Today...

• Community English Classes, 12-2 pm
• United Christians in Prayer, Catholic Church, Pigeon @ 3 pm

This Sunday and next are the final two times we will have a puzzle exchange until next fall. You can bring a puzzle to share or pick one up from the table in the Fellowship Hall. 

The Faithfully Fit groups continue to make great progress toward better physical, emotional, and spiritual health. The weight loss competition is heating up, with the Thumb Warriors reclaiming the lead this week. The Warriors also maintained their lead in both spiritual and emotional health goals. Meanwhile, the 3R's (Restored, Renewed, Refreshed) continue to lead the movement category. Keep up the good work!

Have you or someone you know lost a loved one? GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. The 13-week series begins on Tuesday, March 3, at 5:30 pm. Please pick up a flyer at the welcome center and contact Marie to register.

You are invited to be part of an Easter choir. Rehearsals will begin March 11. All are welcome. Rehearsal recordings will be available. Be a part of the celebration!

Our Wednesday evening Bible study during the month of March c/o Ruth Osborne " Tithing and Handling Money God's Way". Come and enjoy our fellowship meal together, adult choir starting March 11 or this Bible study are an option afterward.

The Passion Week Prayer Path has been approved for this Lenten and Easter season. If you can help set up the cross and the prayer stations at the Pigeon Recreation Park please contact Pastor Dave.

The Huron County Right to Life is sponsoring its annual spring dinner on Monday, March 16, 2025, from 7pm-9pm at the Knights by Cafe 53 Hall in Bad Axe. Doors open at 6:30pm. Haili Gusa will be teaching you how to deliver the pro-life message with truth and compassion. Your voice could save a life. Visit www.HURONRTL.org for more details or contact Jeanne Gusa at 954-540-0174. Youth - there is a contest for scholarship money. Please see the bulletin board for details.

Reminder: The Men's Prayer breakfast at First United Methodist Church is on Wednesday, March 4th at 7 am. Don Faupel will be the speaker.

The Thumb Breadbasket is on the calendar for March 7th. You are invited to help with the distribution. Contact Kayla Gnagey if you need more details.

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

Worship Leader this week: David Shupe

Worship Leader next week: Barry Maust

Fellowship Greeter this week: Ken & Judy Dietzel

Fellowship Greeter next week: Jon & Kim Good

Pastoral Care this week: Staff

Pastoral Care next week: Diane Wilson

Family Greeter next week: Dan & Tina

Nursery this week: Joanna & Amelia Simmons

Nursery next week: Sarah & Mya McIntosh

Worship scripture next week: John 4: 5-42

Bible Memory verse this week: Romans 12:2

Prayers for the local church

· Pigeon River's youth coordinator search

Health Concerns & Praises

· PTL - Johnson's dad w/ cancer; treatments changed to Pigeon

· Rae Reiter on hospice

· Gary Willey - recovery & strength renewal from heart surgery

· Barry Maust - peace and patience while waiting on doctor's approval of procedure

· Rebecca Yackle's mother, Connie on hospice

· Esther's home country of Mexico and the violence this week

Missions/Organization

· RI - Asia - Hiralal, Lift up four students who have joined the hostels in the south. Pray for them as they adjust to living and studying in a new environment. Pray also for the returning students as they start a new semester; praise God for the transformation that is taking place in their lives!

· Bay Shore Camp as they plan for summer ministry

US/World

· People affected by war in Ukraine/Russia, ongoing pain & loss

· Iran, Syria, Nigeria & Pakistan/Afghanistan- conflict within their country

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