“Don’t forget to "spring forward" Saturday night before bed — we wouldn’t want to be late for church on Sunday!” — Percy
It's starting to bud!
The Lenten Tree of Life: A journey toward renewal
As we enter the season of Lent, the bulletin board outside the church office features “The Lenten Tree of Life” — a bare, brown tree. The tree symbolizes a quiet transformation that begins long before we can see it. Throughout Lent, we will watch this tree slowly “come to life,” reminding us that God works within us in the same way: gently, patiently, and often before we even notice. We invite you to pause, reflect, and visit the board each week as we journey together toward Easter.
There are two ways to participate in the "growing" of the tree.
"Laying Down our burdens" - THE STONES
During these early weeks of Lent, you are invited to lay down what weighs on your heart.
Take a stone and, in a word or short phrase, write:
Let this be a simple act of surrender — a symbol of trusting God to carry what we cannot.
Take a stone and, in a word or short phrase, write:
- Something you are letting go of
- A burden you are releasing to God
- A habit, worry, or heaviness you are giving up for Lent
Let this be a simple act of surrender — a symbol of trusting God to carry what we cannot.
"Lord, Grow Something New in Me" - THE TAGS
As Lent unfolds, God begins planting new life within us. You are invited to take a tag and write:
- A practice you hope to take on
- A gift you pray God will grow in you
- A hope, intention, or prayer for new spiritual life
March 8 is “Food for Thought” Sunday, as is every 2nd Sunday. You have been extremely generous in supporting our church outreach to the community. As you consider donating food items for the Blessing Box, please keep in mind those items that disappear quickly because of ease and convenience. They include canned goods with a lift-top tab (Vienna sausages, soups, tuna, chicken breasts, ravioli, etc.), as well as spaghetti and pasta sauce, peanut butter, crackers, cereal, oatmeal, etc. We have a stockpile of canned vegetables, most of which are not easy to open. However, we will not refuse anything. Bless you and thank you for creating this source of food for the homeless and our neighboring families in need.
Taking a Break
from Dave Nock
We are headed into spring break season. Many of us use this time to travel, may be the beach, may be the mountains, may be skiing. Or maybe, like me, finding time to do things around the house, garden preparation, cleaning, swapping out the closet for winter stuff and summer stuff. Whatever it is – enjoy spring. Be safe. Remember, God is in overwatch with you.
March 10, 2026
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Corned beef - by Chef Bobby Binns
Colcannon potatoes (Irish cabbage and mashed potatoes) - also by Chef Bobby
Roasted carrots - by Wendy Yarnall
Irish Soda Bread - by Chef Bobby
St. Patrick's dessert - by Margaret Newton
Colcannon potatoes (Irish cabbage and mashed potatoes) - also by Chef Bobby
Roasted carrots - by Wendy Yarnall
Irish Soda Bread - by Chef Bobby
St. Patrick's dessert - by Margaret Newton
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There are also sign up sheets in the narthex
There are also sign up sheets in the narthex
Spring Cleaning – All Hands on Deck
Saturday, March 21 @ 9:00 AM
Let’s come together to freshen up our church home — inside and out!
Cleaning products will be provided. Please bring rubber gloves if you’d like them.
What’s on the list:
Cleaning products will be provided. Please bring rubber gloves if you’d like them.
What’s on the list:
- Sanctuary — Wash windows, clean pews, dust every nook and cranny, replace burned-out bulbs
- Narthex — Windows, doors, thresholds, baseboards, bulletin boards, drinking fountain
- Nursery — Deep clean
- Bathrooms (4) — Scrub corners, check bulbs
- Classrooms — Scrub baseboards, wash windows, dust blinds, discard trash, check for repairs
- Back classrooms — Need strong arms to move furniture
- Conference Room — Bleach tables, scrub chairs, wash windows, dust shelves
- Kitchen — Clean grout, fridges, freezer, cupboards (inside and out)
- Gym — Wash windows, dust walls, clean Coke machine, drinking fountain, and ice machine
- Outside — Clean entrance doors and windows, Blessing Box area (including ceiling), picnic table, pick up trash, note repairs or painting needs
- Seth has already done an amazing job on the grounds — let’s build on that momentum and make PLPC shine!
I'm Ready!
Clear the clutter and give back!
1 - Put it on the calendar
2 - Start "Spring Cleaning"
3 - Bring it to Compton's
March 14th
9am - noon
On March 14 from 9 am - noon Compton's Foodland will host the District 29 "Clear the Clutter and Give Back!" day.
Got bulk trash? Piles of papers to shred? Old clothes ready for a new home?
Here's what's happening:
Got bulk trash? Piles of papers to shred? Old clothes ready for a new home?
Here's what's happening:
- Free Bulk Trash Drop-Off - Clear out oversized junk items
- Free Document Shredding - Protect your information and declutter
- Clothing Donations to ThriftSmart - Give gently used clothes a second life