Bulletin info for February 10, 2008

<p><b>First Sunday of Lent</b>

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<br>Sunday School Opening: Elaine Maust
<br>Greeter: Dewayne Garrett
<br>Worship Leader: Elaine Maust
<br>Song Leader: Theresa Ladnier Chisolm, Chris Wansley
<br>Nursery: Fern Diener (SS), Anita Wansley

<p><br><b>WORSHIP</b> 
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<li>Call to Worship
<li>Songs
<li>Children's Story - "A Visit with Zacchaeus" - Howie Schiedel
<li>Sharing & Prayer Time - Elaine Maust
<li>Offering
<li>Scripture Reading - Matthew 6: 19-34
<li>Response: <i>"Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God."</i> (John 6: 68-69)
<li>Sermon - <a href="http://www.jubileemennonite.org/sermons/duane_saving.html">Don't Worry About Saving Up</a> - Duane Maust
<li>Response
<li>Announcements
<li>Benediction
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<br><b>ANNOUNCEMENTS</b>

<p>Today is the 2nd in our Red Letter Edition series.  During the next several weeks, our sermons will explore the teachings of Jesus, and children's stories will feature characters from Jesus' stories or folks he met along the way.

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<br><b>This Week at Jubilee...</b>
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<li>TODAY - Paul & Lisa's care group @ 4:30 at the Dufours'
<li>TUE - Moms' Group @ 9:30 (see Holly Garrett)
<li>WED - Supper @ 6:00, Bible Study @ 6:30 (see Lisa Shelly)
<li>FRI - Men's Prayer Breakfast @ 6:15 in the gym (see Paul Shelly)
<li>SAT - Women's retreat at camp (see below); Valentine's Banquet (see below)
<li>SUN - Pot luck; Care group leaders meeting @ 6:00 at the Mausts'
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<p><b>Upcoming Events</b>
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<li>Feb 20 - Congregational meeting @ 6:30 in the sanctuary (see Howie Schiedel)
<li>Feb 23 - Jr Youth bowling at Dixie Lanes (see Cynthia Clymer)
<li>Feb 25 - Ladies' Book Club discussion of <i>Water for Elephants</i> at Garfield's
<li>Mar 1 - Pine Lake Camp work day and Association meeting
<li>Mar 14-16 - Youth Rally at Pine Lake Camp
<li>Mar 28-29 - Missions Rally at Pine Lake Camp
<li>Apr 18-20 - Jubilee's retreat at Pine Lake Camp
<li>May 9-11 - Revival with Karl Bernhard
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<p>The most recent edition of <i>The Fellowship</i> has been placed in your mailboxes. 

<p>Welcome to Dick and Eileen Radstake, who will be with us for several weeks.  They will be working on projects here at the church and at Pine Lake Camp.  We are grateful for their generosity in their voluntary service!

<p>Join us for a meal and Bible Study on Wednesday evening.  In Genesis 8, the flood water begins to recede.  Noah waits.  When will they get out of the ark?  Join the conversation and the activities on Feb. 13.  For more info, see Lisa Shelly.

<p>The Gulf State Women's Conference will be held at Pine Lake Camp pavilion this Saturday, February 16.  Registration begins at 9am.  The guest speaker is Rebecca Wenger from Bloomfield, Montana.  Please RSVP by February 12 to Milli Floyd.    

<p>Today is the last Sunday to buy tickets for the Valentine's Banquet, which will be held Saturday, February 16 at 6:30 in the gym.  The cost is $15 per person or $30 per couple.  Babysitting will be provided.  To purchase tickets, see any youth.  Everyone is welcome to attend—invite your friends!   All proceeds go to the Jubilee Youth, who are raising money to attend the Mennonite Youth Convention in 2009.

<p>Gulf States Mennonite Women Cookbooks are on sale for $10 each.  See Fern Diener if you would like to buy a copy.

<p>Help is needed for the Conference Quilt for the Camp Sale. Anyone interested in doing a 12" block , your design, please let Fern know today.  Two colors of fabric will be sent to you to coordinate with any other fabric you want to use.  These need to be finished by the end of April.  For more info, see Fern Diener.

<p>Happy Birthday to John Opel (Feb 16), and Happy Anniversary to William & Dee Colton (Feb 14)!