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Worthington Presbyterian Church

TOWER TIDINGS

Issue 3, Volume 25 Issue 5, Volume 24March 1 through March 31, 2017

ADULT EDUCATION Ash Wednesday Activities
BRIDGE GROUP

CHOIR PLUS MUSICAL Ash Wednesday Service at Noon
EASTER LILIES
LENT We have received requests from older church members who do not
MONTAÑA DE LUZ drive at night and from church members who work at night and
cannot come at 7:00 p.m. In response, we will have a brief Ash
Wednesday service at noon in the Chapel. You can receive ashes
in the sign of the cross at noon if you wish.

NEW MEMBERS BIOS

ONE GREAT HOUR OF Soup Supper at 5:30 p.m.
SHARING
Ash Wednesday (March 1st) Soup Supper in Fellowship Hall. It
Y FAMILY CENTER begins at 5:30 p.m. for choir members and youth worship leaders.
If you are coming to the worship service (but not helping to lead it)
YAHAS you may come to eat at 6:00 p.m. This will be a special time of
fellowship before worship. Do you have a favorite soup or chili
EVERY ISSUE recipe that you would like to share? If you would like to provide a
 Church Calendar crock-pot of soup, contact Jenni Whitford at 517-745-1056 or email
 Junior High Activities [email protected].
 Music
 Senior High Activities

Visit our Website: www. Ash Wednesday Worship Service
worthingtonpresbyterian. 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

com The service will be led by our youth group, and will engage all your
senses and will be for all ages. If you wish to you will receive a sign
of ashes in the form of a cross on your forehead or on your hand.
This is an ancient Christian practice that symbolizes repentance
and humility.

Dear Friends, Dear Friends in Christ,
This issue unfolds WPC’s Lent 2017, with a Why were so many pastors at the conference:

theme of “Holy Conversations.” We’re excited “Ideas in Motion—Fighting the Drug Epidemic in
about our plans and hope you find at least one Ohio”? Why did 1,200 people attend?
way to make this season a meaningful and spirit-
filled preparation for Easter. Pastor Julia and I certainly learned some things
about this crisis in our beloved state. It is not yet
Another event to highlight is a meeting for over, and, in fact, it is still getting worse. But there
those members who have hoped for a later-than- are signs of hope.
10 a.m. worship hour. Look for details of this
meeting in an article entitled “March 26th Meeting Jessica Nickel from the Addiction Policy Forum
Regarding Later Worship Times” later in this in Washington D.C. was one of the keynote
issue. If you are someone who hoped or expected speakers. She told us that both of her parents
a resumption of the 11:15 a.m. service time, this were heroin addicts. Jessica was put in foster
meeting is for you. care, and bounced around from foster home to
foster home as she grew up. With that
I am sharing most of page 2 this month with background, she was a prime candidate to
Pastor Tom, so he can share about the “summit” become a heroin addict herself. But she didn’t. In
organized by Attorney General Mike DeWine, to fact, she became a leader in the fight against the
bring together community leaders and drug crisis. What happened?
professionals from many disciplines, for the sake
of sharing ideas to address the drug epidemic in Jessica is a living reminder that “protective
Ohio. We both attended and learned much about factors” can outweigh “risk factors.” She reminded
ways we as a congregation might be part of the our huge gathering, for example, that if a youth is
solution. involved in church, if a youth is involved in
community service, if a youth has caring adults
May your life be graced by many holy (who are not related to them) as additional
conversations in the weeks ahead. mentors—this can combine to outweigh the risk
Grace and peace, factors. That youth can grow and flourish and
steer clear of addiction.
Pastor Julia
Jessica reminded us that the female brain is
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING still developing until the age of 22, and the male
brain until the age of 25. If a young person abuses
God unites our gifts to create a big alcohol or marijuana at a young age—before the
impact. On Palm Sunday (April age of 21, for example—their brain can be
9th) you are invited to bring your physically altered and this can predispose them to
gift for the One Great Hour of addiction. Jessica had people in the foster system
Sharing special offering. Your gift and at school who were very good at keeping her
will be used for ministries that away from alcohol and marijuana as she grew up.
provide food and safe water to people in need,
hope to those overcoming a catastrophe or What can our congregation do? Talk about
conflict, and resources for disadvantaged and these issues. Share helpful information with
oppressed communities striving to better their others. Help get young people involved in our
lives. Your gift, combined with the talents of those church and support them. Help add to the
who receive it, will serve to create a more just, “protective factors” in their life. Do research
resilient, and sustainable future. Presbyterian (including at drugsafeworthington.org) to learn
Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger more. Be very careful about prescription
Program, and Self-Development of People are all medications. Our Worthington Police Department
supported through this special offering. Please has a drop box to dispose of unused medications.
give generously. Checks can be made out to WPC It is very important that we do everything we can
(memo: One Great Hour of Sharing). You can go to make sure unused medications do not fall into
to www.presbyterianmission.org/give-oghs to find the wrong hands.
out more.
We are exploring several ideas, such as
forming a support group for families affected by
the opioid crisis. Please feel free to contact Pastor
Julia or me, if you would like to talk.

