Today...

• Puzzle Swap: This will be the last puzzle swap until the fall.
• United Christians in Prayer, 3 pm, Cross Lutheran Church The speaker will be April Woodall from Positive Alternatives and the offering will go to Positive Alternatives which will be multiplied by a matching pledge.  Please make plans to attend this community wide service.

The Warriors averaged 4 1/2 hours of movement last week and so were able to extend their lead over the 3R's. The 3R's extended their lead in the Spiritual Goals but lost some ground in the weight loss category because as a team they gained 2 pounds last week. Only a month to go for the challenge. Keep pressing on!

Do you know someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one? Invite them to attend GriefShare. This 13-week series will be offered here every Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm starting this Tuesday, March 4. Contact Marie to register.

Men, you are invited to attend the prayer breakfast at the First UMC on Wednesday, March 5th from 7-8 am.

Our Ash Wednesday service will be on Wednesday, March 5th @ 7 pm in the sanctuary. This will be a concise and participatory service in which all ages are welcome. We will not have potluck or other programming this week.

The Ladies Bible Study will begin a 7 session study, "Heaven" by Jennifer Rothschild Wednesdays March 5th - April 16th,9-10:30 am. You can order your book from the link above.

Choir practice will begin on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 pm. They will meet in the basement.

Next Sunday, please set your clocks ahead. Also, we will be celebrating communion together. We invite you to prepare your hearts and minds for this celebration.

Offerings: You can mail in your donation or use our online giving portal in One Church. You can also check out how easy it is to text to give. Simply text the word “GIVE” and your amount to (833)428-2181. If you'd like to schedule direct deposit donations, contact Darrel Yoder. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Worship Leader this week: David Shupe

Worship Leader next week: Dale Ackerman

Fellowship Greeter this week: Ken & Judy Dietzel

Fellowship Greeter next week: Jon & Kim Good

Pastoral Care this week: Staff

Pastoral Care next week: Weidmans

Nursery this week: Kim & Luke Good

Nursery next week: Esther Prisciliano & Layne Aldrich

Scripture for next week: Philippians 3:1-21

Prayers for the local church

· Missions Ministry - that we are not afraid to share the hope of Christ to all near & far

Health Concerns

· Zak Karl - hearing in his right ear; qualify for cochlear implant

· Cliff Maust cancer treatments

· Pat Yoder cancer treatments

· Ruth & Vivan Osborne's family as they grieve Bill's death

· Brenda Maust - Eye specialist appt

· Brian Simmons - PTL, new treatment & approval for more skin grafts, continued healing

· Ron Gnagey family - support Sandy and family in their loss

· Dominic - support thru his family eviction difficulties

Missions/Organization

· RI - Thailand, Jacob & Dani - Praise God for providing a wonderful job for Jacob. Pray for wisdom and insight as he teaches and disciples his students, and ask for creativity to prepare daily devotionals that will speak to their hearts. Ask God to show him how to prioritize what is important and let go of what is not.

· Bluffton University for direction as their President has resigned and they are no longer merging with the University of Findlay.

US/World

· People affected by war in Ukraine/Russia, negotiations to end war

· People affected by war in Gaza/Israel/Lebanon/Syria;hostages released

Click the link to see our upcoming events.