Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Weekly Meditation
I was at a pastor’s gathering recently where we talked about how women had shaped and guided our faith walk. We were encouraged to name the women who had had a significant impact on our lives. I told the gathering about my great-aunt, Margaret Ingram Herndon who was a preacher, a missionary to China in the 1930s, and an inspiration to me. March is Women’s History Month and I encourage you to recall the women who have guided you in the faith. I am interested in hearing your stories of women who made a difference for you.
Pastor Stephen
This Week in Worship: Sunday, March 6, 2011
Transfiguration Sunday
Pastor Stephen preaching
Choir Anthem: Majesty
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Church
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 – 4:00 to 7:00 pm
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Adults: $7.00, Ages 6-12: $5.00, Under 5 year: Free
Sponsored by the United Methodist Women
Volunteers of all ages and genders are needed.
Please call Alice to volunteer.
Wednesday Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study is moving to 10:00 am for the Lenten Season.
Beginning March 9th the Wednesday Bible Study will meet in the mornings to accommodate the 210 Corridor Wednesday Evening services.
Please bring a bag lunch so we can continue our fellowship with lunch at noon.
This week, March 2nd, the Wednesday Evening Bible Study will meet at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner and for Bible Study at 6:30.
The lessons for the Transfiguration Sunday are:
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
Wednesday Lenten Services at Providence-Fort Washington
Beginning Ash Wednesday, March 9th, we will be offering a worship service every
Wednesday at 1:00 pm during the season of Lent.
The services will include reading the scriptures, music,
a brief message and communion.
The Ash Wednesday Service will include the imposition of ashes.
Please consider adding this service to your Lenten devotions.
Route 210 Corridor Services
This year, Providence-Fort Washington is again joining with the Route 210 church in marking the Lenten season with a series of Wednesday evening services.
I want to encourage everyone to attend these Lenten services.
The schedule for this year is:
Date Location Preacher
March 9 (Ash Wednesday) Corkran UMC Rev. George DeFord
5200 Temple Hill Rd. Annapolis Southern
Temple Hills, MD20748 Region Guide
March 16 PFW-UMC Rev. Rob Carter
10610 Old Fort Rd. Shiloh UMC
Ft. Washington, MD 20744
March 23 Zion Wesley UMC Rev. George Hackey Jr.
11500 Berry Road Metropolitan UMC
Waldorf, MD 20603 Indian Head, MD
March 30 Indian Head UMC Rev. Alhassan Macaulay
19 Mattingly Avenue Asbury UMC
Indian Head, MD 20640
April 6 Shiloh UMC Rev. Jacques Banks
7305 Indian Head Highway Indian Head UMC
Bryans Road, MD 20616
April 13 Asbury UMC Rev. Johnsie Cogman
4004 Accokeek Road Zion Wesley UMC
Accokeek, MD 20613
April 22 (Good Friday) Metropolitan UMC Rev. Ianther Mills
3385 Metropolitan Church Rd Washington East
Indian Head, MD 20640 District Superintendent
Lenten Study: The Passion Story
This year our Lenten Study will follow Jesus from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday until his crucifixion and burial on Good Friday. The six-week study will be held on Sunday afternoons beginning at 2:30 pm.
The study will be based on the gospel accounts of Jesus Passion Week
and will be led by Pastor Stephen and Andrew Greenwood.
The topics for each week will be:
March 13 Palm Sunday – Jesus enters Jerusalem
March 20 Trouble in Jerusalem – Parables and the Temple
March 27 The Last Gathering – Washing the Disciples Feet
April 3 The Last Gathering – Sharing the Bread and Cup
April 10 Betrayal and Trial
April 17 Crucifixion and Burial
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.
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
“Extol the Lord our God; worship at his footstool. Holy is he!” (Psalm 99:5)
Blessings,
Pastor Stephen
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