Yours in Christ, Pastor Tom

GIVING PRAISE FOR GENEROSITY LENT 2017: HOLY CONVERSATIONS

Thanks to your financial pledges and gifts, In the Season of Lent, Christians prepare for a
Worthington Presbyterian Church can continue our meaningful Easter celebration by giving special
growth in furthering God’s kingdom locally and far attention to several practices of faith: self-
beyond our church walls. examination, prayer, Scripture reading, serving
others. Our theme this year will be “Holy
As of February 9th, we have received 343 Conversations.” Sunday Scripture texts will feature
pledges totaling $1,072,148. Your financial various individual holy conversations with Jesus
pledges help the church to budget responsibly and (see below). The topic of our Lenten study is
make the best use of financial resources for our prayer, which is in itself holy conversation with
ministries together. Your generous giving supports God. The format of the Lenten study will be small
our pastors, staff, mission programs, music, groups, a format intentionally designed to create a
Christian education, youth activities and much safe space for holy conversations. We’re excited
more. about our planning: please help us spread the
word, so that many participate.
We’re grateful that many of you have increased
your giving to the church. For 2017, the median Sunday, March 5th
household pledge is $2,080 – half above and half Matthew 4: Jesus and Satan (Dr. Piermont, preaching)
below that annual level. That marks a significant
gain from the median of $1,800 in 2016 and Sunday, March 12th
$1,560 in 2015. We can celebrate our growth in John 3: Jesus and Nicodemus (Rev. Morrison)
generosity because it increases our ability to
"welcome, embrace and serve" each other, our Sunday, March 19th
community and our world. John 4: Jesus & the woman at the well (Dr. Piermont)

If you have not pledged for 2017, it’s not too Sunday, March 26th at 8:00 a.m.
late. Pledge cards are available in the church John 8: Jesus & the woman caught in adultery
office. Or, you may call Mary Brake, WPC’s
Financial Assistant, at 614-885-5355. (Dr. Rice)

All levels of giving – whether you pledge or not 10:00 a.m. Choir Plus Musical: “All God’s Children”
– keep WPC vibrant and responsive to God’s Sunday, April 2nd
calling for us in this place, in this time. May we all
continue to deepen our Christian understanding of John 9: Jesus and the man born blind (Dr. Piermont)
money and its roles in our lives.
40 DAYS
In Christ, an important Biblical context
Your Stewardship Committee: Linda Barber, Mary Lent begins on Ash
Brake, Michael Farley, Doug Haddix (chair), Brad Wednesday and ends with
Easter.
Montgomery, Julia Wharff Piermont, Jeff White We count the days of Lent –
but not Sundays. Each
HANDS-ON MISSION OPPORTUNITIES Sunday is a little “Easter” or a
little celebration.
Contact Dr. Rice at trice@worthingtonpresby  Moses fasted for 40 and
terian.com for more information or to sign up. prayed for 40 days. During
Thursday, March 2nd: NNEMAP Food Pantry this time, God gave him
during Choir Plus the law known as the Ten Commandments.
Monday, March 6th: Help serve the hungry at our (Exodus 34:27-28)
Friendship Dinner  Elijah fled for his life through the wilderness,
Friday, March 10th – Sunday, March 12th: Mission fasting 40 days and nights until he came to Mt.
Trip to Portsmouth, OH Horeb. There God appeared and instructed
Thursday, March 16th: 6:30-7:30 p.m. help him on how to overcome his enemies. (I Kings
package food for NNEMAP Food Pantry in our 19:1-18)
Fellowship Hall  After baptism, Jesus withdrew to the desert to
Wednesday, March 29th: Help prepare and serve fast and pray for 40 days before beginning his
dinner for the Y Family Center, leaving from our public ministry. (Matthew 4:1-2 and Luke 4:1-2)
church at 4:30 p.m.

