F IRST  PRESBYTER IAN  CHURCH  

324 MADISON ST, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101              (573) 636‐2149              OFFICE@FPCJCMO.ORG            MARCH  2017 

The Presbyterian 

Come Join Us For the Lenten Season at First Presbyterian Church

LENTEN DEVOTION BOOKLET “I Am With You Always” - The 47 devotions in this booklet were written by members of our congregation, who wrote about times when they felt close to God, or a time when they realized that God had always been near. Copies are available in the Sanctuary or the Church Office.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN COMMUNION SERVICES - Come join us at 6:30 pm in Knox Hall, starting on Ash Wednesday (March 1st) through Wednesday, April 5th. We will gather to explore the theme of “Eating With Jesus.” As is our long-time custom, we will be celebrating Holy Communion together, and all are invited for these inspirational services. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING - Fish boxes are given to children and families with reminders to “feed the fish” with money to help others in the world. The OGHS offering supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, the Presbyterian Disaster Program, and the Self-Development of People Program. Fish collections should be returned on Easter Sunday, April 16th. COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN - 12:00 noon at First Presbyterian, starting March 7th through April 11th. The downtown community churches will gather for Lenten worship around the theme of “Lord, When Was it That We Saw You?” A light lunch, hosted and prepared by different churches will follow. First Presbyterian will be providing lunch on March 7th. Please come and share this time of unity and community in Christ.

LENTEN BOOK STUDIES This year we will be studying “The Sign and the Sacrifice” by Rowan Williams. Groups will be meeting at 9:45 am on Sunday mornings, 3:30 pm on Sunday afternoons in the Parlor, at 7:00 pm on Monday evenings at the Hofmann’s home and at 10:30 am on Wednesdays at Primrose Retirement Community. Please contact one of the Pastors if you would like to join a group.

2 Welcome New Members!

Keith & Judy Krueger 1510 Green Berry Rd. Jefferson City, MO

65101

On February 19th, we celebrated the sacrament of baptism with Vayna Beza, daughter of Gift Beza and Nora Lotsu. (pictured here

with Vayna is her mother and grandmother, Vena Beza).

HONEST ABE LUNCHEON The Parish Life Committee sponsored a luncheon on February 12th in honor of the 16th President’s birthday. Mark Rehagen portrayed Abraham Lincoln and guests answered trivia questions as they enjoyed lunch. Great fun for all!

FPC YOUTH ON MISSION iN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

3 A Note From the Pastor 

Dear Friends in Fellowship and Faith, I thank God for another Lenten season to share with you as brothers and sisters in Christ! I have enjoyed reading our Lenten books together in small groups. This year, we are reading a book by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev. Rowan Williams. His book “The Sign and the Sacrifice” will explore the meaning of the cross and resurrection in Jesus day and today. It is a meaningful study for Lent. We are also reading the Lenten Devotion guides that you have written “I am With You Always”. I thank all the writers for sharing stories that are personal, poignant and powerful as they recount our experiences of God in everyday life. March is time when we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in our time of Lent. We start on Ash Wednesday, March 1st, with our Lenten Communion Services each Wednesday at 6:30 around the extended table in Knox Hall. Each week is a chance to remember the story of Jesus’ life and death and resurrection as we explore the theme “Eating with Christ”. We are also kicking off our Community Lenten Noon services at First Presbyterian Church around the theme: “Lord, When Was it That We Saw You?” in Matthew 25: 35, 36. Each week a different church in our community will lead the half-hour worship service and prepare a lunch to share after worship. Our church will host all the Tuesday services, and we will lead the first one on Tuesday, March 7th at 12 noon. We hope to see you all there. The women of our church will lead our morning worship service on March 12th as we celebrate the Gifts of Women in our

church. On Saturday morning (10 am to noon) on March 18th the Stewardship Committee will guide us through a program called “A Lasting Legacy” where we will explore the legacy we leave behind when we die. I will lead a session on planning your funeral service, Lawyer Jack Pletz will lead a session on wills and bequests, and Nurse Practitioner Carol Sanders will talk about how we can make the Golden Years truly golden in body and spirit. Come and share with us as we consider our Lasting Legacy.

