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MEAL-A-MONTH LAUREL MISSION Suggested meal for February Canned ravioli/spaghe� O’s, canned vegetables, canned pineapple chunks, strawberry jello. Dry milk, soap, laundry or dish detergent is always welcomed. Please drop items off in the wood box now found in the Fellowship Hall.

Worship Schedule Sharing THREE Worship Services:

8:30 a.m. w/God’s House Band

9:30 a.m. w/Laurel’s Chorale

10:45 a.m. w/Chancel Choir

The Laurel Leaf

A publication of Laurel United Methodist Church Springfield, Illinois

February 19—March 11, 2020

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE February 26 10:30 a.m.—Imposi�on of Ash-es in the Chapel 7:00 p.m.—Worship service with Imposi�on of Ashes DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Begins Sunday, March 8 - spring forward one hour GENERAL CONFERENCE LEGIS-LATION PROPOSALS Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. (read more on page 2) EASTER SUNDAY April 12

The ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE is February 26 at 7:00 p.m. Come renewing your commitment to God. We con-front our mortality and come with repentance knowing that we are loved by God. Receive the Im-posi�on of Ashes and remember the ancient prayer stance with the symbol of the pretzel. The Confir-ma�on Class will be helping with the service, and Wonderful World of Music will be singing and, yes, there will be pretzels. If you are unable to a�end

the evening service, join us in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. for the Imposi�on of Ashes. PARENTS of WWM … we need your help with the pretzel making process. Come to the Fellowship Hall/Kitchen at 5:30p.m. with your WWM member.

MARCH MISSION MONTH Have you ever wondered about some of the mission opportuni�es here at Laurel? Have you been searching for ways to get involved in helping to spread God’s love in our community and abroad? During the month of March, you’ll have several opportuni�es to learn about the following mis-sions here at Laurel and how you can get involved: March 1-LAUREL’S LIGHTS March 8-OUR CONFERENCE, OUR KIDS March 15-YOUTH HABITAT MISSION TRIP March 22-CHADDOCK & THE STAR TREE March 29-STITCH N GO Let’s keep growing in mission!

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GENERAL CONFERENCE LEGISLATION PROPOSALS MEETING Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Laurel will be hosting members of the IGRC Gen-eral Conference Delegation who will give a presentation of all the plans before the General Conference in May, and how they affect the lo-cal church. The delegates will also update us on the latest discussion surrounding the plan that is the front-runner at this year’s General Confer-ence. Please contact the church office at 525-1866 or dmiller@laurelumchurch.org if you plan to attend.

LAUREL BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 3

6:00 p.m. in the Parlor The March book is The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens. Dinner will be provided by Connie Magee and Robin Small. Des-sert will be provided by Do�e Troop and Linda Gillispie. Janet Blain will be the reviewer.

LAUREL MOVIE CLUB Presents Radio Days Monday, March 9 At 7:00 p.m. in Room 303

A nostalgic look at the 1940s when radio was our primary source of entertainment and informa�on before TV became dominant in the 1950s. We experience the charming story via contemporary radio and music through the ears of one Queens family. Sweet and beau�ful, one of writer-director Woody Allen’s best films. It’s a funny, gentle comedy and much, much more. It’s deligh�ully entertaining! You’ll love it! (Woody Allen, Orion, 1987, 85 minutes, close cap�oned).

General Conference

NEW MEMBER CLASS—Sunday, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5

at 9:30 a.m. in room 201

If you are interested in becoming a church member and/or wish to learn about Laurel’s mission, vision and iden�ty, you are invited to join us. Phone or email Alyce Foster, 528-1866, afoster.laurelumchurch@gmail.com with any ques�ons, or sign up on the registra�on form if you plan to a�end.

