Spring and Summer 2025 Events
Thanks be to our Faithful God who journeys with us through the wilderness
FEBRUARY: Thanks to all who
– participated in the Souper Bowl canned goods collection.
– sharing after Worship Treats & Coffee in the Nathex Fellowship.
Praise God for His Mercy through struggles this windy, cold winter.
MARCH:
MISSION EVENTS:
March 1-31 Clothing Collection Drive for the Lancaster County Council of Churches
March 27 Community Meal – Chicken, Waffles, and Friendship in the Fellowship Hall 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
March 9 – April 20: ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING COLLECTION (OGHS).
Offering envelopes in the pews. This is a special Lenten offering that helps end hunger, repairs disasters, and promotes self-development worldwide through ministries of the United Church of Christ within Love of Neighbor.
Welcoming all to receive Pastor Shuler’s Worship Sermon “Replay” via email. Contact the office to be on the list.
*EVERY Wednesday 7:00 pm Fellowship and discussion on Zoom.
*After Worship, in the Narthex Coffee, Cookie, and Greetings.
Let us give thanks for the adornment of purple crosses in our Sanctuary.
*After Worship Sunday Extensions to Worship
*March 16 After Worship Fellowship Discussion / JOYOUS Bell Choir
*March 30 After Worship Fellowship Discussion
EASTER:
March 5 Ash Wednesday _Our time for repentance and reflection was held inside under a canopy this year due to the frigid cold and wind remained there for any who wished to have them before the Lenten Study began
Lenten Study includes a short video followed by scripture and discussion. Meet in the Sunday School Room.
See Lenten Study Scriptures below.
March 9 Lenten Study 1 – “Far Horizons” – Living with Courage and Hope Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16 Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus
-March 23 Lenten Study 2 – “Living Unafraid” – Real Life Experiences
-April 6 Lenten Study 3 – “In Uncertain Times”- Aging, Illness, Dying
-April 13 Palm Sunday – After Worship Fellowship Discussion
Jesus had started speaking of his own death and departure, but the disciples were finding Jesus’ transformation hard to accept. Perhaps it’s the same for us when everything we’ve known is changing and seems so uncertain.
-April 20 Easter Sunday:
Rejoice, we are to trust the One who brings us through; more than that,trust in Jesus who calls us to change, to become like Him.
Psalm 92:12
“But let all who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice,
Let them ever sing for joy.”
APRIL:
*Community Meal – Chicken, Waffles and Friendship, Fellowship Hall 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Coming Dates:
Post-Easter pulpit supply dates:
May 18 for the Festival of Homiletics ,
June 1 family vacation,
June 10 The Factory sponsorship contribution Annual Gala.
June 15 Presbytery commitment celebrates Hopewell’s 225th Anniversary,
June 28 Saturday, June Stannard 90th Birthday Event 1:00 pm Fellowship Hall
August 3 Family wedding.
1st Sundays, Old Leacock /Paradise Church revised Summer Schedule for worship and hymn sing Sundays June-August 2025
Lenten Study Scriptures
Bible Verses on Fear:
Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 56:3-4 – Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you — In God, whose word I praise. I trust in God; I won’t be afraid. What can mere flesh do to me?
2 Timothy 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
Philippians 4:5-7 – The Lord is near. Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up your requests to God, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus.
