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HOLY WEEK

PALM/PASSION SUNDAY … MARCH 28

This is the Sunday that Jesus rode into Jerusalem as the true King of Israel.  He rode into the city on a donkey to signify that He, as King, was coming in peace.  The people of Jerusalem greeted by with cheers and waving palm branches.  Both services will feature the sacrament of communion.

HOLY THURSDAY … APRIL 1

This service commemorates the final Passover Meal that Jesus held with His disciples in an upper room in Jerusalem.  It was at this meal that Jesus declared that the Passover Bread represented His body broken, and the wine of the Passover Cup represented His blood of the New Covenant.  The significance of the communion table will be told through drama.  The service will be on April 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

GOOD FRIDAY … APRIL 2

This service will center on the meaning of the cross, as this is the day that marks the execution of Jesus Christ by crucifixion.  The theme for this service will be “Pay It Forward” and will utilize multimedia as the meaning and significance of the Christ’s death explored.  The service will be on April 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION … APRIL 4

This day (Easter) marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death.  The special features   of this Sunday will be a breakfast served by the Youth Group to raise money for their Summer mission trip to Savannah, Georgia.  Both services will be highly celebrative with special music.  Communion will be celebrated at both services.

 EASTER BREAKFAST

Once again this Easter the Senior High Youth Group will sponsor an Easter Breakfast to raise money for their mission trip this summer to Savannah, Georgia.  They will be serving pancakes, sausage and beverages from 7:30 - 10:45 AM.  Come for food and fellowship and help out our youth at the same time.  Cost: Donation

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING

Every year during Lent, UPC joins with other Presbyterian churches to collect this special Offering that provides equal support to three critical outreach programs: 1) Presbyterian   Hunger Relief, 2) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and 3) Self-Development of People.  These ministries help to fund US and international hunger programs – including programs in Ohio.  They provide humanitarian aid to disaster victims in New Orleans and Haiti and fund       community development efforts to help people take steps to improve their lives.  The theme for 2010 is “Where is your treasure?” reminding us of God’s abundant love for us and His   desire that each of us reach out to others in that same spirit of love and caring.  Please take time to prayerfully consider your giving to One Great Hour of Sharing this year.  If you wish to use a “fish bank” as a way of giving to this offering throughout Lent, please check in the church office (children will receive the banks in Sunday School).  The offering will be collected on Easter.  Thank you for supporting your brothers and sisters around the world through One Great Hour of Sharing.

BUNCO GAME NIGHT

Is the winter weather keeping you cooped up at home?  Mark your calendar for BUNCO NIGHT, Saturday March 13^th, at 7:00 p.m.  Join the Fellowship Committee for an evening of Bunco (a fast, fun dice game)  Last names beginning A-I – Bring pop, J-Z – Bring a snack to share.  Sign up in the church office.

JBM BASKET RAFFLE

The raffle tickets are now available on Sunday mornings, during WNA and during office hours.  Tickets are only $1. each or 6 for $5.!  Winners will be drawn at 5:30 pm on Sun. March 28.  Baskets are on display in the room across from the church office (formerly Bible Bytes)  Your support will help JBM Camp purchase new mattresses.

INVITE A FRIEND

Please continue inviting friends throughout Lent.  We had several folks bring friends last Sunday.  But don’t stop now - continue the invites!  As a reminder we have refrigerator   magnets for you to give to those you invite.  Stop in the office to pick them up.

FREE SOUP LUNCH

Saturday, March 13th

Please join us on March 13th from 11:30 am till 12:30 pm for the free soup lunch… Chicken Noodle!

MEN’S BREAKFAST

March 6th & 20th

We have a good core of guys (10 to 15) meeting twice a month (1^st and 3^rd  Saturdays) on     Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Silver Swan near the corner of Front Street and Hudson Drive (now nicknamed The Silver Swan Convention Center).  We are using the book “Man Does Not Live By Sports Alone” by Dr. Dennis Swanberg.  Each short chapter is targeted to some vital area of a man’s walk with his God using the language of sports to help bridge the gap.  Feel free to join us.  I always bring copies of that morning’s discussion for those who might not have a book so that everyone can get something out of our time together.