Prayerfully consider joining the 2020 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MISSION TEAM It’s Faith in Ac�on. We will leave Laurel on Sunday, July 26, and return Sunday, August 2 We are looking for an all church team...high school and adults. We need your commitment to the trip by the end of March. We are planning for Loudon County, TN, which puts us 60-70 miles from Pigeon Forge (some of you men-�oned Dollywood Theme Park for Saturday fun). The cost is $100 per person. If you have ques�ons, contact Doug Rothe at 741-7667 or e-mail to Doug_Rothe@sbglobal.net, or contact JoAnn Overholt at 525-1866 or e-mail joverholt@laurelumchurch.org

NOW RENEWING AND REFORMING A CARING

MINISTRY TEAM

This is an informa�onal mee�ng to discover and

define the Caring Ministry opportuni�es at Lau-

rel UMC. If you are being called and are interest-

ed in this ministry, you are invited to join Carolyn

Leach, Director of Congrega�onal Care, on Mon-

day, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. in room 201. If

you have ques�ons, contact Carolyn at 494-

1357, or cleach@laurelumchurch.org

RECONCILING COVENANT GROUP – Invita�on You are invited to join this covenant group. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 4:45 p.m. in Room 303. The focus of this group in the com-ing months (now – May) is Resist Harm. In Jan-uary we looked at ways we can resist doing harm to others and to the Church. Beginning in February, the month of love, we will look at ways we can share the LOVE OF CHRIST. We will use the book “Holy Love” by Steve Harper. I have a couple of extra copies of the book available. The cost is $14.00. Contact me for further informa�on. Carolyn Leach, cleach@laurelumchurch.org or text/call to (217) 494-1357.

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Laurel’s Lights News United Methodist Women Lydia Circle News...

Please join Lydia Circle of the United Methodist Women on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 p.m. at Laurel. Cathy Annerino, Program Director at Mercy Community, will present the program. Members are invited to bring one or more of the following items: Paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, oven cleaner, mops, brooms, laundry soap. These items are included in an Incen�ve Room. Clients receive points for working and a�ending class. They can use their points to ac-quire these items which they cannot get with SNAP (food stamps). Come join in mission. Contact Ruth Ann Hamilton with ques�ons. Jphrah@gmail.com

Laurel’s Lights RUMMAGE SALE Friday, March 6, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 8:00-11:30 a.m., with ½ off sale Noon – 1:00 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the Laurel UMC roof repair, St. John’s NICU ex-pansion, and Simmons Cancer Ins�-tute’s pa�ent assistance program. DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS and Pick up available! Sunday, March 1: Noon-4:00 p.m. / Monday through Thursday, March 2-5: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED any �me during these hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. through and includ-ing the sale hours of 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday: Sale hours 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., followed by clean-up and boxing items for dona�ons. Call Marty Dahlquist at 725-1338 or Melissa Hodges at 685-1143 with ques-�ons or to request a pick-up. Early pick-up available if necessary.

SPUD BAKE is Back! Eat in or carry out. Sunday March 15 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come enjoy one of these baked beau�es covered with all your favorite toppings! We have your choice of - - - nacho cheese, cheddar cheese, chili, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, sour cream, bu�er, bacon, and more! None will be a common ‘tator! AND it is not just potatoes! We have the makings for the SALAD of your dreams, and SWEET TREATS too! TELL all your neighbors, friends, and family and fellows spud lovers to join you! We are sharing God’s love one potato at a �me! Sponsored by the Laurel Youth.

The IGRC UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT will be February 28 and 29 at Chatham UM Church begin-ning at 6:00 p.m. Friday un�l 3:00 p.m. Saturday. The speaker is Wilda Moseley Young, the Spiritual Growth Leader for the Cache River District. She has led several retreats for her district, for several churches, has taught spiritual growth studies and spoken throughout the district. She is vivacious and interes�ng to talk to. She has wri�en “Fishhooks and Treetops,” a published book s�ll in print. She will have several copies at the retreat. I urge you to get your reserva�on in. It is always fun and enjoyable to share around the table with other UMW Chris�an women. The Chatham church is always gracious in welcoming us. She is prepar-ing a rather large packet of material for each one. While not re-quired, it is requested that you register by Feb. 18 so they will know how many to prepare for. The cost is only $20. Mail reserva�ons to: Oleta Massie, 1209 Gerlock Court, Carterville, Il. 62918. Include: Name, Address, Phone, E-mail, Dietary re-stric�ons or other special needs, if applicable. Make checks payable to IGRC UMW. Also indicate if childcare is needed and number of children. Bring your BIBLE

