“CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER”
Put Monday, March 17, 7:00 pm on your calendar. We plan to have with us that evening, Rev. Ron Elkin, who is a PCA pastor and is a converted Jew. He has a ministry to the Jewish people in Philadelphia, PA. He will give a presentation of “Christ in the Passover” which explains and demonstrates how Jesus Christ is pictured in the Jewish celebration of the Passover when God brought the Children of Israel out of Egypt. It is a message which adults and children have found very helpful. We will have a dessert fellowship following the presentation. If you are willing to bring a dessert, indicate on the attendance sheets on the Sundays until then. This is an occasion that we can invite friends and neighbors. It will also be used to help us in our celebration of the week leading up to Easter.
DEACON SPONSORED CONGREGATIONAL WORKDAY SATURDAY, MARCH 8 9 AM—TIL NOON The congregation is encouraged to come this Saturday to help in cleaning around the church.
(Rain date, March 15, if needed.)
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead before going to bed Saturday night so you will be on time for Sunday school and church on Sunday, May 9!
EASTER LILIES If you would like to place a Lily in the sanctuary on Easter, you may bring them or order them through the church for a cost of $7.50. If you would like to order through the church please place $7.50 per plant in an envelope and write the dedication you would like to have printed in the bulletin. Please do this Sunday, March 9, if possible, but no later than Sunday, March 16. If you have questions see or contact Lorene Childrey.
EASTER, MARCH 23
Sunrise Service, 6:30 am and Flowering of the Cross
Congregational Breakfast, 7:00 am Plans are being made for this meal and fellowship. Let Arnold or Eddie McKinnon know of your desire to help. You are asked to make your plans to attend and invite others. They are preparing for 125 for the meal.
Easter Cantata, 10:55 am “Man of Sorrows, King of Glory” Portions of the cantata will also be used in the
Maundy Thursday Communion Service. No Evening Activities on Easter Sunday
Hospital Patient: Arnold McKinnon (now home).
RESERVE THE DATES JUNE 22-25 FOR VBS!
KIDS CLUB OUTING MARCH 8, 9 AM—3:30 PM Natural Science Museum in Greensboro. You will
get to see bunnies, face-painting, crafts, and storytelling. Bring a picnic lunch (cooler will be provided) and $5. meet at the church at 9 am. We will return by 3:30 pm. Contact the Lamoreauxs for information, 226-3153.
SENIORS JOIN THE SINGLES & DOUBLES CLASS… ...to see the Coasters, Drifters & Platters in concert at Caswell Arts Center, Saturday, April 19, 8 pm. Tickets are $26. Payment due by Sunday, March 9. contact Joyce Payne with questions, 222-1133.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION If you are not required to file taxes in 2007, because of the amount of your income or because our income is not taxable, i.e. Social Security, etc. you must file a form 1040A to receive the “Stimulus” money the President is sending beginning in May. If you would like the form or
need information on what you need to include on the form, please see or call Lorene Childrey, 227-9892. If it shows at least $3,000 in income, even from Social Security, you will get at least $300, but it could mean as much as $600 for singles and $1200 for marrieds. You can also download the form at ww.irs.gov.
ACTIVITIES COMING UP
March 9—Handbell Choir, 10:55 Service
March 11—Circles/Ladies Bible Studies Meet
2 — 9:30 am at the church
1—10:30 am at the church
3— 7:00 pm at the church
March 11—Spring Meeting of First Presbytery
March 17—Special Service, “Christ in the Passover”, 7:00 pm
March 20 Maundy Thursday Service, 7 pm
March 23 Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 am
Easter Congregational Breakfast, 7 am Morning Worship, Easter Musical, “Man of Sorrows, King of Glory”, 10:55 am
BLOOD DRIVE! The Blood Drive is scheduled at First ARP on Saturday, May 10, from 10 am—2 pm. Mark your calendar.
THANK YOU
from Andy and Nannette Howard Missionaries we support “Thanks so much for your gifts. We appreciate your continuing interest and support during this past year. It has been one of many blessings: Nannette’s job as an addictions counselor in Asheville, Carlie’s musical escapades, Caleb’s first year of college, Seth’s career planning, and my new role as WW Ministry and Strategy Coordinator for Secular Europe. We have enjoyed being in the US for this time. You can’t imagine how significant it is for me to live in a “sunny” region after 13 years in dark northern climates. Even Wales is gloomy in winter, but we plan to return there in the fall and are praying for God’s guidance on a number of issues. Perhaps you could keep us in mind to that end? Thanks again for your support and the encouragement it brings us to follow Christ in the ministry to which he has called.”
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
1. Carolyn Constable
2. David Turner, Marion Angel
3. Eddie McKinnon
6. Donna Vestal
10. Katherine Baird, Sarah Wright
12. Ann Williams
17. Lynn Robinson
18. Larry Causey
22. Effie Lambert
23. Claryce Sinclair
24. Gary Gregory, Kelly Limon
25. Brian Tull
26. Carolyn Christopher
28. Clara Mae Phillips
29. Britt Causey
31. Lydia Jones, Frankie Beaman
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
12. Mr. & Mrs. Doug Cobb (20th)
17. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Jones (18th)
19. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gregory (19th)
26. Mr. & Mrs. Rucker Turner
RESERVE THE DATES JUNE 22-25 FOR VBS!
For God’s glory, First ARP Church is a group of believers united in Christ endeavoring to make disciples
and proclaim Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord in the Burlington area and through the world.