This Sunday at Elim:
March 3
Worship Services
9:00 a.m. and 10:40 a.m
- Scripture: Matthew 16:24-17:8
- Meditation: '"Critically Acclaimed Jesus"
Sunday at Elim
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School— upstairs in Rooms 6 and 10
10:00 a.m. Women’s Board Meeting— Fireside Room
10:40 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Mexico Mission Trip Taco Dinner— Fellowship Hall
Second Mile Giving: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
“Second-mile giving” refers to an extra offering toward a special cause. Our second mile giving for March goes to the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. They help the most troubled, complicated and amazing kids by providing best-in-class psychiatric therapy and trauma-informed care, where they look kids in the eye, walk with them, and help them become their best selves.
Sunday School
10 a.m., Upstairs, Rooms 6 (Little Lambs/Preschool—2nd) and 10 (Classroom X/3rd—6th)
Sunday School takes place between worship services from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Join us for fun and exploration!
Children attending the 9 a.m. service will be dismissed after the Blessing and will be escorted to Sunday School. Parents can pick them up at 10:45 in Room 10 upstairs.
Children attending the 10:40 a.m. service can be dropped off at 10 a.m. directly at Room 10 and will be brought to worship after announcements.
Mexico Mission Taco Dinner!!
THIS Sunday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Join our Mexico Mission Team THIS Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a night of fun! You can still buy tickets in the Fellowship Hall between services and after the 10:40 service. An individual ticket is $10 and a family ticket is $30. Be ready to fill up on tacos, burritos, and chips and salsa while listening to a Marimba Band play! There will also be a silent auction overflowing with goodies. All proceeds go to the Mexico Mission trip! We hope to see you there! Contact Carissa with any questions.
Little Shepherd Preschool Fundraiser, An Evening in Italy!
March 15, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.at Hermann Sons Hall
Ticket sales THIS Sunday, March 3 thru March 15
Enjoy an adult night out and help raise money for programs that enrich the children at Little Shepherd Preschool. The evening will feature both silent and live auctions packed with a variety of exciting items, class raffles, food and drink! You can purchase tickets in the Fellowship Hall between services or online. Thank you for your support!
R3 Donut Sales!
Need extra energy for your Sunday activities? Craving a maple bar or chocolate old-fashioned? You’re in luck! R3 donut sales continue in the Fellowship Hall between services.
Check out the church calendar and print out your own copy to post at home. CALENDAR
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Why church? Why give?
Many today are asking the questions –“Why church?” “Why give?” This March during worship you will hear testimony from various Elim members sharing why they continue to be a part of Elim, participate, and give.
Renew – Wednesday’s During Lent
Sometimes things can feel stagnant, dried up, and connection can be spotty. Our faith reminds us of a God who is near us in the drought, in the wilderness and in the struggle for connection. This lent we will think about what renewal might look like for each of us. Elements such as prayer, community, grace, hope, service, and working for justice and peace remain at the heart of our Jesus faith and invite us to let them be our guides. We’ll gather together on Wednesday nights for a free community meal at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall followed by meditative worship at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come for some, come for all. All are welcome!
Guest Speaker Sunday, March 10
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
On Sunday March 10, Elim will welcome Paul Krueger, senior development officer of the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Minot, North Dakota! Paul will be the guest speaker for both worship services and will be leading the adult forum. The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is a Christian residential treatment and educational center for children and their families. The Ranch is a collaborative ministry of the ELCA, the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ, and Lutheran Services in America.
New Adult Forum, “Faith Practices”
Starting Sunday, March 17 at 10 a.m.
It’s your lucky day! The adult forum will kick off a seven week video series called “Faith Practices” on Sunday March 17. Prayer, food, worship, sacraments, money, service, and community are topics we will explore. All are welcome!
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HAPPENING BEFORE NEXT EXPRESS
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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
We’ll begin the season of Lent (the forty days leading up to Easter) with Ash Wednesday on March 6. A pasta meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.; cleanup is from 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and meditative worship — including the imposition of ashes — follows. All are welcome!
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| MONDAY 3/4 |
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| TUESDAY 3/5 |
Exploring the Story Bible Study
7:00 p.m., Choir Room
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| WEDNESDAY 3/6 |
Chancel Choir
5:30 p.m., Choir Room
Pasta Supper
6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Ash Wednesday Service
7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Worship Team Rehearsal
7:30 p.m., Sanctuary |
| THURSDAY 3/7 |
Westside Interfaith Food Pantry
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
St. Vincent’s Parish hosts.
