###### HEALTH MINISTRY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

## Missions Prayer Emphasis

The LRPC Health Ministry is officially being launched and is beginning to recruit volunteers to serve in the ministry. Types of services volunteers can offer include:

###### SAGE INTERNATIONAL: JEFF BORDEN, CURRICULUM DIRECTOR & TEACHER

Pray for Jeff and Patty's daughter, Lydia. She has been ill for several months and the medical people have been trying to determine the cause. She has undergone many tests and treatments. Recently the PCP advised them to have their home inspected for mold. They have had to have extensive mold remediation done. In addition, recent tests indicated that Lydia has black mold in her body. She is on a treatment plan to clear the mold; she is also on a treatment plan to remove parasites. Pray that these treatments will be effective and that her health will be restored. Patty and Jeff have just recovered from the flu after 3.5 weeks. Pray for them as they deal with these difficulties. Jeff just returned from Tidewater Virginia where he visited with three churches. He will be in Hagerstown, MD, today to give an update on his ministry and preach. Pray for safe traveling. The big news is that he will be traveling to India from March 20 - April 4 to be the speaker for several graduation ceremonies and to lead several seminars, Pray for good health, safe travel, and God's leading as he ministers in several areas of India.

- • members in their homes, the hospital, or in a nursing home • members in their homes, the hospital, or in a nursing home
- • or transporting members to medical appointments • or transporting members to medical appointments
- • a caregiver for a few hours • a caregiver for a few hours
- • and offering assistance to new parents • and offering assistance to new parents
- • with/for members with health challenges • with/for members with health challenges
- • members find health, social, or financial resources. • members find health, social, or financial resources.

Training will be offered to volunteers on Saturday March 18, from 9 a.m. until noon. If interested, please complete a Health Ministry Volunteer Application located on the table by the Welcome Desk in the lobby and leave it in the designated box by February 26. You may request more information from members of the Health Ministry Leadership Team (Charlotte Eliopoulos, Ellen Metzger, Miriam Logan, Carol Morrison) or email LRPCHealthMinistry@gmail.com.

###### NEW MEMBERS' CLASS

If you are interested in finding out more about LRPC, and particularly about becoming a member, please join us for our upcoming New Member Class, which th th starts next week and continues for two weeks after (March 12 , March 19 and th 26 .) These three classes will focus on Who WeAre, What WeBelieve (and Why), and How WeWorship &Work at LRPC. Wemeet after worship and will provide lunch to all who attend. You will also be introduced to representatives of each of the three Boards (the Session, the Deacons, and the Trustees), and what they do, as they will prepare the meal for us! If you are interested in attending, please let us know. ATTENDING THE CLASS DOES NOT OBLIGATE YOU TO JOIN, but we sure hope you will prayerfully consider making LRPC your church home.

## Church News

###### LENTEN LUNCHES UPDATE

Starting this Tuesday, March 7, the Lenten Lunches will begin at 11:45 a.m. instead of at noon. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., followed by teaching from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. If you are unable to attend the lunches, the same session will be taught on Tuesday evenings during the Gathering. Hope to see you there!

###### STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PLANNING MEETING

On Sunday, March 5, directly following the worship service, there will be a planning meeting for the upcoming Strawberry Festival in room 203. Please come and stay for this meeting if you are interested in finding out about how you can help.

###### VBS th VBS th 2023: JULY 10 -14

Please stay tuned for an upcoming prayer meeting to begin preparations!

###### DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME NEXT WEEK

###### BLOOD DRIVE APRIL 21

Don't forget to turn your clocks forward one hour next Saturday night before you go to bed. Don't be late to church and Sunday School!

The Health Ministry is working with the Red Cross to hold a Blood Drive at the church on Friday, April 21, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. At the end of this month, potential donors will begin to be recruited. Anyone is able to donate, as long as you have not donated blood within the previous two months. Please look for the sign-up sheets in the lobby in the coming weeks.