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INSIDE THIS ISSUE …

Pastor Kevin’s Article 1 Pastor Martha’s Article 2 Heifer International 3 Red Cross Blood Drive 3 Good Friday Cross Walk 4 Lenten Worship 4 Holy Week / Easter Worship 4 Labyrinth during Holy Week 4 Quiet Worship 5 Faith Talk for Women 5 Carroll Lutheran School 5 Christian Ed, Youth & Family 6 Traditional Music Notes 7 Prayer List 8 Personal Notes 8 Little Friends of Grace 9 Carroll Lutheran Village 9 Treasurer’s Report 10 HSCC Box Lunch Talks 11 Mar-Lu-Ridge Summer 2016 11 March Calendar 12 March Worship Helpers 14 March Altar Guild 14 March Birthdays 15 Easter Flower Order Form 16

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You Know Who You Are! You Know What to Do!

Okay, I will admit that I am a bit of a Facebook junkie. Yes it is great to keep up on family, friends and parishioners who share the happenings of their lives with this social media. What I most enjoy is when people share tidbits of wisdom often in the form of quotes from current and previous great thinkers. The problem with these bits of wisdom and thought is that they stand in isolation moored to nothing that can allow us to fully grasp or understand the intent of the author.

Recently someone posted a quote from Soren Kierkegaard, a great thinker from the 19th

century. I must admit that my reading of this great thinker has been primarily limited to little quotes shared by others. Most recently the following quote made it to Facebook; "The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays." As with most quotes I thought it interesting then moved on to the next which featured a picture of Daffy Duck and this thought; "If I woke up and nothing hurt I would think I was dead." It is the nature of Facebook that our view of the world is in fractured little pieces.

The quote from Kierkegaard whet my appetite and I went searching after more from this great thinker and stumbled on the following: "The Bible is very easy to understand. But we Christians are a bunch of scheming swindlers. We pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well that the minute we understand, we are obliged to act accordingly.” No doubt his accusation against Christians is a bit harsh but we must remember too that Soren Kierkegaard was himself a Danish Lutheran; his judgment is given as an insider. If you can get passed being called a "scheming swindler" this quote indeed has the power to point at a painful truth that most Christians must confess to in the living out of daily life. We know how we are to behave as the children of God but we choose not to act accordingly.

Occasionally there are news reports of a person being assaulted in public and people walking by pretending not to see that which is too obvious to miss. Pretending ignorance is a way to not be held responsible ... or is it? Perpetrators of "hit and run" accidents often try to use such a defense which is to even the most casual observer patently false. ("I didn't know I had hit that other car! I didn't realize that the whole side of my car is scraped and dented!) Listening in we all know very well that the person isn't fooling anyone; including themselves.

It is the same in our walk of faith, We pretend to not understand what it means to be Christian because we know full well that to acknowledge the truth we would be obligated to act accordingly; to love God above all else and to love our neighbor as ourselves. The scheduling of our weekly lives takes on a whole different look if the first thing we do is

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make room for worship. Budgeting of our resources is reshaped as we embrace tithing and generosity. The social issues of the day; homelessness, victims of war or natural disaster are no longer seen as merely other people's misfortune but our opportunity to serve and help. Are you a child of God? Then you know that you are loved by the creator of the Universe who has been revealed to you in the saving actions of Jesus Christ. To know this truth is to KNOW WHO YOU ARE. And if you know who you are then you know what Jesus said about loving your neighbor and to know this truth means you KNOW WHAT TO DO.

So let me leave you with another Kierkegaard quote; “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” May you embrace the truth of your faith and come to experience the fullness of God's eternal love.

Peace, Pastor Kevin

A Labyrinth ….. What’s That?

Grace has a new tool for ministry! This winter we were able to complete a project that has been in the dreaming stage for several years. We put together the funding to purchase a Labyrinth! I can’t wait for you to see it and experience the profound joy and peace that can come from walking on it.

So, what is a labyrinth, you ask! Very simply, a labyrinth is a circular pattern that contains a circuitous pattern within it. Veriditas, a National Labyrinth Society, describes walking the labyrinth in this way: “….a personal practice for healing and growth, a tool for community building, an agent for global peace and a metaphor for life.” You can read much more on their website: http://www.veriditas.org/faq.

