Men's Fellowship- Men's Fellowship is starting! 2 groups 2 different times! Can't make one, join the other! What could be better?... Mark your calendars! Men's Fellowship will meet the second Monday of every month! 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm at First Congregational. And not to leave ANY of the men out, we will also meet on the third Saturday of the Month 9am-10am. There will be a Men's Fellowship meeting on March 8, at 7:00 p.m. Contact Todd Robertson @ 309-441-5492 and let him know you will be there. (email works also ps4610@mcshi.com ) Saturday's March meeting will be a part of the community-wide Men's Lenten Breakfast at Grace United Methodist (7am-8:30ish).
Choir rehearsal - Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.
Lenten Program - This week's guest speakers will be Muslim High School Students who are participating in the International Student Exchange. The students are from various countries in the Middle East. The students will talk about their faith, home countries and their experiences in America. The program will be Thursday, March 10 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The Lenten programs are open to members of the church and the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Community-Wide Men's Lenten Breakfast - Saturday, March 13, 7:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Church Web Site - firstcongouccgeneseo.org
Deacons "Read and Reach" Challenge to the Congregation
Read and Pray: Mark 12:29-31
Reach: Learn more about our neighbors in the World by attending the Lenten educational series, and pray that we may achieve lasting neighborliness.
DOGS/FROGS (Middle School and High School Youth Groups) - Wednesday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Meal and Program.
Easter Prayer Vigil- Will be Saturday, April 3, 6:00am to Sunday, April 4 6:00am. Sign up sheet is int he narthex.
Easter Flowers - We will offer Easter Lilies for $8, Hyacinth $10 and Tulips $10 again this year. Order forms are in the narthex. Please note if you plan to pick up your flower or if you plan to donate it to the church.
New 2010 Flower Chart - The flower chart for 2010 is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office. You are encouraged to sign up.
Nursery- The nursery is available every Sunday during worship for children kindergarten age and under.
Equal Exchange Coffee- Your purchase helps support our church's local and international mission projects as well as supporting farmers through fair crop prices.
We are still looking for help in making copies of the Sunday Church services. Tammy's computer doesn't read DVD's. Please contact Todd Robertson if interested.