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On Sunday, Rev. Ron preached on the dramatic events that took place at the transfiguration of Jesus when he seemed to glow with a bright light smack in the middle of a joint appearance by Moses and Elijah as Peter, James and John looked on in wonder. He talked about how this encounter was both a moment of clarity and mystery, a time of God's intimate presence and overwhelming transcendance. We were blessed with wonderful music all morning long including flute & piano duets and trios (thanks, Shawn, Holly & Paula), a powerful set from the SPARK Worship Team at 9:15 and music from the SPARK Bells at 10:45am. Join us this coming Sunday as we start our Lent series, Words that Changed the World.
WORDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is our worship theme for Lent and we will be focusing on the core message of Jesus (Sermon on the Mount, Kingdom of God, Parables, Final Words). The series will begin Sunday, March 9 along with lots of Bible studies and classes that week including: The Message of Jesus, The Parables, Defying Gravity: A Wicked Good Lent, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and A Knit-Along Bible Study. Check out our Lent page for more details and to sign up.
Begin the season of Lent in worship with us on Wednesday, March 5 at Noon and 7pm. Childcare is available at 7pm. You are also welcome to come by the church for Ashes & Prayer with one of our pastors throughout the day from 6:30am to 4pm.
This past Sunday, March 2 we packed 22,000 meals for hungry school children in Fellowship Hall. This fun, intergenerational event was full of families, couples and singles and lots of first-timers (125 people!) during the 2-4pm shift where we packed 12,000 meals. Then 50 youth came in for the second shift and packed another 10,000 meals. We'll hear back in the next month or two what part of the world our meals will travel to and we'll let you know. A big thank you to all who came out and to Becky & Rick Clapp for coordinating the whole thing.
Join us this Saturday, March 8 from 4:30-7:30pm for games, chili, and fellowship. Board games will be provided or you can bring your own. Hot dogs, lemonade, and dessert will be provided by UWFaith and CHILI provided by contestants. Children should bring their adults! Chili contest rules will be emailed to contestants. Sign up to enter your award-winning chili here.