I thank God for the commitment of this congregation to serve God, not just in Lent, but all through the year. Blessings and peace as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday this Easter.

Rev. Rob Erickson

“Lord, When What it That We Saw You?” Downtown Churches Noon Lenten Services Each Tuesday, March 7th through April 11th

One Location: First Presbyterian Church, 324 Madison St.,

Jefferson City, MO 12:00 pm - Worship 12:30 pm Light Lunch

March 7th First Presbyterian Church & Salvation Army “I was hungry and you gave me food.” March 14th First Baptist Church & Familia Cristiana

Internacional “I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.”

March 21st First Christian Church “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

March 28th First United Methodist Church “I was naked and you clothed me.”

April 4th Second Baptist Church “I was sick and you took care of me.”

April 11th Central United Church of Christ “I was in prison and you visited me.”

MARCH Birthdays

1 - Fred Lamon 1 - Jessica Teter 2 - Logan Nuernberger 2 - Anthony Seneker 3 - Mary Corley 3 - Bill Ruprecht 3 - Xavier Andrews 4 - John Ostrander 5 - Jack Pletz 5 - Aidan Haugen 6 - Shelby Beetem 7 - Linda Phelps 7 - Emily Collins 8 - Charlotte Hubbard 8 - Caroline Wainaina 9 - Quinn Hoell 11 - Phyllis Arthur 11 - Brenda Gudde 12 - Linda Grazier 13 - Keith Brickey 13 - Krista Brickey 13 - Kurtis Brickey 13 - Tanner Haugen 14 - Ron Morley 14 - Adrienne Luther 16 - Steve Brennaman

17 - Meg Kocher 18 - Bill Washburn 18 - Scott Englund 18 - Christopher Nickolaus 18 - Jayla Anderson 20 - Sue Strong 20 - Rosemary Hutson 21 - Michael Bloemke 21 - Mackenzie Owens 22 - Lynn Ratchford 22 - Jack Gudde 23 - Kyle Kittrell 25 - Debbie Wilson 25 - Pattie Burkhardt 25 - Scott Englund, Jr. 26 - Mari Nickolaus 26 - Susan Lewis 27 - Clara Land 28 - Carl Mosher 29 - Aislinn Lowry 30 - Bob Busch 31 - Tim Gaines

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MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Monday, March 20th - 7:00 am - at Downtown Diner. This is a time for fellowship and prayer as we share a

The Family Life Committee will assist with loading folding chairs for the Easter Sunrise Service on Saturday, April 15 at 3:00 pm at the McCarty Street entrance to the gym, will host the High School Senior Dinner/Roast in May (date to be determined) and will sponsor two trips to Springfield Cardinals games this summer, one on Saturday, June 24 (game time is 6:10 pm so we will leave the church at 3:30 pm) and one later in the summer. More details about these activities in upcoming newsletters, or speak with Elders Gene Reed or John Howland or Pastor Dave. The Family Life Committee will meet on Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 pm in the Church Library. If you would like to serve on this Committee, come join us!

In Christian Sympathy to…

The family and friends of John A. Morris, who joined the Church

Triumphant on February 8, 2017.

Congratulations to…

Morrie & Eleanor Trout as they welcome Cole William Brewer, their

great-grandson. Cole was born on February 12, 2017 and is the son of

Dan & Jessica Brewer.

Luke & Tiffany (Ludwig) Wessler on the birth of their daughter Annalyn Cecilia Wessler, born on February 15, 2017. Annalynn is the granddaughter

of Mark & Vicky Ludwig.

