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▪ MISSIONS MINISTRY▪ CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP▪ YOUNG AT HEART▪ CHILDREN AND YOUTH From The Pastor's Pen...March, 2017 By: Rev. Dr. J. Keith B
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By: Rev. Dr. J. Keith Brown
With Ash Wednesday the world begins a season of Lent. It is a time of reflection of self in light of God's greatness and instruction for our lives. It is for many also a time of sacrifice as they give up something important as a sign of devotion and a tool of remembering to focus on God. That reminds me of the following story:
A Catholic priest working in an inner city was walking down an alley one evening on his way home when a young man came down the alley behind him and poked a knife against his back. "Give me your money," the young man said.
The priest opened his jacket and reached into an inner pocket to remove his wallet, exposing his clerical collar. "Oh, I'm sorry, Father," said the young man, "I didn't see your collar. I don't want YOUR money."
Trembling from the scare, the priest removed a cigar from his shirt pocket and offered it to the young man. "Here," he said. "Have a cigar."
"Oh, no, I can't do that," the young man replied, "I gave them up for Lent."
(http://www.tkayala.com/2014/03/lent-stories-and-illustrations.htm)
Sadly, the young man in this humorous story has forgotten the true purpose of Lent Sacrifice...but so have many others. Some wear it as a badge of honor, tooting their own horn as they brag about their sacrifice. Others do it as a ritual without any real personal change or conviction.
But then there are others who truly do reflect on God and allow Him to speak conviction and change into their hearts and lives.
I pray that while the universal church prepares to usher in the coming season of Easter through the sacrifice and reflection of Lent, God might use it to truly draw all closer to Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Keith |
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PRAYER CHAIN NEWS—
If you have not yet signed up,please check the box located on the communication sheet in your bulletin. (If you have already signed up there is no need to sign up again) Emails will go out via internet and for those of you who do not have a computer/email, we will notify you via the phone tree. Please be aware your prayer requests from the Sunday Bulletin will be shared on the prayer chain. If you have a prayer request of a personal nature, please come to the Pastor with your request; do not put it on the comment section of your bulletin. You MUST sign up to be included on the prayer chain. We will not automatically put you on without your permission because of legalities. If you would like to be included in this new Prayer Chain List, please check the box on the communication insert in your bulletin or you may email:stpaulsreformed@gmail.com, call: 828-465-0931, or contact us through our facebook page. |
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
▪ 1 MARISA MCNEIL
▪ 2 LINDSEY MCNEIL
▪ 2 YOUN WHITE
▪ 4 DAVID RYHALL, II
▪ 8 REX WATTS
▪ 9 NOAH WATSON
▪ 10 FAYE WOLTERS
▪ 12 LORALEI COLEMAN
▪ 13 MATTHEW DETTER
▪ 16 RENAE DANNER
▪ 17 KYRA RYHALL
▪ 17 LESLIE CHAMBERS
▪ 17 LIAM MUELLER
▪ 21 DONNA DEITZ
▪ 21 IVAN POSTEN
▪ 23 DANNY LITTLE
▪ 30 RENEE MCCASLIN
▪ 30 STEPHEN DEITZ
▪ 31 LAUREN SWANSON
▪ 31 PHIL ECHERD
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MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
▪ 8 KEN & LINDA BOLICK
▪ 10 WAYNE & CASEY MUELLER
▪ 16 ERIC & CRISTY DETTER
▪ 24 DAVID & LYNETTE RYHAL
▪ 25 JERRY & LINDA SWEET
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HEAR AND SEE THE MESSAGE AGAIN!
If you would like a DVD copy of the
worship services at
St. Paul’s please contact
Donna Rudolph at stpaulsreformed@gmail.com or
please contact the church office at 465-0931
or you may watch the Worship Service on our You Tube channel stpaulsreformed or on our website St. Paul's Reformed Church |
Prayer Requests
may be sent to the Church Office:
stpaulsreformed@gmail.com or you may call 828-465-0931
You may also call Donna Rudolph at 828-638-8856
We now have a phone tree prayer chain for updates (for those of you who do not have a computer or receive email.) If you would like to be included in this, please contact Donna. Office hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs. 9 AM-3 PM and Fri. 9 AM-4 PM or you may leave a message. |
Consistory Notes…
By: Cristy Detter
St. Paul’s Reformed Church Consistory Meeting
February 20, 2017
Present: Bobby Stiles, Allen Arrowood, Gina Lutz, Sandy Stillwell, Cristy Detter, Robin Caldwell, Juanita Sigmon, Pastor Keith, Larry Kiziah, Harry Hight
Prayer requests were presented and the meeting was opened with prayer.
Minutes from January 16 meeting were read and approved.
The Pastor’s oral report was received. Sundays attendance has improved. Pastor Keith presented to consistory the idea of creating an Executive Missions Team. This team will meet to coordinate all the missions outside the church. A motion was passed accepting the Executive Missions Team.
A motion was passed declining having a Blood Drive.
A motion was passed to discontinue Wednesday Night Fellowship.
Financial Report showed two Sundays that were above budget.
Old business:
A list of consistory members and their contact information will be publicized so church members may contact any consistory member when needed.
New business:
Discussed the need to replace a trustee.
Additional lighting is needed at the church entrance. This will be checked into and corrected.