Like so many items and practices in our world and in our faith, the labyrinth is an ancient design that has had many uses throughout civilization. Christians adopted the shape of the labyrinth, particularly in medieval times when labyrinths were built into the floors of cathedrals. The one that has survived to this day is located near Paris in the Cathedral in Chartes, France. This labyrinth was built in 1201 when the cathedral was rebuilt after a fire. The Modern Labyrinth Movement was begun by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress when she and a small group of people moved the chairs off of the labyrinth in Chartes so that they could walk on it.

While a labyrinth and a maze are similar, they are not the same thing. A maze is a puzzle with many paths, including false leads and dead ends. The labyrinth on the other hand is a single path that leads to and from the center. A Christian will notice the outline of the cross in the labyrinth. There is no right way/wrong way to walk a labyrinth. You cannot get lost. You need to go at your own pace and allow the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts.

Here at Grace we will be dedicating the labyrinth during the 9:00 Worship Service on Palm Sunday, March 20. That day, we plan to have the labyrinth set up in the Theater so that you can stop by to see it. Then during Holy Week, it will be set up in Grace Hall, where individuals can stop by to walk the labyrinth during posted hours. The next opportunity to use the labyrinth will be Sunday, April 3, before and after the Quiet Worship Service.

If you have never had the experience of walking a labyrinth, I hope you will give it a try. It is a wonderful opportunity for prayer and reflection….you can focus on your own needs or you can pray for the needs of the world. God will be with you in the journey, whether it be walking the labyrinth as a metaphor for life, or in life itself. In our fast-paced, noisy, world, we need quiet, sacred spaces in order to be refreshed so that we can hear God speak. I am grateful for the opportunity to add this wonderful tool to the ministry that we share here at Grace.

Pastor Martha

http://www.veriditas.org/faq

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Heifer International

As of February 22, 2016, the balance of the Heifer

International Fund is $3,666.06.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Grace Lutheran is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, March 28 from 2:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Grace Hall. Please call or e-mail Emma Jane Weishaar to schedule an appointment. 410-848-1231 or [email protected]

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Thank You Letter Received

The following thank you note was sent to Grace:

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Member Update

Donald and Nancy Michael, long-time members of Grace, have moved to Lorien Taneytown (Lorien Assisted Living, Apt 104, 100 Antrim Blvd, Taneytown MD, 21787). Donald is in the skilled nursing facility and Nancy has an apartment in the assisted living side. They are very happy to be able to live in one facility that can accommodate both their needs, as Donald is then able to spend most of his time with Nancy. They would be very glad to receive their friends and guests from Grace, and Nancy is very appreciative of the flowers that she received in January. Thank you!

Grace Lutheran Church is a Stephen Ministry

Congregation

CHRIST SERVING PEOPLE

THROUGH PEOPLE

Thank you to all who donated food, volunteered to cook or serve, and those who came to eat. Because of all your help, we were able to donate over $500 to the Kitchen Renovation Fund.

From Debbie Null and Committee


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Westminster Good Friday Cross Walk

Each year, the Westminster Ecumenical Ministerium hosts a Good Friday Cross Walk. It is a fantastic gathering of people of all ages and denominational backgrounds. It takes about an hour to walk from the place where the walk ended last year to the place that it will end this year! Once we’ve arrived at our destination, the local congregation provides a brief worship service inside their sanctuary. Along the way, there are several brief stops that include a meditation, prayer and song.

This year, we begin at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church and will go to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. The walk begins at 11:00 and the worship service begins at 12:00 noon. This is a wonderful way to gather with other Christians and to witness to our Lord’s great

sacrifice on our behalf. There is always a good contingency from Grace. If you’ve never attended, this year would be a great time to start. If you want to meet up with friends from Grace so you’ll have someone to walk with, just ask one of the pastors.

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“Living Lent as Resurrection People” is the theme of this year’s Wednesday Lenten Services. Please join us for evening prayer, a children’s message, inspirational music and a short message each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. A soup supper is offered from 6:00 – 6:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will join us as often as you can!!!