The Samaritan Center provides free tax assistance for low-income individuals and families in our community. The tax program will run from February 1st through April 12th Monday - Friday. For the tax year 2015 the tax assistance program helped to prepare over 630 returns. This year we will be using TurboTax and TaxSlayer software. If you would be interested in volunteering to help with the tax assistance program or have any questions, please call the Samaritan Center at (573) 634-7776 and ask for Denise or email at denise@midmosamaritan.org

MISSION JC A Sunday morning of service in our community, will be Sunday, April 30th. We will gather at the Jefferson City Mall at 8:00 am and then scatter throughout the city to serve. Many options for service will be available, including volunteering with Habitat, Ken Locke Apts., RACS, HALO, yard work, road-clean-up, gardening, the Animal Shelter and many more. Online sign-ups will begin in late March – watch our weekly Bulletin and weekly emails for the date and website. For more information contact Deacon Karen Myers or Pastor Dave.

FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:

You've Got Mail (e-mail that is)!

Did you know FPC has a weekly e-mail called "FPC Community Update" that brings you up-to-the-minute news every Friday on events and happenings at our church? Just send us an e-mail at office@fpcjcmo.org and we'll sign you up! As a bonus, you also can receive the monthly newsletter via e-mail too - no need to wait for snail mail. Just tell us you would like to be added to the email list for the newsletter.

5 Presbyterian Women 

Calendar of Events

Mar. 1 10:30 am - Bible Study with Pastor Dave, McAfee Room; Chapter 7 of “Who is Jesus?” No Gathered Meeting.

Mar. 3 1:00 pm - World Day of Prayer (Church Women United) at Central United Church of Christ.

Mar. 8 International Women’s Day (www.un.org/en/events/womensday/).

Mar. 9 12:45 pm - Afternoon Circle, McAfee Room.

Mar. 11 10:00 am - Rehearsal for Celebrating the Gifts of Women worship service, Sanctuary.

Mar. 12 8:30 & 10:45 am Celebrating the Gifts of Women worship services.

Mar. 13-24 UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (www.unwomen.org/en/csw/ csw61-2017).

Mar. 13 10:00 am - Hands for Mission, Chapel.

Mar. 14 1:30 pm - Faith Circle & Bible Study, Heisinger Bluffs, Rm. 327.

Mar. 21 6:30 pm - Coral Circle & Bible Study, Margi Bowles’ house.

Mar. 22 10:30 am - Kaffee Klatsch, HyVee Dining Room.

Mar. 22 1:00 pm PW Coordinating Team at Anne Schneider’s house.

Mar. 25 Orange Day (http://endviolence.un.org).

Apr. 5 10:30 am - Bible Study with Pastor Dave, McAfee Room; Chapter 8 of “Who is Jesus?” Noon Gathered Meeting & Lunch (History of Presbyterian Women).

Thanks to everyone who contributed towels to the RACS Towel Drive during January and February! As the drive ends on February 28th, we’ll report the total number of towels and wash cloths collected in the April Newsletter. All of these items will go to help the women and their families receiving assistance from RACS. We were especially pleased to welcome RACS’ Executive Director, Alan Henrickson, and Program Director, Maureen Qualheim, to our February Gathered Meeting. After sharing a delicious meal, we learned a lot about RACS’ services and history. We then made small gift bags of candy for all of RACS’ current clients – a nice surprise for these women and children going through some difficult times.

PW ANNOUNCES A SPRING PAPER DRIVE!

Beginning in mid-April, we will be collecting paper towels, toilet paper and boxes of tissues for both RACS and for the new HALO Shelter! The collection box will be available right after Easter Sunday and we’ll collect through mid-May. These paper supplies are on the “wish lists” for both of these organizations. March is Women’s History Month with many opportunities to reflect on and celebrate the history of women in America and around the world. http://womenshistorymonth.gov/. A century ago women were still marching and protesting to gain the right to vote! But we are reminded that much of the world still views women as second class citizens. March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day initially commemorating a garment workers’ strike in 1909, but later adopted by the United Nations as a date to commemorate women worldwide. Also, during March is the annual Commission on the Status of Women, now in its 61st year. Finally, March 25th is Orange Day – a day when we are encouraged to wear orange as a bright and optimistic color representing a future free from violence against women and girls.

