March Church Council Highlights

*Security Task Force: led by Ray Zavatsky, in progress studying options for securing building

*Approved special Lenten sacrificial offering to go to general account

*Discussed annual special appeal for funds to cover ongoing maintenance projects and educational ministry

*Authorized fund up to $1,500 to have a professional write and search for grant to cover cost of repair to Rose Window, current estimate is $108,000

*Moving of Administrative Offices to the first floor is complete. Plans being studied for better use of 2nd and 3rd floor space*Stewardship to sponsor “Family Fun Night” on March 15th, with food, fellowship and Bluegrass music

*New organist/Director of Music hired; Ian Hoke will start on March 4th for Wednesday evening Lenten services and March 22nd for Sunday services. Jamie Links’ final service is March 1st

*Appointed Jacob Greco as representative from Council to Boy Scout Troops; will submit report regularly for better communication

*Council will participate in Leadership Retreat at St. Paul on March 14th

*Council will offer a “Congregation Chat” during March 1st Sunday School hour to provide an opportunity for questions and discussions.

February Food Pantry

February’s Pantry Item

Please remember ... February is St. Paul Has Heart Month. All food collected will be given to the food pantry. Monetary donations are always welcomed and can be made to the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry, Inc. by using the blue pew envelopes. For further information about volunteering or about giving, contact 792-6070.

**February’s Pantry Volunteers**

Wednesday, February 19, 11:15 am – 2:00 pm Kim Leber

Donna Stark Charles Stark Phyllis Hoover George Smith

Thank you for your Support!

Lenten Schedule

Dinner church is a movement that began with Jesus. He would meet with his followers in their homes and teach them over a meal. It was in this setting that Jesus shared the very first Holy Communion with his disciples. Therefore, during the season of Lent we find it fitting to offer Dinner Church as a part of our Lenten Discipline. This year the theme that we will study is, “God’s faithfulness through new creation.” We will explore the Old Testament readings for the following Sunday and see how God can and will show up and create new things out of dust.

We hope you and your friends will join us on Wednesdays during Lent. We ask that you would bring a dish to share and open heart to see what God is up to in your life.

March 4th: The blessing of God upon Abram (Genesis 12: 1-4a)
March 11th: God provides water for the Israelites out the rock (Exodus 17: 1-7)

March 18th: David is chosen and anointed (1 Samuel 16: 1-13)
March 25th: The valley of dry bones comes to life (Ezekiel 37: 1-14)
April 1st: The servant of the Lord submits to suffering (Isaiah 50: 4-9a)
April 9th: Maundy Thursday with foot washing and the stripping of the altar Lenten Devotionals will be available February 16th