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The link for this week's live-streamed service is here

Are you adjusting to the time change yet? There were a few sleepy people in the pews on Sunday morning. Fortunately for us, Rev. Arnie Alskne was filling in at the pulpit and he was wide awake. 
Rev. Arnie has graced us with his leadership often enough now that he feels like an old friend to the congregation. His sermon on "living water" was refreshing, even if punctuated by several sips from the water glass. If you missed it, the link at the top of the page lets you listen to the whole service.

Spring has been very slow to arrive this year but sometime over the weekend, my crocus popped up. They are a pretty reminder of the glory of creation, and the generosity of our God.

A few slices of pie showed up in coffee hour this morning to remind us of the success of the pie auction last week. As the date for the mission team's departure draws closer, two more donations resulted in the purchase of 20 brand new backpacks for distribution in the Dominican Republic. 

Two social events are scheduled. 

• Sunshine lunch on Monday will feature a St. Patrick's theme. 

• Friendship Coffee on Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 am will feature goodies and good conversation. All welcome. This is a great opportunity to get to know members of the congregation.

Bible Study continues on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. This will be the last session on the R.C. Sproul series, "The Holiness of God." 

Here is some food for thought from lecture three and four:

• What does the Bible say about sin in Leviticus 16:21, 2 Samuel 12:9-10 and 1 Kings 12:21?
• What does God promise in 1 John 1:9?
• How does Romans 3:19 show the universal application of God's law to all people, before and after the Resurrection? 
• Three key words in Romans 3: 24-25 are justified, redemption, propitiation. What does this teach us about salvation?

Next week, Rev. Irwin will be back and we will pick up the study on James starting on the fifth lesson in the study guide. Please join us. Previous attendance is not required. Come and explore God's word together with your fellow believers.