First United Church Announcements

Lenten Worship. As we journey through Lent, you are invited to Wednesday evening Taize prayer services in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m. (March 10, 17 and 24). The services will be followed by soup suppers served in Roger Williams Hall. On March 10 and 17, Sam Troxal will offer a study on "Creating a Rule of Life." You are welcome to come for some or all of the program.

Art/Creativity Workshop. This is the perfect time to get creative! Join Donovan Walling and Elizabeth Busey this Sunday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at a workshop designed to stimulate your creativity. We will spend some time exploring the building and grounds, making use of digital cameras (please bring yours!) and viewfinders. Different art media will be available for experimenting. All ages are welcome. Questions? E-mail Elizabeth.

Book Group. If you like to read and discuss books, join us in March as we review Ted Kennedy's memoir True Compass. The group will meet Monday, March 15, at 1:30 p.m. in Roger Williams Hall.

Social Justice Movie Night. Come to church on Friday, March 12, for a social justice movie night. We will watch two short documentaries on hunger issues: Red Wagon: Facing Hunger (45 minutes) and Food: A Plate Half Full (15 minutes). Hannah Cartwright will circulate some Lenten reflections on hunger and we will take some time to chat about how we can advocate for those struggling with hunger in our community, nation, and world. Bring a dish so we can share a meal together as well.

Three Sisters. The Three Sisters group meet the second Sunday of every month for lunch after church. That will be March 14 this month. We meet at the door near Fellowship Hall and go from there! To be added to the e-mail list for upccoming women's fellowship events, please e-mail Emily Brown.

It's Mulching Time Again. We are planning a "mulch the courtyard" day for Saturday, March 20. We will concentrate on the courtyard to make it pretty for Easter Sunday. There will be 10 - 15 yards of mulch to spread, so bring your pitchforks, scoop shovels, and wheelbarrows. Our rain/snow date will be Saturday, March 27. We will start at 10:00 a.m and hopefully be done by one o'clock.

Vacation Bible School. First United's Vacation Bible School will be this July 5 through July 9 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each night for children age four through fifth grade. Any adults who want to volunteer please spak with ted Wininger (345-9849).

Indians Baseball. Our annual trip to Victory Field in Indianapolis to attend an Indians baseball game will be Saturday, June 26. The Indians will play the Toledo Mud Hens. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Watch this space for more details. If you have questions, please call Harold Fiscus (336-8708) or Bob Stout (336-3821).

Spiritual Reflections For Lent. During Lent, the member Relations Committee has asked six members of our congregation to give a short spiritual reflection during worship. They will reflect upon the theme of "a profound experience that has strengthened your belief in a higher power in your life."

Summer Bike Trip. It's not too late to sign on for the Summer Bike trip. A second planning meeting will be held Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. On Sunday, March 7, weather permitting, we are planning a short ride of about 15 miles to shake off the winter rust. We will meet at 2:00 p.m. at the church. See you there!