5th Sunday of Lent - March 26, 2023

The world seeks peace that will put an end to conflict and strife. However, history and personal experience tell us that such upheaval will never come to an end in this life. By putting our faith in Jesus, we receive peace with God. As we edge closer to the Passion of Christ and the celebration of Easter we should ponder anew the amazing love of God that offers peace to your heart and eternal life through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Our simple faith in the Savior displaces the angry darkness in our lives with resurrection joy. Peace will come for you in that bright shining moment when you realize that it isn't about you - It's All About Him!   

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Read by Penny Lisle

GREETERS FOR TODAY: Welcoming you at the entrance on Sunday will be Russ and Marion Tarbell. The Tarbells live on Modesto Road in Lady Lake.

USHERS: D. Shimpeno K. Deutsch N. Doggett P. Lisle

DEACON OF THE MONTH: Penny Lisle

 

SCRIPTURE READER: Penny Lisle, a member of our Board of Deacons, will be the Scripture Reader for the week of March 26th. 

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The Altar Flowers and Bulletins are given by Nancy Doggett in celebration of her 77th birthday.  Happy Birthday Nancy!

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SPECIAL THANK YOU to everyone who signed up to support our altar flowers and our worship bulletins. Those who signed up have been contacted concerning their wishes. We will be taking the flowers to Hospice or sending them home with the donors.

Music Ministry For March 26, 2023. Welcome back LAMAR YOUNG. Lamar has been a good friend and a blessing to our church on many occasions. He is very active in the Lady Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church and in Village area singing groups. Lamar will be singing "God Is There", "Have I Done My Best for Jesus?" and "Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know".    

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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! This week our special guest is Lamar Young, Palm Sunday, April 2nd - Yvonne Miller and Maundy Thursday, April 6th - Billie Thatcher, Easter Sunday, April 9th - RuthAnn "Pinky" Bigley.

Billie Thatcher will lead our singing with "Here I Am Lord", "Be Thou My Vision", and "Til the Storm Passes By".

Kevin O'Connell will accompany and direct.

COMMUNION SERVICE Our next celebration of Holy Communion will take place on Maundy Thursday, April 6th. Our Holy Thursday service will be held at 11 a.m.

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LUNCH WITH A LAWYER. Come learn about Florida law regarding wills and trusts. Ask questions of our guest Attorney Hisham Shanawany of the Millhorn & Sanawany Law Firm. The luncheon is at noon on Wednesday, March 22nd. Reservations are required (sign the sheet in the narthex). Free-will offering to cover the cost of the luncheon.

KEVIN O'CONNELL PIANO CONCERT. Your chance to hear our talented music director play the piano for our final mid-week Lenten program on Wednesday, March 29th at 11 a.m. The music will be followed by a luncheon in Fellowship Hall. A free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses. Sign the sheet in the narthex to reserve your place.

THE MAGIC OF BRONZE will return in concert in our sanctuary on Saturday, April 29th at 4 p.m. Don't miss this amazing group of young musicians. Hear the unique sounds of the chimes and bells. Tickets are $20 and the proceeds benefit the Infant and Toddler Pantry and the educational work of Magic of Bronze.

MARCH MISSIONS: During the month of March our designated mission project will be Residents Encounter Christ (REC) of Florida. This is a program that shares the love of Christ with those who are incarcerated in area county jails. This is a very important part of the rehabilitation process. It brings hope to the prisoners, their families and the surrounding community. The Infant and Toddler Pantry will also be receiving half of the generous donations you make this month.

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS: Bev Greene and Russ Tarbell (1); Bob Martin (7); Sandy Hoffmann (8); Dale Barton, Nancy Cowell, Nancy Reid, Jerry Starkweather, and Stan Waterman (9); Jim Denholm (11); Diane Dresback (14); Gil Regan (17); Ruth Ann Bigley (22); Nancy Doggett (26); Margie Hutchinson (27); and Janet Doran (29).

MARCH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: Doug and Janet Moe (7), Stan and Kathy Waterman (13), Ralph and Nancy Cowell (14), and Barry and Faith Brooks (18).

 (If we missed your Birthday or Anniversary, please, let us know. We will add you to the list.)

JOIN US FOR CONVERSATION AND REFRESHMENTS. After service gather with your church friends in the Fellowship Hall. Beverages and snacks are provided. Help Wanted! If you can help contact Cathy Reitmyer 860-276-7806. We need cookies, fruit, little sandwiches, etc.  We also need servers and clean-up help.

THANK YOU to everyone who went along on the Gap Tour with LOVE Inc. recently. Nancy Reid got a group of church members and friends together who traveled by bus to see the various church mission projects in our area, including our own Infant & Toddler Pantry.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Palm Sunday, April 2nd our music will include Yvonne Miller singing "Via Dolorosa" and Kevin O'Connell playing "The Palms". Children's Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. on the church lawn. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, April 6th at 11 a.m. Good Friday Prayer Vigil in the sanctuary

PLASTIC EASTER EGGS NEEDED for our Infant and Toddler Pantry Palm Sunday Egg Hunt. Drop them off at the Pantry Tuesday or Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or leave them in the narthex after service.

PASSING THE RED BOOKS! Help us take care of our church family and following up on those who visit our services. DON'T FORGET THE "RED" GUEST BOOKS!  Accuracy of our attendance figure is dependent upon "everyone" taking the time to sign and record their information in the red books when they are passed. Thank you for your support and help. 

NAME TAGS. If you need a new Name Tag or require a correction in your present tag contact Doug Moe (Church Clerk) at 603-493-0749.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS. We always encourage you to take time for personal spiritual growth. Our church encourages prayer and daily Bible reading throughout the year. Use the available Our Daily Bread devotional guides and read a portion of scripture each day. These books are free and available on the narthex visitor's table.

MEMORIAL GARDEN! Take a moment to view this lovely area between the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall.

PASTORAL CARE: Contact Jim Keough on his cell 352-250-6160. Jim's email: RevJim46@aol.com. If you are ill or going to the hospital, please let us know. We want to pray for you and be of service. Please be sure to check the "Prayer Request" section of our church website and pray for your church friends and their concerns. If you have someone you would like added to the list contact the pastor or Dawn Keough (email Nana6bn5g@aol.com).

Your continued support of the General Fund is "Essential". There will not be government funds available to bail us out. Your stepped up support during this time will be a blessing. 

Or Give Online… Click the Donate button on our website, Then select the fund you wish to donate to.

OUR CHURCH JOURNEY. Get your copy of our beautiful book highlighting the journey of our church from the beginning in the Hampton Inn to our beautiful church facility and family of today. A gift of $25 to the Building Fund for each book. This is a limited edition volume, with a few copies available, so don't miss out. Available from the church office.

THE WALK OF FAITH - We continue to place Brick Pavers in both the Veterans Area at the flag poles and around the beautiful fountain area. Make a gift to the Building Fund of $100 and have a brick placed in honor/memory of a loved one or a veteran. You can place a brick in the fountain area walk-way to celebrate an event, memorialize a family member, or simply place your name on a brick to show your support for our church. Mail your check with "Brick Paver" in the memo section to the church along with the information you would like on your brick. There are three lines with 15 characters per line available on each brick. Contact the church office for more information.

 Ongoing Projects ✝

Prayer Requests for March 26th, 2023 can be found on our website

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