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Holy Week and Easter Worship Services

Wednesday, March 23 – 7:00 pm – Service of Healing Thursday, March 24 – 7:00 pm – Maundy Thursday Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar Friday, March 25 – 11:00 am – Community Cross Walk, beginning at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church Friday, March 26 – 7:00 pm – Good Friday worship with Choral Tenebrae led by the Festival Choir Saturday, March 26 – 5:00 pm – Traditional worship that transitions from Lent to Easter Sunday, March 27 – 7:45, 9:00, 11:15 am – Celebrations of Easter joy and triumph!!!!

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Visit the Labyrinth during Holy Week

The Labyrinth will be in Grace Hall during Holy Week and can be visited during the following times:

Monday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am; 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Thursday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm (closed during worship service) Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Quiet Worship: “Living Resurrection”

You are invited to join us for Quiet Worship on Sunday, April 3 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The theme of worship is “Living Resurrection” and will focus on the impact of Christ’s resurrection on our lives and the life of the whole world. We will especially pray for people who are far away from home serving our country in the military as well as people who are far away from home serving in humanitarian and church positions. Come to pray and light a candle for your loved one!

The labyrinth will be open in Grace Hall from 5:00 – 6:30 and 7:15 – 8:00 pm (before and after the Worship Service).

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Faith Talk for Women

Ladies…it’s been a long, cold winter, but now it is time for spring and that brings another 5th

Wednesday of the month!!! Please join us on March 30 at Johansson’s for a fun evening out. Come on in anytime from 5:30 – 6:30 to order dinner. Pastor Martha will present the study from 7:00 – 8:00. Each person pays for her own food, beverages, taxes and tip, so bringing cash is most helpful.

Pastor Martha will lead a study on "Easter Night: What Happened Then?" We will explore what the various Gospels say about the rest of that most important day! Please bring your Bible with you.

Reservations will be taken through the RCR card at weekend worship services in March. Don't forget this is a popular event and often fills up, so please sign up as soon as possible.

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Carroll Lutheran School – Open House Events

Carroll Lutheran School invites you to join them at one of their upcoming Open House Events on:

February 27 March 12 April 30

Each open house will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. A personal tour can also be scheduled at any time for your convenience.

Carroll Lutheran School offers a quality Christian education for children in Kindergarten (full day) through Eighth Grade and is certified by the Maryland Department of Education. Class sizes are limited. Program includes weekly chapel services, music, media, physical education, health, computer literacy, art and theatre. Before and Aftercare Programs are available. Financial Aid opportunities exist as well.

Carroll Lutheran School is located at 1738 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster, MD 21158. Contact them directly at 410-848-1050 with any questions.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES by Leanne Elliott

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Kingdom Kids Youth Group

We had a blast at our first Kingdom Kids youth group talking about Anger! This month we will be talking about Fear. Each emotion gets us ready to watch Inside Out in June which the kids are very excited to see! So if you have a child in 3rd through 5th grade join us on Friday March 11 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in Legacy for Kingdom Kids youth group! Friends are welcome! We play games, have a lesson, spend some time in small groups, and do an

activity all focused on the emotion we are talking about that month! And kids go home with a verse to memorize and parents go home with some ideas of ways to reinforce the lesson at home! It’s a great time and you definitely don’t want to miss out!

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Legacy: High School goes Glow Bowling!

High schoolers are going Glow Bowling at Thunderhead Bowl in Taneytown! Saturday March 12 from 7:30-9:30 pm so mark your calendars now and ask off work! The cost is $10 and shoe rental is included! You will want to bring some money for the snack bar! We will meet AT Thunderhead Bowl (4337 Old Taneytown Rd, Taneytown, MD) so please arrange your own ride and those who can are able to drive themselves! If you need a ride please let Leanne know so we can arrange one for you! RSVP via RCR card at worship or text/email Leanne by March 9 so that enough lanes can be reserved.

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Horizon: Middle School goes to Stratosphere!

