This Week at Providence-Fort Washington
Thursday February 5, 2015
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
his understanding is beyond measure.
The LORD lifts up the downtrodden;
he casts the wicked to the ground.
Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
make melody to our God on the lyre.
He covers the heavens with clouds,
prepares rain for the earth, makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives to the animals their food,
and to the young ravens when they cry..
Psalm 147:5-9
This Week In Worship – February 8
“God Will Make A Way” - Chancel Choir
“Let’s Go Proclaim the Message” sermon by Pastor Stephen
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
4:00 P. M. – 7:00 P. M.
Adults: $8.00
Age 6 thru 12: $6.00
Age 5 and under: Free
Sponsored by Providence-Fort Washington United Methodist Women
Church Calendar
The latest version of the church’s calendar
is available online at:
http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women will meet on
Monday, February 9 at 12:00 noon.
The guest speaker is Donald Nelson
who will speak on "The Roots of the Reformation."
Mr. Nelson will speak immediately after lunch .
Anyone who is interested in hearing this exciting topic is cordially invited.
Please see Lois on Sunday so that we can be prepared adequately for lunch.
Wednesday Bible Study
We have just begun our study of
the Gospel of John.
But, it is not too late to get involved.
Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.
The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.
The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.
Teens For Jeans
We are participating in a clothing drive
in cooperation with the clothing store, Aeropostale.
We are collecting used denim bottoms for the homeless -any color, brand, size jeans!
A box is available in the narthex.
All donations must be in by Sunday, February 8th!
Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening will be holding their screening event at our church again this year on Thursday, February 26th. You can obtain more information from their website at www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. To register for an appointment and receive a special $10 discount call 1-888-653-6450. (Appointments are required)
St. Jude's Recycled Card Program
The United Methodist Women are participating in the St. Jude's Recycled Card Program. They collect all-occasion greeting card fronts and create new cards to be sold to support programs and services for abused, neglected and homeless children, young adults and families. Only the card front can be used (please check to be sure the backside of the front of the card is clear of any writing. They cannot accept Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards. Please drop the cards in the basket located in the narthex - we will handle the rest! Feel free to pick up an information sheet from the basket. Thank you!
Rocking Readers Update
Friends glad to see you, a rocking chair, a great book, and a child eager to hear you read. What could be better? That's the joy of becoming one of the Rocking Readers, our church's outreach to the local school community. From 9:00 to 10:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings we read to kindergarten children at Fort Washington Forest Elementary School, just a few miles from the church. Please consider joining this group; committed time is minimal; just 1 1/2 hours every other week. A fingerprint background check is necessary for all volunteers. The reward far exceeds the requirements!
For more information or to volunteer, contact Ann or any one of the Rocking Readers.
Urban Ministry Update
The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services
on the Third Sunday of every month at
House of Peace
meeting at 3rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.
As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and
offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.
We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.
Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.
The Group will meet on Saturday, February 14th at 9:30 am
to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on February 15th.
Altar Flowers
Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.
Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion
including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.
Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and
payment is due when you request flowers.
Giant Food Cash For Causes
Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the
Giant Food Cash For Causes Program
This program allows us to purchase
Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.
The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.
The difference between our cost and your purchase price
is also credited on your annual giving statement.
Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase
and you can order cards to be delivered next week.
The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.
Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.
Collection of Stamps and Labels
Information update:
I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps
to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels
(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary. Thank you for
your donations, and please continue to save these two items.
Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women
Aluminum Can Recycling
We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.
Please bring your aluminum cans in
and we will sell them to the recycling center.
Do you have something to add?
Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?
If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next
This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.
Blessings,
Pastor Stephen
