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Dear families,

Lent was launched with our our Lenten Craft Fair (keep scrolling for pictures) and Ash Wednesday Potluck yesterday. Many thanks to volunteers and participants!

This Sunday, we are distributing Lenten Devotionals for children (with all-important stickers) during coffee hour. Stop by, check them out, take a couple home. Children will also receive One Great Hour of Sharing fish banks in their church school classes. Click on link to learn more about the ministries that your offering will support. We bring our fish banks back to worship on Palm Sunday, April 9. 

Finally, we are postponing the Hope for Future Lenten book group. We just didn't get quite enough sign-ups to start up. This group will NOT meet this coming Sunday.

In shared Lenten hope,

March 5
Tree of Knowledge ( Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7)
1. What tree were the people in the Garden of Eden not to eat from?
2. How do you feel when you break a rule?
 
March 12
God calls Abram ( Genesis 12:1-4a)
1. What do you think Abram and Sarai packed for their move to a new land?
2. Why do you think they were willing to leave their family and go to a new home that God promised them? 

All-Church Retreat 
Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 26 - Sunday, May 28

A great way (actually, the BEST way) to start your summer
  • NorthBay is located 2 hours south on I 95 on the northern tip of the Chesapeake Bay, just over the Maryland state line.
  • Retreat begins with dinner on Friday, May 26 and ends after lunch on Sunday, May 28. Families are also welcome to stay at NorthBay through Sunday afternoon and continue to enjoy facilities and setting.
  • Cost is $130.00 for adults, $65.00 for children (3-10), under 3 are free. All food and access to facilities included. We do need to bring our own linen.
  • Rev. Austin Crenshaw Shelley, Director of Christian Education at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church. will lead the retreat. Austin is a huge fan of intergenerational ministry. "All-Church retreats are my jam!"
Registration deadline - Monday, May 1.
Questions? Email or call me (609-924-0103 ext. 108). Scholarships are available.

Making bird seed wreathes for our feathered friends in winter.
Club 3-4-5 - Late Night Movie Night tonight!
Friday, March 3
7:00-10:00 PM
Club 3-4-5 keeps up the tradition of our annual sardines, snacks and movie bonanza. 
Come with $5. and a friend.
Leave exhausted.
Vacation Bible School and PresbyCamp
Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29 
Details and registration in next Next Gen.
Find out where we are going this summer....!