Presbyterian Women Celebrate the Gifts of Women every year in early March – during our morning services on March 12th, look for women helping lead worship and highlighting some of the contributions made in our own congregation and community by the women in our families. Take time this month to celebrate the gifts of all the women and girls in your life!

JOIN US AT THE PW-SYNOD 2017 GATHERING!

Women from the six presbyteries in our synod will be gathering in Branson on April 21-23 (the weekend after Easter) for our 2017 PW-Synod Gathering. Special guests include our Churchwide PW Moderator and PW’s Executive Director. Pick up a registration brochure in the PW Slot in the church library, or talk to Anne Schneider or anyone else on the PW Coordinating Team. This will be a fun weekend!

6 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

The Preschool, K-2nd Grade, and 3-5th Grade Sunday School classes, along with their parents, gathered for Family Fun workshops on the Bible and Worship. Activities included finding the four parts of worship (Assemble, Bible, Claim, Depart) in a bulletin, as well as using stickers of a little mouse listening, praying, singing, and giving to mark those actions in a worship bulletin. Other activities were: playing with little stuffed animals in a tiny sanctuary including miniature pews, looking at many different types of Bibles including one that is like a comic book, and reading the Bible story of David and Goliath using masks for the different characters. The third in this series of Family Fun Workshops is on March 5th and it will be on the Sacraments – Baptism and Communion. Please join us for these fun activities shared together. We are looking forward to VBS on June 5th-9th, when we will have so much fun with Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

FAMILY CONVERSATIONS The CE Committee wants to know how the church can partner with your family in the Christian education of your family. We are planning the second gathering to have those discussions. The questions for this conversations are: What faith question do you want to be prepared to answer if your children ask? How does your children experience the world? How can First Presbyterian Church partner with your family in your continuous discipleship? What resources do you want as you encourage the faith of your child(ren)? What religious experience do you wish for your child(ren)? The gathering for this conversation is March 11th at 10:30 am at Megan and Matt Weber’s house, 105 Boonville Road. Children can play together in the toy room. Snacks will be served! The next CE Committee meeting is March 13th at 5pm in the CE Office upstairs in Knox Hall, in the back corner of the balcony.

TROOP 2 PANCAKE BREAKFAST - The annual Troop 2 pancake breakfast is Saturday March 4th, serving from 7 to 11:30 am. It will be at the Eagles, 1411 Missouri Blvd. Come support our Scouts!

BOY SCOUT FOOD DRIVE - with the donated food going to the Samaritan Center – will take place on Saturday, March 4th. Volunteers will be needed. See Board members Nathan Nickolaus or Pastor Dave for details.

ANNUAL BOY SCOUT GARAGE SALE - FPC’s Boy Scout troop is seeking donated items for its annual fund-raiser garage sale. The sale will be held on Saturday, March 25th in the church’s gym. Scouts will be available to unload donated goods on Monday nights between 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. or on Friday, March 24th between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Please park as close to the McCarty Street entrance to the gym as possible, and please let the Scout troop know that you are there to drop off your things. They will be in the gym. Feel free to contact Assistant Scoutmaster Matt Hesser at 298-1371 with any questions. The sale starts at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday the 25thth. Please stop by the garage sale and help support the troop!

7 Notes From the Session 

A Summary of February 14, 2017 Session Meeting Minutes

A regular meeting of the Session of the First Presbyterian Church was called to order at 6:30 p.m. The Session meeting started with prayers for those in need of healing in the congregation.

Clerk’s Report Beth Stone has requested a Letter of Transfer to First

Christian Church, Kirksville. This was approved. Justin Bowden requested to be removed from the

Church membership rolls. This was approved.

