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March 7, 2010 Bulletin Announcements
Youth Groups Parents should have received the spring edition of Youth Yak in the mail recently. If you did not receive a copy, please call Tim Habecker at the church (898-4673). Extra copies of Youth Yak are available in both the Narthex and Fellowship Hall foyer.
Middle School (& 5th Graders!) Summer trip to Ligonier This summer’s “On the Edge” trip to Ligonier Camp for middle school students (including students currently in 5th grade!) will be July 11-15. A deposit of $100 is due March 15. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Tim Habecker at the church.
Baked Potato Luncheon We know you go out to lunch anyway, so why not stick around and enjoy some specially prepared spuds and tasty desserts following the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, March 21? Brought to you by the youth ministry; all proceeds go toward the camp and missions “scholarship fund.”
The Evangelism/New Member committee is seeking individuals or couples who are willing to serve as sponsors for new members. Sponsors will help introduce new members to others during fellowship time and other church activities and encourage their involvement in the many opportunities for learning and serving within our family of faith. Please contact Patty Lyons by March 14 by noon at 540-972-1815.
Easter Lilies The Worship Committee will purchase Easter Lilies to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday, April 4. As in the past, you may purchase lilies in memory or in honor of family members, friends, or events. Folders with sign-up sheets are in the Narthex and the Fellowship Hall Foyer. The price per lily is $8.50 Payment is preferred in the form of a check made payable to "SPC" with a note in the memo line "Easter Lilies". The Worship Committee thanks you in advance for your support in this season.
The SPC 25th Anniversary is this year! A committee is being formed to plan this celebration. If you are interesting in being part of this planning committee, you are very welcome. Please contact Alan Hager, or Rick Spindler at 540 834-6983.
Port-a-Pantry Week 4 (March 10-16): Give up eating rice for the week. Buy a bag or box of rice and bring it to the church. Pray for the hungry of the world and for missionaries who are trying to meet the needs, for organization too.
Lenten Commitment Opportunity During Lent, there will be commitment cards in the Friendship Pad Folders. If you would like to respond to God’s grace with a tangible commitment – a confession, an act of devotion, or service, etc., you can fill out the card and place it in the basket at the foot of the cross in the front of the Sanctuary at any time during the service.
Haiti Trip in July Applications are now being received for the mission trip to Haiti this summer, July10-17, 2010. Interested people should contact Susan Weber ASAP at 582-9386.
Ladies’ Game Night There will be a Ladies’ Game Night on Friday, March 12th from 7-9 p.m. here at the church. If you are planning to attend, please bring a snack to share. Call Bronlynn Spindler (371-9027) for more details.
Bethany Christian Services of Fredericksburg is offering a free information meeting on March 16, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in our Fredericksburg office, 1616 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA. Please call 540-373-5165 to reserve your spot. We have a significant need for families who are open to adopting a child of any race and would love to discuss opportunities available here in Virginia.
Attention Gardeners! Winter is almost over and the Haiti/Kenya Plant Sale is on April 17. Now is the time to dig and split those perennials for potting. We also need donations of potting soil and compost. If you have a compost pile, we need good dirt. Please email johnconway@earthlink.net or call (540) 760-1963 to schedule digging or dig yourself and deliver to the Franklins house @ 503 Lewis St. downtown Fredericksburg. Please call ASAP so we can pot the plants and grow them for the final sale.
Parking at SPC If able, please consider parking at Minnieland or the doctors’ office any time after 9:00 a.m., until the close of the 11:00 a.m. service. Your willingness to park and walk is a ministry to others and truly appreciated. If your family drives more than one car to church, please consider using an offsite parking location for one of your vehicles. There is additional parking in the new gravel parking area in the rear of the parking lot.
5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter This Ladies Bible study begins Wednesday, March 24 at 10:00 in the Calvin Room. This study is for moms of daughters from the cradle to college and will help you discover God’s take on critical issues from moms who’ve been there. From growing up too fast to online chat rooms, this study covers the hot-button issues you’re sure to face and give you the tools to navigate the land mines with confidence.
Bring a friend to church next Sunday!!! Sunday March 14 is “Bring a Friend to Church Day!” Adults, teens, and children are encouraged to invite a friend to join us!
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