SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
DROP-BOXES AT CHURCH THIS SUN. & NEXT, for Lexington Park Elem.: glue, composition books, colored pencils, 2-prong folders, Clorox wipes, supply boxes, hand sanitizer, crayons.
WE ARE CALLED TO PRAY!
FEB. 23-26 IN ST. LOUIS: Our Bishops have called us to pray for the
United Methodist General Conference to seek a way forward for our denomination on the issue of homosexuality
. If you did not receive a letter & info from the Pastors by mail, there are extras on the credenza across from offices, or call the church office & we’ll send you one (301-863-8500).
LENT JOURNEY GROUPS FORMING NOW: You’re invited to join one of our Lent groups for a 4-week journey with Christ, as we see him portrayed in the New Testament letter to the Colossian church. Beginning the 2
nd week of March, this church-wide study will encourage us in our daily journey & unify us under the banner of Christ as Lord. Groups are 6-10 people, meeting in various locations, dates & times. The sermons will go along with the weekly studies. SIGN-UP ON BULLETIN BOARD for the group of your choice.
ADULT SUN. MORNING CLASSES
9:30AM: Meets each Sunday in the Chapel. Led by Dr. Lee Brewer, Professor of Theology & UMC Pastor. Current topic: "Small People, Big Changes" looks at ordinary folks who were transformed by their encounters with Jesus.
10:45AM: Meets each Sunday in the Chapel. Led by LPUMC members on various topics. Current topic is a study on Paul's Letter to the Ephesians (New Testament).
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
TUES. MARCH 5, 5:30-7PM: Our Youth Group hosts this annual event. Shrove Tuesday was a traditional way Christians used up their flour, butter, etc. before entering the season of Lent – the 40 days of fasting, prayer & study in which Christians prepare themselves spiritually for the celebration of Easter. No advance tickets required; payment is at the door. Info: Barb Lawson,
Lawsonsoccer5@gmail.com
ASH WEDNESDAY DROP-IN
WED., MARCH 6, 12-1:00PM; and 5:30-7:30PM
On this first day of the 40-day season of Lent, Christians traditionally observe a time of prayer and receive ashes on their foreheads as a sign of repentance and forgiveness. The sanctuary or chapel will be open at the above times to come & go on your own schedule. Printed prayer/Scripture sheets will be available for your use, and a Pastor will be present to administer ashes.
SINGERS FOR EASTER MORNING! Please consider singing with the
Combined Easter Choir on Easter Sunday for the 8:00am and 11:00am services. Requires only two Wed. eve rehearsals & dress rehearsal on Sat. April 20, 10am-noon. Info: Music Director Erin at
erindtennyson@gmail.com or 301-904-3535
SUNDAY MORNINGS FOR FAMILIES
Children/youth begin with their families in worship; dismissed to classes after opening part of worship. On Communion Sundays, middle & high youth remain in worship.
for Age 4 thru 2nd grade. Children are dismissed during sermon time, then return to conclude the worship with their family.