WORD AMONG US
Scripture Readings for Next Week:
Isaiah 43:16-21 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126
MEMORIAL FLOWERS
Under the cross:
The memorial flowers under the cross are given in loving remembrance of
Richard Krom by his wife, Phyllis Krom.
Under the hymn board:
The flowers under the hymn board are given by Elaine Patterson in loving
memory of Wyllie Patterson.
PCC’S LENTEN SERIES
Join us for our Lenten Series- B. C. Drama’s “Desperate Housewives” of Genesis, “West Wing” in Israel & “Survivor”. Come each Wednesday in Lent at 6:15pm for dinner followed by our re-telling of Biblical Old Testament stories in modern day, soap opera style!
PCC BOOK CLUB
Our March meeting will be at the home of Mabel Mastromarino, on the 19th. Please let her know you’ll be attending by calling 860-628-6213. The book is Champlain’s Dream by Daniel Hackett Fischer.
THINK SPRING! PALM SUNDAY PANSY SALE
The Memorial Garden Board will be hosting their Annual Pansy Sale March 28th after church outside next to the ramp door. Baskets and Flats will sell for $15 and Boxes will be $2.50.
MEMORIAL GARDEN BOARD
Is hosting an Early Spring clean-up day Saturday April 17th 9am-noon. Please plan to attend.
CHRISTIAN ACTION
Let’s help fill some Easter Baskets! Community Services has informed us that what they would most like for the month of March is items that can help fill children's Easter baskets: candy, small toys, and Easter grass. They already have the baskets - they just need help filling them up! Thanks for all your help!
CHRISTOPHER KOENIG MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES
The Christopher Koenig Memorial Concert Series is proud to present two concerts each year in the Fall and Spring. Concerts are funded by ticket sales and donations to the Memorial Fund. Coming on April 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. we are honored to announce our program featuring Paul Bisaccia, concert pianist, in an all Gershwin program.
The Music Series is funded by free-will donations and ticket sales. We also welcome donations to the Memorial Music Fund in honor or memory of loved ones. If you would like to donate to the fund to perpetuate this valuable contribution to the culture of our community, please contact the church office. Checks should be made payable to the Plantsville Congregational Church with the notation "Memorial Music Series".
MYSTERY DINNER
Tickets go on sale for this year’s event on Sunday March 21st after church! The cost is $30 per person.
EASTER VIGIL SIGN UP
Jesus said to his disciples” Could you not watch with me one hour?” Choose one hour to be in prayer and meditation for our congregation, the community and the world, here at PCUCC’s annual Easter Vigil 9pm Friday, April 2nd to 6am Sunday April 4th. Sign up in Fellowship Hall for your hour.
PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH
The board of Deacons, are hosting our annual Palm Sunday Brunch, March 28th from 11:30am-1pm and tickets are on sale NOW. The cost is $6 per person and you can get yours by seeing Karen Forster or a Diaconate member in Fellowship Hall after services today!
Youth Fellowship News
Here’s the scoop! Hope YOU can participate!
Sunday, Mar. 14 – Confirmation class at our regular time 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Sr. PYF also at our regular time 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday, Mar. 21 – Confirmation class at our regular time 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Sr. PYF also at our regular time 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Jr. PYF will be meeting from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Sunday, Mar. 28 – Palm Sunday – No Confirmation – No PYF
SENIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL
For the month of March, Sr. High youth will gather for Sunday school on Mar. 14 and
Mar. 21. Youth will remain in worship for the other March Sundays.
NEW MEMBERS
This morning, we welcome the following members into our church family.
Mark Barron
Amy Barron
Bruno Boccardi
Kevin Hastings
Renee Hastings
Tom LeBlanc
Sue Vaillancourt
Virdie Lindsey
Lawrence A. Tarca