A ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCH will be held net Sunday (March 14) immediately after worship.  Cost if $6.00 per adult and $3.00 per child.  A nursery will be available.  Entertainment will be provided.  Support the church youth by giving your St. Patrick's Day Green (money).  A signup sheet is on the table outside the church office.

The Congregational Care Ministry Board is pleased to release a draft version of our CHURCH DIRECTORY.  The draft directory will be emailed to those on our email distribution.  A paper copy of the draft is outside the church ofice, along with a signup sheet if you need a paper copy.  We ask that you review the niformation we have for you and let us know if you want anything chaned before the final revision.  If your pciture is not included, please submit one within the next week.  We cannot make you look younger or thiner, but will be happy to change the picture if you wish.  Contact Kim Moredock.

A SWEET SLICE OF HISTORY.  Next Sunday at 6:00 p.m., come and enjoy dessert and a presentation by Robert Folks on our church's history entitled:  "James Hendley Thornwell - Our First Pastor".  This is the second of a series of Sunday evenings planned which will feature a favorite dessert made legendary over the years by our church's cooks and a glimpse into a segment of our church's rich history.  Sign up outside the church office.
              
The 175th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING TEAM will meet today at 5:00 p.m.  Anyone who has ideas to share or is interested in planning the celebration is invited.

Anyone who has mementoes artifacts, pictures, ,memorabilia, old bulletins or publications or items which reflect on our church's history, please make them known to Robert Folks or anyone assisting on the 175th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.  We would like to assemble items for display for all to enjoy.

FROM THE KIRKIN COMMITTEE - Thanks to all who have made recent donations to the Kirkin of the Tartan fund.  Please keep this fund in mind throughout the year as it depends on our donations to provide the pipers and drummer.  Our next Kirkin of the Tartan Service will be held April 11 followd by a catered lunch.  Tickets for the lunch must be purchased in advance and the price will be $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 10 and under.  The deadline for ordering tickets will be April 4.

175th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS are being planned beginning May 1 (Saturday) through our anniversary date, May 5 (Wednesday).  We want to specifically invite former members, family and friends of the church over the years.  Please submit to the church office or to any member of the planning team names and addresses of persons you think would be interested in joining in the celebration.

HONOR A LOVED ONE. Our church is celebrating its 175th anniversary this May.  We have a rich history due to many longstanding, faithful members.  This would be a good time to remember a loved one who was part of that rich history by adding their name to the Memorial Wall in the COLUMBARIUM GARDEN.  If doing so interests you, please contact a member of the Columbarium Committee.

TEACHERS NEEDED for Nursery/Preschool Sunday School class.  Sign up for one month during the year.  Curriculum is provided with little or no preparation by the teacher.  See Susan Owens or Robin Byrd.  Pray for this important ministry.

The HOSPITALITY BOARD is working to find a viable solution to staffing our nursery every Sunday.  We have decided upon a plan designed around the prayer table staffing where volunteers sere on a rotating basis so that it is not a burden on anyone.  If we can get enough people to serve it will not be a burden.  If you can help, please contact Tom Carothers, Casey Ballard, Peggy Furr or Jamie Williams so that we can organize from there.

LITURGISTS NEEDED for the months of November and December 2010.  If you are unable to serve the entire month, alternates are available.  If you are interested in serving either of these months, please contact Paul Smith.

NOTE OF THANKS - Thanks to our Church family for your prayers, calls and support during our children's surgeries and recuperation. - Ned & Bobbi Funderurk

DISCIPLE 2 is coming.  If you are interested in participating in DISCIPLE 2, please let the pastor know.  It would also be helpful to let him know what day works best for you.

We are hoping to repeat DISCIPLE 1.  If you are interested, please let the pastor know.

If you have up-to-date pictures of church events, please submit them to the church office for our WEBSITE UPDATE.

THESE DAYS are available in the narthex. 

BETHELWOODS CAMP SUMMER STAFF applications are available in the church office.  See Sara.

The 2010 BETHELWOODS SUMMER CAMP.  Do you know of a college student who is good with kids and is looking for a fun summer experience?  Bethelwoods is always looking for good people in your church community to be summer camp counselors to help make summer camp a success.  If you know someone, please direct them to www.bethelwoods.org where they can download application packets or have them contact Bethelwoods at 803-366-3722 for more information.

Dates are open on the 2010 FLOWER CALENDAR located on the bulletin board in the hallway across from the church office.  Please take a moment to sign up for a Sunday when you wish to place flowers in the sanctuary in memory of or in honor of a loved one, or call the church office to reserve a date.