New Philadelphia News trans 4ormation 4 Sundays • 4 Topics Journeying toward the Transformation of the Cross 4:30 - Group Gathering in Fellowship Hall 5:45 - Meal Transformation is defined as a thorough or dramatic change, a metamorphosis.Lent is our journey with Jesus from the Transfiguration to the Empty Tomb. As modern disciples, this journey with Jesus continues to call us into renewal and change. We invite you into a series of experiences through Music, Speakers and Conversation. March 1 Transforming the Soul, Moving through Stages of Life Rev. Dr. Worth Green A look through “the Stages of Faith” as they relate to “the Stages of Life.” Special attention will be paid to tasks appropriate to each age and situation in life, and the crises that can be averted through the recognition and completion (where appropriate) of those tasks. Baked Spaghetti, Salad and Fresh Bread March 8 Transforming Ourselves & Community, What We Can Learn from Hus Rev. Dr. Dan Crews & Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse Beginning with a look at John Hus' own personal transformation during his ministry, we will reflect on how we ourselves are transformed as followers of Christ over time. What are the catalysts for our personal transformation? We will look at the transformation of the church that came about through increasing involvement of the people; at what it meant (and means) to call the church to BE the church. Salad and Sandwiches March 15 Transforming within Christian Community Rt. Rev. Sam Gray When we sing, words and notes are produced by our lips and voices. But the song doesn’t start there. The song comes from our hearts and minds – it comes
from inside of us. The same can be said of ministry and mission in the church. What we do reflects what we are… inside! So maybe the key to having ministries and missions that are transformed is to begin within. We’ll spend some time talking about this, and… singing about it! Potluck Meal, Bring a Dish to Share! March 22 Transforming the Heart Chaplain Rodney Stilwell, Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry In the Potter's Hand, as Jeremiah points out, we are shaped and reshaped throughout life. But it is a unique feat of heart to embrace the challenges, expected and unexpected, that we encounter and allow new, and sometimes unknown, paths forward to form within us. Pizza and Salad Alongside of these presentations and conversations for adults, programming for Preschoolers and Elementary Children will be offered. Elementary will gather in Old Fellowship Hall; Preschool in Nursery Area. Nursery care for Children 2 and Under. Middle High Youth will meet from 4:30-5:30 each session, Senior High Youth will meet from 4:30-5:30 on March 8, 15, 22. Our Children and Youth will join us to share in table fellowship over our simple meals!