MACRH 26th MEETING REGARDING LENT!
LATER WORSHIP TIMES This year Lent starts on March 1st, Ash
Wednesday – and runs through April 16th, Easter
In December, the Session approved several Sunday. In case you were wondering why Easter
recommendations of the New Worship Service is always on a different day:
Committee, including the recommendation to
make no changes for the present time to our The March equinox coincides with Easter
Sunday morning worship schedule, and instead to Sunday and holidays that are related to it. These
focus on evening service options. holidays do not fall on a fixed date in the
Gregorian calendar, or the Julian calendar,
We recognize that this news may be which is still used by many Orthodox Christian
disappointing to members hoping to see a churches. Jesus’ death and resurrection
resumption of the pre-2014 worship schedule, occurred around the time of the Jewish
which included an 11:15 a.m. service. We also Passover, which was celebrated on the first full
know some of our senior members face extra moon following the vernal equinox. In 325CE the
challenges with the current earlier service time. Council of Nicaea established that Easter would
While it is unrealistic to expect that every member be held on the first Sunday after the first full
will have their first choice for our Sunday morning moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox.
plan, we do want every generation of our church (Aren’t you glad you know, now? Clear as MUD!)
to feel respected and cared for.
The word Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word
To that end, Pastor Julia and Marian Greuling, that means “spring” or “springtime”. Taken literally,
chair of the “New Worship Service” committee will the word means that this is the time of the year
host a meeting on Sunday, March 26th, 11:30 when the days lengthen. This season of the
a.m. in the Chapel to meet with anyone wishing church year is a time of preparation, reflection,
for a later Sunday morning option. We will hear growth and change. Purple is the color associated
your thoughts and concerns, share and answer with the season of Lent. Purple is a solemn color,
questions about the process leading us to this reminiscent of royalty and repentance. It reflects
point, and brainstorm new possibilities that may the serious and somber nature of this time in the
better address expressed needs. life of the church.

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNTITIES MARTIN LUTHER & THE REFORMATION:
October Tour with Pastor
Lenten Small Groups: Friends
for the journey of faith. A safe Julia and Pam Hume
place for holy conversations—with
God and with brothers and sisters Celebrate the 500th
in Christ. A safe place to ask
questions, seek answers, find Anniversary of Protestantism Germany
support. Sign up for a Lenten (October 31, 2017) with a Trip
small group! You can use Martin Luther Reformation Tour
Signup Genius: http://www.signupgenius.
com/go/30e0b4fa9ac2ca6f58-wpclenten or sign in Germany (with an optional
up in Fellowship Hall or contact Dr. Rice.
Groups will meet weekly on a day/time that fits extension into Switzerland)!
your schedule. Participants will grow in the daily
discipline of prayer using the book: Grounded in The tour is October 4-12, 2017
Prayer by Brent Dahlseng (complimentary
copies are available in Fellowship Hall or the (or October 16th for Switzerland), will be hosted by
main office). The book gives a brief Scripture
reading, reflection, and prayer exercise for each Pam Hume and Pastor Julia, and includes major
day of Lent. We will grow in prayer not just by
hearing about it or reading about it, but by Reformation sites, Gutenberg press, and a Rhine
doing it. We will be learning different ways of river cruise. This tour will truly be a “pilgrimage”
praying and building relationships with others in
the church. Small groups start the week of opportunity: that is, a journey with fellow Christians
March 5th and finish the week of April 9th.
to deepen faith and friendship. Brochure

available in the church office. $3,895, includes

airfare from Columbus. Early registration

discounts. Information Contact: Pam Hume at 614-

668-0349 or [email protected]. Please note:

WPC will be hosting additional activities here at

home to learn about and honor this significant

anniversary. Stay tuned.