Pastor’s Report Pastor Rob introduced Nora Lotsu and Gift Beza, who

requested approval to have their daughter, Vayna Beza baptized on February 19th. This was approved.

Pastor Rob presented Keith and Judy Krueger, who wished to join in membership with the Church on February 19th. This was approved.

Pastor Zac offered a prayer of thanks for new members, with the hope they would feel welcomed here.

Pastor Rob led worship and served communion at The Timbers on January 22nd and at Primrose Retirement Community on February 5th.

He also presented revised Session Committee Assignments. These were approved.

Associate Pastors’ Reports Pastor Dave reported on upcoming events, including

Mission JC on Sunday, April 30th, and recommended that First Presbyterian host a presentation entitled “Passover: The Jewish Festival of Freedom” sponsored by the Capital Area Interfaith Alliance on March 30th from 7:30 - 8:00pm. This was approved.

Pastor Zac reported that he facilitated a Mid-High/Senior-High Lock-in on January 20th-21st with 44 youth in attendance, and that he attended the APCE Christian Education Conference in Denver Colorado on January 25th-29th, where the theme was “God in the Chaos.”

Committee Reports Stewardship - Elder Carr presented the Stewardship report.

January Year to Date % of Budget Revenues $60,988 $60,988 7.4% Expenses $62,784 $62,784 7.6%

Elder Carr introduced Jim McAdams, who discussed the upcoming Capital Campaign “Raise the Roof,” which will replace the Church roof, replace one of the vans, augment the learning and worship environments, sponsor a Habitat for Humanity Home and provide support for the international ministries in Hungary/Ukraine and Malawi. The campaign will be for 30 months, starting after Easter. Worship - Elder Corley asked for approval for: First Presbyterian to host the annual Community Lenten Services on Tuesdays in Lent; for Rev. Bob Bailey to assist with the Lenten Communion Service on March 22nd; and announced that the Lenten Communion Services will start on Ash Wednesday, March 1st, and the

theme will be “Eating with Jesus.” These were approved. Mission - Elder Johnston reported that: the mission trip to Baton Rough, Louisiana had been cancelled; that 29 children in Nepal are now sponsored by church members and others; the Peru Mission trip will be from May 26th to June 10th; and Pastor Dave, Elder Kittrell and George Burson will be traveling to Hungary/Ukraine in July to work on a Habitat Build and visit the missions we support there.

Elder Schneider offered a prayer for the ministry of Christ, the Church here and worldwide, and for the work of the Committees.

Family Life - Elder Reed reported that “Acts and Snacks” will be held on Saturday, February 25th at 6:00 pm, and that the Committee is looking for new members. Anyone interested in working with this Committee should contact Elder Reed or Pastor Dave. Parish Life - Elder Hardman reported on the “Honest Abe Luncheon” on February 12th, which was well attended. Communications - Elder Hickman gave a report on the Committee’s activities including planning a golf tournament, and the use of a new FPC logo.

Elder Corley offered a prayer for the Committees that hold the Church together for a “community building.”

Christian Education - Pastor Zac announced that on March 5th there would be a Sunday School Family Fun Learning Workshop on the Sacraments. Children’s Weekday Ministry - Elder Beetem reported that the Preschool students are preparing for an Easter Pageant, and on the need to determine which students may need scholarship to attend preschool. Youth Ministry - Elder Hickman requested and received approval for Youth Sunday to be held on August 13th. He also reported on the success of the lock-in on January 20th-21st, the “Parents’ Night Out” fundraiser on February 11th, and that the Youth will go on a mission trip to Lincoln, Nebraska February 17th-20th.

Pastor Rob offered a prayer for the Committees who work with children.

New Business The Missouri Union Presbytery meeting will be held on

February 16th at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia. Elder Corley will represent the congregation.

A new member class will begin on February 19th in the Parlor.

