March 14-21 , 2010

Scripture Verse for this Week:

"Then I confessed my sins to you and didn't hide my
guilt.  I said, 'I will confess my sins to the Lord,' and
you forgave my guilt."  (Psalm 32:5)

Prayer for this Week:

Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me and forgiving me.  I rejoice because of you.  Amen.    (Psalm 32:5, 10-11)

For Throughout the Day:

Lord, Help me to give your message of peace to others, so that they may be brought back to you.  Amen.   (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)

A Blessing to Share:

May God guide you along the best pathway for your life.  May he give you good advice and watch over you.  Amen. 

Mealtime Refrain:

Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation:  The old is gone!  The new has come!  (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Mealtime Prayer:

Father in Heaven, you give us so much that we don't deserve.  Please give us one more thing: thankful hearts!  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.
• Leisuretimers have one space available for their trip to the Wohlfahrt Dinner Theater in Wytheville, VA on Thursday, April 22nd.  The cost is $34 including the show, a very good meal, tax and tip.  If you are interested, please contact Pastor Blume immediately.  Payment must be made by March 18th.
• 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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