Pastor Tom is forming a Prayer Team. If you would like to be involved in praying for the congregation please join us on March 7th after the 10:30 AM service in the Chapel. This will be a time to pray for the congregation and it's needs and will continue the first Sunday of the month.

Donations for Haiti Relief through OGHS can be made by placing your donation in an envelope, mark it Haiti Relief and place it in the collection plate

Please join the local Baptist churches in their Buckets of Hope project to provide food for Haiti earthquake survivors. You will need a new 5 gal bucket with tight fitting lid and a pictorial instruction sheet which lists the contents you will put in the bucket and how to pack these items. (No additions or substitutions in the contents are allowed). This bucket will feed a family of 4 for a week. Also affix a $10 donation to ship the food to Haiti. Janet Moyer will take the buckets to the Winfield Baptist Church, but the buckets need to be returned here to First Church by March 7th. If there are no empty buckets in the entranceway you can purchase them at Lowe's for approximately $3.75. There are instruction sheets in the entrance

The Church will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3rd at Fort Discovery Playground at 10:00 AM. In case of inclement weather it will be held in the church basement. There are purple egg containers in the hallway and the back of the church for monetary donations to help support this event. Anyone interested in helping contact Cindy Simpson or Sandy Heintzelman.

This Wednesday is our Lenten dinner which begins at 6:00 PM. There are sign up sheets on the bulletin board for donations for the remaining Lenten meals.

Volunteers are needed to help out in the Nursery during the 10:30 a.m. service. Please see Deb Huffert or sign up on the bulletin board.

Zion Lutheran Church will begin their Community Lenten Breakfast and Devotions on Wednesday, February 17th. Devotions begin at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel followed by breakfast in the Social Hall. A schedule of speakers is on the bulletin board. Pastor Tom will be speaking on March 10th.

We have received the summer camping program materials from Hartman Center. Contact the office for a brochure and the application form. The Church will pay half the cost of each camper.

Sign-up sheets for the beginning of 2010 for the Greeting Card ministry are on the bulletin board. A list of names, cards and stamps are supplied, all you need do is sign them and send them. It is a way to let our members know that we care about them and that they are important to us.

We are in need of folks of all ages to serve as acolyte . Please talk to Pastor Tom or call the office.

Children ages 3 through grade 3 will rehearse Sunday morning with Toni Swope during the 10:30 AM service

The 2010 Flower Calendars for the altar flowers are up in the Sunday School Hallway. You may sign up for a Sunday(s) you would like to remember loved ones with flowers on the altar. The cost is $10.00 a vase. There are two vases each week.

Haven Ministry has an ongoing need for canned goods and non-perishable items. If each member of the congregation brought in one item each Sunday we could help our neighbors in need. As you grocery shop each week remember those who have less. If you see a sale or a buy1/1free offer when you are shopping, consider donating your extra items. One of the caring assets of us as a congregation has been to make a difference in our community in all ways. A box is in the Entranceway for your contributions.

A committee is being formed to review the Constitution of the First Reformed United Church of Christ. The last revisions and by law changes occurred in 1964. If you are interested in working on this committee, please speak to Bill Unger or email him at bunger@ptd.net.

The Women of the Church have raised $492.50 to date toward their goal of $1,000 for the Blanket Fund. You can still make donations.

The Youth Groups had a very successful Chinese Auction and raised $2500 toward the Youth Minister fund.

The Surplus Outlet, Giant Markets and Weis Markets Gift Cards are available in $25, $50, $100 denominations. See Brandi Ferster or stop by the church office for the cards. Remember at least 5% of the value of the card goes directly to our church. This is a great way to make a donation with only a little effort!

The Youth Fellowship is in need of more donations of items for their Fire Box project. A complete list of these items is posted on the bulletin board in the entranceway.

We are looking for someone who would be willing to serve as a backup, or substitute, Sunday School teacher on an as needed basis. If you are interested and could volunteer to assist, please speak to Pastor Tom or the Church Office.

The Transportation Committee of the Consistory will assist with members who may need a ride to church. You would need to call one of the following members listed below before Friday of each week to arrange for a ride: Roger Wiest or Charlie Sears

Hearing assistance devices for adults are now available and are in a holder at the back of the Sanctuary. Please remember to replace it when the service is over. If you need assistance please ask Pastor Tom or Charlie Sears.

The US Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to help with the 2010 census. The positions pay $11.00 per hour and can be done in the evenings and weekends. Call 1-866-861-2010 or go to www.2010censusjobs.gov for more information.