THE RENEWAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE 551 Franklin Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Church (410) 939-3611 March 2019 Dear Friends, The church season of Lent begins this month. This season is built upon Jesus 40 days in the wilderness (Luke 4: 1-15). During this time Jesus ate nothing. So we can observe Lent by fasting or giving up something. But the real focus of this season is about intentional living and the commitments we make and honor throughout our life. In the wilderness, Jesus is confronted with choices about his life and how he will conduct his ministry. He is offered bread when he is hungry. Will his life be just about getting what he wants? Or will he live by what God wants for his life? Jesus is offered power. Will he seek to have control over others or give us the freedom to choose the way of God? He is challenged to test God, to see if God really is all we claim God to be. Jesus refuses to test God but shows his simple trust in the faithfulness of God. We all spend time in the wilderness, and we all struggle with making the right choices in life. Sometimes our wilderness time is not something we choose. But during Lent we choose to go into the wilderness with Jesus and reflect on the commitment he made there. During Lent we reflect on how Jesus wilderness experience shaped his life and how he remained faithful to the choices he made in the wilderness. The choices we make in our wilderness time make all the difference in our lives too. Faithfully, Rich (linkmail06@gmail.com) 1
MARCH 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Transfiguration of the Lord 3 4 5 6 7 World Day of Prayer 8 Men s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Chesapeake Grill 9 Communion Sunday Celebrate the Gifts of Women 1 st Sunday in Lent 10 **Session packet info due A.A. 7pm 11 Grace Place Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. W.W. 4:30pm A.A. 8pm 12 13 Choir practice 6:15 pm Jane & Paul Martin s home 14 International Women s Day 15 16 Justice Advocacy PDA Blue T-Shirt Sunday Daylight saving time begins 2 nd Sunday in Lent 17 3 rd Sunday in Lent 24 A.A. 7pm Session Meeting Green Room 6:30 pm April Newsletter Deadline 18 A.A. 7pm 25 W.W. 4:30pm A.A. 8pm 19 20 W.W. 4:30pm A.A. 8pm 26 27 Choir practice 6:15 pm Jane & Paul Martin s home 21 Choir practice 6:15 pm Jane & Paul Martin s home 28 22 23 The Vine food pantry 10 11:30am & Books for Bread 9 to noon 29 30 A.A. 7pm W.W. 4:30pm A.A. 8pm Choir practice 6:15 pm Jane & Paul Martin s home 4 th Sunday in Lent 31 **Joyce needs Session packet information early due to change in work schedule for week of 3/3/19. 2
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS 03/04 Carolyn Shrader 03/16 Jim Buxton 03/07 Leola Leffler 03/17 Jason Hartsfield 03/08 Hyun Pierson 03/20 Michael Transparenti Jr. 03/08 Melissa Allingham 03/22 John Sauers 03/11 Emily Shrader 03/22 Charlie Immel 3/15 Paul & Renee Stratton DUTY ROSTER Flower Building Liturgist Ministry And Grounds Usher-Tellers 03/03 Ed Matthews Carol Gatto Pam Mason Team #4 Greg Smith (Capt.) 03/10 Pat Allingham Kim Andreen Greg Smith Team #5 George Deibel (Capt.) 03/17 Paul Martin Amy Weitzel Ed Matthews Team #1 Ron Stein (Capt.) 03/24 Kim Andreen Sandy Matthews Scott Pentz Team #2 Lew Mason (Capt.) 03/31 Amy Weitzel Tara Werkheiser Ryan Andreen Team #3 Scott Pentz (Capt.) Communion 03/03 Ed Matthews Sandy Matthews Church Staffed Office Hours Monday Office Closed Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday Office closed 3
Announcements The Vine Food Pantry always needs: Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jams, Spaghetti/Sauce, Canned meats, Mac & Cheese, and Cereals. Pick up one or two items the next time you re shopping and drop them at church on Sunday. If everyone brings 1 item, which will be 40-50 items a week the pantry could stay full. PRAYER CONCERNS Our church family and friends. Prayers for our country, our president, our military, our law enforcement and our first responders. Continued prayers for Edith Hoffman s husband Fred who is at Citizen s Care Center. Continued prayers for Evelyn Keen, medical concerns. Continued prayers for Leola Leffler and family. Faith Andreen needs a boot on her foot, has a fracture. Ellie Andreen, still waiting to receive her hearing aid. Millie Kreider, medical concerns, recovering from two surgeries. Prayers for Cathy Deibel, recovering from surgical procedure on her leg. Evelyn Keen s daughter Kelly suffered a stroke. Sandy Sapp, medical issues and Sandy s friend Jeannie, medical concerns. Paul Martin, recovering from partial knee replacement surgery. Debbie Cunningham in the sudden loss of her boyfriend Rick. Amy Weitzel asks prayers for her friend Marva who is caring for her 34 year old son who is battling severe mental issues. Emma Weitzel asks prayers as she undergoes a medical procedure. Ron Stein, health concerns. Do you have a prayer concern? Please let us know! Miles of Pennies Donations for February/March will be announced in April. Total to date is $653.92 for our fifth Mile of Pennies. A Mile of Pennies consists of $844.80 or 84,480 pennies. The Mile of Pennies originated in 1986. If you would like to contribute to the Miles of Pennies, we have a basket located on your left as you enter the Narthex and thank-you in advance for your participation in this mission of our church. The money is used to purchase cards and stamps for mailings to members and friends of the congregation. George Deibel Miles of Pennies Chairman 4
THE VINE FOOD PANTRY The food pantry was open Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10-11:30 a.m. 12 families received food at this time. Ralph and I wish to thank Sandy Sapp and Pat Allingham for their help in boxing up and distributing the food. Also thanks to those donating food or donating funds to purchase food. Also thanks to St. Paul s Lutheran Church and the Girl Scouts for donations of food. The next date for the Vine will be Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Vine Food Pantry Schedule for 2019 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 27 August 24 September 28 October 26 *November 23 *December 21 YOUR MONETARY OR FOOD DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. WHAT YOU GIVE WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO REAL PEOPLE. THANK YOU! *In November and December, our food giveaway is on the Saturday prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Respectfully submitted, Lew Mason ************************************************* Congratulations to Scott & Kelly Pentz on the arrival of their 1st grandchild!! Colton Thompson was born Tuesday morning February 5th at 1:00 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. The proud parents are Jordan & Ryan Thompson! 5
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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE 551 Franklin Street Havre de Grace, MD 21078-2899 THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE office@presbyterianchurchhdg.comcastbiz.net Church office (410) 939-3611 March 2019 Newsletter Vision Statement God s call and our vision as we come together in the Presbyterian Church of Havre de Grace is to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ so we may be a faithful, friendly, and welcoming Christian community committed to worship, education, fellowship, and mission. Come grow with us as we adapt to these changing times! 8