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Notes for the Second Half of the Week
(a word of encouragement to get you from Wednesday to Sunday!)
Last Sunday I preached a sermon about an image Jesus used during his ministry. Jesus said "How I longed to gather you together as a mother hen gathers her brood under her wing, but you were not willing!" I think this image is a powerful one. How true it is that Christ longs to gather us together that we might have safety and security in his presence. How true it is, as well, that we are often very unwilling to follow Christ. I encouraged you to read the passage again this week: Luke 13:31-35. I also encourage you to read the reflection from Barbara Brown Taylor that I quoted from. The entire reflection is worth reading and you can find it here.
May God Bless you in the second half of this week!
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This Sunday at JAPC
Worship at 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: "Is God Bi-Polar?"
Preaching: Peter C. Smith
Also this Sunday @JAPC - Text of the Day: Lou Prues, 9:00 a.m.
- 24 Hours that Changed the world: Traci Smith & Peter Smith, 9:00 a.m.
- Congregational Meeting and Luncheon (see article below)
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Congregational Meeting and Luncheon, This Sunday, March 7
The annual meeting of the Congregation & Corporation of JAPC will be this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend. If you would like to attend the luncheon beforehand at 12:00 p.m. Reservations must be received by tomorrow, Thursday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. After that time, you are welcome and encouraged to come back for the meeting, but you will not be able to join us for lunch. The cost for the lunch is $9.00. If you would like to make your reservation, please call Linda Rumon at 822-3456 or email her at lindajapc@comcast.net
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| Communion Service and Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays continue during Lent
Ask anyone who has ever attended the Wednesday morning lenten communion service and breakfast and they will tell you that the experience is powerful. It is in intimate service where communion is shared, the word of God is discussed in an informal setting, and a continental breakfast is shared afterword. It's worth the extra effort of getting here early! The next breakfast will be one week from today: Wednesday, March 10th at 7:30 a.m. Mark your calendar! I know it's early, but it's worth it!
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You Can Still Drop By! Lenten Study - 24 Hours that Changed the World
 This year we are studying the book 24 Hours that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton for our lenten Study.This book is an in-depth look at the last 24 hours of Jesus' life on earth and takes the reader through the last supper, the trial of Jesus and his crucifixion. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what Jesus' death means to them personally, and to the Christian faith .There are several small groups meeting to discuss this book, so don't let a busy schedule get in the way of your participation! You are always welcome to join a group even if you might miss a session or two. Sessions meet one time per week for five weeks and are an opportunity to gather in members' homes or at church in a small group setting. Check the sign-up sheet in the main hallway at church to sign up, or, email Traci with times that you are available.
Please note: Even if you are unable to attend a study, we have extra copies of the book (cost is $18) as well as a devotional guide ($10) that you can use for personal reflection and study.
UPDATE: There are four times for this Study
-Sunday Mornings at 9:00 a.m., at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church led by Traci Smith an Peter Smith at JAPC
-Tuesday Mornings at 11:00 a.m. led by Peter Smith at JAPC
-Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m., hosted and led by Traci Smith & Elias Cabarcas and John & Carol Wood
- Monday Evenings at 7:00 p.m., hosted and lead by Michael and Jessica Christy
Please call the hosts if you would like to attend either of the home groups. To attend the Tuesday Morning group or the Sunday Morning group at JAPC, no reservation is necessary.
*** UPDATE #2 - For those of you reading the book at home, Peter and I would like to engage you in conversation as well. What did you think of the book? We can arrange for you to borrow or watch the supplemental DVD as well, even if you didn't have a chance to read the book!
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| One thing I asked of the LORD,
that will I seek after:
to live in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the LORD,
and to inquire in his temple.
Psalm 27:4
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