YAHAs GO TO COURT! STAFFORD VILLAGE

The YAHAs are sponsoring Join us at Stafford Village (814 Hartford Street,
a trip to the Supreme Court of Worthington) on Tuesday, March 14th, at 11:00
Ohio on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. for a.m. for our St. Patrick's Day program. We'll be
a 75 minute tour. All are invited to attend. There trying our hand at writing limericks, having fun
will be a sign-up sheet on the board outside of with trivia questions, and looking at historic
the Fellowship Hall. We can meet at the church events that occurred in March. All are welcome!
at 12:45 for those interested in carpooling. For
those driving directly to the Supreme Court Y FAMILY CENTER
building, plan on arriving by 1:45 p.m. We will all
meet at the main entrance at 65 S. Front Street. WPC volunteers provided dinner for
The tour will start promptly at 2:00 p.m.
approximately 150 moms, dads, and kids at our
If you have any questions or concerns, please
contact George and Cindy Leonard at February 2nd Y Family Center dinner hosting.
[email protected] or call at 614-847-1260.
Plenty of food and a mix of newer and veteran
Below are some security points and general
visitor information. volunteers made for a pleasant evening.
Building Security: The Supreme Court of Ohio is
a secure building. All adult visitors and students Our next Y Family Center dinner hosting is
6th grade and above are subject to security
screening. This is a process similar to going Wednesday, March 29th.
through airport security. Building security staff
determines how visitors will enter the building. It Thank you to everyone who volunteered to
is possible that visitors dropped-off on Civic
Center Drive will be escorted to the Front Street make this dinner a success.
entrance. Visitors are encouraged to travel light –
keys, cell phones, mp3 players and other metal Food Volunteers
objects can slow down the screening process. At
least one adult from the group will need to show Cynthia Bailey Joyce Hinkle
photo identification, preferably a driver’s license.
For detailed screening information, please visit Beckie Dicke Pam Hume
www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/MJC/screening.asp.
General Visitor Information: Cell phones must be Debbie Dieringer Adrianna Kenworthy
turned off or silenced during the tour. Out of
respect for our tour guides, we ask that visitors Joyce Evans Jamie Nichols
refrain from using their phones during a tour.
Photography is permitted during the tour except Sue Funk Deanna Olson
in the courtroom when court is in session.
Visitors are also asked not to take photos of the Kim Gabay Lori Reeder
security screening area as they enter the
building. The Supreme Court of Ohio is not in Amy Gilmore Suzanne
session every day. Generally, court is in session
on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, every Eva Goode Shingledecker
other week, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Lee Hamill Janie Wiest

Kathleen Haunty Nancy Wilson

Service Volunteers

Heather Appel Carol Hofer

Judy Appel Brent Mulgrew

Owen Appel Debbie Murphy

Beckie Dicke Dick Patton

Sue Funk Joann Sudduth

Eva Goode

Staff Support

Karen Linden Larry Shepherd

Rev. Tom Rice Patty Wiechel

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Tower Tidings, We Love Our Volunteers
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Street, Worthington, OH 43085-4171. Periodical published
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OH 43218. Issue 3, Volume 25; March 1-31, 2017.