You’ve been asking forever so we’re finally going to Stratosphere! Saturday March 12 middle schoolers are invited to join me at Stratosphere for an hour of open jump! The cost is $14.50 and your parent MUST complete the online waiver (there are no paper waivers available). I will be pre-purchasing tickets to make sure we all get in for the same jump time so please RSVP via RCR card at worship no later than March 9. We will meet at Stratosphere (1332 Londontown Blvd., Suite 103, Sykesville, MD) at 1:45 and jump from 2:00 – 3:00 pm Parents are welcome to stay or just drop off their child and pick them up at 3:00 pm.

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Surf Shack Vacation Bible School

It seems crazy to think about VBS but it will be here before you know it! This summer Grace will be hosting Surf Shack from 9:00 – 12:00 noon July 11-15, 2016 for children ages 4 through 5th grade. The cost is $25 for the first child and $10 per additional child with a family maximum of $50 (your cost includes a music CD per family and a t-shirt per child). Registration will be available in the coming months but mark your calendars now! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Christy Vadder or Leanne Elliott.

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Traditional Music Notes by Ted Dix, Director

Organist and Director of Traditional Music and Music Ministry Development

The Choral Tenebrae Shadows, by Douglas E. Wagner, will be presented at the 7:00 pm Good Friday worship service in the Sanctuary on Friday, March 25.

Remaining Choral Tenebrae Rehearsal Schedule:

3/3, 7:45pm in the Music Room 3/10, 7:45pm in the Music Room 3/17, 7:45pm in the Music Room 3/24, 8:00pm in the Music Room 3/25, 7:00pm in the Sanctuary (6:15 pm call)

Upcoming Traditional Musical Events:

Wednesdays, February 17 through March 16, at 7:00pm – The Agape Handbell, Luther and Chancel Choirs will be presenting additional music at the Midweek Lenten worship services in the Sanctuary. The remaining schedule is as follows:

o March 2 – Agape Handbell o March 9 – Luther o March 16 – Chancel

Sunday, March 20, at 11:15am – The Luther Choir will be presenting additional music at the traditional Palm Sunday worship service in the Sanctuary.

Friday, March 25 at 7:00pm – The Festival Choir will be performing another Choral Tenebrae at the Good Friday service in the Sanctuary.

Sunday, March 27 at 7:45am – The Chancel Choir and soloists will be presenting additional music at the traditional Easter Sunday worship service in the Sanctuary.

Sunday, March 27 at 11:15am – The Agape Handbell Choir, soloists, and brass will be presenting additional music at the traditional Easter Sunday worship service in the Sanctuary.

Sunday, May 8 at 9:00am – The Luther Choir will be presenting additional music at the contemporary worship service in Grace Hall.

Sunday, May 15 at 9:00am – The Agape Handbell Choir will be presenting additional music at the contemporary Pentecost worship service in Grace Hall.

Your support of our traditional music ministry is greatly appreciated!

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Please remember in your prayers… Names will remain on the Continuing Prayer List for four weeks unless otherwise requested. Names will then be removed unless another request is made. Please contact Dawn Stem in the church office (410-848-7020) with any prayer requests or email [email protected].

Those who are serving our country: Marshall Brown, Captain Ryan Chaney, PFC Tyler Czarnowsky, Steve Haines, Nathan Karlson, Ben Keefer, Jeff Kelly, Adam Miller, Leah Miller, Steven P. Miller, Jr., Paul Roberts, Joel Whitson, and all those individuals serving in our military

Those in Convalescent, Nursing or Rehab Centers: Sarah Barnes, Elinor Causey, Donald and Nancy Michael, Alice Midttun, Ilona Ries, Lillian Rosenberg, Ruth Senseney, Barbara Serghini, Ellen Terry, and Charlotte Waltz

Continuing Prayers: Charles Adams, Kelly Adams, Thelma Adams, Irene Bailey, The Bellgrau Family, Brian Bowersox, Lou Chappel, Dorien Cole, Rocky and Bonnie Davis, Tom Dowling, Scott Eberts, Peggy Fogle, Barbara Gordon, Dick Haines, Donna Helm, Elaine Hertsch, Steve Hertsch, Gordon Jenkins, Philip Kirk, Pastor Krebs, Sandy and Walter Long, Don Ludwig, Elizabeth Mason, Richard Mason, The Metz Family, Laurie O’Bannion, Kristel VanHorn Park, Dail Pease, Linda and James Pixton, Lori and Jim Pixton, Brittany Richards, The St. Cross Family, Oscar Warehime, Michael Williams, Jean Yeakel and Jessica Young

Seminarians: Beth Clementson, Don Myers, Laura Heller and Erika Tobin

Global Ministry Partners: Pastors Eric and Wendolyn Trozzo serving in Malaysia, and The Lutheran Church, Paide, Estonia.

