March Newsletter

A Message from Greg

I wonder how many times in my life I have used the word "if." My dad once told about a round of golf he played. He shot a 94, but he concluded that "if" it hadn't been for 6 penalty strokes he would have scored 88. Now my dad was 80 years old at the time and 94 isn't to shabby, (in fact there are many of us 'younger' golfers who would be quite happy "if" we could shoot 94) but his "if" had him wondering about what could have been.

There are, of course, much bigger "ifs" in our lives that leave us wondering about what could have been: if I had invested more wisely, if I had taken that job, if I hadn't gotten married at such a young age, if I had only known then what I know now, if I had gotten that promotion, if I had planned for my retirement, if I had spent more time with my kids, etc. The list is almost infinite. The apostle Paul reflected on our tendency to spend more time looking in the rear view mirror than focusing on the road ahead:

"...but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3: 13, 14. Now "if" I would only remember that! God Bless You! See you Sunday! Peace, Greg

Rev. Greg will be leading a new study starting on March 5th.

Scripture of the Month

Romans 5:1

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

***Bible Study resumes on Tuesday, March 7th at 8am and Prayer Partners resumes on Thursday, March 9th at 7am.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

HOSPITAL : no one at this time

REHAB:

NURSING HOME/HOMEBOUND: St Anthony's : Lynn Mann, Martha Oliver

Cumberland Pointe : Harriett McDowell

Elmcraft (GreenTree): Suzie Mounts Westminster: Frances Britt; Lucille Maris # 1112

Springs: Norma Sue England # 327

Rosewalk Commons : Vernetta Lynn; Verne & Rosemary Comer M. Charlene Bowman 502 W. Jackson St. Mulberry 46058;

Signature Health Care: Ahmadi Begum

At Home : Jeanne Dible, Marilyn Galloway; Ruby Ward at home of son, Marcus Haley 8415 Turner Rd. West Point, IN 47992, Becky Britt - 2106 S. 7 th St. Lafayette 47905,

Ralph Ward home after being hospitalized

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER REQUESTS:

Loretta Lowe - Louise McDole's niece - cancer, Ann Prather, Jan Rybka, Cay Long, Glenda Cory - 2/27 - procedure on back (laminectomy)

A huge thank you to all who attended the Valentine luncheon supporting Jubilee Christmas 2017. $560.00 has been placed into the Jubilee account as a result of the fund raiser. We plan to host 35 families again in 2017. Currently the fleece blanket project is underway. About 1/3 of the blankets are complete. If you have some fleece to donate, it would be appreciated. Jubilee 2017 will come with a small change. The clothing goal this year is to only provide pajamas and socks for the children. So if you find a bargain, consider buying them early.

It is not to early to start preparing for the 2017 event on December 9th. Shop early. Pick up that toy that is on sale. When you go to the grocery store, consider buying 1 food item for the food baskets. If you buy 1 package of noodles, or any item of your choice, each time you go to the grocery store, you would have enough for each food basket. Don't wait until December, shop early.

If you have any questions please contact Roberta Pilotte, Hariett Beeler, the Kelsey's or myself. God's Blessings to each of you. Sandie Hauser

March Diaconates

Mar. 5th

10am

Team Leader: Hilgediek

Serving: Hilgediek

Serving: Don Lindstrom

Serving: Lou Hill

Serving: Marsha Hill

Set Up & Clean Up: Hill

Mar. 12th

10am

Team Leader: Hilgekiek

Serving: Hilgediek

Serving: Don Lindstrom

Serving: Lou Hill

Serving: Marsha Hill

Set Up & Clean Up: Hilgediek & Lindstrom

Mar. 19th

10am

Team Leader: Kathy Stirlen

Serving: Brittany Feeney

Serving: Mathew Stewart

Serving: Josh Tully

Serving: Sue Dismore

Set Up & Clean Up: Brittany Feeney & Sue Dismore

Mar. 26th

10am

Team Leader: Donna Adams

Serving: Susie Nelson

Serving: Michael Nelson

Serving: Crystal Cover

Serving: Greg Smith

Set Up & Clean Up: Crystal Cover & Greg Smith

CWF

Attention all Women! The CWF Women's Retreat date will be sometime in the fall (cancelled from March 31). We will announce the new date and more details soon! Stay tuned! Thank you.
Jane Rubesch and Carolyn Henry

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness. You have a very giving church body. Everything will go to good use. Blessings in 2017!

Joe Rodzikowsk, Director of Trinity Life Ministry

What a blessing your congregation is to the Gideon Ministry. The contribution of $450.00 to our organization to buy Bibles. Bob Parker, Lafayette Camp Vice-President

Thank you for the $856.00 contribution, from your 2016 Christmas Eve offering, to the Lafayette Urban Ministry Good Samaritan Fund - the most important way our community takes care of , and respects, neighbors in need.

Joe Micon, Executive Director