
St. John's United
Church of Christ
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PASTOR'S NOTES
Second Sunday in Lent – March 5th
We’ll celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we continue our exploration Luke 15.
Pastor Sanders’ message: “The Younger.” Amelia Gamble will perform special music.
Third Sunday in Lent – March 12th
Turn your clocks ahead. Daylight Saving Begins! Pastor Sanders’ message: “The Elder.”
Fourth Sunday in Lent – OGHS – March 19th
Pastor Sanders’ message: “Our Prodigal God.”
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
74 years ago, in 1949, as Europe was rebuilding from the devastations of WWII; One Great Hour of Sharing, began. OGHS, inspired by NATO and the ongoing US led, “Marshall Plan,” was a platform for US Protestant Churches to combine their efforts in raising significant resources to help those in desperate need rebuilding their lives throughout Europe.
In 2023, 9 major Protestant faith families including our own United Church of Christ, unite every 4th Sunday in Lent to support OGHS with our second-mile gifts. OGHS is our collective “stocking up” for the inevitable natural disasters here at home as well as worldwide.
Please use the enclosed OGHS offering envelope for your significant second-mile gifts,
mailing them to the church office. Thank you!
Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 26th
Pastor Sanders’ message: “A Better Life,” based on Luke 19:1-10.
Looking Ahead – Holy Week
April 2nd – Jazz Celebration Palm/Passion Sunday
Featuring The Charlie Schaffer Quintet!
April 6th – Maundy Thursday Upper Room Communion Celebration: In-person – 7:00 p.m.
April 7th – Good Friday Seven Last Words: 7:00 p.m. Zoom only.
Easter Sunday
8:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Communion Celebration in the Church Cemetery, weather permitting.
10:15 a.m. Easter Communion Celebration in the sanctuary. The 10:15 a.m. service will be broadcast live, via zoom for those worshipping at home.