Also please pray for our pastors, the members of the Church Council, the staff and all of God’s children at Grace Lutheran Church.

If you or someone you know is going into the hospital please call the church office as soon as possible. NOTE:

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Personal Notes

Baptized:

1/31/16 – Lukas Patrick Weber (son of Benjamin and Ashley Weber) 2/6/16 – Michael Christopher Saxton (son of Eric and Jennifer Saxton)

In Memoriam:

We would like to express our condolences to the following family who lost a loved one recently:

Family of Roland Becker (father of Tony Becker) – January 14, 2016


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Little Friends of Grace Preschool News by Anita Erb, Director

2016/2017 Registration

Registration for the 2016/2017 school year is currently in progress. We have classes for children ages two through four for the upcoming school year. If you are interested please call Anita at 410-848-7020 to set up an appointment for a tour of the preschool.

MSDE Nonpublic Textbook Grant

Once again this year Little Friends of Grace has been approved for the MSDE Nonpublic Textbook Grant. We will be receiving $6825.00. This is a wonderful benefit for our program; we are looking forward to choosing resources to use in the classroom.

Family Night

Our tenth annual Family Fun Night was held on Friday, February 26. Carnival night was our theme. Monte Leister was here for a half hour concert and a special appearance was made by Doodle the Clown! Pizza and an ice cream social topped off the evening. We also had a silent auction to raise money for the scholarship fund; a huge thank you to the Grace members who donated items for the auction. We would also like to thank the volunteers who spent many hours organizing this event.

Hershey Park

It’s that time of year again to think about the “Sweetest Place on Earth”. Discount tickets will be available again. Forms will be in the announcements in March and are due back by April 1. The discounted regular admission price is $38.50; junior/senior price is $29.50 and senior plus $22.95. Please call Anita if you have any questions.

March Lifelong Learning Courses at Carroll Lutheran Village Register now for the following winter 2016 Lifelong Learning Series. Courses are open to all older adults in the community. Come join us! - Artists Colonies of the New England Coast – Susan Williamson from the Carroll Arts Center is the presenter. Tuesday, March 8

from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm. in the Carroll Lutheran Village Wellness Center. Cost is $8 for CLV residents and Arts Council members and $10 for all others.

- B&O Railroad and the Civil War – Instructor Daniel Toomey from Carroll Community College shares how the B&O played an important part in the nation’s history. Class meets Wednesdays March 9 through April 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a trip to the B&O Railroad Museum on April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $50 per adult, which includes the trip.

Please register in advance for all Lifelong Learning opportunities by calling 443-605-1070.

Upcoming Carroll Lutheran Village Event Declutter & Downsize with Ease – March 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Parting with cherished keepsakes prior to moving to a smaller home can be difficult. Where do you begin? Get tips from two experts on how to free yourself of “stuff,” keep what’s most important to you and prepare for a new, clutter free life.

Seating is limited for this event. Please call 410-848-8922 for more information or to register.

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Historical Society Box Lunch Talks

The Historical Society of Carroll County (www.hsccmd.org) holds monthly Box Lunch Talks (BLT) for the community to attend. These talks are held on the third Tuesday of every month at Grace Lutheran Church in Grace Hall at 12 Noon. (The information below is taken directly from the Historical Society’s information brochure.)

The March topic will be “In Search of Frederick Dielman, 1847-1935.” Frederick Dielman, who spent his childhood in New Windsor, had a 60-year career in the arts as an illustrator, painter, teacher, lecturer, and academician. After studying in Germany, Dielman (nicknamed the “Terrapin” for his Maryland roots) returned for the Centennial Exhibition and then opened a studio in New York City.

