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THE RENEWAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE 551 Franklin Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Church (410) 939-3611
March 2017
Special thanks to Rev. Larry Dobson for submitting the cover page for the March Newsletter!
“For God so loved the world that he sent his only son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:16, 17)
Lent is a good time to reflect on the love that is central to our Faith. Jesus came to announce “good news”!!
Take time to read the gospels. See and think about how Jesus lived out the good news of unconditional love. He treats people graciously and respectfully. His love knows no boundaries or restrictions! No Limits!
You do not need to prove anything. Just acknowledge that God loves you whether you deserve it or not. Thank God for that amazing love.
In a spirit of gratitude and love for God, consider how you can spread that love. How can you help the people you encounter each day to experience that love.
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CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
03/02 Susie Atkinson 03/16 Jim Buxton
03/04 Carolyn Shrader 03/16 Lovie Jane Pierce
03/07 Leola Leffler 03/17 Jason Hartsfield
03/08 Hyun Pierson 03/20 Michael Transparenti Jr.
03/08 Melissa Allingham 03/22 John Sauers
03/11 Emily Shrader 03/22 Charlie Immel
3/15 Paul & Renee Stratton
DUTY ROSTER
Liturgist Deacons Trustees Usher-Tellers
03/05 Ron Stein Amy Weitzel Ryan Andreen Team #5 George Deibel (capt.)
03/12 Amy Weitzel Sandy Matthews Greg Smith Team #1 Ron Stein (capt.)
03/19 Carolyn Mathias Brett Forton Ed Matthews Team #2 Bill Kietzman (capt.)
03/26 Brett Forton Amy Weitzel Ryan Andreen Team #3 Scott Pentz (capt.)
Communion - 03/05 – Pat Allingham and Nettie Owens
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MARCH 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Aerobics 8-9 W.W. – 4pm A.A. – 8pm
Ash Wednesday Service – 7pm
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Choir practice 6:15pm
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World Day of Prayer
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1st Sunday in Lent 5
Communion Sunday Sunday School – 9:45am
Coffee Fellowship -10:30am
Worship Service - 11:00am
Celebrate the Gifts of Women
6 Aerobics 8-9am
A.A. – 7pm
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Grace Place
8 Aerobics 8-9 W.W. – 4pm A.A. – 8pm
Session packet info due
International Women’s Day
9 Deacons meeting 5:30pm
Choir practice 6:15pm
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2nd Sunday in Lent 12
Session meeting 9am
Sunday School – 9:45am Coffee Fellowship -10:30am
Worship-11:00am
Daylight Savings Time begins Race Relations
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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm
February Newsletter Deadline
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Aerobics 8-9 am
W.W. – 4pm A.A. – 8pm
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Choir practice
6:15pm
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3rd Sunday in Lent 19
Sunday School – 9:45am
Coffee Fellowship -10:30am Worship – 11:00am
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Aerobics 8-9am
A.A. 7pm
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Aerobics 8-9 am
W.W. – 4pm A.A. – 8pm
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Choir practice 6:15pm
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25 The Vine’
food pantry 10–11:30am
& Books
For Bread 9 to noon
4th Sunday in Lent 26
Sunday School – 9:45am Coffee Fellowship -10:30am Worship – 11:00am
Potluck Lunch - BFH
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Aerobics 8-9am A.A. 7pm
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Aerobics 8-9 am W.W. – 4pm A.A. – 8pm
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Choir practice 6:15pm
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Church Office Hours
Monday – 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday – 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday – Office closed
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Daisy Troop #1111 helping with the Vine this month. We had six Daisies help serve food to our Vine families. The girls earned a green petal for their vest for helping. The green petal stands for considerate and caring. They did a fantastic job!
THE VINE FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry was open Saturday 2/25/17 from 10-11:30 a.m. 10 families received food at this time with one family registering for food.
Ralph and I wish to thank those individuals who donated either food or money to purchase food. We also wish to thank Sally Wallace, Amy Weitzel, Troop 1111 Scouts, Emma Weitzel, Abigail Gladfelter, Honor Ballard, Delaney Houston, Sophia and Isabelle Stanyard for their assistance with the distribution of food. Troop 118 Scout Sarah Weitzel, Troop leaders: Amy Weitzel and Erica Gladfelter; Troop 1111 Moms Rachael Houston, Angela Ballard and Krystle Stanyard.
The next date for the food pantry will be Saturday, March 25, 2017
The Vine Food Pantry Schedule for 2017
March 25 April 22 May 27 June 24 July 22 August 26 September 23 October 28 * November 18 * December 16
YOUR MONETARY OR FOOD DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. WHAT YOU GIVE WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE
TO REAL PEOPLE. THANK YOU! *In November and December, our food giveaway is on the Saturday prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Respectfully submitted, Lew Mason
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Miles of Pennies
Donations for the quarter will be announced in the April newsletter!
Total to date is $570.17 for our fifth Mile of Pennies. A Mile of Pennies
consists of $844.80 or 84,480 pennies. The Mile of Pennies originated in
1986.The basket for your contributions (any loose change) is located on your left
as you enter the Narthex and ‘thank-you’ for your participation in this mission of
our church. The money is used by the Deacons to purchase cards and stamps for
mailings to members and friends of the congregation.
George Deibel
Miles of Pennies Chairman
****************************** What’s Happening at PCHdG
The Vine Food Pantry ALWAYS needs: Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jams, Spaghetti/Sauce, Canned meats, Mac & Cheese, and Cereals. Pick up one or two items the next time you’re shopping and drop them at church on Sunday. If everyone brings 1 item, which will be 40-50 items a week. The pantry would stay full.
Don’t forget the ‘Coffee Fellowship’ each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. prior to the worship service at 11 a.m. We meet in the parlor between the educational building and sanctuary.
Prayer Requests Our church family and friends as we continue a new chapter in the life of our
church. Ron Mathias, medical concerns. Lovie Jane Pierce, bedridden and on hospice. Leola Leffler, as her leg continues to heal. Alan Miller, former member of PCHdG, major medical issues. Family and friends of Marylou Downey. She was a friend of James & Linda
Glod. Family and friends of Edna Smith. She was Greg and Mike Smith’s aunt and
sister-in-law to Ana Marie Smith. Family and friends of Paul Leedom. Mr. Leedom passed away on Thursday.
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Additional Harford Hammers info is in the church Narthex.
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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HAVRE DE GRACE
office@presbyterianchurchhdg.comcastbiz.net Church office (410) 939-3611
March 2017 Newsletter
Vision Statement
God’s call and our vision as we come together in the Presbyterian Church of Havre de Grace is to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ so we may be a faithful, friendly, and welcoming Christian community committed to worship, education, fellowship, and mission. Come grow with us as we adapt to these changing times!
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF HAVRE DE GRACE
551 Franklin Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078-2899