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Hello First Presbyterian Church,

There are many things in life that we must do, even though we don’t want to. For example, as an Air Force Reservist, I must complete training that requires me to learn to wear a gas-mask. Yes, a gas mask that will prevent air-borne pathogens from entering my lungs. I must learn how to wear this mask for my survival. Each time this training shows up on my training requirements, I really don’t want to do it. It’s hard to breathe in a gas-mask. It is uncomfortable. I get claustrophobic when I wear it. But I want to serve our country and therefore, I must complete the training.

In the same way, we must go through the season of Lent, to arrive at Easter Sunday. The season of Lent can be uncomfortable. It can seem long and burdensome.

However, if we want to arrive at the Easter celebration, we must journey through Lent.

We are half-way there. May we be encouraged to do what we must so that we can celebrate on Easter morning. May it be so. Amen.

Pastor Alice

Wednesday, March 6

Sometimers: 8:00 am
Women's Morning Circle: 9:30 am-12:00 pm, Room A109
Accolade Theatre Rehearsal: 5-10:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm-7:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30-9:00 pm

Thursday, March 7

Tai Chi: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall
Art Therapy: 10:00 am, Room A109

Friday, March 8

Movie Night, featuring "Inside Out": 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

Saturday, March 9

UDCC Layette Project: 10:30 am, Fellowship Hall
Taiwanese Ministry Bible Study: 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Library
Grace Community Choir Rehearsal: 3-4:00 pm, Chapel
United Fellowship Bible Church: 4:30-8:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

Sunday, March 10 - Daylight Savings Time Begins / Cents-Ability Sunday

Coffee Class: 9:00 am, Room A111
Present Word Class: 9:00 am, Room A109
Children's Sunday School: 9:00 am, CE Building
Nursery Open: 9:00 am-11:30 am, CE Building
Worship: 10:30 am, In-person and Online
Grace Community Presbyterian Fellowship Church: 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Chapel, Room A111, Room A109
Work for Change: 12:00 pm, Library
United Fellowship Bible Church: 3-5:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

Monday, March 11

Faith Sharing: 1-2:00 pm, Library
Mission Ministry Team Meeting: 1-2:00 pm, Conference Room
Accolade Theatre Rehearsal: 5-10:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 12

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: 6:30-7:00 am, Phone
UDCC Women's Group: 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Room A109
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 10-11:00 am, Library
Pastor's Bible Study: 4-5:00 pm, Zoom
UDCC Council Meeting: 6-9:30 pm, Library

Wednesday, March 13

Sometimers: 8-11:00 am
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45-715 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30-9:00 pm

*Events listed in blue indicate that one of our Community Partners is using our facilities.

A message from Rachel Cross, director of Accolade Community Children's Theatre:

"Just thought y’all might enjoy seeing all these teens connecting last Friday night. It matters so much that they have a place to gather. Thank you."

Click here to see the video!

Accolade's next show, "How to Eat Like a Child," will be playing March 1-9, 2024 at the Addison Theatre Center. They offered us code that FPCR members can use for FREE tickets!

Click here to purchase tickets, and use code FIRSTPRESFRIENDS at checkout.

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