Announcements

1.  ALTAR FLOWERS- The beautiful flowers that adorn our altar were provided by Fatmata Jalloh in memory of the 10th anniversary of her mother’s passing.

2.  LENTEN POTLUCK DOLLAR DINNERS- Our third weekly Lenten Potluck Dollar Dinner is this Wednesday at 6pm. The main dish and beverages will be provided. We ask everyone to bring a side dish or a dessert to share, a $1 offering per person, and if possible, your own table service. No  time to cook? Come  anyway - there is  always  plenty to eat.  A sign-up sheet is on the narthex bulletin board. This week’s theme-  pork roast! All are welcome, so feel free to reach out to neighbors, friends, and family. Please remember to sign up ahead of time for efficient set up and so we know how much food to prepare.

3.  CHURCH DIRECTORY-  We are continuing to work on an updated church directory which will help us strengthen our connections and sense of community. We ask that everyone completes the directory information form, available in the narthex. The form serves two purposes, 1- to ensure our records are up to date and 2- that we have updated permissions to include your information in the directory. If you would like a photo included, you can submit one to info@bfvumc.org if you did not have one taken already. Please submit all forms and photos by March 31 so that the new directory can be available by Easter Sunday. Thank you!

4.  DORCAS CIRCLE EASTER CANDY DRIVE- The Dorcas Circle is making Easter baskets for the children of Wayside Cross Ministries. We will need enough candy for 50 children aged 5-12,  and 25 children aged 13-17. Please, only wrapped candy without nuts/peanut butter. Donations should be dropped off at church by Sunday, April 6th.

5.  MISSIONS TEAM MEETING- Our next meeting will be held on  Thursday, March 27th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us- ALL are welcome!

6.  MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET-  Save the date! Our annual Mother and Daughter Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 10th. Entertainment will be provided by professional storyteller Marie Ringenberg. Ticket sales will be available April 27th and May 4th ($15 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 and children under five are free.) More details coming soon.

7. FOOD DRIVE FOR MARCH- In our ongoing efforts to support the local food pantry, we want to collect items according to their needs.  The focus for the month of March is condiments- salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce and mayonnaise. Please leave your donations in the box inside the front door.  Thank you for your support!

8. CHILDREN’S CHURCH- Children’s Church will be taking a break this week  and will resume next Sunday, March 30th.