Dear Church,
It's the last Sunday before Lent this week, and we will be looking at the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus found in Luke 9.28-36. Mountaintop experiences are common in the bible and in life. We approach the summit and the view takes our breath away and we are transformed. Yet, we often resist this transformation and when we come down from the mountain we go right back to being the same old person. What do you need to change in your lives to become the person God created you to be? What needs to change for you to whole-heartedly follow Jesus?
As we get ready to kick off Lent, how can we prepare ourselves to be transformed?
See you in church,
Pastor Jeff
Sock Hop for The Lord’s Kitchen - Kim Galla
In talking with some of The Lord's Kitchen regulars, they would love to receive socks, especially warm boot socks, but any are greatly appreciated. We will be taking sock donations of all sizes during the month of February. If you have any gently used socks for adults, children or babies, we will take those, too. If you cannot get out to purchase or donate, you can make a monetary donation (please note for the Sock Hop), or arrange for a pick-up by a Christian Action Committee member. A box was placed in the Narthex on Sunday, January 29, 2017. For more information, call Kim Galla at 203-375-7773.
The FEBRUARY STEEPLE LIGHTING
In Loving Memory of Robert Cronk, Sr.
in remembrance of his February 25th birthday
from his family
- AND -
In Loving Memory of Gail E. Holub
in remembrance of her February 28th birthday
from Paul, Doug, and Matt Holub
STEEPLE LIGHTING: If you are interested in having the steeple lighted in memory or in honor of a loved one or to mark a special occasion, please contact the church office at 203-377-6568, to see if your month of interest is available. For a donation gift of $50, the steeple will be lit for an entire month as a dedication to that special individual or that special event. Please inform the office of any dedication message you would like in regard to your steeple lighting reservation.
Lent Study Series
Do you want to dig more into the ideas behind our Lent Worship Series, "Gifts of the Dark Wood?" Then join us for the companion study series Wednesdays at 7pm beginning March 8th. Using the Darkwood Brew DVDs, we will be led by author Eric Elnes in a deeper exploration of how we find God in the messiness of life and receive the blessings from the gifts of uncertainty, emptiness, temptation, and getting lost.
The book is not required, however if you would like to order it, you can find it on Amazon here: https://is.gd/darkwood. Sign up in the lobby of the church or by contacting the church office. Or just show up!
Lordship Community Church hosts a Twisted Canvas Paint ‘n Sip Paint Nite event on Friday, March 10, 2017, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bring out your inner creativity and join us for a fun, creative night out. Bring snacks and your choice of beverage. We provide all of the supplies and you go home with an original (11” x 14” canvas) masterpiece. The painting is: Guitar & Keyboard. There is a $30 donation per adult, preferably submitted in advance, with checks made payable to Lordship Community Church. Reservations are limited to the first 20 participants and are required by Sunday, March 5. For more information, contact lordshipchurch@sbcglobal.net or 203-377-6568.
Lordship Community Church will hold its annual All-You-Can-Eat St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. The menu will feature corned beef, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, rolls & butter, and a variety of appetizers & desserts. Soda, coffee (regular and decaf), and tea will be available. Cost is $15 per adult and $12 per senior (62 and over). ~Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle~ Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share on the common table. Bring your favorite adult beverage. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required. Please contact 203-377-6568 or lordshipchurch@sbcglobal.net, or sign up in the narthex, to make your reservation by Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
ENVELOPE FUNDRAISER
—Debbie Cronk
Come to church and view the board of envelopes. Simply pick an envelope from the board and donate the amount of dollars that is written on the outside of the envelope. Envelopes are going fast. Hurry and get yours before they run out. Your donation will help the church raise $820 in total. Thank you!
CHOIR NEWS:—Susan Bryn Kapec
Come and lend your voice - join the choir!!
CHOIR REHEARSALS:
Sunday Choir Rehearsals: 8:30 a.m./9:00 a.m.
New singers are welcome to attend!!
Please see Susan, Minister of Music.
2017 ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR
Is Up In The Narthex!
Honor a loved one or mark a special occasion in your life!! Please place your reservation on the Altar Flower Calendar, for any available Sunday, (or contact the church office) if you would like to sponsor to bring altar flowers. Contact the church office if you would like to add a special dedication message regarding the flowers. Thank you!
THE LORD’S KITCHEN Appeal - Don Wetmore
Lordship Community Church is raising money to support LCC’s participation in The Lord’s Kitchen. The 2017 goal is to raise $800 to pay for the four dinners that Lordship Community Church will provide to The Lord’s Kitchen this year. LCC serves approximately 100 meals at a cost of $200 for each dinner. Please make your checks payable to Lordship Community Church with the notation “The Lord’s Kitchen Appeal” in the memo line so that the donations are credited to this appeal. Contributions of any size are welcome. The Lord’s Kitchen, a program under the direction of the Stratford Clergy Association, is served at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main Street, in Stratford, to those in need in the Stratford community.
Thank you to all donors!!
Here are some of the other happenings in the life of our community
- Spring Chicken Dinner - Saturday, April 8
Blessings to you in the coming week!
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