed by a time of fellowship. This year we will focus on Jesus? "I am" statements and exploring the titles of Jesus.

• On Wednesday, February 29 we will worship at Sacred Heart and hear Jesus say "I Am the Bread of Life."
• Wednesday, March 7 takes us to St. Jude's where we will listen to the words of Jesus as he proclaims "I am the Vine."
• On Wednesday, March 14, we will visit St. Michael's and hear the proclamation that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
• We will host the service on March 21, and hear the voice of Jesus say, "I am the light of the world."
• We will conclude our journey on Wednesday, March 28 at St. Timothy's and listen as Jesus reminds us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

A freewill offering will be taken at each service to support the ministry of Bethany at Unity House. They offer homeless or needy individuals from Troy and the surrounding communities a daytime opportunity for shelter, food, and referral, if desired, to any human service resource.

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Women's Lenten Breakfast - The annual Women's Lenten Breakfast will be held on Thursday, March 29th at 9 AM in Fellowship Hall. A delicious breakfast will be served followed by a devotional time in the Sanctuary led by Pastor Kerri. Letters are being sent to invite ladies from area churches. Although there is no charge for the breakfast, a free will offering will be taken. It is also requested that each person bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Doors of Hope. If you plan to attend, please sign up on the sheet posted in Fellowship Hall. Also, there are sign up sheets for helping with the breakfast and to bake muffins. Any questions can be directed to Jackye Rider.

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Ladies Night Out Cabin Fever Follies - Whether you attended Ladies Night Out last year or wish that you had, you won?t want to miss it this year. The date is March 10th at 6PM and will be held in our transformed Fellowship Hall. It promises to be a wonderful evening complete with a four course gourmet dinner (menu to be announced) lots of fellowship and some surprises as well, all for just $25.00 per person. Because seating is limited, you?ll want to get your paid reservation for yourself & any guests to Stu or Ed as soon as possible. Mark your calendars, get your reservation in and be prepared to be catered to by the handsome and very talented wait staff.
~ Sponsored by the Men's Choral Group

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Blizzard Chicken BBQ - Save the date Saturday March 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. That's when the annual Blizzard chicken BBQ will be held. Please join us for a hearty meal of chicken with Stu clement's BBQ sauce, baked potato, cole slaw, and home-made cake.

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Sunday Morning Prayers - Our help is in the name of the Lord who made the heaven and the earth. (Ps. 124:8) We open worship with that blessed assurance each Sunday morning. We acknowledge our dependence on God?s help in our Sunday morning prayer time. All are welcome to join us each Sunday morning 30 minutes prior to the early service to pray for our congregation and our worship services.

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Attention Quilters - Attention Quilters!!! Young, old beginner, experienced and everything in between, come share tips, seek advice and exchange ideas with fellow quilters. The cooler weather is coming and you know what that means, time to cuddle up with a warm quilt. It is time to get the sewing machines out and come join the fun the first and third Mondays of the month quilting!!! Come join the fun at 7:00 PM on the first and third Mondays of the month in Fellowship Hall. Any questions, please contact Carol Winkley or Sue Cerreta. Questions -