Clark Taggart looks at Dielman’s life, his work, and his position at the center of the art world.

Participating is inexpensive and easy! Parking is free on the Carroll Street parking lot. Please enter the building through Entrance #2 (double glass doors) on Carroll Street. Attendees are asked to bring their lunch and will enjoy a small selection of beverages and desserts provided by Society volunteers. Please check in when you arrive! Admission is $3 for Historical Society members and $7 for non-members. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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Mar-Lu-Ridge Summer 2016

Come and join us this upcoming summer for a wonderful week of camp. The summer camp brochure with the full schedule and camp descriptions is available here and online at www.Mar-Lu-Ridge.org. Mar-Lu-Ridge offers: 1) a fun, small group, Christ-centered week in the woods, 2) affordable pricing starting at $405 per week for overnight and $165 for day camp, 3) friendships and memories that stay with your child, 4) camperships to ensure that all children can attend camp, 5) a wide variety of unique specialty programs for all ages and 6) ACA certification which means MLR meets the highest safety standards.

Interested families may consider attending one of our open houses from 2:00 – 4:30pm on Sundays, March 20, April 24 and May 22. Questions? Contact MLR directly at [email protected] or by phone at 301-874-5544. Registration for 2016 is now open!

http://www.hsccmd.org/

http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/


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March Calendar of Events

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016

12:00 pm Table of Grace Soup Kitchen (FH, T)

5:00 pm Children’s Chorus Rehearsals (MR, FH, T, Legacy) 7:00 pm Property Committee Meeting (108)

7:00 pm Social Ministry Committee Meeting (107)

7:00 pm Youth & Family Ministries Meeting (112)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

5:00 pm TOPS Weight Loss Club (111)

5:45 pm Luther Choir Rehearsal (MR)

6:00 pm Midweek Lenten Soup Meal (FH, T)

7:00 pm Midweek Lenten Worship (S)

7:30 pm Praise Band/Singers Practice (GH)

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016

5:00 pm Ardent Folk Bible Conversation (UGS)

6:00 pm Ardent Folk Weekly Meal (FH/T)

7:00 pm Ardent Folk Debriefing (L)

7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (MR)

7:30 pm New Beginnings NA Meeting (Legacy - 101A/B)

7:30 pm Trudging the Road AA Group (109/110)

7:45 pm Festival Choir Rehearsal (MR)

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016

6:30 am Men’s Breakfast & Bible Conversation (Bob Evans)

9:15 am Connect Bible Study (112)

8:00 pm Turning Point AA Meeting (109/110)

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016

5:00 pm Fair Trade Coffee Sale (LGS)

5:00 pm Traditional Worship (S)

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016

7:30 am Fair Trade Coffee Sale (LGS)

7:45 am Traditional Worship (S)

9:00 am Adult Sunday School (L)

9:00 am Praise Worship (GH)

10:15 am Christian Education Hour (various)


3:00 pm Children’s Chorus Rehearsal (MR)

3:00 pm Scripture Talk (T)

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016

6:00 pm Cub Scouts Pack 393 (Various)

7:00 pm Agape Handbell Choir Rehearsal (MR)

7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 393 (Legacy)

7:00 pm Stephen Ministry Meeting (108)

8:30 pm AA Meeting (109/110)



5:00 pm Children’s Chorus Rehearsals (MR, FH, T, Legacy) 7:00 pm Adult Education Committee (Parlor)

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (L)





7:00 pm Midweek Lenten Worship (S)




5:00 pm Shepherd’s Staff Fund Development Meeting (108)




7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (112)







4:00 pm Kingdom Kids (3rd

-5th

Gr.) Youth Group (Legacy)

8:00 pm Turning Point AA Meeting (109/110) SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016

9:00 am Red Cross Stacked Class – Basic Life Support and Adult/

Pediatric FA/CPR/AED (109/110)

1:45 pm Horizon Middle School – Stratosphere (Sykesville)


7:30 pm Legacy High School – Glow Bowling (Thunderhead)










6:00 pm Girl Scouts Troop 307 (FH)



8:30 pm AA Meeting (109/110)


