What do you see when you look at this picture? A vase, probably. Do you see the faces as well? It’s a classic example of how the brain sees different things depending on how we process what’s in front of us. It’s amazing how our preconceived notions, our expectations, and our prejudices determine what we see – and how they block us from seeing what we don’t believe or don’t expect.
Jesus’ parables are kind of like this picture – what you hear depends on what part you focus on.
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This Sunday we’ll hear a smattering of parables, about seeds and weeds, about shrubs, about yeast. Matthew 13:24-33 The beauty of the parables is how they open up our minds to see and hear what we don’t expect.
See you in church! 
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Upcoming Events
Memorial Service for Joyce Fleitz
Feb. 15 | 11 AM
Movie Night
"The Big Sick"
Feb. 23 | 7 PM
Full Calendar
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This Sunday, February 17
Sermon Archive
Worship services. . .
8:30 AM we will have an intimate Communion Service, with Joseph Worrell (saxophone), and Jubellee Ringers;
11:00 AM there will be the traditional Worship Service, with Joseph Worrell (saxophone), JuBellee Ringers, Chancel Choir, and Children's Moment;
At 9:45 AM...
Sunday School for all ages!
Adult Opportunities (newcomers welcome):
Prism Discussion Group in the Chapel
Families in Faith in the West Lounge
Other Happenings . . .
Children's Choir rehearsal at 9am
Youth Group at 9:15am in the Teen Center
Winter Soup Sale by Presbyterian Women
Order: Tomato Basil, Veggie Vegetarian, New England Clam Chowder
Only $7.50/quart
Soup pick up day - March 3
Financial Peace University at 2pm in the Cellar
Angel Choir Rehearsal at 4:30pm in the Youth Choir Room
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Movie Night at FPC!
Saturday, February 23 at 7 PM
Popcorn and hot chocolate provided.
If you'd like, bring snacks to share.
The Big Sick - Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gordon (Zoe Kazan) fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s expectations, and his true feelings. Rated R for language including some sexual references
Click for Trailer
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On the Lenten Horizon
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday service on March 6 at 7:30pm, and the journey continues for 40 days until we celebrate the beauty of resurrection on Easter.
Every journey needs a guide - and what better guide to the 40 days of Lent than the beloved poet, Mary Oliver? We will be offering a church wide devotional rooted in scripture and the work of Mary Oliver, who is widely celebrated as an accessible, insightful observer of the natural world, the life of faith, and the interplay between the two. These devotions will be at the heart of our lenten journey as a church and will serve as the key focus of our Wednesday night dinner series, Lenten Soup for the Soul. Our Pastors will lead us through a reflective time as we gather for dinner and reflection each Wednesday night, from 6-7:30 pm, March 13 – April 10. More information will follow as we approach Ash Wednesday.
Interested in making soup and/or bread?
Contact Philip Everingham (details in the link)
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All Church Potluck
Wednesday, February 27
at 6 pm in Heritage Hall
We'll celebrate together with a Mardi Gras theme and be entertained by the Granville High School Jazz Band!
Mark your calendars and RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend.
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Parish Personals
Submit a prayer request
The memorial service for Joyce Fleitz will be held in the Sanctuary tomorrow, February 15 at 11am with a reception in Heritage Hall to follow.
The memorial service for Emily Akerstrom will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 2pm in the Sanctuary with a reception to follow.
Continued prayers for
Sandra Ballard, Elaine Cobel, Di Erickson, Shelly Hunter, and Mike Garrett.
Prayers for those from our church family serving in the military.
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Devotional Readings
Psalm Readings for this week - Thursday: Psalm 97, Friday: Psalm 51, Saturday: Psalm 104, Sunday: Psalm 19, Monday: Psalm 135, Tuesday: Psalm 123, Wednesday: Psalm 15, Thursday: Psalm 36.
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