In March, the season of Lent unfolds and nearly reaches its culmination! In worship each Sunday, we will explore ideas that seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum, but when viewed through the life and teachings of Jesus, we learn how they are connected. And we will learn how Jesus himself stands in the midst of extremes like: faith & works; rest & growth; lost & found; righteousness & mercy; shouting & silence. Join us and invite your family and neighbors to walk this Lenten Journey together.
Announcements
The 2026 Flower Chart is up! The flower chart is posted in the hallway and ready for sign-ups. The cost of the flowers for the coming year is $60.00.
Lenten Devotions: Devotions and other Lenten resources are available in the narthex.
Lenten Prayer Walk: During the 2026 Lenten Season, our Walking Goal is a little different. Rather than focusing on a destination, we invite each person to pay more attention to the journey. As you are able, between February 18 (Ash Wednesday) and April 5 (Easter Sunday), consider taking a daily or weekly walk that includes prayer for yourself, your family, your friends, our church, our community, and/or our world.
BBQ Fundraiser: It’s that time again for the Able To Serve/Angie’s BBQ Chicken. Sunday, March 22nd, after church in Fellowship Hall, enjoy 1/2 BBQ chicken, potatoes, green beans, and dessert. All for $15 per plate! All orders must be ordered in advance, and the Missions Team will be selling tickets after church this Sunday, March 8th. This is one of the opportunities our church and other churches in the area can help support the Able to Serve mission of equipping adults with disabilities to be independent, meet with their peers, and learn to serve others in their community.
Lenten Book Club: Each Tuesday night at 7 pm from March 3rd until March 31st, participants will hop on Zoom to discuss the book Turning Over Tables by Kathy Escobar. The book explores how Jesus actions—turning over the tables of money changers, uplifting the poor and suffering—disrupt the plans of the powerful in his time and place. How do we understand these actions of Jesus here and now? We are hoping that participants will include FPCoG folks as well as friends from Lord of Life Lutheran! It’s not too late!!! Contact Rev. Acton if you would like to participate and for information on ordering the book.
Lillie Circle: All women are welcome! Our March 9th meeting will be held at the church in the Ogburn Classroom at 7pm. If you need additional information, contact Sibyl Pedziwiatr.
Garner Area Ministries: Suggested “Item of the Month” is canned pasta (ravioli, beefaroni, spaghetti & meatballs). The following items are often in short supply at the GAM Food Pantry: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Grape or Strawberry Jam, Boxed Pasta, Canned Pasta, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Canned Corn/Peas/Green Beans, Tomato/Chicken Noodle Soup, Saltines, Pork & Beans, Non-perishable meat products (beef stew, tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage), Canned Beans, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rice/Rice Mixes, Canned Meat/Fish, Hamburger Helper, Canned Fruit, Bottled Water, Toilet Paper. All donations are appreciated!
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