Please join us for Ash FISH BANKS
Wednesday Service (March 1st)
A gift to One Great Hour of
CHILD CARE (Babies – Sharing (OGHOS) enables the
Kindergarten) will be available church to share God’s love with our neighbors-
in-need around the world by providing relief to
Ash Wednesday is the first day in those affected by natural disasters, provide food
the season of Lent. It is a day of to the hungry, and helping to empower the poor
fasting and prayer and a time we and oppressed. The three programs the funds
can confess our sin. Ashes are a visible sign of are distributed to are:
sin and a public request for forgiveness. Today,
many churches hold special services where the  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday  Presbyterian Hunger Program
are burned and mixed with oil and used to mark  Self-Development
the sign of the cross on the forehead of those The children are given a “fish bank” at the
attending. The ashen cross is a visible reminder beginning of Lent. The children are encouraged
of our need for repentance and forgiveness. and challenged to fill the fish bank with loose
change. (We will collect Fish Banks on April 16th)
WAYS TO OBSERVE LENT
CHILDREN’S LENTEN DOVOTIONAL BOOKS
We look to Lent as a time for remembering
Jesus’ death. It is a special time to think and Daily readings for families to
pray. Some people give up favorite foods or help focus on the season of
drinks during the 40 days of Lent. Some people
spend more time in prayer and meditation while Lent. “Journey ‘Round
others give up habits they think are Jerusalem” for younger children
unnecessary. Still others search to discover
how they can share God’s love with others in and “Together In His
the world in meaningful ways. There is no Footsteps” for older children
“correct” way – whatever holds meaning in your and their family. Children will
family is appropriate. receive their Lenten Devotional
Books on Sunday, February 26th.
Fasting is mentioned quite frequently in the
Bible. Abstaining from food and drink is usually CHOIR PLUS
done as a sign of mourning for sins. But fasting
involves more than not eating. Prayer always March 2: NNEMAP Breakdown and Musical
should go along with fasting. Our fasts do not Rehearsal (grades 2-6)
need to be long; occasionally going without a
meal and spending time meditating on God’s K-1st grade start lessons on “Worship”
Word can help one experience fasting. Some March 9-16-23: Musical Rehearsal (grades 2-6)
Suggestions:
 Give up one big meal a week and donate the K-1st – Continue “Worship” lessons

money saved to charity. March 2: Cards for Stafford Village
 Choose simpler, more healthful meals March 9: Games
 Abstain from your favorite food or drink March 16: Skits
SATURDAY, March 25th Children’s Spring
(meat, wine, desserts, etc.) Musical Dress Rehearsal
 Eliminate wasteful habits and expensive Grades 2-6: 9:00 a.m.-Noon
K-1st Grade: 9-10:00 a.m.
excesses SUNDAY, MARCH 26th Musical (Meet in the
Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m.)

Choir Plus Musical

Sunday, March 26th
at 10:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, March 25th
Children’s Spring Musical Dress Rehearsal

Grades 2-6: 9:00 a.m.-Noon
K-1st Grade: 9-10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26th

Musical (Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m.)

March 31st – Easter Egg Hunt Prep
This is for our 5th and 6th graders and their friends…. a fun, safe
place to call “their own” and a time to connect with God through
playfulness and service.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PAY YOUR "PER CAPITA"
Presbyterian churches are apportioned a share of both administrative and mission
expenses of the larger church (Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly). This is known
as "Per Capita" and is calculated for 2017 at $33.00 per active member (adults and
confirmed youth). The Session invites you to make a special offering to help us meet this
commitment. Thank you for your generosity.

Are you getting our WEEKLY EMAILS and other up to the minute announcements via
email? If not, and you would like to, please email
[email protected].

WE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS! Ann & Ryan Mehl first came
to WPC through the
Habiba Audu feels that God has preschool. Ryan works in
led her to WPC. She serves God commercial real estate, and
every day in her profession as a Ann worked in public health,
nurse. She and her husband, but is now an at-home mom
Joseph Osang, are the parents of to Wes (6) and Britton (4). Ann is a reader and
Denzel (10), Abigail (6), and a runner. As a family, they make sack lunches
Lennox (4). Habiba is interested in the prayer for the homeless and participate in Sponsor a
chain and ushering. She is originally from Family. Ryan is interested in the Men’s
Cameroon, and joins us from St. Andrew’s Breakfast Bible Study and in church
Presbyterian Church in Newark, Delaware. landscaping and yardwork.

