The organized unit of the United Methodist Church Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive, fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
The monthly meeting schedule will rotate from the second Thursday at 12 noon to an evening meeting on the second Thursday at 7:00 to a Saturday meeting.
April 1 Soup Supper/Encountering the Last Supper 6:00 pm
April 2 Good Friday – Prayer Vigil & Meditation Shadows of the Cross Sanctuary Open from noon – 7 pm A time of prayer and personal reflection - Instructions and scripture & prayer booklets will be available. Please sign up for a 30-minute time to be in prayer in the sanctuary.
April 4 Easter Sunday – Remembering Luke 24:1-12 9:45 am - Gathering and Worship
An Invitation from the Burnt Churches Work Team
Central Coast Cluster of the Cal-Pac Annual Conference has been assigned to rebuild the Macedonia Church of God in Christ in Springfield, Massachusetts the week of August 7-14. The church was burned to the ground following President Obama’s election last November. If you feel called to do this work, please contact the team leaders c/o Pastor John Wood in Atascadero (805) 466-2334. Details are on the bulletin board.
Estero Community Garden
Located just north of the church, the garden practices all-organic gardening techniques. A lot is 15x15 feet, and can be rented on an annual basis. For further information call: 805-772-9580
Bible Studies
Wednesday Bible Lectionary and Prayer - 10 - 11am in the Social Hall
Scripture and conversation; applying the word to our daily lives. Drop in as you are able.
March 7, 2010
March 29, 2010
Third Sunday in Lent
Monday of Holy Week
Isaiah 55:1-9
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
Psalm 36:5-11
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Hebrews 9:11-15
Luke 13:1-9
John 12:1-11
March 21, 2010
March 30, 2010
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Tuesday of Holy Week
Isaiah 43:16-21
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 126
Psalm 71:1-14
Philippians 3:4b-14
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:1-8
John 12:20-36
March 28, 2010
March 31, 2010
Palm/Passion Sunday
Wednesday of Holy Week
Liturgy of the Palms
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Luke 19:28-40
Psalm 70
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Genesis of Grace Small Group Book Study
This new book study is offered on Fridays at 10am and on Saturdays at 10am. Classes began on March 5 and 6. If you have not signed up and would like to participate in one of the sessions, please join us – a few books are still available.
New Member Inquiry - Contact Pastor Paula
Children's Sunday School - 10am Sundays
Prayer Group
Prayer group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m in the Pastor's Office.
Food Collection
Canned goods are collected for Salvation Army.
Meals in a Bag: A non-cook, nutritious meal distributed through the Harbor Master's Office.
All are welcome to attend the March 13 UMW meeting featuring a program presented by Melinda Elster: The Three R's of recycling: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Saturday afternoon, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Social Hall - Dessert will be served. Please call Eleanore Walt at 772-3103 if you need a ride to this meeting. April meeting of UMW is Thursday, April 8 at 12:00 noon.
New plots now available Contact Johannah Varland
Call the Office for current course offerings and materials
