March 2026

March Mission
For more than 80 years, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has alleviated the suffering of individuals, families and communities affected by both natural and humanmade disaster.

UMCOR journeys with communities throughout a disaster’s cycle. It focuses on disasters that overwhelm a local commu nity’s ability to respond, such as storms and flooding, earthquakes, fires, volcanoes, war and civil unrest.

Through a strong network of worldwide partners, UMCOR quickly assesses needs in the wake of disaster. UMCOR comes alongside communities at their invitation and encourages their involvement in and ownership of their recovery. UMCOR works collaboratively with local partners to connect survivors to the help they need to rebuild their lives.

From initial relief efforts such as distributing food, water, clothing and hygiene items, to long-term recovery projects like home repair, case management, psychosocial support and restoring livelihoods, UMCOR’s partners select beneficiaries based on need and vulnerability as opposed to other categories such as gender, race or religion.

In 2024 and 2025, UMCOR provided US relief with the Northwest and Los Angeles wild fires, hurricanes Helene, Ernesto, Debby, and Beryl, as well as flood and tornado recovery in Missouri and North Georgia. UMCOR has additionally provided disaster relief in the Philippians and Africa.

UMCOR’s ministry would not be possible without the support of others who give generously of their time and resources. Donations to UMCOR allow them to respond quickly and effectively to disasters as they arise. Your gifts this month will help underwrite UMCOR’s administrative and operating costs. This offering allows UMCOR to use 100% of all funds given to humanitarian response and recovery efforts directly to communities in need.

Together, we can alleviate the suffering of those affected by disaster, bringing hope and healing to communities worldwide.

February's mission was Tessa. On March 15th we will have a "Hands on Mission” putting together children's Comfort Kits.

Each communion Sunday thereafter we will have a basket for those who feel called to give above and beyond their pledge. This "second-mile" giving will help fund the pastor's discretionary fund, which helps meet community needs as they arise, such as gas, lodging, clothing, etc. Feel free to bring your spare cash and change to help make a change in the lives of those in need.

Lenten Study
Our Lenten Study is “The Way” Study by Adam Hamilton.
We will embark on a most significant journey, we will be walking in the footsteps of Jesus during the course of his ministry. Along the way we will listen to Jesus teach, watch him perform miracles, spend time with his friends (not always the top tier of society!). and find yourself transformed. The book and video components of this study will “put you on the ground,” seeing and experiencing the things Jesus saw as he traveled the length and breadth of Galilee and Judea. This is not just a study of geography or history. It is a call to discipleship.
The study book is available on Amazon:
Paperback - $10.39
Kindle - $9.87
Audiobook - $10.49

Lenten Soup Suppers at 6:00 pm on Thursdays

• March 5th - The High Way - The Grief of Lost Expectations - Join us for a discussion about the grief of things not going as you had planned.
• March 12th - The Way Around - The Grief of Unfairness - Join us for a discussion about the grief of unfair losses: like a job, mobility or housing, for example.
• March 19th - The Way Home - The Loss of Self or the Familiar - Join us for a discussion about the grief of losing the things that make you , you.
• March 26th - The Free Way - How to Move Forward after Loss - Join us for a discussion about: How we Move past our losses.

Palm Sunday Brunch - March 29th after the Worship Service
We will join together right after church for our Annual Palm Sunday Potluck. St. Paul's is providing the ham. There will be trollies upstairs at each door where you may put your dish. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to serve 10. We will need extra clean-up as some tables and chairs will need to be taken down and put away. This is always a special time for sharing food and fellowship, so put it on your calendar now.

Maundy Thursday Soup Supper Service
April 2nd  at 6:00 pm in Waddell Hall

Good Friday Service
April 3rd we will have a Good Friday service in the Sanctuary and online. The service will start at 7:00 pm.

WHO: Children of All Ages
WHAT: Easter Fair
WHERE: Waddill Hall
WHEN: Sunday, August 5, 2026
WHY: Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus

Remember- right after the service is the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will meet Val Cox in front of the Nursery. If you don’t have an extra basket to bring with you, don’t worry – we have extras. There will be a variety of crafts and don’t forget- live chicks.

Celebrate the resurrection and love of our Lord Jesus
with joy this Easter!

St. Paul’s members- we need your help. If you know of anyone in our St. Paul’s family who is homebound, in a nursing home, or unable to come to church for a while, please let me know their name and phone number. I will be happy to contact them and see if they would appreciate having communion brought to them. Lu Petersen, 597-2824.

As the holidays approach, it’s never been a better time to purchase grocery cards from the church. They can be used at all Safeway and Kings Soopers stores. In addition to using them for your own grocery shopping, they make great gifts and stocking stuffers. They are as simple to use as a credit or debit card. You can purchase grocery cards for $25, $50, or $100. The cards never expire and you can use them multiple times until the entire balance on the card has been sent. Best of all, the church makes 5% of the face value of each card sold.

A number of students attending the TESLA school across the street from the church have some needs that you can help supply. They need food cards, deodorant (boys and girls scents), hairbrushes, toothpaste/toothbrushes, hoodies/sweaters (all adult sizes), and boys’ and girls’ t-shirts and long sleeve t-shirts (all adult sizes).
They have also asked for help with a food drive. You can donate grocery cards or non-perishables. Any assistance you can provide will let the young people know that people care about them.

We will be collecting coats for Springs Rescue Mission. A box is located in the Narthex.

The Children’s Ministry has been called to collect pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House.
A jar will be placed in the Narthex on the information table.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact
Valerie Cox @ 660-2446 or Valerie.cox29@outlook.com

Aaron Ford 3/5
Kathy Litton 3/6
David Reither 3/11
Donna Rickett 3/14
Bailey Brandt 3/15
Darlene Woods 3/16
Rev. Sylvia Edwards 3/19
Meagan Horst 3/26

Doug & Betsy Meikle
March 8, 1997
29 Years

Dolly & Bob Morrow
March 20, 1976
50 Years

Susan & Barry Rizk
March 31, 2021
5 Years

11:00a Adult Sunday School
5:00p Youth Group7:00p Vocal Fusion