Megan & Kevin Claybon Brittany & Tyler Schuch:
were childhood sweethearts,
until age six, when a family Brittany is an environ-mental
move separated them.
Decades later they found each scientist with the State of
other, and married last July.
Megan is a lifelong Presbyterian and an Ohio. She is also a violinist
architect. She enjoys arts, culture, travel, and
the outdoors. Kevin works as a consultant with in the New Albany
Clarity Solution Group and he volunteers with
Honor Flight Columbus. Kevin is the dad of Symphony Orchestra.
Lila (7) and Wesley (5). Megan and Kevin are
also ballroom dancers. Brittany grew up in Clarkston, Michigan. Tyler,

Jennifer & Chris who grew up in Wauseon, Ohio, is an editor for
Heilbrunn: Chris grew up
in Columbus and is an the American Chemical Society. He served as a
avid OSU fan. He is a
stationary engineer, and deacon in the Disciples of Christ church. Tyler is
he has already signed up
for the Portsmouth interested in adult education and the finance
mission trip next month. Jennifer is a trainer
with Pearson Education, who likes to spend committee.
her free time with family, working out, or
watching reality TV. She is also the daughter MONTAÑA DE LUZ MISSION TRIP
of Wayne and Betsy Morrison. Tyler (10) and Deadline for Applications – March 15th
Elijah(6) are the Heilbrunn children.
Montaña de Luz invites
Bill Hertz and his wife you to join Pastor Tom Rice
Sandra are the parents of on the 2017 mission trip (July
Sam (10), Thomas (8), Claire 12th-19th) to Honduras.
(6), and Joshua (18 mo.). Montaña de Luz (“Mountain
They have been visiting WPC of Light”) is a refuge for
for a long time! Bill works for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Honduras who
Cardinal Health, and their main hobby right desperately need specialized care, nurturance,
now is their children. healing and love in a world where AIDS is
stigmatizing. Meeting the children and staff of
Montaña de Luz and engaging in much-needed
service projects will bless the children and bless
you.

The application deadline for the 2017
mission trip is March 15th. Scholarships are
available. The trip will be filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. You can get an application
from the Montaña de Luz office at Worthington
Presbyterian Church or by going to the bottom
of the “Service Trips” tab on our website,
www.montanadeluz.org.

REHEARSALS The Mission of our youth program is to “Lead
Celebration Ringers: youth through faith in relationships, discipleship,
6:30 p.m. 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 and service”. We’ll accomplish this mission in
Chancel Choir: 6:30 p.m.: 3/1; March through:
7:30 p.m.: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Sunday Night Youth Group:
MUSIC IN WORSHIP 4:00 – 5:30 Jr High Youth Group
5:30 – 6:00 Youth Supper for Jr & Sr High Youth
Ash Wednesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm 6:00 – 7:30 Sr High Youth Group
“Pure in Heart” - Craig Courtney
The Chancel Choir Sunday Morning Breakfast Club
9:00 – 9:45 This is a Bible study & breakfast
March 5th gathering for all youth (except the Confirmation
“O Love, How Deep” - Thomas Keesecker Class) to break bread together and explore what
the Bible has to say to us today. If you are in Jr.
The Chancel Choir or Sr. high (and not in the confirmation class) then
“Jesus Is Calling” – Aaron David Miller this is the place to be! The food is always
delicious and the people are awesome!
The Renaissance Ensemble
Upcoming Special Events
March 12th
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” - Mark Shepperd April 16th
No Youth Group because of Easter.
The Chancel Choir Enjoy spending time with your family!
“Now Thank We All Our God” – J.S. Bach
April 23rd
arr. Janet Linker and Jane McFadden Mini-Golf outing with the YAHA’s! We’ll have
The Celebration Ringers trophies, prizes, and much more! Check the April
edition of Tower Tidings for more details.
March 19th
“Open My Eyes” - K. Lee Scott April 30th
End of Year Celebration! What a year it’s been
The Chancel Choir and we’ll close out the youth group year with a
BANG! Check the April edition of Tower Tidings
March 26th for more details.
“All God’s Children” - Stan Graner
The Cherub, Carol and Chapel Choirs If you ever have any questions about the youth
program give Brian a call at the church at 614-
885-5355 or email him at
[email protected].