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February 23-29 Margaret Ackerman; Steve, Jennifer Allen; Carrie Al-len; Virginia and Carey Bayless; Jack Bedford; Carol Bedtka; Courtney Bedtka; Bob and Cheryl Pinkston; Jeffrey, Kaity and Xavier Prince; Jack and Mavis Shook, Jacob and Kelli Shook; Amanda Shook March 1-7 Anthony, Meghan, Carter and Mason Oh; Frank and Connie Fegan; Jim and JoAnn Overholt; Dorothy DeWeese; Eloise Williams; Cheryl, and Peter; Eric Wise; Randy and Karen Wi�er

March 8—14 John and Esther Smith; Steve, Linda, Ariel, Johnny and Micah Smith; Carol Snodgrass; Den and Bev Koller; John, Kirsten and Rosalee Koller; Alexis Koller and Ga-brielle Hamby; Patricia Yeates Happy Birthday Virginia Heidenreich will celebrate her 92nd Birthday on March 19 Jack Travelstead will celebrate his 91st Birthday on March 24 Evan Peterson will celebrate his 91st Birthday on March 25 Bob Pa�erson will celebrate his 91st Birthday on March 30

Caring Prayer List

You Are Invited to LAUREL WEST AT CONCORDIA VILLAGE SPRING FLING Thursday, March 19, 2020 Gather star�ng at 11 a.m. - Lunch at 11:45 a.m. Fellowship, Fun and Food with Laurel United Methodist. Lunch will be catered by Concordia Village. Concordia Village residents will be able to charge their meals to their accounts. Other a�endees will need to make a reserva�on and pay for their meal by Sunday, March 15. The cost of the meal is $10.00. To make reserva�ons, submit your check and note “Spring Fling,” or contact Carolyn Leach, Congrega�onal Care Director, cleach@laurelumchurch.org, text or call 217-494-1357. Are you willing to pick up a shut-in from another facility and bring them to lunch? Let me know! Let’s show our shut-in members and mem-bers at Concordia how much they are loved and appreciated!

LAUREL CARING CONGREGATION REPORT The Valen�nes were loved and much appreciated! Thanks to all who wrote Valen�ne cards, notes, sorted, bagged

and delivered the Valen�ne bags of love to our shut-ins. We delivered 42 bags and it was a joy to see the pleasure

of folks’ faces as they received your gi�s of love! Special thanks go to Karen E�nger, Karen Barr, Jenny Pi�man,

Arlene Di�berner, Joanna Hermes and the Here and Now Covenant Group. I could not have done this without your

help. It is a great pleasure and joy to be in this ministry WITH all of you! Carolyn Leach, Director of Congrega�onal

Care.

PRAYER WARRIORS MINISTRY TEAM REPORT Each week you, as a Congrega�on, give us your joys and concerns to pray over. These joys and concerns are shared at Staff mee�ngs and we pray over them. The joys and concerns are also sent out to a Prayer Warrior Ministry Team – we have around 68 people who receive this email. This team reads and prays over all of the concerns. I o�en hear from the team, so I know they are praying. Would you like to join this team? Please send me a wri�en note (cleach@laurelumchurch.org) with your email address and I’ll add you to the team. Calling all who would be interested in going one step further with this prayer ministry. Would you be willing to meet

at the Church once a week with other prayer warriors and pray over these joys and concerns? As a ministry of the

Caring Ministry Team, I would like to have a group where their focus is prayer. Please let me know if you are feeling

called to this ministry, and I’ll see how we can get a group formed. Carolyn Leach, Director of Congrega�onal Care.