Next scheduled meeting March 20, at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Cristy Detter |
MARCH 5, AT 8 AM
ALL MEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! |
JOIN THE BARNABAS TEAM
IS A CARD MINISTRY THAT WELCOMES EVERYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO COME. IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE IN NEED OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND WOULD LIKE THEM TO RECEIVE A CARD, PLEASE SEE MARTHA HEADRICK. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE MARCH 15, AT 9 AM. |
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
MARCH 12TH
SPRING FORWARD 1 HOUR |
SIGN UP TO
PUT FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR!
If you would like to place flowers on the altar in honor or memory of someone, please sign-up outside the church office. Fill out an information sheet located in the hallway beside the calendar and place in the secretary’s box in the narthex or in the box on the office door. Please note: St. Paul’s uses ABC Florist at (828) 466-1234 or Lester Lane at (704) 462-2406. If you would like to contact them for your needs, we have made arrangements with them for delivery. You may call them or you may use a florist of your choice. If you are going to use your own florist, please call the church office to make arrangements for delivery. (PLEASE... Be sure to sign the flower chart/calendar in the hallway outside of the office to secure your date for flowers) |
Instant Church Directory Mobile App
NEW FEATURE!!!!!
All of our church members/visitors can now view our church directory from your iPhone, iPad, Android or Kindle Fire by downloading the free Instant Church Directory Members App. All members/visitors need to do is to search for "Instant Church Directory" in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Appstore, or go directly to this link:
http://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/app
You will be able to access all of our church member/visitor information, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and anniversaries.
(Please Note: you will be asked to make an account with your email and a password) |
The Corner Table Needs
for MARCH...
RANCH DRESSING, SALTINES, PEANUT BUTTER
CRACKERS, VIENNA SAUSAGE
PLEASE PLACE ALL ITEMS IN THE CART IN THE NARTHEX. YOUR SUPPORT IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED. |
MISSIONS MINISTRY REPORT
By: Nancy Long
THE NEXT MISSIONS MINISTRY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 5TH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE |
LENT BEGINS IN MARCH…
March 1: Ash Wednesday Service at 7 PM
March 5: First Sunday in Lent
March 12: Second Sunday in Lent
(Daylight Savings Time Begins)
March 19: Third Sunday in Lent
March 26: Fourth Sunday in Lent
APRIL…
April 2: Fifth Sunday in Lent
April 9: Palm Sunday
April 10: Feast of Passover
(Begins at Sundown)
April 13: Maundy Thursday Service 7 PM
April 14: Good Friday
April 16: Sunrise Service at St. Paul’s
Memorial Park
April 16: Easter/Resurrection of the Lord |
NEW TO ST. PAUL’S...
Bible study on Wednesdays will now
Be referred to as bible talks
Intercessory prayer group will no longer meet on Mondays but Candace Childers will be available if there is a need.
Other small groups will be forming at later dates. Stay tuned… |
Serving God Through Serving Others
All ladies of the church are invited to attend the Christian Women's Fellowship as we develop a closer relationship with God, make Him known to others, and fellowship with each other. |
CWF NEWS:
CWF Meeting,
March 5th, 8 AMDevotions & Hostess: Nancy Long
BINGO-
March 22nd, 2:30 PM at Abernethy Laurels
St. Paul’s at Corner Table in February—
Cooked and served 118 meals with 100 “seconds” by 8 St. Paul’s ladies. |
COMMUNION PREPARER
MARCH
CAROL WATSON |
THANK YOU…
• I thank you all so much for the flowers you sent me and all the prayers you prayed for me. Thank you so much for being my church family. I couldn't ask for a better family. Your thoughtfulness means so much t o me. Thank you for your kind words, your caring actions, your constant prayers. Your sister in Christ, Faye Wolters
• Thanks to the 5 St. Paul's volunteers at ECCCM on February 6.
• Thanks to the 8 St. Paul's volunteers who cooked and served a meal to 118 people on February 13 at the Corner Table. A total of 100 'seconds' were also served .
* Dear Church Family,
Thank you so much for the beautiful basket of flowers. They were such a nice surprise, and have given me something enjoyable to look at. I appreciate all the cards, visits and prayers and ask that you please continue to pray for me as I hopefully will be getting my cast off next week and will be starting rehab again.
Love to each of you,
Josephine |
“Today you are the oldest you have ever been, yet the youngest You will ever be, so enjoy this day which the Lord has made.”
St. Paul’s Young at Heart Group is open to anyone in the church age 50 or over. You do not have to be a member of the church to participate in any of the activities. So plan to join us this year as we share the love, joy, and fellowship of Christ. |
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hearts to Homes
Wednesdays, 11:15 AM
BINGO-March 22nd, 2:30 PM at Abernethy Laurels
St. Paul’s DAY at ECCCM
is Monday, March 6th.
This year, churches are assigned a day of the month instead of a week at the Cooperative Ministry. Show your support of the ministry to those in need, our church, and our community. Hours of operation are 8:30-4:30. Any amount of time you can volunteer is deeply appreciated.
Fellowship Meal-Sunday
March 19, 11:15 AM. Harbor Inn Seafood Restaurant
Pottery Show-
Saturday, March 25, Hickory Metro. Convention Center, 9 AM-6PM
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