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 ASH WEDNESDAY 4:15 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel
9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary 5:00 PM
5:30 PM Soup Supper, Fellowship Hall 6:15 PM CHOIR PLUS, Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM Choir Warm-Up, Sanctuary 6:15 PM
7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Worship, Sanctuary 7:30 PM Parenting Discussion, Room 122
8:10 PM Animate Faith, Room 222 Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Chancel Choir, Sanctuary
7:45 AM Personnel, Room 111
12:15 PM Christian Life Circle, Room 222 FRIDAY, MARCH 10
4:15 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel 6:00 PM Adult Mission Trip to Portsmouth
5:00 PM CHOIR PLUS, Fellowship Hall
6:15 PM Parenting Discussion, Room 122 SATURDAY, MARCH 11
7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Sanctuary
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
8:00 AM Worship & Communion, Rev. Morrison, Chapel
SATURDAY, MARCH 4 8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM Renaissance Ensemble, Sanctuary 9:00 AM Confirmation 8th Graders, Youth Room
9:00 AM Breakfast Club 7th, 9th-12th Graders, 112
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124
8:00 AM Worship & Communion, Dr. Piermont, Chapel 9:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, Chapel, 112, 222
8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111
9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
9:00 AM Confirmation 8th Graders, Youth Room 10:00 AM Worship, Rev. Morrison preaching, Sanctuary
9:00 AM Breakfast Club 7th, 9th-12th Graders, 112 10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, see signs
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124 11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room
9:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, Chapel, 112, 222 11:30 AM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 4:00 PM Jr. High Youth Group, Youth Room
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room 5:30 PM Jr. & Sr. High Meal, Youth Room
10:00 AM Worship & Communion, Piermont, Sanctuary 6:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group, Youth Room
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool-Grade 6, see signs
11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room MONDAY, MARCH 13
11:30 AM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
4:00 PM Jr. High Youth Group, Youth Room 9:15 AM WPPS Committee, Nursery
5:30 PM Jr. & Sr. High Meal, Youth Room 11:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
6:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group, Youth Room 5:00 PM Worship & the Arts Committee, Room 124
7:00 PM Facilities Committee, Room 124
MONDAY, MARCH 6
11:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room 7:00 PM Mission Ministry, Room 222
6:00 PM Community Dinner, Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Stated Session, Chapel TUESDAY, MARCH 14
9:00 AM Preschool Community Group, Chapel
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 5:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, Room 222
5:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, Room 222 5:30 PM Weight Watchers, Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, “Living” Room 6:30 PM Membership/Fellowship Committee, 222
7:00 PM Youth Committee, Room 111
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
9:00 AM Preschool Community Group, Chapel WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
6:30 PM Celebration Ringers, Chapel
7:00 PM Book Lovers, “Living” Room 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers, Chapel
7:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, 124, “Living” Room 7:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, 124, “Living” Room
7:30 PM Nominating Committee, Room 222
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
7:45 AM Stewardship Committee, Room 111 7:30 AM Finance Committee, Room 111
9:00 AM Sacristy Guild, Sanctuary
4:15 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel
5:00 PM CHOIR PLUS, Fellowship Hall
6:15 PM Parenting Discussion, Room 122
6:15 PM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
6:30 PM NNEMAP Breakdown, Fellowship Hall
7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 9:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, Chapel, 112, 222
5:00 PM Confirmation Retreat, Kirkmont Center 9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 10:00 AM Worship, Choir Plus Musical, Sanctuary
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast/Bible Study, Fellowship Hall 11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room
11:30 AM Grounded in Prayer, Room 124
SUNDAY, MARCH 19 11:30 AM Later Worship Times Meeting, Chapel
8:00 AM Worship & Communion, Piermont, Chapel 4:00 PM Jr. High Youth Group, Youth Room
8:45 AM Childcare: Infant & Toddler, Nursery 5:30 PM Jr. & Sr. High Meal, Youth Room
9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group, Youth Room
9:00 AM Confirmation 8th Graders, Youth Room
9:00 AM Breakfast Club 7th, 9th-12th Graders, 112 MONDAY, MARCH 27
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124 11:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
9:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, Chapel, 112, 222 1:00 PM Presbyterian Women Cord Team, 111
9:00 AM Learning Disciples, Room 111 6:30 PM Children's Committee, Offsite
9:00 AM Religious Studies, "Living" Room
10:00 AM Church School: Preschool - Grade 6, see signs TUESDAY, MARCH 28
10:00 AM Worship, Dr. Piermont preaching, Sanctuary 11:30 AM Tower Tidings Mailing, Fellowship Hall
11:15 AM Youth Choir, Choir Room 5:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, Room 222
11:30 AM Grounded in Prayer, Room 124 5:30 PM Tues@LaChat, “Living” Room
4:00 PM Jr. High Youth Group, Youth Room 7:00 PM Evening Circle of Grace, "Living" Room
5:30 PM Jr. & Sr. High Meal, Youth Room 7:30 PM Adult Education, Room 222
6:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group, Youth Room
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
MONDAY, MARCH 20 4:30 PM Y Family Dinner, Offsite
11:00 AM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers, Chapel
6:30 PM Children's Committee, Offsite 7:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, 124, “Living” Room
7:30 PM Adult Education, "Living" Room
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
TUESDAY, MARCH 21 6:15 PM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
11:30 AM Tower Tidings Mailing, Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Choir Room, Sanctuary
5:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, Room 222
7:00 PM Board of Deacons, Chapel FRIDAY, MARCH 31
7:00 PM Club 56, Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
12:30 PM ROMEO's Lunch, OSU Golf Course
6:30 PM Celebration Ringers, Chapel
7:30 PM Grounded in Prayer, 124, “Living” Room