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Thank You’s to Laurel

Thank you, Laurel Family, for your dona�on of hygiene kits that are shared with community members who are experiencing a �me of need. God Bless, Contact Ministries Staff

Dear Laurel UMC, we would like to thank you for your generous con-tribu�on to Grounds of Grace: Overcoming Human Trafficking, dur-ing 2019 totaling $250.00. Sincerely, Sarah Stahly, Treasurer

Dear Friends in Mission, Thank you! The dear people you just helped with your gi� of $147.00 to the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund may never have the opportunity to meet you, but if they did, I am certain their response would be a huge Thank You! Grace and Peace, Thomas Kemper, General Secretary and Roland Fernandes, COO and General Treasurer

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ at Laurel, thank you for your gen-erous dona�on of $50.00 through the IL Great Rivers Conference for Project Schoolroom Hai�. Each dona�on is a blessing God uses to bless you and others. Yours in Christ, Chantel Corrie, Exec. Dir.

Congratula�ons Laurel! You have been recognized as a Chaddock Partnership Church. Your 2019 giving to Chaddock’s ministry proves your generosity and compassion for our children, and is deeply ap-preciated. In Chris�an love and service, Jeff VanCamp, Exec. Dir.

Laurel's Lights would like to thank everyone who donated or pur-chased items for the Super Bowl Snack Sale. We raised $878 that will be donated for local ac�vi�es of the American Cancer Society and for Hope Lodge. Hope Lodge, sponsored by the American Can-cer Society, provides housing for cancer pa�ents and their families who have to travel to St Louis for extended treatment. Families in Springfield have benefited from this service. Your generosity and con�nued support is greatly appreciated.

Thanks to my Laurel family for the wonderful gi� bag full of valen-�nes and treats. Such a surprise, delivered by Carolyn Leach on a cold snowy day.—Barbara Moss

A “SOUPER” Thank You! We collected 142 food items for Kumler Outreach Ministries and $325 for Mission Homeless. Thank you to all who helped make this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring something to cheer about!

Missions Giving: Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Lau-rel congrega�on. Just under $1,800.00 was collected (and more con�nues to come in) for Helping Hands. The church purchased $1000.00 in gi� cards from HyVee to cover meal supplies for when a scheduled meal-provider cancels. The gi� cards have already been delivered to the shelter. The remaining balance will be disbursed to the shelter for use as needed for the facility’s expenses. Thanks be to God for such giving hearts.

Our Library is full of

Sweet Reads! N�� A���� B���� Love Comes So�ly by Jane�e Oke (40th anniversary edi�on) Shopping for Time by Carolyn Mahaney Revela�ons: Visions, Prophecy, and Poli�cs in the Book of Revela�on by Elaine H. Pagels The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd Where is Abe? by Carla Mayernick Where Daffodils Bloom by Leya DeLay N�� C�������’� B����: Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need by Stan Berenstain Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni Llama Llama Loses A Tooth by Anna Dewdney Make Room – A Child’s guide to Lent and Easter by Laura Alary The Donkey that No One Could Ride by Anthony Detefano The Hiccupotamus by Aaron Zenz N�� B���� B���� Old McDonald Had a Farm A Gli�ery Nursery Rhyme Book N�� I C�� R��� ����� Splat the Cat Sings Flat by Rob Sco�on I Like Bugs by Margaret Wise Brown

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“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and

don’t do what I say?” -Luke 6:46

PANCAKE and PANCAKE GAMES! Sunday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP February 26 at 7:00 p.m. We will need YOUR help with the pretzels! CONFIRMATION CLASS will be helping with the service CONFIRMATION CLASS The Bishop’s Confirmation Rally will be held February 29 at First United Methodist in Springfield. Watch for more details! SPUD BAKE is Sunday, March 15 Mark your calendar and plan to help from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Spud Scrub will happen on Saturday, March 14...time to be announced...check with JoAnn please! PLEASE remind your family, friends and neighbors to EAT at the SPUD BAKE! The money from this event helps with meals for Ronald McDonald House, deco-rated cookies for Inner City Mission, shop-ping for Easter baskets for Inner City Mis-sion, the Mission Trip, scholarships for Baby Fold and much more!

