Monday - February 14, 2011
Weekly Meditation
Valentine’s Day Thoughts
On this Valentine’s Day, I thought I would offer a quote from Martin Luther (1483-1546) from his sermon, The Estate of Marriage. Luther was not only a great theologian and founder of the Lutheran Church he also understood the simple pleasures of home, children, and marriage. His words remind us that the love we share with one another is truly a gift from God.
Now the ones who recognize the estate of marriage are those who firmly believe that God himself instituted it, brought husband and wife together, and ordained that they should beget children and care for them. For this they have God's word, Genesis 1 [:28], and they can be certain that he does not lie. They can therefore also be certain that the estate of marriage and everything that goes with it in the way of conduct, works, and suffering is pleasing to God. Now tell me, how can the heart have greater good, joy, and delight than in God, when one is certain that his estate, conduct, and work is pleasing to God?
Pastor Stephen
This Week in Worship: Sunday, February 20, 2011
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Pastor Stephen preaching
Choir Anthem: Lead Me Lord
Wednesday Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study gathers at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner and for Bible Study at 6:30.The lessons for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany are:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40;
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48
Help Wanted: VBS Director
For the past several years Andrew Greenwood has directed our
Vacation Bible School.
This year, Andrew is not available and we need a new director.
We have already set the dates: August 6-12, 2011
The qualifications are a love of children and good organizational skills!
Please see Pastor Stephen to volunteer or for more information.
Help Wanted: National Night Out Coordinator
National Night Out is a nationwide program to help people connect with their neighbors. It happens on the first Tuesday in August (August 2nd, 2011) and features locally planned venues designed to get people out of their homes and interacting with their neighbors. We had a very successful event in 2009, but unfortunately the neighborhood group who sponsored it decided not to participate in 2010. So, we would like to step up and fill the void. But, to do so requires a coordinator. The coordinator will decide what we want to offer and get volunteers to make it happen. Please see Pastor Stephen for more information or to volunteer.
Christmas in April
Christmas in April is a special day when volunteers work together to repair homes for the elderly who are disabled and/or low income homeowners.
This year Christmas in April is
Saturday, April 30th
from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Volunteers paint, do yard work, clean, make repairs, etc. - whatever is needed.
Skilled tradesmen are also needed.
Please sign up on the Narthex Bulletin Board no later than February 27th.
All volunteers must be 14 or older. Youth and adults of all ages are welcome.
Please call Shirley if you have any questions.
Meetings This Week
Finance Committee: Monday, February 14 at 7:00 pm
Care Committee: Thursday, February 17 at 1:00 pm
Administrative Council: Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 pm
Sweetheart Breakfast Pictures
I want to give a special thanks to our photographer, Bruce, for the wonderful pictures he took at the Sweetheart Breakfast. Most of the hardcopies are gone, but I can still make additional copies or send digital copies to anyone by e-mail
Let Pastor Stephen know if you want a specific picture.
Snow Policy
In general Providence-Fort Washington follows the Prince George’s School system
(If schools are closed then the church is also closed)
If there is an exception, people in the affected groups will be called.
Also check the website (www.pfwumc.org) for updates!
New Sermon Book Available
Pastor Stephen has just published the 2009-2010 Sermon Book. It contains all the sermons since the First Sunday in Advent 2009. Cost is $12.00.
Pastor Stephen has copies for sale.
It can also be ordered on-line at www.lulu.com/banquo
“For all things are yours,
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas
or the world or life or death on the present or the future -
all belong to you,
and you belong to Christ,
and Christ belongs to God.”
(1 Corinthians 3:21b-23)
Blessings,
Pastor Stephen
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