THURSDAY, MARCH 23
4:15 PM Carillon Chimes, Chapel
5:00 PM CHOIR PLUS, Fellowship Hall
6:15 PM Parenting Discussion, Room 122
6:15 PM Grounded in Prayer, “Living” Room
7:30 PM Chancel Choir, Sanctuary

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

SATURDAY, MARCH 25
9:00 AM Children's Musical Rehearsal, Sanctuary

SUNDAY, MARCH 26
8:00 AM Worship & Communion, Dr. Rice, Chapel
9:00 AM Kid's Zone (4 Yrs – 6th Grade), Fellowship Hall
9:00 AM Confirmation 8th Graders, Youth Room
9:00 AM Breakfast Club 7th, 9th-12th Graders, 112
9:00 AM Faith Seekers, Room 124

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EASTER LILIES CHRISTIAN LIFE BIBLE STUDY

On Easter Sunday, April 16th, You won’t want to miss Christian Life’s Bible
we will have our traditional study on Thursday, March 2nd in Room 222! Dr.
Easter Lilies. The Ministry of Tom Rice will lead us in a discussion of Who is
Worship and the Arts will Jesus? according to the non-canonical Gospels.
accept your honorariums and These are stories written in the early centuries of
memorials to dedicate these Christianity and give us insight into the early
lilies for Easter. diversity of our faith. “Missing” childhood stories
If you would like to honor a loved one, please of Jesus are presented. Why were these never
make a contribution of $18.00, complete this included in the 27 books of the New Testament?
form, and mail your request to the Church
Office before Sunday, April 9th. Please join us at 12:15 p.m. with your sack
lunch. Coffee and cookies are provided. At 12:45
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY p.m. we have our business meeting which gives
In Memory of: updates on Presbyterian Women United
activities. Bible study follows from 1:15-2:00 p.m.
In Honor of: You’re welcome to join us for all or part of our
meeting.
Donor:
BRIDGE GROUP
Donor’s Phone or e-mail address:
Bridge will be played at the home
of Marcia Smith on Friday, March
17th at 7:00 p.m. Please call
Marcia at 614-901-8285 by
March 12th to reserve a place.