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March 2010

From the Pastor’s Corner:

 

Psalm 42:1, 2

                                                As the deer pants for streams of water,

                                                            so my soul pant for you, O God.

                                                My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

                                                            When can I go and meet with God?

 

Lent is here, saints.  Now is the time to have already gotten our minds around the opportunity set before us to seek God diligently this Lenten Season.  It is not too late.  Lent has just begun.  You can start right now and satisfy your desire to seek after God.  And in your search, you will be satisfied.  Our God is faithful.

 

You can “do Lent” on your own … which is fine ... but, I happen to think Lent is better together.  Brookwood has lots of opportunities for doing Lent together:

 

Lenten Discipline                                                    Saturday Agape 5:00 pm

Wednesday Lenten Worship at 12:00 pm           Sunday School and Worship at 9:30 / 10:30 am

Wednesday Lenten Worship at 6:30 pm             Pastor Jim’s Devotional, Behold the Man!

Wednesday Bible Study at 7:05 pm                    

 

Adding some of these to your busy schedule will round out your Lenten experience this year and assuredly bring more joy to your life.

 

Psalm 42:4

                                                These things I remember

                                                            as I pour out my soul:

                                                how I used to go with the multitude,

                                                            leading the procession to the house of God,

                                                with shouts of joy and thanksgiving

                                                            among the festive throng.

 

The Psalmist is recalling past Worship experiences - these experiences were very meaningful to him and he remembers them clearly.  These times were filled with many people and much rejoicing … it was a time of clarity and festive Worship, rejoicing and thanksgiving.  He longs to return to those days ... hmmm … there are many reasons for Lent - one of them is the idea of “returning”.  Returning to God, drawing close again to God, so we may “pour out your soul”, “go with the multitude”, and experience the “shouts of joy and thanksgiving” again, and be with the “festive throng” again here at Brookwood.

 

That is why Lent is better together.  Lent will be WAY better when we see you this Lenten Season.  Now is a good time to return to the house of God: even if you have never left, or if you have been away for a while.  You are welcome here.

 

 

God bless you … See you soon!                                                                          Pastor Jim


 

Birthdays

3/1 Marlene Bird

3/2 Pam Nutter

3/3 Ella Wright

3/3 John Ravely

3/6 Ruth MacKay

3/8 Craig Bailey

3/9 Clark Huskey

3/9 Cheryl Wolford

3/10 Jodi McFee

3/10 Robin Norris

3/11 Debbie Eifert

3/12 Gordon Ley

3/15 Chelsea Tanksley

3/18 Gene Wolford

3/25 Kim Banks

3/30 Susan Gooslin

3/30 Gary Horn

3/30 Nate Salmon

3/31 Dan Jax

 

Anniversaries

3/6 Lloyd & Barb Graham – 10 yrs

3/25 Eric & Melissa Hoy – 4 yrs

 

Lay Readers

3/7 Marcella Marr

3/14 Nate Salmon

3/21 Gabriella Gegenheimer

3/28 Nancy Hartmann

 


 

 

Communion Date

1/10 Baptism of the Lord – Intinction

 

Care Packages for the Military

                            

The Youth Group is putting together care packages to send to our members and friends of youth group members that are serving in the military.  We are asking the congregation for help.  Some of the items that can be included are:

Non perishable foods that aren’t chocolate such as:     

Granola Bars Beef Jerky 

Slim Jims

 Dried Fruit
Microwave popcorn      

Other Items: 

Socks Clorox Wipes Baby Wipes Chapstick
Combs Brushes Nail FIles Hand Sanitizer
Playing Cards Puzzle books Frisbees  

Types of Candy such as: Bubble Gum and Hard Candies that won’t melt                   

Instant Coffee and Individual powered drink mixes

These are a few ideas, a longer list can be found at:  www.operationmilitarypride.org/packages.html

We will be putting the boxes together and sending them out in March.  There will be a box in the office for donations or see a member of the youth group.  If you would like to make a monetary donation, we will do the shopping for you. 

Thank you for supporting the Youth Group project. 

Easter is Coming!

With your help, the Education Ministry Unit is organizing the Easter Egg Hunt for the children. It will be held before the Agape meal on Saturday, March 27th at 4:30 pm. We are inviting Brookwood and the surrounding community to join us. We will provide bags for the eggs. Weather permitting, we will have it outside. We are asking for donations of wrapped candy, small toys and plastic eggs. There will be a box outside the office for your donations. Thank you for making this a fun event for the kids and a welcoming event for the neighborhood.

Help Wanted

Kirkmont Center, our neighbor presbytery's camp and conference center, is seeking applicants for college-age summer staff positions, both paid and volunteer. For more information see the Kirkmont web site: www.kirkmontcenter.com

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BCLC

Brookwood Community Learning Center, more fondly known as BCLC, started at Brookwood Presbyterian Church in January, 2004 and continues today as a successful mission outreach of our church.

BCLC opened its doors with 24 students and today has 59 students. We now serve students in grades 4 - 12. BCLC offers to its students an afternoon enrichment program, breakfast and lunch, speech therapy, counseling and specialized tutoring programs.

YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN!

Thank you so much for your help with the Youth Super Bowl Sub sale! The youth sold 212 subs and their profit was $703.61! WOW!!!!! All of this money will go towards youth activities, materials for meetings and future mission trips. You are amazing and it means a lot to our youth to have the support of Brookwood behind them!

Thanks again!

The Education Ministry Unit

Recycling computer ink cartridges can make a huge difference!!

Did you know? It takes a gallon of oil to make a new laser cartridge? In North America. Over 350 million cartridges are thrown out each year. It can take as long as 450 years for a cartridge to decompose in a landfill.

Don't throw away your empty cartridges. Recycle them at Brookwood and help us save $$ on office supplies. You can drop them off in the church office, it's that easy!!! We can turn in 20 cartridges a month, that adds up to $720 for the year in savings.

Don't forget your Kroger Community Rewards too!!!

 

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver

As we all struggle through the harsh winter months, let us be mindful of those who have so little and how much more difficult it must be for them. We can each help, even in a small way, by donating an item or two of food to our own food pantry. This will enable us to minister to our neighbors and make their paths a bit smoother. Of course, monetary donations are always welcome. The food pantry staff can do the shopping. We appreciate all contributions---no donation is too small! Food items can be placed in the barrel in the hallway outside the food pantry. Monetary donations should be marked “Food Pantry”.

Thank you for all you do!