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FIRST DAY !
Weekly News and Opportunities at
The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County
March 8, 2020
TODAY
DISCIPLESHIP HOUR
Today: Sunday, March 8, 2020
Inhouse Chili Cook Off – Come to Lyle Buck Hall at 11:30 a.m.
Come vote for your favorite chili. Samples available during Discipleship Hour.
Drop dollars as votes by your favorite chili pot. Monies raised goes to Bridges to
Housing Stability. Winner represents FPCHC on Sunday, March 29 at the 10th
Hotter Than Thou Chili Cook Off hosted at the Dar Al-Taqwa Islamic Center.
Next week: Sunday, March 15, 2020
Coffee Fellowship In Lyle Buck Hall, following the 10:30 a.m. worship service
LITURGISTS: Toni (8:30); Mike (10:30)
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS: Ushers & Greeters: Ron (8:30); Chrissy (10:30); Tech
Crew: Jean Robert, Barry, Tracy, Francois, Margot
FLOWERS THIS WEEK are given to the Glory of God by Nancy and Larry in honor
of their anniversary; and by Agnes in honor of Paula in thanksgiving for all she
does for our church family and the Howard County community.
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Liam comes to us by Profession of Faith. Pam
and Kathryn come to us by Reaffirmation of Faith. We rejoice in the gifts they
bring into our common life, and we look forward to sharing together in ministry.
May the light of Christ fill your lives as you grow deep and wide in the love and
wisdom of God.
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: All worship begins in the Sanctuary.
At 8:30 a.m.: After Welcoming One Another: Children ages 4-7 may go with Ms.
Kathy Moore to Godly Play. Parents can pick up their children following worship
in rooms 110 & 113.
At 10:30 a.m.: After the Children’s Prayer and Lord’s Prayer: Children ages
4-7 may go with Ms. Kathy Moore to Godly Play. Parents can pick up their
children following worship in rooms 110 & 113.
Older children, grades 2-5, may go with Ms. Virginia Callegary to The Worship
Bridge. They will return to the sanctuary later in the worship service.
WORSHIP BAGS: Worship bags are available to enhance the worship experience
for children. Please return everything (except the bulletins) to the bags and
return the bags to the ushers at the end of the service.
SINCE IT’S FLU SEASON, to hinder the spread of germs and the flu we are
temporarily not shaking hands during the Sharing of the Peace. Please greet each
other with a nod, a bow, a wave or an elbow-bump and the words,
“The peace of Christ be with you.” At the end of the service the co-pastors and
liturgist will greet you, of course, but without shaking hands.
MEETINGS TODAY - Sunday, March 8, 2020
Conversations on Race in the Parlor at 11:30 a.m.
Knitting Ministry in Room 204 at 11:30 a.m.
Nominating Committee Meeting in the Library at 11:45 a.m.
Run for Coffee Meeting in Room 205 at 11:45 a.m.GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2020
Please pray for: Burta, Dave, Phil, Dylan, Mil, Rose, Carol, Doris, Shirley,
Shirley, Beth
Non-Resident Members: Frank & Betty, Vivian, Russ & Barb, Virginia
Friends & Family: Andrew, Rosemary, Peter, Aaron, Tim, Emily, David
Recovering from Surgery: Donna, Sarah, Emma, Dan
Bereaved: Jeff & Natalie; Judy, Jimmy’s Family, Alice; Cathy
Care Center: Marvin, Reva, Jim
May the peace of Christ be with the family and friends, in the death of former
church member, Stephen Sheriff on February 27, 2020.
Seminarians: Blake, Emma
PCUSA Mission Coworkers: Jeff & Christi Boyd in Congo, www.PCUSA.org/jeff-
and-christi-boyd; Jed & Jenny Koball in Peru, www.PCUSA.org/jed-koball
Please contact the church office, 410-730-3545 or one of the Pastors:
Morton Harris, 443-824-3768 or Sue Lowcock Harris, 443-824-4305
with the prayers and concerns that you would like to share.
PEOPLE ON THE WAY
March is Women’s History Month
Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross; c. 1820 – March 10, 1913) was born into
slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland, and remained a slave until about age
30, when, fearing she would be sold and moved farther south, she escaped to
Philadelphia with the help of the Underground Railroad. She immediately
returned to Maryland to rescue her family. She returned many times to bring
slaves to the north. When the Fugitive Slave Law was passed in 1850, Harriet
helped guide slaves to freedom in Canada. In all, she helped over 300 slaves
escape. She travelled at night and under extreme secrecy, and she “never lost a
passenger.” “After the Civil War, she made her home in Auburn, New York,
where she cared for he parents, and became active in the Women’s Suffrage
movement.
We also remember:
On March 12, 1994 32 women were ordained as priests in the Church of
England, ending the Anglican’s 420 year tradition of an exclusively male
priesthood.
THE ECUMENICAL PRAYER CYCLE focuses the prayers of Christians week by
week, so that over the year all the countries of the world are prayed for.
