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February 19, 2012

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 Flowers  this morning are given to the glory of God.

 WE WELCOME IN BAPTISM at the 10:30 service Allyson Marie Dombroski, daughter of Todd and Jennifer, granddaughter of Lisa and John Long.  May God bless this family and keep them in His loving care.

 CONDOLENCES to Cheri Vasicek and her family on the death of her grandmother, Evelyn.

 ADULT FORUM Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am in the Library.  Topics are from the news and current events and allow participants to address issues in a faith-based group to see and experience God at work in our midst. This week:  Is it right to ask God to focus divine power to help in the hockey playoffs as the Catholic church in Canada has done?  Join us for this discussion.
 
 LENTEN WORSHIP BEGINS FEB. 22ND—ASH WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM   Communion and the imposition of ashes will be offered.   Wednesday evening services continue through lent.  Starting on Feb. 29th and continuing on Wednesdays through March 28th, there will be a soup supper at 6:00 pm and worship at 7:00 pm.  Join us as we follow Jesus to the cross.

 DROP YOUR DRAWERS AT CHURCH—UNDY SUNDAYS—Today is the last day.  Once again the Women of Peace are collecting undergarments for PADS and the Addison Switchboard.  While all sizes and styles are needed, both adult and child, a special request is made for larger sizes for adult women and medium for men.  Remember, these items must be NEW!!

 DELEGATE NEEDED   We are looking for one more delegate to attend the Metro Chicago Synod Assembly on June 1st & 2nd at Tinley Park Convention Center.  If interested, see Pastor JT

 THE MARCH TIDINGS IS NOW AVAILABLE   Please pick up your copy.

FIRST COMMUNION   If you have a child who is ready to formally receive First Communion, please speak to Pastor J.T.  It is planned that First Communion would be offered on Maundy Thursday to those who wish it.

 FLOWER CHART   There are lots of empty spaces on the new flower chart.   Is there a special day you would like to commemorate?   If so, sign up to donate flowers.  You’ll also be enhancing the sanctuary to God’s glory.  Cost is $15

GOURMANDS will meet on Thursday, March 1st at 5:30 pm at La Hacienda Restaurant at 1571 W. Lake Street in Addison.  Call Mary Arbaugh at 630-834-1244  or m.m.arbaugh@sbcglobal.net to make reservations.

 FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN  On Monday,  March 19th we need 32 people to help fill packets of food for starving children and families all over the world.  We meet at church at 7:30 pm and drive to Schaumburg.  We will be back at approximately 9:45 pm.  Sign up in the narthex across from the office if you are planning to come.

 FISH FRY &TALENT SHOW      MARCH 16,  6:00PM

Dinner and a show.  Mark your calendars for this special event to help support the youth that are going to the ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans.  More information to follow.  ALSO:   We are in need of those who have a special talent. Do you sing, play an instrument, dance, act, or just enjoy telling jokes?  Contact Lisa Morrone or Karen Fazio.

 SOUP SUPPERS DURING LENT   Be sure to sign up to bring something to a few of the soup suppers before Lenten services on Wed. evenings beginning on Feb. 29th

 INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF PRINCE OF PEACE?   Please see Pastor J.T.  

 GAME NIGHT - AGAIN!!  Women of Peace’s first activity of the new year, Game Night in January, was postponed because of the weather. We will try again on Friday, March 2, at 7 PM.  Bring your board games, card games, word games, etc. and “munchies” and enjoy an evening of fellowship. Snow date is the following Friday, March 9.