STAFF TIME AWAY: 
Pastor Don will be out of the office from March 6^th through March 13^th.  For any Pastoral emergencies, please call Rev. Barbara Davis at 440-774-1660. Dan Newman, Certified Lay Servant, will be preaching on Sunday, March 10^th in Rev. Don’s absence.




CHILDCARE NOW AVAILABLE DURING WORSHIP!  LOOK FOR THE CHILCARE SIGNS THAT LEAD YOU DOWN THE HALL TO ROOM 15.  INFANTS THROUGH 3^RD GRADE.




UMCOR SUNDAY 
celebration is March 10, 2024. This offering is collected on the fourth Sunday in Lent and provides major support for immediate assistance in the wake of natural and human-caused disasters and helps support ongoing ministries of food, shelter, health and peace. Envelopes are available in the narthex by the treasure chest.  Be sure to put UMCOR in memo line of your check.





LENTEN DEVOTIONS AND PRAYERS! 6 TO 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAYS
Come for some soup and Lenten Devotions and Prayer!
March 6th
March 13th
For our Lenten Soup Dinner and Devotions - Wednesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm on February 28, and March 6 & 13 where we will be using “The Sanctuary for Lent 2024” This devotion contains brief readings for each day in Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, including a suggested Scripture, a short devotion, and a short prayer or practice—all based on the Revised Common Lectionary. This annual favorite helps readers faithfully journey through Lent as they prepare to experience the joy of the Resurrection.  The devotion will be provided at no cost, and we will focus on a few of the devotions during each session time.  All are welcome and if you need transportation, please email or call 440-331-9433 the church office.  Thanks, and God bless!





PANCAKE BREAKFAST:  
On Sunday, March 24^th (Palm Sunday) after our 10am worship service, all are invited to a pancake breakfast with homemade buttermilk pancakes (Gluten free also available), sausage, eggs, and fruit in Wesley Hall. There is no charge but donations will be accepted. Please let Diana Leitch know if you are willing to help.





THE ROCKPORT MEN’S GROUP 
will meet on Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 pm at the church for a potluck dinner. There will be a great meal, time for fellowship and a presentation by Rev. Michael Parisher, executive director of The Nehemiah Mission. The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland serves low-income persons and neighborhoods by providing community enhancement, home maintenance & targeted programming for; international newcomers, elderly, disabled & those without shelter, food and clothing.  Michael is a provisional deacon in the United Methodist Church. He has worked internationally in the missions field in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Argentina, and Tanzania. He has also worked with refugees at the Church World Service in Durham, North Carolina. Everyone is invited to come and hear Michael’s’ presentation. Come and enjoy this special time together! 




COFFEE HOUR:  
Please consider hosting coffee hour and sign-up on the bulletin board.  Fellowship is so important to the life of the church and why not have a little snack at the same time!





BOOK CLUB:  
Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in. “Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says. “I am the Lord,” the man whispers. So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet, The Stranger in the Lifeboat. We will discuss this book on Wednesday, March 27^th @ 7:00pm in the church parlor This is a fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them." Hope to see everyone on March 27^th for food, fun, fellowship and discussion.




CHAT AND CHEW ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP! 
Come and join us at 12 noon, bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 
March 18^th
April 15^th 
May 20^th
June 17^th




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GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Year-end Church financials can be found here.
Go to the Rockport All Church Information folder, Financial Reports folder, 2023 Financials folder, or get a hard copy in the church office.




REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm




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