Announcements

1. GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY- Today marks the beginning of Girl Scout Week, celebrating the 114th anniversary of the organization's founding. Troops typically honor their faith by attending services and conducting community service projects. Please stand if you are or have been involved with the  Girl Scouts, Guides, or Brownies. 
2. GREAT AGERS- Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at noon on March 13th  with the Great Agers.  We will be serving corned beef so bring your favorite side to share.  Then after lunch, we will be entertained by two lively, accomplished Irish musicians. Sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend.

3. DOLLAR DINNERS -The third of our weekly Lenten potluck dollar dinners is this Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00 pm. The main dish and beverages will be provided. This week we will enjoy pork roast. Bring a side dish or a dessert to share, an offering of one dollar per person, and your own table service. Please sign up on the bulletin board so we know how much food to prepare.

4. DORCAS CIRCLE- The Dorcas Circle will be preparing Easter baskets for the kids at Wayside Cross Ministries. To support these efforts, donations of individually wrapped and nut-free candy and/or $10 McDonald's gift cards are appreciated and  should be dropped off by March 15th. 
The next Dorcas Circle meeting will be on Wed., March 18th at 1:00 pm. Join us for some light refreshments, grace, and fellowship!

5. GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY- The Missions team is collecting small prizes to support Georgetown’s Golden Feather award program, where children are awarded tickets for displaying attributes of  integrity, learning, responsibility, and respect. See the display in the breezeway and place donations in the bin.

6. EASTER FLOWERS- Don’t forget to submit your order for Easter flowers  by Sunday, March 15th. Forms are available in the narthex.

7. COMBINED AD COUNCIL AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING- There will be a quarterly joint meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm.  We are asking all committees to submit dates for all events through the end of 2026 to avoid conflicts on the church calendar. Include tentative dates if necessary and submit to the office before the meeting if you are unable to attend. Thank you.

8. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- We are so excited to announce that VBS will return this summer from June 15-19 for youth ages 6 through 12 years old. Our theme will be Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God. More details soon to follow. If you would like to participate in the planning meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 4:30 pm., please contact Bonni Pear pearbonni@gmail.com.

9. HOLY WEEK SERVICES- Join us for our Holy Week services as we journey towards the joy of Easter. All are welcome! Palm Sunday- March 29, 9am, Maundy Thursday- April 2, 7pm (in person only), Good Friday- April 3, 7pm (combined service with Hope UCC, in person only), Easter Sunday- April 5, 9am.