Please arrive at 4 p.m. to volunteer.
Waves of Grace
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| FRIDAY 3/8 |
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| SATURDAY 3/9 |
Men’s Ministry Breakfast
8:00 a.m., Kitchen
Crafters Brunch Bunch
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Room 1 |
| SUNDAY 3/10 |
Worship: 9:00 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.
Guest Speaker, Paul Krueger
Sunday School 10:00 a.m., upstairs
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Melissa Becker |
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Debbie Crosby |
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Kenly Eskes |
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Penny Micco |
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Jared Svinth |
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Grant Application Deadline, March 7
The Endowment Committee's next meeting will be March 11. If you or a non-profit would like to apply for a grant, please take an application from the Endowment Box (in the Welcome Area) or apply online at elimpetaluma.org/grant before March 7. If you have any questions, please contact Endowment Chair, Laine Gen.
We can award grants to projects within the church or to non-profits for the following causes: outreach into the community; Educational projects within our church such as “God’s Work, Our Hands” and the Reformation dinner; Outreach of faith to support churches worldwide or care for the faithful (such as support of the New Life Band's school in Tanzania); Enhancements to Worship; Facility modifications; or Response to Disasters, such as last year's fires.
Sunday School Schedule
The Sunday School schedule goes through May 19, then will recess for the summer. There will be No Sunday School on the following dates: March 17 (Spring Break), April 21 (Easter)
Other notable dates: Easter Egg Hunt on April 14; Mother’s Day combined classes on May 12; Last-day celebration on May 19 in the Fellowship Hall.
Aebleskeiver Breakfast
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
If you are interested in helping with plans for the Aebleskiver Breakfast, please contact Carol Mayo. Look for the sign up sheet on the bulletin board facing the Sanctuary doors.
Children’s Choir Upcoming Dates
Worship and Rehearsal Dates
The Children’s Choir will sing at both services on March 31 and April 28. Parents, please note rehearsals will take place on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. on the following dates: March 14, 21, 28 and April 11, 18, 25.
Thank You
Thank you for all your cards, kind words and thoughts upon the death of our son Michael.
We appreciate your sympathy.
Mike and Jo Andrus
Spreading KindKnits
During the chilly, blustery days that followed the deluge of rain, Elim’s KindKnits group hung and distributed 29 handmade scarves. Our thanks to Copperfield’s Books for giving us a great space to spread our KindKnits again! Thanks also to all those who helped make the beautiful knitted and crocheted scarves for this wonderful outreach project. We’re planning on doing it again for September’s God’s Work Our Hands, so keep those fingers flying throughout the spring and summer!
Volunteers Needed!
- Waves of Grace is looking for singers and instrumentalists to perform occasionally at the 10:40 am service. With the new weekly format, we would love to dip into the Elim talent pool. Practices are on Thursday nights from 7-9 pm. Please contact Nathan Widger or Cathe Kiler.
- The Westside Interfaith Food Pantry is seeking an Elim volunteer to provide weekly Thursday onsite support to our pantry partners.
If you can help please email the Office.
Speaking of volunteering...we have a special page on our website for anyone who wants to volunteer: elimpetaluma.org/volunteer We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY
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Black History Month Activities
Petaluma Blacks for Community Development has organized a series of events around Petaluma for the 2019 celebration of Black History Month. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Lecture by Dr. Martha C. Taylor
Sunday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m.
Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 Fourth Street
Author of From Labor to Reward. No other author has chronicled the rich religious experiences of black church beginnings in the Bay Area from 1849 through 1972. Dr. Taylor captures the joys, frustrations, and unity of black people who left the segregated Deep South, came to the Bay Area seeking freedom only to face similar adversities of segregation, racism and other social-political barriers.
Free and Open to the Public.
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Contact Us
OFFICE HOURS — Mon.—Thurs., 9 a.m. to noon; and from noon to 2 p.m. by appointment
Phone: (707) 762-4081 Address: 504 Baker Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Check out our website: www.elimpetaluma.org
Main email address: office@elimpetaluma.org (for prayers, articles, information)
Barb Villa, Bulletin Production & Ministry Scheduler
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Thank you for reading this week's Elim Express!
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