12:00 pm Historical Society Box Lunch Talk (GH)


5:00 pm Children’s Chorus Rehearsals (MR, FH, T, Legacy)

7:00 pm Christian Education Committee (107)





7:00 pm Midweek Lenten Worship Service (S)


(CLV) Carroll Lutheran Village (FH) Fellowship Hall (T) Theater (S) Sanctuary (GH) Grace Hall (UGS) Upper Gathering Space (LGS) Lower Gathering Space (MR) Music Room (L) Library

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March Calendar of Events (continued)




6:30 pm LFOG Board Meeting (107)











9:00 am Kidzpo – Children’s Chorus of Carroll County (GH, UGS)








2:00 pm Confirmation Tea (CLV)






7:00 pm Church Council Meeting (108)

8:30 pm AA Meeting (109/110)



5:00 pm Children’s Chorus Rehearsals (MR, FH, T, Legacy)

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (L)

7:00 pm Shepherd’s Staff Board Meeting (108)




7:00 pm Worship Service of Prayer and Healing (S)






7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Worship Service (S)






11:00 am Good Friday Community Cross Walk (St. John’s Catholic Ch.)

7:00 pm Good Friday Worship Service (S)












2:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive (GH)




8:30 pm AA Meeting (109/110)



7:00 pm Evangelism Committee (107)

7:30 pm Troop 393 Committee Meeting (109/110)



5:30 pm Faith Talk for Women (Johansson’s)










(CLV) Carroll Lutheran Village (FH) Fellowship Hall (T) Theater (S) Sanctuary (GH) Grace Hall (UGS) Upper Gathering Space (LGS) Lower Gathering Space (MR) Music Room (L) Library

See page 4 for Holy Week and

Labyrinth Schedule

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March Altar Guild

SANCTUARY & GRACE HALL

Evelyn Babylon Caroline Babylon

March Worship Leaders & Assistants

MARCH 5-6, 2016 5:00 p.m. – Yvonne Aasen, Reader: John Baumgardner 7:45 a.m. – Caroline Babylon 9:00 a.m. – Joette Campanello Communion Assistants: Rich Chaney, Stacie Dowling, Amelia Dowling, Dena Hodges, Sharon Glass Ushers: Bill Comegna, Garrett Cox, Dave Cox, Ben Dorsey, Tanya Dorsey 11:15 a.m. – Erika Tobin Acolyte – 11:15 am – Taylor Glass Button

MARCH 12-13, 2016 5:00 p.m. – Bob Lichtfuss 7:45 a.m. – Steve Blades 9:00 a.m. – Pete Tabatsko Communion Assistants: Leanne Elliott, Karyn Baust, Steve Crews, Nancy Crews, Tyler Snyder Ushers: Ron Fairchild, Sandy Hoff, Dave Hoff, Haden Hoff 11:15 a.m. – Anna Tschiegg Acolyte – 11:15 am – Cade Spreitzer

MARCH 19-20, 2016 5:00 p.m. – Laura Miller 7:45 a.m. – Kathy Bare 9:00 a.m. – Erika Tobin Communion Assistants: Laura Heller, Kim Eckenrode, Ann Gilbert, Sandra Harrison, Donna Kent Ushers: Randy Bachtel, Bob Spreitzer, Jocelyn Spreitzer, Cade Spreitzer 11:15 a.m. – Rich Schuster Acolyte – 11:15 am – Kayla Sherfey

MARCH 26-27, 2016 – EASTER 5:00 p.m. – Carol Ann Bauman and Arthur Pease 7:45 a.m. – Karen Ganjon 9:00 a.m. – Adam Fairchild Communion Assistants: Jan Mickey, Craig Giles, Michele Krichinsky, Rich Chaney, Donna Kent Ushers: Linwood Van Horn, Ron Fairchild, Bill Comegna, Randy Bachtel 11:15 a.m. – Bob Lichtfuss Acolyte – 11:15 am – Dustin Oddis Bible-bearer – 11:15 am – Taylor Glass Button Torches – 11:15 am – Emma Border and Jessica Sachs

