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Good morning and greetings from Abiding Peace,
“Exactly What I Need” is the theme for our Sundays in the season of Lent. This weekend (and also next) we see that what we need is a “conversation” with Jesus so that the Holy Spirit can use the good news of God’s love to give us faith and a new birth into God’s kingdom. That’s exactly what we have received, by God’s grace. Thank you, Jesus!
Serving Sunday at AP Five Forks (Thank you!):
Greeters: Lyss (E), J. Streblow (L)
Acolyte: K. Schultz (E), S. Busacca (L)
Ushers: Schwall, M. Streblow (E), J. Carroll, B. Carroll (L)
Snacks: Skory
Childcare (10:30 a.m.): L. Busacca, S.Busacca
Flowers: Swanson
Altar Guild: Frey (E), Carroll (L)
Piano: Oliver Edwards
AP Five Forks keyboard: Doug Rall
Prayer Notes:
A Lenten Prayer, connected to our upcoming Sunday focus:
Lord Jesus, because of your atoning sacrifice for sin, all that is left for us to fear is that the corruption within us and the thought of being drawn away from you, our safety, and back into the danger of unrepentant living. Lead us to see to our own souls through a lifelong habit of listening to you, our Savior.
Other Notes:
- If you had any issues opening the Lenten devotion emailed to you yesterday, let me know.
- Sunday School (K4-5th grade) will sing in the 10:30 service on March 8, which means there are two more times to practice.
- Chili cookoff is Friday, beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you didn't sign up, but would like to come, please come!
- We have some extra copies of the Lenten journey calendar for kids that was handed out during the children's message last Sunday. Help yourself. They are on the information table.
- Daddy/Daughter Hoedown is March 7. The deadline to sign up and pay is tomorrow. Email Jamie to attend and venmo the $25 (@APAGiving).
- Stop at the hallway bulletin board for some "Thank you" notes and an invitation to attend a women's retreat, and a poster detailing a Christian musical production coming in March at the Younts Center in Fountain Inn.
- Some calendar things listed in Sunday's folder:
March 7 - A new women's Bible study begins.
March 10 - APA chick fil-A spirit night on Woodruff Rd
March 28 - Five Forks campus workday (8:30 a.m.)
Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries the week of March 1 - 7 (to extend a greeting, if you wish):
"Happy Birthday" to: Lisa Grimstad (1), Alexis Leeds (3), Audry Lin Lo (3), Kat Tollison (4), Caroline Ulbricht (4), Sheryl Hutchison (5), Lo Gary (6), Rick Zebrak (6), Airien Hancock (6), and Grace Ballentine (7).
"Happy Anniversary" to: Rudy & Anthony Dow (5).
That's all for this week.
God's blessings on your day.
- Pastor Duane