Blessings and Peace to you all,

Just a quick reminder that we will be worshipping this Sunday at 9:30 in the sanctuary, sharing the ups and the downs — the valley and peak experiences of life together. The scriptures are: Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8 with a sermon entitled: “Sensing the Passion.” The message may be a bit edgy (PG-13 maybe PG-14 or PG-92). As you read the passage from John, what might have been going on in Mary’s mind as she poured out $40,000 worth of perfume on Jesus’ feet? What was she thinking of when she wiped his feet with her hair?

We will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing offering which goes to address crises around the world. We will have the Watch Night Vigil sign-up sheet set as well as set up speakers for our Passion Dramatic Reading next Sunday. This Sunday we will continue our discussion of Sabbath by Wayne Muller – following coffee hour. We will focus on pages 123-153. We will talk about the “Gospel of Consumption” and the “Selling of Unhappiness” while focusing on the need for down time.

Just a reminder: The youth will be serving a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 27th beginning at 6:00. It is free (no charge). If you wish to make a donation to the upcoming youth trip to Heifer Project’s Overlook Farm — you certainly can do that. Checks can be made out to the church.

Mike is putting together the newsletter. If you have info to include – please send in an email.

May God’s Blessings surround you all,

Gary