The Session adjourned at 8:05 pm following a prayer by Pastor Dave.

CAPITAL AREA INTERFAITH ALLIANCE

CAIA will sponsor a presentation entitled “Passover: A Holiday of Freedom” on Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 pm, presented by Warren Solomon and other members of Temple Beth El, The presentation will be hosted by our Social Justice Ministry Team and held in our Sanctuary, Our church family and the community are invited!

8 From the Social Justice Ministry Team Jefferson City Day Care Center: A Blessing to Jefferson City Families!

The Mission of Jefferson City Day Center is to provide quality early childhood education services in a caring environment primarily for children of low and middle income working families.

History: Church Women United organized Jefferson City Day Care Center in 1966 with community support and grants from local churches (including a Presbyterian Women’s Thank Offering grant). It began providing quality care for children while their parents studied at Lincoln University and/or worked. The first classroom opened in 1967 and JCDCC became a United Way Agency in 1970. The Center moved to its current facility in 1972 and opened an infant and toddler room in 1992. In 2012 the Center purchased its building from the Jefferson City Housing Authority.

Quick Facts: JCDCC is licensed for 99 children from birth to eight years of age. JCDCC offers an accredited early childhood education program, one of only 2 in Jefferson City. JCDCC fees are on a sliding scale based on Family income. All parents/guardians of children at JCDCC are employed or students, unless disabled. JCDCC offers Parenting classes and support, along with nutrition programs for low income children. JCDCC is a non-profit United Way agency; last year it received the largest single local United Way

grant. JCDCC opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Each year some of our afternoon Kids Plus students come from Jefferson City Day Care Center.

Today: Jefferson City Day Care Center is currently undergoing a renovation of the entire facility with the help of NAP tax credits through the Missouri Department of Economic Development and generous community donors led by the Friends of Children Committee. All interior work has been completed and exterior work is now underway, with completion scheduled for summer 2017.

Future Plans: Completion of the final phase of the Center’s 2-year, $400,000+ renovation and up-grade will be celebrated in early September 2017 with a huge Open House Birthday Party and the unveiling of a new name for Jefferson City Day Care Center!

Presbyterian Women, through Church Women United, continue support for Jefferson City Day Care Center by providing meals for the Parents’ Meeting the 2nd Wed of each month. Because the Center exists to ensure that all children have access to quality early childhood education, there are yearly fundraisers. A Trivia Contest, with silent auction and raffle, will be March 16, 2017 at the Millbottom, 400 W. Main. Cost is $125 for a team of 8 adults. Please contact Vicki Schildmeyer 573-635-4395 for tickets, to donate or for more information.

MARCH CALENDAR (continued from Page 10) Monday, March 27 6:30 pm Faith Voices - Quinn Chapel 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Team - Senior High Room Tuesday, March 28 6:45 pm Volleyball - Southridge Baptist Church Thursday, March 30 7:00 pm “Passover: The Jewish Festival of Freedom” sponsored by the Capital Area Interfaith Alliance - Sanctuary

OUR BOARD OF DEACONS

Here is recent news from our Deacons:

Committees met on February 7th to plan activities for the year.

Cards and notes were sent to recent visitors, to those in the hospital, and to the families experiencing loss, including Deacon Carl Mosher on the death of his brother-in-law.

Deacons continued to purchase food items, stock the Food Pantry and fill bags of food as we gave out over 100 bags of groceries in January.

Deacons and others provided meals at the Ken Locke Apartments on two Saturdays in January and at Salvation Army 6 evenings in January; and delivered furniture to several community neighbors.

Our Deacons will meet on Tuesday, March 7th at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Committees are urged to meet at 6:30 pm that evening if needed. Please pray for our Deacons as they lead us in ministries of service and compassion.

