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       Remember to pray for our own and all

       who serve our country. Letters and

       e-mails, when possible, to the people

       serving are always appreciated.

         

       Major Brad Ommodt

       Nicholas L. Francis

       SSG Nathan G. Modeen

       SPC Sadie Brehmer

       Sgt. John Carson

       SPC Dwayne L. Thomodsgard

 

       See the Church newsletter for e-mail

         and military addresses for the above.

 

 

                 Congregational Care

    The next Micah 6 Community Meal will

              be held on March 8th.

 

                                     Serving is from 5:00

                                     to 6:00 p. Thanks to

                                     all who help.

        

 

 

 

     Micah 6 is open to anyone who would like to dine

     together as a community. There is no charge but

     free will donations are accepted.

     Donations of salads are needed. If you can help

     serve or are willing to donate a salad, please sign

     up on the clipboard in church. Serving is from

     5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Invite people you think would

     enjoy a meal out  and to have a little fellowship with

     others.

 

   Lent

 

     Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17th.

     The service starts at 6:30 p.

     Wednesday, February 17th will be our first

     Lenten Suppers for this year. Cost of meals:

     $8:00 for one person

     $16.00 for two people

     $20.00 for three or more in a family

 

     Palm Sunday Puppet Show

    

     The Sunday School youth will be putting on a

     short puppet show and singing about Jesus

     entry into Jerusalem on Sunday March 28th,

     during the children's Sermon. The youth are

     practicing during the first part of Sunday

     School so please try to have your chidren

     here on time to practice. A note was sent home

     regarding who would be participating that

     Sunday. If you could return the bottom portion

     of that note as soon as possible, it would be

'    appreciated.

 

     Easter SON'RISE SERVICE

                  The Three Trees

    A combination of youth and adults are putting

     together a musical performance of "The Three

     Trees" for the Easter SON'RISE service

     April 4th. The service will begin at 7:30 a.

     Following the service will be the traditional

     Easter breakfast.

 

     See the YOUTH page for their part in the

     Haiti disaster.

 

     Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

 

     As of January 31, 2010, over $409,000.00

     has gone to Haiti from PDA and more will

     be going.  First Presbyterian, St. James,

     continues to help through various donations.

 

    

 

    

 

 

 

    

 

       

 

 

 

 

    

               

 

   

       

  

 

 

                 

Great People, Great Food, Great Times.

               at First Presbyterian

 

      

         

 

                

   

HOLY GROUND

Jan Crissinger Clark has put together a wonderful CD, entitled "HOLY GROUND". Some of the songs on the

disc are: Open Our Eyes Lord, Here I am Lord, What a

Friend We Have in Jesus and On Eagle's Wings. There

are also 9 other songs on the CD. These CDs are

available from the church office. The CDs are $10.00

each, they do make great gifts. Proceeds from the sale

of the CDs ( after expenses incurred in making of the

CDs) will go to the updating of the sound system in the

sanctuary.

  

A T T I T U D E CDs are now available. You can

get yours from the church office (375-3432) or from

any member of the band - cost is $10.00 each.

   

  

 

Blood Pressure Clinic  

 

Please take this opportunity to have

your blood pressure taken Sunday, March 21st

 

                                

                                  Bear Ministry

                           

 

    The Bear Ministry has made a difference in to

     many places--not just in St. James but all over.

     Hospitals in Rochester, Minneapolis and one

     even traveled as far as California. Please pick

     one up out of the pew and send it to someone who

     needs a little extra hug, a little extra love during

     trying times in their lives. Or...you can even send

     a bear to celebrate the birth of a baby, a new

     career or a start in a new school...so many ways

     the bears make a difference.     

 

     And right now there seems to be a lot of our

     members who have special needs due to

     illnesses for themselves or for members of their

     extended families. These people, whether they

     are members of this church or not, can use a

     little extra "hug" and that is made possible

     by our "Bear Ministry".

 

     What can you do? You can "take or

     send" them a Care Bear that you will find in

     all the pews in the sanctuary. Every person

     who has been the recipient of a bear has been

     so grateful - it is amazing what just a little

     "love" can do. And so each bear that has

     to a "new home" has been a blessing.

 

WELLSPRING CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP   

Wellspring is now offering an evening caregiver support

class. The evening caregiver support group will be held

on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next class meets

 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at First Presbyterian. Anyone who finds themselves in the role of caring for another is encouraged to join the group. Anyone with questions may contact Wellspring at: 507-375-1276.

There is no charge to participate in the group.

 

 

 

 

 

WELLSPRING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Wellspring is looking for more volunteers to assist with

transportation and respite needs in Watonwan County.

Hours are very flexible and you may work around your

own schedule. Training is provided free of charge.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, contact

Wellspring at 507-375-1276.