*Loose Change Sunday is this Sunday!

*Session Meeting This Sunday!

*Bible Study Sign Ups are below and in the back of the church!

*Lenten Luncheon Sign Up for help is in the back of the church! It's March 12th!

*Check out the lastest list of needs from Care and Share below!

*Check out the needs from the East Jordan Middle High School Pantry below!

*Vic Patrick's address while in rehab...he would love cards! Vic Patrick Boulder Park Terrace; Room 28; 14676 West Upright; Charlevoix, MI 49720

Please pray for:

The family of Marie Shepard who passed away on February 4th; Boden Vrondran; Vic Patrick who fell and is in rehab at Boulder Park; Tracy Malpass who had a knee replacement; Zila Healey; Lisa Gandelot; Bill Olstrom; Denny Jesiek; Ken Visser; Bob Visser; Cathy Stark Hawley; Donna Kline; Lou Thumser; Jeff Cook; Tom Reid; Jeff Olstrom; Leslie (Sally Lilak's friend from Florida); Josh Fizer (Paul and Liz's nephew); Josh Spears; Rich and Wava Dietrich's sister-in-law, Lynda, who is struggling with Dementia; Artie Jones; Stephanie Saad; Kristine Olstrom; Mary Jason; Bonnie Grover; Ken Kline; Our Nursing Home Residents: Jim Shepard, Nancy LaCroix.

**Please let us know if you need someone added to or removed from the list! Thank you!**

Tech: Paul and Liz Nachazel

Jr. Church: Kathryn Bell

Liturgist: Toni Jeffery

Ushers: Ken and Nancy Visser

Fellowship: Toni Jeffery

Flowers: Tad Malpass

Live Streaming: Trent Raymond

Tech: Ryder Malpass

Jr. Church: Donna Kline

Liturgist: Ralph Kooistra

Ushers: Ralph Kooistra and Laurie Sherman

Fellowship: McGinns

Flowers: Ralph and Laurie

Tech: Bristol Skop

Jr. Church: Stacey Chipman

Liturgist: Jen Wilson

Ushers: Andy and Ryder Malpass

Fellowship: Donna Kline

Flowers: Richard and Patti Hodge

Communion Servers: Ralph, Nikki, and Brooke; HB: Brooke and Donna

February 16th: Richard Hodge

February 20th: Owen Chappuies

February 21: Richard Allen

February 22nd: Amanda Spence and Kermita Myers

February 20th: John and Connie Hunter

During the Children's Message a couple weeks ago, we talked about the Loose Change offering and where it goes. The Loose Change offering goes into the Deacon's Fund and then is distributed to the Ministerial Association throughout the year. In January, we collected over $490 in Loose Change. This is wonderful! Some people put money in the buckets on the third Sunday of every month, while others designate their giving to Loose Change online! Both ways are great! Thank you for your continued support of those in our community with needs!

Our next Meet and Eat is March 10th. Dinner is at 5:30 pm. Please come, and bring a friend or two! It would be helpful if you could sign up so we know how much food to prepare. The sign-up will be in the Sanctuary Hallway and Fellowship Hall! If you forget to sign up and want to come, PLEASE COME anyway! We will have plenty! It's all about the Loaves and Fishes!

On February 12th, the Ministerial Association delivered goodies to the EJPS in appreciation of all they do for the children in our community. The staff was VERY thankful for the thoughtful gesture. Thank you EJMA!

Care and Share is always accepting donations of food and toiletry/hygiene items. Below are the requested items for our church. There are red bags available in the shopping cart in the front of the church if you would like to get some, put your goods in them, and return them to the shopping cart! Thank you! Our community thanks you!

*When Susan went to tour Care and Share, they made note that they need PLAIN macaroni as well as clean recycled plastic grocery bags.

Small Group Bible Studies will begin on Monday, March 10th at 10:30 am and Tuesday, March 11th at 6 pm. You can sign up below or in the back of the church! Thanks!

In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus's message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join us in studying this book by Adam!

As reported in our last newsletter and at our January Annual Congregational Meeting, Pastor Jaime will embark on a sabbatical in September and October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for spiritual renewal, and her sabbatical theme is "Reconnect." This will be an ideal time for our congregation to reflect on how we too can reconnect with God, one another, and our community. Stay tuned for updates as we continue planning for this meaningful time!

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9. Need help? Check in with Trent after worship or stop into the office and we can help!

We are always in need of lots of volunteers! Sign ups are in the Sanctuary hallway! They all have openings, so if you feel called, please sign up on the forms in the hallway or email Sarah and let her know. Thank you for all that you do to support our church!

Gidley Scholarship Applications are available to seniors graduating in 2025! Please email the church for an application! Applications are due March 1st, 2025!

Also, if your child is interested in participating in Graduation Sunday, let the church office know. Graduation Sunday is June 1, 2025.

Per Capita is $41.40 per member for 2025. If you would like to help the church in paying this, you can write a check out and put in the memo line "per capita". There are also separate envelopes in the back of the church for this. Thank you!

Devotionals are available in the foyer!

February 16th: Session Meeting following Worship

February 23rd: Service Sunday: we will make Ash Wednesday kits!

March 1st: Gidley Scholarship Due. Applications outside the church office or request one to be emailed from Church Office.

March 2nd: Communion Sunday; Communion to homebound

March 5th : Lent Begins; Ash Wednesday. Let the church know if you would like an Ash Wednesday “To Go” kit.

March 10th: Meet and Eat at 5:30 pm; Deacons Meeting 6:45 pm

March 10th and 11th: Bible Study begins!

March 12th: Lenten Service, 12:10 pm; First Presbyterian Church

March 16th: Session Meeting following Worship

March 19th: Lenten Service, 12:10 pm; Lighthouse Missionary Church

March 26th: Lenten Service, 12:10 pm; EJ Community Church

April 2nd: Lenten Service, 12:10 pm; St. Joseph's Catholic Church

April 6th: Service Sunday: We will make Easter Cards for our friends!

April 9th: Lenten Service, 12:10 pm; Evangelical Lutheran Church

April 12th: Tom Galmore's Celebration of Life; 11 am

April 13th: Palm Sunday, 9:30 am

April 14th: Meet and Eat at 5:30 pm

April 17th: Maundy Thursday, 6pm; Communion and soup supper in Fellowship Hall

April 18th: Good Friday Service; TBD

April 20th: Easter Sunday; 9:30 am

Please join Pastor Jaime for Devotional Yoga on Wednesdays at 10:00 in the new gathering room in the basement!

Choir Practice is before worship on Sundays!

The looks of the Presbyterian Foundation giving page has changed! It is much easier to navigate than previously! Check it out! It's easy to sign up for online giving to First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan! Either scan the code or click on the following link!

https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZDWE/home