Children’s Ministry Wing Remodel Project

Great progress is being made! 

Thanks to everyone who participated in our
work days last week!

Emergency In Japan

An elderly couple huddle around a wooden stove in a gymnasium after an earthquake and tsunami swept through Otsuchi, in the Iwate prefecture, eastern Japan March 15, 2011. Otsuchi, situated on Japan's eastern coast, has ceased to exist, overwhelmed by a combination of earthquake, tsunami and fire that razed the town of 17,000 people on Friday, killing more than half the population in a matter of moments. The situation around the coastal town of Otsuchi was desperate, with people scavenging for food and rescue teams trying to put out forest fires, according to Patrick Fuller of the Red Cross international humanitarian group. REUTERS/International Red Cross/Handout (JAPAN)

Please give generously to

 Pacific Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021317

UMCOR is working through relief and church partners in Japan to respond to the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear explosions. Current partners include Global Medic and the United Church of Christ in Japan.

The immediate response includes meeting the most pressing basic humanitarian needs of surrounding communities in damaged areas in northern Japan: drinking water, basic food, basic cooking and eating supplies, clothing, and fuel. 

United Methodists and friends are urged to pray for the people of Japan and support UMCOR’s relief efforts through giving.



HOW TO GIVE

Give to Pacific Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021317. Please write the Advance # and project name on the memo line of your check.   

   

Online: By Offering:	www.givetomission.org For local church and Annual Conference credit, make the check payable to your local United Methodist Church and write “Pacific Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021317” in the memo line.  Put your gift in the offering plate.
By Check:	To send a gift directly to UMCOR, make your check to UMCOR and mail to:  UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087.
By Credit Card:	Call toll-free (800) 554-8583

Lenten Luncheons

 

The United Methodist Women will be hosting the 42^nd Annual Lenten Luncheons at Grace United Methodist Church, 301 E. Market St, Washington Court House, each Thursday during the season of Lent.  The cost of the meal will be $6.00.  Luncheons start promptly at noon, and will release by 12:55.  Reservations for lunch must be made the FRIDAY prior to the luncheon, by calling the church office at 335-0460.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins (individuals without reservations), so make sure to get your reservation in!  While you are doing it, why not make a reservation for the full series.  We wouldn’t want you to miss a thing!  The theme for this year is Christ in the Strangest Places:   Foreshadowed, Fulfilled, Forever.  Please see below for the schedule of speakers and menus.  Hope to see you there!

Thursday March 10^th Speaker Ronald Dodds, Grace United Methodist Church “Mine”

Chicken Supreme Casserole, Swiss Green Beans, Sunshine Salad, Rolls and Cheesecake

Thursday March 17h – Speaker Dave Owens, Center-Spring  United Methodist Church “Nothing”

Lasagna, Green Salad, Garlic Bread, Pistachio Dessert with cookie

Thursday March 24^th – Speaker Father Jan Sullivan, St. Colman Catholic Church “Marked”

Ham Loaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli Slaw, French Bread, Chocolate Sheet Cake

Thursday, March 31^st – Speaker Ray Vance, South Side Church of Christ “Enlist”

Creamy Pork Chops, Crunchy Vegetable Bake, Waldorf Salad, Whole Grain Bread, Tropical Dump Cake

Thursday April 7^th – Speaker John Pfeifer, The Gathering Place “Invest”

Individual Meat Loaves, Hash Brown Casserole, Oriental Salad, Rolls, Brownie Cupcakes

Thursday, April 14^th – Speaker Jim Kiger, Hospice of Fayette County “Finish”

Creamed Chicken on Biscuits, Seasoned Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, White Cake with Strawberries

Reservations for the April 14^th luncheon are due by Friday, April 8^th at 4:00 p.m.  Please call the church office at 335-0460 to reserve your spot today! 

Upcoming Sermon Series

The next sermon series is titled Lessons on Prayer. This series will begin on March 9^th with the Ash Wednesday service and continue through Palm / Passion Sunday.

Do you need a touch from God?  Do you long for a divine encounter with the creator of the universe so you can have things turn around? Do you feel you have tried everything else with limited results? I believe we need a sovereign touch for a spiritual awakening.  We need to humble ourselves before God and invite His presence into our lives.

Through this series we will hear how others – Moses, Elijah, David, Jesus, and Paul – sought God through intentional prayer.

The schedule for this series is:

Date Sermon Title Preaching

March 9^th  –      “Arguing with God - Moses”                   Pastor Ron Dodds

March 13^th –     “Listening for God - Elijah”                   Pastor Ron Dodds

March 20^th –     “Singing to God - David”                        Pastor Ron Dodds

March  27^th –    “Conversations with the Messiah”          Pastor Ron Dodds

April 3^rd –         “Praying in the Spirit – Paul”                 Pastor Ron Dodds

April 10^th –       “Never Give Up on Prayer”                Pastor Becky Barnard

April 17^th –       “Prayer that Changed Everything”         Pastor Ron Dodds

February Sermon Series

The sermons for February will be based on the book by Francis Chan, Crazy Love. Francis is pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. From the back cover of his book, the following is taken:

"God is Love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love! Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe – the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor – loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you've verbalized it yet or not…we all know something's wrong."

Come and join us as we explore God's Crazy Love for us during the month we typically describe as the "Love Month." The schedule for this series is:

Date	Sermon Title	Preaching
February 6th	"Crazy Love"	Pastor Ron Dodds
February 13th	"Profile of the Lukewarm"	Pastor Ron Dodds
February 20th	"Serving Leftovers to a Holy God "	Mr. Dale Lynch
February 27th	"When You're in Love"	Pastor Ron Dodds
March 6th	"Profile of the Obsessed"	Pastor Ron Dodds

January Sermon Series

January 2^nd – "Is Evolution and Creation in Conflict?"
January 9^th – "Is the Bible True?"

January 16^th – "Do All Roads Lead to Heaven?"

January 23^rd – "Does God Care?"

January 30^th – "Questions Some Are Afraid to Ask!"