HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS.               

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 14 AT 2:00 A.M.
REMEMBER, GET UP AT 1:59AM, SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR AND GO BACK TO BED, OR FOR THE PLANNERS AMONGST US YOU MAY DO IT ON SATURDAY NIGHT. (Resetting VCR players is offered as a service to parishioners for a nominal donation).

FRIDAY NIGHTS, 6PM-7:30PM, MARCH 12, 19,26 TIME APART, A TIME TO PLAY.
OUR LENTEN WEEKLY PROGRAM THIS YEAR INVITES EVERYONE TO TAKE UP THE HABIT OF FELLOWSHIP THROUGH GAMES. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN LENT, WE WILL HAVE A SIMPLE MEAL OF SOUP AND POTLUCK SUPPER (INCLUDING KID FRIENDLY FOODS). IF YOU CAN HELP WITH A SOUP ON ONE OF THE FRIDAYS, THE SIGNUP SHEET AND SOUP INFORMATION IS ON THE COUNTER BY THE KITCHEN WINDOW IN THE TILFORD ROOM (PARISH HALL). AFTER, OR DURING SUPPER IF YOU ARE A SLOW EATER OR GET THERE A LITTLE LATE, WE WILL INVITE PEOPLE TO PLAY A GAME. 
MARCH 12TH - STORY NIGHT WITH DONNA HUGHES;
MARCH 19TH - POKER AND CARD GAME NIGHT; MARCH 26TH - CHARADES

CONFIRMATION CLASSES.
MARCH 13, 10-12PM, 14, 3-5PM, 20 10-12PM ALL IN THE TILFORD ROOM. 

MARCH 21, 2010 MARKS THE VISIT OF BISHOP MARTIN TOWNSEND for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and
Re-Affirmation. It is not too late to join an inquirer’s class. Contact Webster or Ann for more details.

HELP NEEDED FOR BISHOP'S RECEPTION MARCH 21ST: ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE "GOODIES" OR HELP IN THE KITCHEN SHOULD CONTACT MARY MARGARET APPLIN, ROSEMARY SWOPE OR TRICIA GLASS. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. ALSO NEEDED: A COFFEE HOUR HOST FOR MARCH 28TH. SEE PEOPLE ABOVE.


  KEEP DAY (PARISH CLEAN UP DAY) IS MARCH  20, 9AM. 
 

  IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH SPRUCING UP THE
  CHURCH BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS IN PREPARATION FOR
  BISHOP TOWNSEND'S VISIT ON MARCH 21 & EASTER PLEASE
  SIGN UP ON THE SHEET IN THE TILFORD ROOM.

 
  JOBS INCLUDE CLEANING WINDOWS & LAMPS, AERATING,
  MULCHING & CLEARING PLANT BEDS & SWEEPING
  PATHWAYS.

 
  THE MORE HANDS THE BETTER. COFFEE, DONUTS & BAGELS
  PROVIDED TO GET YOU KICK STARTED.



WALK, SWIM OR JOG TO JERUSALEM

                                     

Mileage this week: 894 our highest total to date. We left Newfoundland to the north east of Gander and are headed across the northern Atlantic, an ocean of Titanic proportions!

At this rate of travel we may celebrate St. Patrick’s Day close to the shores of the Emerald Isle as we approach the south western tip of County Cork, near Baltimore. Baltimore was a seat of one Ireland's most ancient dynasties, the once mighty Corcu Loígde, former Kings of Tara and Kings of Munster. It was sacked in 1631 by naughty Algerian pirates, and reminders of the incident still exist in the form of pub names, like "The Algiers Inn".

It is believed Napoleon obtained his famous white mare from here. One of the notable landmarks is the Baltimore Beacon, also known as Lot's Wife (WHO KNEW SHE WAS IRISH?). This large stone structure at the entrance to the Harbour was originally built at the order of the British Government after the 1798 rebellion (yes, we were also there).
It was part of a series of lighthouses and beacons dotted around the Irish coast, forming a warning system
(hide the Guinness, the English are back!) 

Average weekly miles needed to make Jerusalem by Easter is 950, quite a stretch, good luck Pilgrims.

Questions contact Helen Zebarth - PN.

MEN'S GROUP THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH, AT 7AM, IN THE TILFORD ROOM. OUR SMALL GROUP TABLE DISCUSSIONS WILL FOCUS ON 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 AND "THE GRACE OF GOD" AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF WOUNDED COMBAT VETERANS. COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE BRING A BREAKFAST SNACK. PLEASE SEE EITHER WEBSTER OR CHRIS FERGUSON FOR MORE INFORMATION.


Relay for Life 7pm June 18- 7am June 19
We Fight… We Remember… We Discover… We Celebrate… But most of all ... We Walk

Please join us on March 20th after Keep Day/Clean Up Day to plan.
Walk for just an hour, or stay all night!! For sign up or questions, Contact Becca Parker at coffee hour.

BAKE SALE
Sunday Morning, March 21 - Tilford Room; 9:00 – 12Noon
Sponsored by the Alleluia Singers
Help our choir purchase & replace choir robes.

Take home some baked goodies and/or volunteer to donate baked items.
You may deliver baked goods on Sat. morning, March 20, 9:30am-noon,  or bring them Sunday morning, beginning at 8:45am.
Please label your item: “Alleluia Singers”.  Donations will also be accepted. Please contact Sue Correll for more information.


