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March 15th Newsletter

Hello Church Family,

I hope everyone is doing well. It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through Lent. I hope this season has been meaningful for you. For me, the opportunity to spend extended time in scripture through both our Bible study and sermon preparation has been a real blessing.

This week, I’ve had the chance to visit with several people and serve Communion at the retirement home. Some days feel like a steady movement from one place to the next, but even in the busyness, there’s purpose and joy. I’m grateful for the privilege of walking alongside you in so many different settings.

Last week in worship, we continued our study of the Apostles’ Creed by focusing on the Holy Spirit, drawing from Jeremiah 18:1–6. If you missed that message, you can find it on the church’s Facebook page.

This Sunday, we’ll reflect on what we mean when we confess belief in the holy catholic, or universal, church. Our message will come from Ephesians 4:1-16, but I encourage you to read Ephesians 1-3 as well. In those chapters, Paul moves back and forth between theological teaching and heartfelt praise as he reflects on the mystery of the gospel revealed in Christ. That foundation helps us understand what it truly means to live as one body in him.

Be sure to check the updates below. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call or text me. See you on Sunday!

-        Pastor Michael Madden

Weekly Updates

Church Clean-Up Day – The Trustees have scheduled a church clean-up day for Saturday, March 7, at 9:00 am. We will work on projects both inside and outside the church (pending weather). Your help is greatly appreciated. Please contact Brad Fletcher with any questions regarding the cleanup day.

Youth Group Meals – Volunteers are needed to provide meals for the youth group in April and May. Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services- Auburn UMC will host the Maundy Thursday Communion Service on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 pm. The Good Friday Service will be at Cotton Hill UMC on Friday, April 3, at 7:00pm.

Baptism and New Member Welcome – On Easter Sunday, April 5, we will celebrate the Risen Lord with baptisms and new member welcomes. We currently have four baptisms and three reaffirmations of faith planned. We will also welcome several new members into the church. If you are interested in baptism or church membership, please contact Pastor Michael.

Thank You – Thank you to all of those who helped with the church clean-up day on March 7.  A lot was accomplished in a short amount of time, and we appreciate your hard work.

Happy March Birthdays To: John Megginson-02, Karlie Rouse-04, Tony Powell-04, Hallie Bilbrey-07, Ainslie Brandt-15, Missy McKain-30, Liane Hamer-31

Happy March Anniversaries To: Joe & Connie Powell-12