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Lenten and Easter Services

Every Wednesday through April 1: Join us as we continue our mid-week Lenten Services on March 3, 10, 17 & 24 as we experience a series of contemporary dialogs for Lent and Easter. They begin at 7 pm and are followed by food and fellowship.

Week Two - March 3: "I Am the Way" - a husband and a wife get lost on a drive again in "Did You Bring the Map," performed by Barb & Bob Stark.

Week Three -March 10: "I Am the Good Shepherd" - a parent and child discuss the game in "Follow the Leader," performed by Tammy & Olivia Winter.

Week Four - March 17: "I Am the Light of the World" - a couple is left in the dark when the electricity goes off in "Who Turned Off the Lights?" performed by Karen & Paul Velsor.

Week Five - March 24: "I Am the Resurrection" - A father and daughter discuss getting another dog in “Daddy, Can I Have a Puppy?"

Thursday, April 1: Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 2: Good Friday service at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 4: Sunrise Easter Service at Schapville Presbyterian Church at 7 a.m. Shepherd of the Hills Easter service at 10 a.m.

Relay for Life Bake Sale

Sunday, March 7: The Cousin's Relay For Life Team (Ehrler Family) will be hosting a bake sale on Sunday, March 7th in the church's Fellowship Hall. We will be set up for the 8:00 and stay until the
food runs out. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. We hope everyone will stop in the fellowship hall to find a couple goodies to enjoy. Remember, if you ever need cancer information, go to www.cancer.org to find free help 24 hours a day.

Chili and Filled Noodle Supper

Sunday, March 7: Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda is holding a Chili & filled Noodle Supper March 7th at 4:30 to 8 pm. The meal includes: Chili or Filled Noodles, Ham Sandwiches, salad dessert, and beverage all for $7.00 for adults, $.00 for children 6-12 and 5 & under eat free. For more information call Kelley or Davin Koester at 815-858-2318.

Survivor Breakfast

Saturday, March 20: I would like to invite everyone to our Relay For Life Survivor Breakfast on Saturday, March 20th at 8:30 am at Galena United Methodist Church in Galena, Il. It will be a wonderful morning spent among friends and fellow survivors. This breakfast is our way of honoring
those who have had to battle cancer and provide them with a strong support system. ALL Survivors eat for FREE as our guests of honor and our inspiration to fight back every day against this terrible disease.

Please come show your support for our local survivors and enjoy a morning of fellowship
and friends.

Reservations are requested, as we don’t want to run out of food, but walk-ins are
welcomed too. To RSVP please contact Alana Turner at 815-776-0673 or email turnera50@yahoo.com. Thank you, Alana Turner - Relay For Life Co-Chair