9 Missions & Ministries 

OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY TEAM Will meet on Monday, March 6th, 2017 at 6:30 in the McAfee Room. This Team of members of our church family seeks to live out our faith in the world around us, remembering God’s call to “do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.” See Elders Scott Johnston or Anne Schneider, or Pastor Dave for more information.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR PARTNERS IN MISSION IN:

NEPAL where we work with the Aasish Presbyterian Church and sponsor children for school.

HUNGARY/UKRAINE- Where we support schools (and Kyle Kittrell, George Burson and Pastor Dave will work on a Habitat build and visit our missions in July).

MALAWI where we continue to provide food for children and building materials for churches and schools.

PERU and our sister church in Tamshiyacu led by Pastor Johel (and for the Peru Crew who will travel there May 26-June 10.) If you are interested in this trip please see Pastor Dave. A $200 Deposit is due now to hold your space on this trip. Some scholarship monies may be available upon request. As we reach out in mission, seeking to be faithful to God’s call to “go into all the world” our partners in mission appreciate your prayers!

THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE Will meet on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:00 pm in the Church Library. If you have questions for or information to share with this Committee, please see one of our Mission Elders, Scott Johnston, Jane Beetem, Kyle Kittrell, Gene Reed, or Pastor Dave.

The HALO ARTREACH AUCTION will be held on Friday, March 3rd. Tickets may be purchased on the HALO website. HALO has completed the renovations on their new home at the Rickman Center and has opened its doors to homeless teenage girls (and their children).

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST HALO HALO is forming a Team of Volunteers to serve one morning or afternoon per month to serve as a greeter/receptionist at their new Home. If you are interested in learning more about this see Pastor Dave. Volunteering at the HALO ArtReach Auction– if you are interested in volunteering, contact Pastor Dave.

HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE The Homelessness Task Force met on Saturday, February 25 at Wesley United Methodist Church with over 35 participants representing at least 11 denominations/faith groups and several non-profit and government agencies (Common Ground, Salvation Army, Koinonia House, CMCA and others). A more detailed report of the ways in which our community is working to meet the needs of those who are homeless will be published in the next Newsletter. However, we did want to invite anyone interested in helping to find ways to provide secure, safe, affordable housing for all our citizens (emergency, transitional, permanent) to join the Homelessness Task Force. The following upcoming meetings and events provide opportunities to get involved: The Advocacy Committee will meet on Friday,

March 10 at 2:30 pm at the CMCA office. Amy Rogers has additional information.

The Housing Committee will meet on Monday, March 13 at 6:00 pm at First Baptist Church. Shelley Swoyer and Pastor Dave have additional information,

The Homelessness Task Group will meet next on Saturday, April 22 from 9:00-11:00 am at a place to be determined (we hope to meet at one of the current ministries providing temporary or transitional housing).

FAITH VOICES FOR JEFFERSON CITY Will hold its monthly Assembly Meeting on Monday, March 27th at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel. This Ecumenical/Interfaith group seeks to stand with those who face challenges to survive amid difficult circumstances in our city and beyond. We invite you to join us. SAVE THE DATE: The 2017 Faith Voices for Jefferson City Fundraiser Dinner will be held on Friday, April 7th at Lincoln University. Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College in Fulton. Special music will be performed by members of the Choir of Westminster College under the direction of Natasia Sexton. There will be a Silent Auction, a delicious dinner and great fellowship. Tickets are $50.00 per person and can be purchased from Amy Rogers or Pastor Dave. NOTE: Our Social Justice Ministry Team will pay ½ the cost of the ticket ($25.00) for any of our Youth and College/College Age Young Adults who would like to attend this event. This is an opportunity to meet and talk with others in our community who are working on issues of economic justice and human dignity. See Amy Rogers or Pastor Dave for more information or tickets.

