New Philadelphia News Walking with Jesus through Lent Beginning Sunday, February 26: Be sure to pick up your Lenten Devotion Guide as we begin the Lenten season on March 1st! On Wednesday, March 1: Join us in the Sanctuary at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. - or - in the Banquet Room at 12:15 p.m. for Ash Wednesday Communion services. On Sunday, March 5: Worship with us as we share in Communion to begin the Lenten season together. On Sunday, March 12: Celebrate “Book” Sunday as we (collect or purchase books) for students at South Fork Elementary. Participate in our Chili Cookoff in the Fellowship Hall between 4:30-6:30 p.m. While you enjoy the Chili and fellowship, check out our study and service options available during Lent! Information about all of them will be available, you can meet our leaders and sign up for a group (or groups) that suits your schedule.
• Love Does, a Bob Goff study with Paul & Andi Williams Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., March 15, 22, April 5, 12. In Love Does, a video-based small group study, you will discover the whimsy of New York Times best-selling author Bob Goff through a sometimes humorous, thought-provoking, meaningful lesson that makes faith in God simple and real. You will discover the paradigm shifts, musings, and stories from one of the world’s most delightfully engaging people. What fuels his impact? Love. But it’s not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings. Bob’s love takes action, just like Jesus did. Bob believes Love Does.
• Isaiah, Prophet of the Kingdom with Tiffany Henshaw meet at Panera, Hanes Mall Blvd OR at church if preferred, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. March 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 11. Spend five sessions looking at the entire book of Isaiah-his prophecy, God’s instruction & perfect plan and how it’s relevant today. Before each meeting you are advised to read assigned chapters, and a study guide will be provided for thought-provoking discussion. Meeting place is negotiable. Time allowed: 1-2 hours (for March 14 read chapters 1-15) • Discerning the Voice of God, a Patricia Shirer study with Grace Shutt ; in the Banquet Room on Mondays at 10 a.m. starting March 13; Thursdays at 6 p.m., starting on March 16. This is a six week study seeking a relationship with God in which you know when He is specifically calling to you. Through this study you will become more famliar with God’s Holy Spirit, His character language and tone of voice. Remember our Father (God) so passionately loves you that He sent Jesus to die in your place.
We’re offering a host of choices at different places and times during this season of journeying: • Book Day with South Fork on April 6, using the books you’ve contributed on March 12. Options include: Reading Buddy, Egg Hunt for Books, Meal for 2nd Grade families • Easter Morning Liturgy study with Pastor Joe, The Easter Morning Liturgy is the Moravian “Confession of Faith.” It is the most comprehensive statement about what we believe as members of the Moravian Church. The season of Lent provides us with the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at what we believe and how we state our beliefs. The Information and sign up sheets for all these opportunities will be available throughout the Chili days and the time of the study will be determined by those who sign up. Please contact Pastor Joe for supper! more information. • Study with Pastor Worth (more information available soon)