March, 2016


March Birthdays

March 1 Bachtel, Susan Dorsey, Troy Gilbart, Sophie Grigg, Sophie Nelson, Alona Seabolt, Carolyn Whitcomb, Amanda

March 2 Baltzell, Joan Meyers, Beth Spears, Patty

March 3 Blomster, Tiffani Helt, Darlene Kurland, Kaylie

March 4 Bradfield, Nancy Davis, Nicole Gressieux, Kathy Kurland, Samantha Piisila, Makai Schaeffer, Elizabeth Strevig, Mark

March 5 Bancroft, Kensi Bowman, Debra Martin, Linda

March 6 Bowersox, Janet Davis, Ashley Hare, Doris Johns, Anna Luesse, Nicholas Ryan, Shelly Steers, John Stonestreet, Janice Zechman, Ruth

March 7 Glass, Sharon Humbert, Richard Jones, Grace Morano, Pete Turfle, Arleda

March 8 Oddis, Dustin

March 9 Bowers, Brayden Capece, Daniel Cook, Julia Eppler, Lindsey Horton, Landen Johnson, Carmen Miller, Steve Roach, Owen

March 10 Giles, Jeffrey Hertsch, Stephen

March 11 Jenkins, Fred

March 12 Johnson, Barbara Martin, Brittany

March 13 Campbell, Jaden Owens, Joel Sherfey, Kyle

March 14 Brown, Marilyn Colbert, Corey Crews, Tim Oswald, Anita Pease, Arthur Pringle, Jeff Roach, Addison

March 15 Baker, Kara Cox, David Hoppe, Michael

March 16 Arbaugh, Kim Buttner, Ben Good, Maurice Luesse, Mark Luzuriaga, Nancy Monka, Johnathan Nixon, Zachary Terry, Ellen

March 17 Alvarez, Allie Burk, Sean Dix, Katie Leister, Ed Pickett, Stacey Wilson, Haley

March 18 Holmes, Elaine Hutting, Virginia Martin, Catherine Schaeffer, Samuel

March 19 Chaney, Michael Day, Lucas Lentzner, William Marley, Jordan

March 20 DeGreif, Jacob Lichtfuss, Maddie Meinecke, Rose Ann Sharkey, Anthony Wiles, Sharon

March 21 Cummiskey, Jack

March 22 Borleis, Chris Mancha, Thomas McGinnis, Dave

March 23 Harrison-Ellis El, Haley Ramirez, Jordan Suder, Nancy Weaver, Candy

March 24 Bream, Sherri-Le Carr, Sterling Forman, Ted Lentzner, Keith Patton, Nancy Whitson, Regginette

March 25 Myers, Gail Roth, Claire Tabatsko, Pete

March 26 Leutner, Lauren Null, Nancy Saunders, Dylan Sherfey, Brian Skrtic, Steven Warehime, Elizabeth Bair Wilson, Diane

March 28 Bair, Alex Ebeling, Kari Gosaguio, Cheryl Karlson, Anna London, Elle Roth, Chloe Wilson, Reed

March 29 Bowen, Lori Gardner, Logan

March 30 Allred, Dylan Arbaugh, Lee Baker, Judy

March 31 Burk, Owen Lowell, Brianna Walsh, Vernon

March, 2016


Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Westminster, MD

Permit No. 123 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

21 Carroll Street

Westminster, MD 21157

WORSHIP SERVICES

5:00 pm – Saturday in the Sanctuary 7:45 am – Sunday in the Sanctuary 9:00 am – Sunday in Grace Hall 11:15 am – Sunday in the Sanctuary

10:15 Education Hour

Easter Flowers to decorate our Church

Deadline to Order: March 14

This Easter Season we will be decorating the Sanctuary and Grace Hall with Spring Flowers. Blooming Spring Flowers are a wonderful way to honor or remember loved ones this Easter.

_____ Lilies _____ Tulips _____ Daffodils _____ Calla Lilies

__________ (flower qty.) x $10/each = __________ (Please return order form and check to church office. Make checks payable to Grace Lutheran Church.)

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

In Honor of ____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

___ I will pick up flower(s) OR ___Donate flower(s) to a shut-in

Name/Given By (as shown in dedications) _________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________________________________

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