Feel free to contact me with any ques-tions. JoAnn Overholt – jover-holt@laurelumchurch.org Call Laurel UMC – 217-525-1866 JoAnn – 217-652-8137

Take time to Text: Mark 3:17; Luke 9:49; Luke 9:51-54; Mark 10:35-37; Matthew 20:20-21; John 13:23; Daniel 9:3; Matthew 4:21-22; 1Timothy 4:12; Acts 4:13; 2 Corin-thians 5:17; Matthew 17:1-9; Luke 6:37-38.

TGIF Teens Gather in Faith LENT—not the stuff in your belly button!

Lent is a time of examining our life and returning to the “Christ Way.” Ash Wednesday emphasizes repentance. We receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, in the sign of the cross as a remind-er of the mercy and forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel and of our need to renew our faith. Spring cleaning for our hearts and souls. Which Disciple was most like a teenager? What?...God use me? We each have special talents. Putting these talents to work in God’s service honors Him. Honor God by being an instrument of His Love. Listen to God’s call ...and as you walk through your day find ways to answer. Each morn-ing offer your day to God. “Lord, come and live in my heart. Teach me to do no harm, to do good, and to love you and my neighbors. Help me today to be the answer to someone’s pray-er to show them a sign of your love in the world.” - by Thomas Everritt

Double Edge “For the word of God is living and ac-�ve. Sharper than any double-edged sword…” Hebrews 4:12 All High School youth are invited! Double Edge Schedule :

(Time 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted) Feb 25 Fat Tuesday Feb 26 Ash Wednesday at 7pm Come help with pretzels Mar 14 Scrub a Spud Mar 15 Spud Bake Mar 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! April 5 Easter Egg Hunt Palm Sunday

Double Edge (All High School youth) please watch for date and time notifications.

Riot (Middle School youth) meets Sunday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

A snack supper is served when the groups activity is at Laurel. Our schedule is posted in the Laurel Leaf newsletter and youth receive mailings with updates.

You are always encouraged to contact JoAnn at 525-1866 (Laurel) , 217-652-8137 cell or e-mail at jover-holt@laurelumchurch.org with any questions, ideas and/or sugges-tions

Riot (Rejoice in One Truth) All 6th, 7th and 8th grades are invited!

RIOT Schedule:

(Time 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted) Feb. 23 Celebrate Mardi Gras Feb 25 Fat Tuesday Feb 26 Ash Wednesday - 7pm Come help with pretzels Feb 29 Confirma�on Rally Mar 1 NO Youth Group NO Confirma�on Class Mar 8 Paint a Room Mar 14 Scrub a Spud Mar 15 Spud Bake (morning) NO Youth Group Mar 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Mar 22 & 29 More pain�ng April 5 Easter Egg Hunt Palm Sunday

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Sunday, February 23 Transfigura�on Sunday 8:30am Worship* w/God’s House Band 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Worship* w/Laurel’s Chorale 10:45am Worship* w/Chancel Choir 5:00pm Confirma�on,300 6:00pm Youth Monday, February 24 12:00pm Toastmasters, 303 5:30pm Lydia Circle, P 6:00pm Questors Covenant, 106 7:00pm Boy Scouts, FH Tuesday, February 25 6:30am Pastor’s Study, L 9:30am Embracing Ques�ons, 201 9:30am S�tch N Go, FH 9:30am Science Explorers, 301/302 11:30am Staff mee�ng, L 11:45am Forever Strong, CR 4:45pm Reconciling Covenant, 303 6:00pm Girl Scouts 6355, FH Wednesday, February 26 ASH WEDNESDAY 9:00am Men’s Coffee Covenant, FH 9:30am Laurel’s Quilters, SrH 10:30am Imposi�on of Ashes, Ch 10:30am Koffee Klatch Covenant 12:00pm Women Aware, 106 5:30pm Men Aware, 106 5:30pm Chime Time, CR 6:00pm WWM, 109 6:00pm Girl Scouts 6318, 302 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Worship w/ Imposi�on of Ashes & Pretzels Thursday, February 27 7:00am B&EBW Covenant, L 9:30am Scribbles, 203 11:45am Forever Strong, CR 2:00pm Concordia Covenant 6:00pm Asbury Bells, CR 7:00pm Chancel Choir, CR 7:00pm Nar-Anon, 201 Saturday, February 29 10:00am Bishop Confirma�on Rally @ FUMC Sunday, March 1 Communion Sunday March Mission Month Focus—Laurels Lights 8:30am Worship* w/God’s House Band 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Worship* w/Laurel’s Chorale