This week we pray for Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland,
Norway, Sweden.
We thank God for:
Churches that are advocating and implementing measures to redress
climate change that is dramatic here and throughout the world.
We pray for:
The poor and marginalized who struggle in these rich countries.
Growing openness to becoming more multi-ethnic, multi-faith societies.
For more information about the Prayer Cycle,
visit the website of the World Council of Churches: www.oikoumene.org
OUR MISSION PARTNERSHIP PRAYER CYCLE FOR 2020
We pray for the churches and pastors of Baltimore Presbytery.
Christ Our Anchor Church in Annapolis – Jessica Lowry, Pastor
Christ Our King Church in Bel Air – Jeffrey Young, Pastor
Churchville Church – Stephen Melton, PastorWORSHIP, ART AND MUSIC NEWS
MUSIC MINISTRY
Handbell Choir – Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir – Sunday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact Nan Miller, nhmiller8890@gmail.com
WE WELCOME Kathie Metz as our GUEST MUSICIAN this morning.
Kathie Metz is from Huntington, WV, where she graduated from Marshall
University, having majored in music education with concentration in organ. Her
church music career began there at age 12, after a summer of organ lessons at
Interlochen National Music Camp. She continued her education at Marshall Univ.,
Westminster Choir College, and at many workshops and conferences offered by
the American Guild of Organists, The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers,
and the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. Kathie
served as Organist/Director of Music at several churches before going to Towson
United Methodist Church, from which she retired in 2012. She currently directs
The Broadmead Chorus and substitutes for organist colleagues around the area.
Kathie enjoys spending as much time as possible with her family, playing bridge,
watching the Orioles and Ravens (sometimes!)
ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT EDUCATION HOUR, 9:30-10:25 a.m.
Detailed class descriptions are in the March 2020 Tidings.
Into the Story – Before and After Thoughts of church-visit to Israel & Jordan
with Morton Harris – Room 258 – March 8, 15, 22 & 29
From Christ to Constantine and a Bit Beyond: A Look at the Early Christians
with Bill– Room 252 – through March 29
Conversations on Race Movie Viewing & Discussion: Trigger
facilitated by Paula and Erin – Branch Hall - March 22 & 29
The Bible in Depth: The Prophets - facilitated by Doyle
Continues all year—all are welcome to join in at any time—Clark Parlor
Young Adult Games & Conversation - facilitated by Ann and Brian
Continues all year—Room 205
GRAB AND GO COFFEE is available on Sunday mornings at the Wake Up
Station on the second floor across from the Parlor until 10:20 a.m. Get a cup
of coffee and head to class! Please return the cups to the drop off bins.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – with Pastor Sue
9:30 – 11:00 a.m., every Wednesday, every week – in the Parlor
During Lent we are studying The Servant Songs of Isaiah. Everyone welcome!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS at 9:30 a.m. - Ark and L.I.F.E. will gather in the
Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. then will go to their classes!
CONFIRMATION CLASS
Next Class - Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Room 258STUDENT MINISTRIES
SUMMER TRIP REGISTRATION – due TODAY Sunday, March 8th!
Deposit and registration for the Massanetta Middle School Conference and the
Montreat Youth Conference (for high schoolers) is due by Sunday, March 8. You
should have received an email with information on how to register. Please let
Virginia Callegary know if you did not receive the email or have any questions.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR STUDENT MINISTRY
Mid-High Event (5th-8th Grades)
Wednesday, March 11 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Branch Hall
Senior High Supper, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Wednesday, March 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Branch Hall
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
JUST ONE CAN…PLUS! – March - Breakfast
Let’s help the hungry start the morning right with a good breakfast. Our special
request for March is donations of cereal (including instant oatmeal), which is the
most requested food item month after month in food pantries. There is a limit of
one visit per family per month to the Howard County Food Bank, where the
quantities given out must be strictly rationed to meet demand.
Please leave your regular contribution - plus boxes of cereal and oatmeal - in the
“Just One Can” cart next to the Welcome Center in the Upper Commons
Thank you on behalf of the Deacons and the Food-Stressed of Howard County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
EARTH FORUM OF HOWARD COUNTY
NEXT Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
The Earth Forum is screening the new documentary film - Flint: The Poisoning of
an American City, with special guest David Barnhart – producer, writer, director
and Presbyterian! Featuring a conversation with David and a distinguished panel
of environmental activists. The film reveals the scope of Flint’s on-going water
crisis through interviews with environmental experts and over two dozen local
residents. Plan to be part of the conversation on March 15.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION explores what it means to be part of The First
Church household. This one session class scheduled on Sunday, March 22, 2020
at 11:45 a.m. is the way to become a member. Lunch will be served. Please
contact the church office if you plan to attend or need childcare.
