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Hello First Presbyterian Church,

This coming Sunday is the fifth Sunday in Lent... but it's also St. Patrick's Day. (Are you planning to wear green to church?). This week I learned that St. Patrick would use a shamrock to describe the Trinity. The Trinity has been a difficult concept to explain for Christians throughout the centuries. St. Patrick plucked a shamrock from the ground near his feet. Three leaves, he said, and yet one stem, one life.

There are a few important dates and deadlines I want to make sure you are aware of:

Our own Marilyn Newberry is getting married on Saturday, March 23. Marilyn's last day in the office before her wedding will be Thursday, March 21. Marilyn will be back in the office on Tuesday, April 2.
Easter flower dedications are due no later than Wednesday, March 20. Fill out a form in the Welcome Center or Narthex. Or click here to fill out a form online.
Holy Week worship begins with Palm Sunday on March 24. Come to worship ready to wave a palm!
On Maundy Thursday, March 28, we'll gather in folks' homes for Dinners for 8. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, March 24 (but it will really help us out if you sign up asap). Hosts and attendees will learn more details on Monday, March 25. More information is below. You can sign up on Sunday, or click here to register.
On Good Friday, March 29, we will have a "Service of Shadows and Song" at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary and online.
Also on Good Friday, the Children's Ministry is hosting a Good Friday Gathering for Children. Elementary aged children are invited for a day of fellowship and fun. Click here to register. The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 20. If you would like to volunteer, please be in touch with Becky Lormor or Julie Houpt.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, we will have two worship services. At 8:00 am, we'll gather at the pavilion and worship. And then at 10:30, we'll worship in the sanctuary and online.
Following the 10:30 service, the Children's Ministry is hosting a special activity for children. Please bring individually wrapped candy donations to the church between now and Wednesday, March 27.
The church office will be closed on Monday, April 1- and the church staff will be napping most of that day.

Journeying together,

Pastor Rosy

Wednesday, March 13

Sometimers: 8:00 am
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm-7:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30-9:00 pm

Thursday, March 14

Tai Chi: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall
Network Food Packing Event: 1-3:00 pm
Women's Evening Circle: 6-8:00 pm, Library

Saturday, March 16

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 17

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
Session Meeting: 12:00 pm, Library
United Fellowship Bible Church: 3-5:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Book Club: 5:00 pm, Library

Monday, March 18

P.E.O. Chorus Rehearsal: 1-3:00 pm, Chapel
Accolade Theatre Rehearsal: 5-10:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 19

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: 6:30-7:00 am, Phone
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 10-11:00 am, Library
UDCC Primetimers: 11:30 am-2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Staff Meeting & Lunch: 12:00 pm, Conference Room; Library
Pastor's Bible Study: 4-5:00 pm, Zoom

Wednesday, March 20

Sometimers: 8-11:00 am
P.E.O. Council: 10-11:30 am, Chapel
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.

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