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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.
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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.
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