Ash Wednesday Service

Among other things, the Lenten season is a time for preparation. We'll mark the start of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service February 17th at 7pm. During the service, folks will be encouraged to write down on a piece of paper those things they feel are separating them from God. When they come forward for Communion, they'll be invited to burn the piece of paper, symbolizing their desire to remove that which separates them from God. Everyone is welcome to join in this worship experience.

Joyful worship participation

Let’s start with this fact: I don’t think anyone should attend Sunday worship because they feel guilty about not going to church. It’s my hope and prayer that everyone who comes each Sunday does so ready to celebrate God’s grace. I hope people come to worship with joyful hearts, eager to learn more about God as Creator, Provider and Redeemer. I hope people come to pray and sing God’s praises.

Perhaps people who regularly attend Sunday worship haven’t found time in their busy schedules, they’ve made time to join the church community as it gathers for worship.

What’s the difference between finding time for church and making time? I think when you make time for church, you are taking the initiative. You are demonstrating an intention to place the worship of God as a top priority. Making time for church is an active decision that indicates you control your schedule. Finding time for worship suggests you may be more controlled by your schedule than you are the person in control.

Top reason for going to church

When you're not here, we really miss you!

Radical Hospitality

Author Robert Schnase says fruitful congregations share five practices. They include radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service and extravagant generosity. Want to learn more? You'll find a copy of Robert Schanse's book "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" in our church library.

Haiti

We give thanks that the PC(USA) mission personnel and mission groups in Haiti at the time of the earthquake are safe and accounted for. Join other Presbyterians in the ongoing response to this disaster as you give, act and pray.

Give – Financial support for relief efforts can be made online and designated to DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.
Act – Prepare for a special worship service in your congregation this Sunday using the hymn, bulletin inserts and other worship resource available from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). Congregations and individuals can also put together hygiene kits and baby kits to be distributed through Church World Service. For information, visit the PDA Web site.
Pray – Join with others in lifting up the people of Haiti and those seeking to provide aid in this critical time. As the eyes of the world turn to Haiti, let us join our hearts in prayer.

Churches that are healthy and growing don't focus on numbers. Rather, they minister to the needs of those in the community.

Thought for the Day

"Churches grow when they intentionally reach out to people instead of concentrating on their institutional needs. This is the basic Law of Congregational Life."
William Easum
The Church Growth Handbook

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