Special Announcements: Week of March 7 - 14

Christian Education

If you missed today, it’s o.k. Join us for the next two Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Great Room for the Lenten Series “Forgiveness”. Rev. Jan Nolting Carter is our guest lecturer. If you’ve missed the first two lectures the handouts are available in Jo Jacoby’s office.

Be a part of “Cosmic Adventure Praising God” this summer. VBS dates are July 20, 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Jo Jacoby if you are interested in being part of this wonderful activity. We will be joined again this summer by members of Progress-Immanuel Church.

Check out the C.E. bulletin board near the office for information about Camp Krislund. Scholarships are available - don’t let lack of funds hold you back from enjoying this experience.

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Easter Sunday, April 4. We need your help! Plastic eggs are available for you and your family to take home and fill with goodies. Ideal items are stickers, candy, small toys etc. If you would like to help, eggs are available at Coffee Fellowship. Please return filled eggs no later than March 28.

Jonathan Alexander Baer Scott Memorial Scholarship

The Jonathan Alexander Baer Scott Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has been an active member of the Paxton congregation. Any graduating senior who is planning to attend a two-year/four-year college or university or technical/vocational school is eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is May 9th. If you are interested, please submit your application by emailing to Jo Jacoby (jo@paxtonchurch.org) the following information:

Your name
The name of your high school and date of graduation
The institution of higher education you plan to attend

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

During Lent each year Paxton participates in the OGHS offering. For more than fifty years, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians throughout the United States through this offering by sharing god’s love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives, and work together to strengthen their families and communities. Thanks in advance for responding with gifts that help our sisters and brothers around the world find the hope for a brighter future. Envelopes may be found with your March PACE or in the pew racks.

FISH BANKS have been distributed to the children in the church school program. They provide the opportunity to contribute loose change to OGHS. As a suggestion, place the bank on your kitchen table, keeping it visible. Ask your children to check the sofa cushions, car seats, and any other common places loose change might be found, and have them put it in the fish bank. If you would like to participate, additional banks are available in the hallway between the church and parlor. Please return them to the FISH BANK basket on Palm Sunday or Easter.

Church Softball Team

An informative/sign-up table for the church softball team will be set up in the Great Room following worship. Tom Nichter and/or Rich Lengler will be available to answer any questions. This team is open to both women and men.

Paxton Youth Fellowship

MARCH 7 ~ 5:30-7:00
Youth Fellowship Exploration ~ Action Talks
Practice skits for Youth Sunday

MARCH 14 ~ 5:30-7:00
The Awesome Power of Worship

MARCH 21 ~ 5:30-7:00
Planning music for Youth Sunday

MARCH 28 ~ 11:00-1:30
Scavenger Hunt ~ Lunch Included

Concert to Benefit Downtown Daily Bread

The next event in the Music at Pine Street series takes place on Friday evening, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. They will present their annual concert to benefit Downtown Daily Bread, Pine Street’s ministry to feed the hungry and homeless of Harrisburg, which is located in the Boyd Center, across South Street from the church building. The concert opens with pianist, Anne Guenin presenting music of Nicolai Medtner. A younger contemporary of Rachmaninoff and Scriabin, Medtner created some glorious piano music which will be a treat to discover. In addition, the Chamber Singers of Pine Street Church will sing two sets of choral pieces by the celebrated John Rutter. Both are settings of famous English poetry, set in Rutter’s own unique style with charm and grace. Free parking at South Street Garage will be available. The concert does not ask an admission, but a free will offering will be received for Downtown Daily Bread. Child care provided.

Latin Dance

Zumba (Latin Dance) classes are being offered in the Jr. Assembly Room on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30. The cost is $5.00 per evening or $42.50 for 10 classes. Call Danielle Cypcar for more information at 564-7488. Come and join in the fun!!

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