SAVE THE DATE for BRIDGES TO HOUSING STABILITY
“Hotter Than Thou” CHILI COOK-OFF – SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, March 29, 2019 – 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. – no entry fee
For additional information visit www/bridges2hs.org/events/cco
MISSING DISHES? Did you bring a meal for the CWS or another event and leave
your dish here? Check the table in the Lower Commons to see if your dish, pan,
tablecloth, etc. is waiting for you! The dishes will be there for a few more weeks
and then they will be donated. Check today!
BRICK ORDERS! Has ordering a brick to be placed in the front pathway been on
your to-do list? Now’s your chance to place an order. Order forms and
information can be found at the Welcome Desk. Contact: the church officePER CAPITA FOR 2020 is $36.00. The “Per Capita” is each church member’s share
of the expenses of the larger church – the Presbytery, the Synod and General
Assembly of the PCUSA. Our congregation is required to pay this amount for each
member of the church. Have you paid your per capita? Thank you to those
79 people who have paid already!
LENTEN ACTIVITIES
LENTEN STUDY & SOUP SUPPER – Wednesday Nights in Lent in Lyle Buck Hall
March 11, 18, 25, April 1
Supper at 6:30 p.m. - $2.00 per person
Study starts at 7:00 p.m.
Close by sharing Communion and finish by 8:15 p.m.
We will be reading and discussing the book Entering the Passion of Jesus…
A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by Amy–Jill Levine. You can order the book on
Amazon, ISBN-13: 978-1-5018-6955-6. Be sure to order the book and not the
leader’s guide. Come even if you don’t have the book – there will be videos!
EASTER LILIES – Help decorate the sanctuary for Easter. Order
forms are at the Welcome Desk. The deadline for ordering is
Sunday, March 29. The cost is $15 per plant.
Contact: the church office
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL FOR ADULTS
This year we have a Lenten devotional for adults called Wendell Berry and the
Sabbath Poetry of Lent based on poetry from This Day: Collected and New
Sabbath Poems. We also invite you to participate in a discussion of the
devotional in our Facebook group called FPC-HC Devotional Discussion Group.
Pick up a printed copy in the Welcome Center and visit the church’s Facebook
page for more info on the discussion group. (www.facebook.com/firstpreshc/)
LENTEN DEVOTIONAL FOR FAMILIES
This year’s Lenten Devotional called An Illustrated Lent for Families: Reflections
on Giving includes weekly devotionals, activity pages, and coloring pages for
families to use together as they journey through Lent. Using Jesus’ teaching,
children will reflect on why we give, what we give and the power of our gifts. Pick
up a printed copy in the Welcome Center.
LENTEN CREATION CARE CALENDAR 2020 - You're invited to join us in taking on a
Lenten Creation care practice. Each day calls on us to take a different action and
each of these actions will help to preserve God’s great gift of Creation. Calendars,
produced by Interfaith Power & Light and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake
are available at the Welcome Center.WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday Morning Schedule
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School – The Education Hour
Ages 2 through Adult
Ark is for children, Age 2 through Grade 1
L.I.F.E. is for children, Grade 2 through Grade 5
Mid High is for students, Grade 6 through Grade 8
Senior High is for students, Grade 9 through Grade 12
And a variety of changing classes for Adults
Infant & Toddler Care is available all morning
Godly Play (age 4 – grade 1) during 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. services
The Worship Bridge (grades 2 – 5) during 10:30 a.m. service
10:30 a.m. Worship | 11:30 a.m. Discipleship Hour
Sunday, March 8th
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT | MINUTE FOR MISSION – RUN FOR COFFEE
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:30 a.m. Education Hour – Church School for all ages
Grab & Go Coffee | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Discipleship Hour
Conversations on Race | Knitting Ministry
Nominating Committee Meeting | Run for Coffee
5:00 p.m. South Asian Language (Urdu) Worship Service
Monday, March 9th
CHURCH OFFICE OPEN 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday, March 10th
SUPER TUESDAY
1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting
7:00 p.m. Christian Education | Discipleship & Caring Ministries
Mission
Wednesday, March 11 th
BULLETIN ARTICLES DUE
9:30 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Knitting Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Table Talk Lenten Program with Communion
7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir | PW Coordinating Team Meeting
Thursday, March 12th
TIDINGS ARTICLES DUE
6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
6:45 p.m. WAM Ministry Meeting
Friday, March 13th
11:30 a.m. Bulletins Folded
Saturday, March 14th
9:00 a.m. Lydia Circle
1:00 p.m. Tanglers (experienced artists) Zentangle®
Sunday, March 15th
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:30 a.m. Education Hour – Church School for all ages
Grab & Go Coffee
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Discipleship Hour
Nominating Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m. Earth Forum – viewing of FLINT
5:00 p.m. South Asian Language (Urdu) Worship Service
6:30 p.m. Ruth Circle
The Church Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more events throughout the week at First Presbyterian Church, please check the calendar on our website at
www.firstpreshc.org, the current issue of Tidings, or call the church office 410-730-3545.
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