Lectionary Reading For This Week
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
Lent & Ash Wednesday
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and ends on Holy Saturday. Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word lencten, which means “spring.” The season is a preparation for celebrating Easter.
Ash Wednesday is often observed by the administration of ashes upon the foreheads of the participants. The ashes serve as a reminder of our mortality and our dependence upon God for life. The use of ashes as a sign of repentance can be traced back to the 5th century B.C. Regular observance of Ash Wednesday in churches started around the 8th century.
Pastor Rene’ will be available this Wednesday, February 14th to administer the ashes on those who seek to participate in this meaningful & historical ceremony.
Ashes will be administered at the church on a walk-in basis from 11:00 A.M. till 6:00 PM. No appointment is needed for the brief blessing. Pastor Rene’ will be in the office if needed.
"Get up and Go" Invite
"Lou's Taco Soup & Cornbread"
The SPUMC " Get up & Go" group meets at 9:30 AM the 1st and 3rd Thursday's of each month. Once a year we have a lunch of "Lou's Taco Soup & Cornbread". We have our potluck breakfast, play table games and then at noon we will eat lunch. The date will be February 15, 2018. Be sure & mark your calendar. All seniors, Retiree's and stay at home's are welcome.
Lent/Easter Services
3/29/18 - Maundy Thursday Service 7pm
4/1/18 - Easter Musical
Services - 8:30am & 10:30am with a reception in between
Altar Flowers
Did you know you can host flowers for Sunday? There is a sign up on the bulletin board outside of the nursery. Cost is $40 and you will be recognized in the bulletin. This is great way to celebrate someone or something.
Bake Sale Benefiting the Ladies Retreat
Sunday, February 11th
Box Tops for Handley
Don’t forget to bring in your box tops.
You can leave them in your Sunday school class or
there is a box in the NARTXEX you can put them in.
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor
Did you know that St. Philips receives a check each month from the Tom Thumb Good Neighbor program?
We receive 1% of your purchases excluding pharmacy, fuel, tobacco and alcohol.
If you haven’t already take a moment when you are at the store to link your card to St. Philips. You will find a card in the NARTHEX for you to fill out. Our Charity number is 3000 which I have already filled in for you. Just drop the card off at the customer service desk the next time you are in. If you don’t know your reward number the customer service desk attendant will help you.