10:45am Worship* w/Chancel Choir 5:00pm Confirma�on Class, 300 6:00pm Youth Monday, March 2 Drop off for Rummage Sale week 12:00pm Toastmasters, 303 6:00pm Laurels Lights Team, 201 6:00pm Questors Covenant, 106 6:00pm TCCMC Board, L 7:00pm Boy Scouts, 300 Tuesday, March 3 Drop off for Rummage Sale week 6:30am Pastors Studies, L 9:30am Embracing Ques�ons, 201 9:30am Science Explorers, 301/302 11:30am Staff mee�ng, L 11:45am Forever Strong, CR 4:45pm Reconciling Covenant 303 5:30pm Altrusa, 201 6:00pm Laurel Book Club, P Wednesday, March 4 Drop off for Rummage Sale week 9:00am Men’s Coffee Covenant, L 10:30am Koffee Klatch Covenant 12:00pm Women Aware, 106 5:30pm Men Aware, 106 5:30pm Chime Time, CR 6:00pm WWM, Cr 6:30pm Pastors Study, 303 7:00pm Pathfinders, 201 Thursday, February March 5 Drop off for Rummage Sale week 7:00am B&EBW Covenant, L 9:30am Scribbles, 203 11:45am Forever Strong, CR 2:00pm Concordia Covenant 6:00pm Asbury Bells, CR 6:00pm CPR Class, 201 7:00pm Chancel Choir, CR 7:00pm Nar-Anon, 201 Friday, March 6 Last day to drop off for Rummage Sale—SALE begins at 4:30p.m. Newsle�er deadline World Day of Prayer Saturday, March 7 Rummage Sale Sunday, March 8 Daylight Saving Time begins—spring forward one hour March Mission Month Focus—Our Conference, Our Kids 8:30am Worship* w/God’s House Band

Laurel Calendar of Events 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Worship* w/Laurel’s Cho-rale 10:45am Worship* w/Chancel Choir 5:00pm Confirma�on Class, 300 6:00pm Youth Monday, March 9 12:00pm Toastmasters, 303 9:30am S�tch N Go Cu�ng Crew, FH 6:00pm Questors Covenant, P 7:00pm Boy Scouts FH 7:00pm Movie Night, 303 Tuesday, March 10 6:30am Pastor’s Study, L 9:30am Embracing Ques�ons, 201 9:30am Cachet Club, P 9:30am Science Explorers, 301/302 11:00am GAN SR Luncheon, FH 11:30am Staff mtg, L 11:45am Forever Strong, CR 4:45pm Reconciling Covenant, 303 6:00pm General Conference Delega�on Conversa�on, S Wednesday, March 11 Newsle�er mailed 9:00am Men’s Coffee, FH 9:30am Laurel’s Quilters, SrH 10:30am Koffee Klatch, at Peg Fish ’s 12:00pm Women Aware, 106 5:30pm Men Aware, 106 5:30pm Chime Time, CR 6:00pm WWM, 109 6:00pm Pastor’s Study, 303 7:00pm Pathfinders, 201 7:00pm Troop 36 Commi�ee, L Thursday, March 12 7:00am B&EBW Covenant, L 9:30am Scribbles, 203 11:45am Forever Strong, CR 2:00pm Concordia Covenant 6:00pm Asbury Bells, CR 7:00pm Chancel Choir, CR 7:00pm Nar-Anon, 201 Sunday, March 15 March Mission Month Focus—Habitat Mission Trip SPUD BAKE 8:30am Worship* w/God’s House Band 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Worship* w/Laurel’s Chorale 10:45am Worship* w/Chancel Choir 5:00pm Confirma�on,300 Monday, March 16 6:00pm Questors Covenant, 106 7:00pm Boy Scouts, FH 7:00pm Stephen Ministry, BR

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