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Greetings!
"Behold, I make all things new." These words from Isaiah tell of God's continued creative force among us. But I have to admit, sitting and watching more snow (though this has been a mild winter), I long for all things to be made new. For tulips and daffodils, cherry blossoms and even dandelions. Waiting is hard, no matter if we wait for something great or something very difficult. Yet, in all of it, hopefully God is at the center for you, continuing to make all things new. God is doing a new thing in the world around us and in your very life. Do you see it? Do you welcome it? Do you nurture it? Yes, we might want it to happen quicker, but it happens in God's time. May God bless you in the upcoming season of Spring and through the joy of Easter. Jim Upcoming Sermons
* Feb. 28: Isaiah 55:1-9. Change: Moving Toward God.
March 6: Keith Anderson returns to the pulpit.
**March 13: Philippians 3:4-14. Transformation: A Whole New Way of Life.
March 20: Philippians 2:5-11. Palm Sunday. Party Time - It's All Good.
March 24: Maundy Thursday Worship and The Lord's Supper.
March 27: Easter Sunday. Luke 24:1-12. Awe: More Than We Can Imagine.
*Feb. 28: Annual Congregational Meeting immediately follows our Worship Celebration. Please plan to stay for updates and congregational business.
**March 13: Daylight Savings Time. Spring forward those clocks!
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SMALL GROUPS
Women in the Word: New Study begins Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 - 8 p.m. in CPC's conference room. Chase by Jennie Allen looks at the events that defined David's life and the Psalms that flowed out of those circumstances. The week before will be a fellowship at Mario's. Come get to know us. We'd love to have you join us! Questions? Call Mary at 414-2989 or Laura at 494-0503.
Soul Food: New Study begins Wed. March 16. Join Jim and Joann Reitz in their home for an in-depth look at the last week in the life of Jesus through the Easter story. We will contrast the differences in each of the Gospels and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural context for Holy Week. All are welcome! See Jim if you are interested. Study begins at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
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 Lent and Easter Schedule
March 24: Maundy Thursday Worship at 6:30 p.m. Stop and reflect on the final hours in the life of Jesus as we gather to Worship the God who gave Himself for us on the cross. Read the texts surrounding those last hours, and will join together around the table to celebrate the Lord's Supper. Come and open your hearts to God's presence shown in Jesus' love and grace on the cross.
March 27: Easter Morning Worship Celebration at 9:30 a.m. Join in worship and praise on this joyful morning. Our worship will be filled with the Easter story in music, scripture, message and more. Lift your hands in celebration of God's promise of life eternal. Be on the look-out for friends, family and co-workers who might be looking for somewhere to worship God on that morning. Invite them to join you here at CPC.
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"RESCUE 911: Salvation" for March Clubhouse
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March 27: EASTER SUNDAY. Clubhouse kids pick up an activity packet and attend worship with parents. Optional activities for preK Clubhouse kids available. Contact Laura VanProyen if your preschooler(s) will not be staying for worship. Nursery care as usual for little ones under age 4.
April Sneak Peek: Arctic Antics.
SUMMER SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School, June 19 - 23, 2016. We're going to Egypt to visit Joseph, and it's going to be amazing!
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March Frontline Youth Opportunities
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Believe Conference for Junior High students at Prairie Capital Convention Center, April 1, 2. To register, a signed permission form and registration fee is due to Bonnie by Feb. 28 at Frontline that night. The theme will focus on the idea of truth - specifically the truth of the Gospel.
Cedar Ridge Camp is June 26 - July 1, 2016 in Louisville, KY. With team-building initiatives at the beginning of the week, helping with camp maintenance during the day and enjoying some of Louisville's attractions in the evening, this trip will bless our CPC Frontline Students with the opportunity to serve and then relax and play too. Cedar Ridge Mission Trip Packets are out! To hold your spot on the trip, you must return the packet by April 17. I'll need all paperwork returned and a non-refundable $50 to hold your spot.
Great pink feathers!!! You've heard of them filling Bonnie's office, then moving to Jim's office to celebrate his birthday, but no one expected this! The Plastic Pink FLAMINGOS are getting restless. Their migration season is March 20 - April 17. To ensure they don't stop off in your yard, purchase flamingo insurance from a Frontline youth, available in the narthex during migration season.
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Meets & Eats Kickoff, Sat. March 5. "Meets & Eats" are fun, informal gatherings for CPC members. Hosted in members' homes every other month (April thru October), these festivities provide an excellent opportunity to get acquainted and share a meal. Join us for the Kickoff Potluck Sat. March 5 at 5:30 p.m. in Olsen Hall. Please sign-up in the narthex even if you can't make the potluck. Questions? Contact Cindy Gamble at 971-1751 or Sara Metzger at 430-7374.
Layton Howerton Concert, Sunday, March 6. Layton Howerton, singer, songwriter and storyteller, will perform a free-will concert at 7 p.m. at CPC. He will also provide special music during our Worship Celebration. Please invite family and friends to join us.
Food on the First, March 6. Kids with Karts will collect food donations for the Ball-Chatham Food Pantry. Current needs include rice and jelly, but monetary donations are also welcome. Thank you for your continued support.
Seeking Sweet Donations For Easter Egg Hunt: To help, please donate individually wrapped candy to stuff into plastic eggs. Please drop donations in the collection box outside the sanctuary.
In-Kind Donations: Did you know if you purchase donation items like Easter Candy, Trunk or Treat supplies, VBS supplies or other donations, you can turn in receipts for an in-kind donation? Simply turn in your receipt to Dorothy Doetsch or Amy in the office. These purchases, minus sales tax, will be recorded on your giving statement as an In-Kind Donation.
CPC Membership: If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member, please contact Amy Bifano, 483-4204. We would love to welcome you to our church family. Per Capita Due Now: $28 per member. These dues support the ministries and management of the Great Rivers Presbytery. Please mark "Per Capita" on your check memo line. Thank you!
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Joys and Thanks
- Beautiful weather the past couple of weekends!
- Great volunteers who help finish up The Loft youth space and other construction tasks
- The reflective time of Lent
- Celebrating Christ's resurrection at Easter
Prayer requests include: Laura Black, at home under hospice care; Mary Elliott, health issues; Darlene Krone, recovering from hip replacement. Full list in Sunday's bulletin.
Prayer Requests may be submitted via email: info@chathampresbyterian.com; website: chathampresbyterian.com; or call the office 483-4204, 9 a.m. to noon, weekdays. After hours, call Cindy Gamble 483-3835 (h), 971-1751 (c) or Tina Knollenberg, 652-4715.
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