  ECW SPRING RETREAT, APRIL 12-13, SHRINE MONT, ORKNEY SPRINGS

  PRECIOUS IN GOD'S SIGHT - Responding to God's Love 
  
  Led by The Rev. Ann Ritonia & Dr. Elaine Rendler 
  For information & registration click here

CHALLENGE SEEKERS: BOOKS! WE HAVE SO MANY BOOKS AND SO FEW IN THEIR PROPER PLACES. JOIN THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE TO HELP BRING ORDER OUT OF CHAOS. IF YOU CAN OFFER 1 HOUR A MONTH TO 1 HOUR A WEEK, A STRONG BACK OR COMPUTER SKILLS, WE CAN USE THE HELP.
CONTACT SUE JONES (665-5713, OR THE CHURCH OFFICE TO SIGN UP.

THE SPRING BOOK FAYRE will be Sunday April 25 from 9am-12pm in the Tilford Room.

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS, GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS POWERFUL LITURGY AS WE WALK THE PATH THAT JESUS WALKED THAT FRIDAY LONG AGO.  THE YOUTH BEGIN THE LIVING STATIONS IN THE SANCTUARY ON FRIDAY AT 4 PM.
ALL YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12 ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE. REHEARSALS FOR THE YOUTH ARE: MARCH 24TH, 6:30 PM; MARCH 27TH, 1-4; MARCH 31ST, 6:30 PM; GOOD FRIDAY, 2:30 PM. QUESTIONS CONTACT ANN RITONIA .

SOME OTHER DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST, MARCH 28TH: AFTER BOTH SERVICES.  SPONSORED BY THE YOUTH TO SUPPORT THE URBAN EXCURSION, SUMMER PILGRIMAGE AND MISSION TRIPS.

YOUTH CAR WASH APRIL 10TH, 9 AM-1 PM BADEN CENTER PARKING LOT. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT YOUTH PROGRAMS AND MISSION TRIP. CALL ANN FOR MORE DETAILS AND SIGN UP.

GOURMET DINNER, SILENT AUCTION AND BABYSITTING. SATURDAY APRIL 10TH 6:30 P.M. ENJOY A GOURMET DINNER SERVED BY THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE PARISH, COMPLETE WITH BABYSITTING! RSVP BY APRIL 1ST.
FREE -WILL OFFERING. ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT YOUTH PROGRAMS AND MISSION TRIP.

NEWS FROM CHILDREN'S MUSIC PROGRAM.

REHEARSALS AND INVITATION TO NEW MEMBERS: The Alleluia Singers continue to rehearse each Sunday, 8:45-9:30am, in the Children’s Chapel. We are always welcoming new members in Grades 2-8. Contact Sue Correll, Director.

SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY SERVICE ANTHEMS: We will sing for worship the following Sundays: March 28 (Palm Sunday), April 4 (Easter Sunday), May 15, June 6 (Sunday School Closing)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Spring Fling Choir Party – Sat., March 20 Family Choir Dinner/ Talent Show – Sun., May 5:00pm, in Tilford room.

SINGGG (Sing God’s Glory) 2010
SINGGG (Sing God's Glory) will be held July 26 - 30. This is a sacred music, art and choir camp for children who have completed grades 1 - 7. The host church for this year’s camp will be announced at a later date. Make plans to send your child now. We will be recruiting volunteers, youth and adults, to assist teachers with classes, help in the kitchen, handle registration and help choir directors with children during rehearsals. The camp usually has 75-100 participants from the Winchester-Frederick and Clarke County areas. Registration will begin in May. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list, contact Sue Correll, Co-Director.

BANI MISSION TRIP 2010
OUR NEXT MISSION TRIP TO BANI IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WILL BE JULY 31ST THROUGH AUGUST 10TH.
THE TRIP HAVE TWO COMPONENTS, ONE WITH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AND ONE WITH LIGHT CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE BOTH TYPES OF MINISTRY ON THIS MISSION TRIP.   IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CANNOT ATTEND, BUT WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN FURTHER MEETINGS, PLEASE CONTACT WEBSTER OR ANN AT THE CHURCH OFFICE.


3RD PLACE, WINCHESTER
3rd place gatherings are intentional meetings where graduate students, young professional “20-30 somethings” can gather to make new friends and build new relationships. If you are interested in finding out more about 3rd Place, please feel free to click here or contact Melissa Chavez or click on the Program page, Young Adults.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY :Tuesday at both 10:30 am in the Children's Chapel, 7 pm in the Parlors. Victims, Victors, Violence and Virgins (V4) is the topic of the study. No previous Bible Study experience necessary. BYOB.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER ?
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THE TREASURE BOX will have a special St. Patrick’s Day sale on Wednesday, March 17th.
Any green item will be 25% off. 
The Treasure Box plans to donate over $16,000 to community organizations and charities this year.
Please contact Sara Bicking at 635-4452 to sign up for volunteering in the Treasure Box.

BELL TOWER RESTORATION: Work continues on repairs & restoration of the bell tower.
To view photographs taken by our contracting companies click here.
If you have any questions please contact James Baden or Bill Jarvis    .

KNIT UNTO OTHERS: The Christ Curch Prayer Shawl ministry will meet the first Monday (7-8:30pm) & Third Tuesday  (2-3:30pm) each month in the parlors. Please bring supplies, patterns to share and enjoy the felllowship of this important new ministry.  Lessons for beginners will be provided For more information contact Sara Bicking, Nancy Brown or Kay Keely.  To read more about this ministry click here.

FOOD CARDS – we are helping people by providing cards for food. These are available from both Martins & Food Lion.
If you wish to donate a $10- card please place in the offering plate at any service or drop off at the office.

PARISH NURSE, St. Helen Zebarth will be in residence at her office between church services from 9:15am to 10:15am. She can also meet with parishioners on an appointment basis at a time convenient to all during the week. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Helen .

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