March , 2010

Scripture Verse for this Week:

"Turn to the Lord!  He can still be found.  Call out
to God!  He is near.  Give up your crooked ways and
your evil thoughts.  Return to the Lord our God.  He
will be merciful and forgive your sins."    (Isaiah 55:6-7)

Prayer for this Week:

Lord God, please keep me from falling away from you.  Help me to stand firm.  Amen.    (1 Corinthians 10:12-13)

For Throughout the Day:

Lord God, I turn to you.  Please show me mercy.  Amen.   (Isaiah 55:6-7)

A Blessing to Share:

May God satisfy your deepest needs.  May he show you his kindness and be your helper.  Amen.  (Psalm 63:3-7) 

Mealtime Refrain:

God's love is better than life:  Let us praise him.  (Psalm 63:3)

Mealtime Prayer:

Mealtime is here, O what a spread!
Thanks be to God, who gives us bread.  Amen.
       
     
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• Christ In Our Home  for January through March, 2010, is available in the Narthax and church office.
• Campers!  It's that time of year again!  If you have plans to o to Lutheridge or Lutherock, please contact Barbara Gryder at 464-6092.  Remember the early bird registration deadline for savings is March 15th! 
• Haiti Update from Social Ministry Team  So far, Beth Eden has completed and mailed 65 health kits.  Members will try to complete the remainder of the 40+ kits at B.E.S.T. Night, March 10th.  Needed to complete 40 kits:  dark hand towels, sturdy combs and nail clippers.  Items NOT needed:  Band-Aids, soap and wash cloths.
• Easter Flower Sign-ups  Sign up sheets for Easter flowers will be found in the Friendship Registers on March 14, 21, and 28.  Flowers may be given to the church in honor of someone or in memory of someone.  Please print your information so that it will be entered correctly in the Easter bulletin.  Flowers that are in 6" pots work well for the flower stands and the window sills.
• Flowers are needed for March 14th!
• Softball is right around the corner!  This year we will be focusing on a church league men's team instead of co-ed.  Hopefully the weather will start to cooperate, drying up some of the fields so practice can begin.  Playing on the team brings tons of excitement and lots of fun.  Please consider being part of the Beth Eden Church softball team.  Call the church office, Bill Bump, David Haas, or Patti Cook if you're interested.  Hope to see the same players and new faces on this year's team! 
• Total contributions for the Youth Mission Trip at our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper = $275.00!!
• Haiti Earthquake Relief  Please give today at www.elca.org/haitiearthquake .  Lutheran World Relief accepts donations by phone at 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 or by mailing a check or money order to:

       Lutheran World Relief
       Haiti Earthquake
       P.O. Box 17061
       Baltimore, MD   21298-9832

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