EVERY WEEK 5:15 pm Monday - Bible Study - Pastor Rob’ Office 7:00 pm Monday– Boy Scouts - Troop 2 7:00 pm Lenten Book Study - Hofmann’s home 9:30 am Tuesday - Bible Study in McAfee Room 12:00 pm Tuesday - Community Lenten Service 1:30 pm Tuesday - Staff Meeting 10:30 am Wednesday - Lenten Book Study - Primrose 5:45 pm Wednesday - SWAG (Mid Highs) Meet 6:30 pm Wednesday - Lenten Communion Service 7:00 pm Wednesday - EPIC (Senior Highs) Meet 7:00 pm Wednesday - Choir Practice

10 MARCH 2017 

EVERY SUNDAY 8:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Coffee Fellowship in Knox Hall 9:45 am Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 am Worship Service 11:45 am Coffee Fellowship in Knox Hall 3:30 pm Lenten Book Study - Parlor 5:00 pm Sunday Night Live @5 Worship Service 5:45 pm Shared Meal in Knox Hall

Wednesday, March 1 ASH WEDNESDAY

10:30 am Presbyterian Women Bible Study 10:30 am Lenten Bible Study - Primrose Retirement Community Thursday, March 2 5:00 pm Grannies Basketball Practice-Gym 5:30 pm Worship Committee - Library Friday, March 3 1:00 pm Church Women United “World Day of Prayer” - Central United Church of Christ Saturday, March 4 7:00 am Boy Scouts Troop 2 Pancake Breakfast - Fraternal Order of Eagles 8:00 am Boy Scouts Troop 2 Food Drive - Samaritan Center Sunday, March 5

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT 9:45 am Family Fun Workshop: Sacraments - Gym 2:00 pm Worship Service - Primrose Retirement Community Monday, March 6 5:00 pm Facilities Committee - Library 5:30 pm Social Justice Ministry Team - Parlor 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers - Parlor Tuesday, March 7 5:00 pm Stewardship Committee - Library 6:00 pm Volleyball - Southridge Baptist Church 6:15 pm Deacon Officers Meet - Chapel 6:30 pm Deacon Committees - Chapel 7:00 pm Board of Deacons - Chapel Wednesday, March 8 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army Thursday, March 9 12:45 pm Presbyterian Women Afternoon Circle - McAfee Friday, March 10 10:15 am Meals on Wheels Saturday, March 11 10:00 am Rehearsal for “Celebrating the Gifts of Women” 11:00 am Christian Education “Family Conversations” - the Weber’s home 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments

Sunday, March 12 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

CELEBRATING THE GIFTS OF WOMEN Monday, March 13 10:00 am Hands for Mission Sewing Group - Chapel 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:00 pm Christian Education - CE Office Tuesday, March 14 1:30 pm Presbyterian Women Faith Circle - Heisinger Bluffs, Room 327 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 6:00 pm Volleyball - Southridge Baptist Church 6:30 pm Session Meets Thursday, March 16 10:30 am Retired Adults Fellowship - Knox Hall Saturday, March 18 10:00 am “Living Legacy” Program - Sanctuary Sunday, March 19

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Monday, March 20 Preschool/K-Plus on Spring Break until March 27

7:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Downtown Diner 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army 5:30 pm Communications Committee - Library 6:30 pm Stephen Ministers - Parlor Tuesday, March 21 6:30 pm Presbyterian Women Coral Circle - Margi Bowles’ home 7:30 pm Volleyball - Southridge Baptist Church Wednesday, March 22 10:30 am Ladies Kaffee Klatsch - HyVee 1:00 pm Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team - Anne Schneider’s home 4:30 pm Serve Supper at Salvation Army Thursday, March 23 6:00 pm College of Elders Dinner - Knox Hall Friday, March 24 6:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 2 Set up Garage Sale Saturday, March 24 7:00 am Boy Scout Troop 2 Garage Sale - Gym 11:30 am Serve Lunch at Ken Locke Apartments Sunday March 26

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 2:00 pm Worship Service - The Timbers 4:30 pm Hungarian Mission Trip Meeting - Trinity Presbyterian Church, Columbia

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