Well, the Ides of March have come and gone and we are looking forward to the promise of Spring. I think all of us are ready for the Groundhog to give up his hold on the Winter weather. As Brother Joe, and Velma are taking a few days off this week, we pray that they have good weather on their trip.

This Sunday Brother Phil LaMaster delivered a Spirit filled message for us in Joe's absence. If you didn't get a chance to hear Brother Phil live, be sure to check out his message on our sermon podcast page. We wish Happy Birthday to Jonita this week.

Resurrection Sunday is upon us already, the earliest that any of us will ever experience. (I posted an article about it on our community forum, for those members with access.) Our Good Friday candlelight service is always a special and quiet time that you won't want to miss. Then come early to get a good seat on Easter morning. The choir will be performing. See you there!

Loren

After getting snowed in last Sunday, it was good to see all the smiling faces at business meeting Wednesday night. The famous Indiana weather changes so much in a few days that Brother Joe actually had on a short sleeve shirt. The Spring Peepers were singing up a storm, just like they were after the Sonshiners concert the week before. They must have gone into hibernation under a foot of snow for a few days.

Janice reminded me that I forgotten to mention the special guests that visited us the week before. John Rowlett and some of his family came to worship with us. John is the son of one of our former ministers, Joe Rowlett (1952-55). It is always good to have friends join us.

Speaking of friends joining us, be sure to come out this Sunday (3-16) to hear Brother Phil LaMaster speak. He will be filling the pulpit as Brother Joe takes a well deserved vacation. Keep Russell Bair in your prayers. He has had a stroke during some surgery, has lost a lot of blood, and is not doing well.

Loren

What a glorious day! After a few weeks of lower attendance, our numbers were back up this Sunday. The weather was warm, and sunny, the birds were singing, and Spring seemed to be in the air. Thank you to Arleen for signing for special music time. The choir continued to practice for our Easter presentation. And then that evening was our Chili and Soup Supper followed by a concert by The Sonshiners Quartet.

The Sonshiners really packed the house, and delivered a stirring performance. Thank you to all of the sister churches that came to worship with us. We had folks from Lexington, Hanover, and Mt. Tabor Christian Churches, and probably several others that I am unaware of. As Brother Joe put it, "If you weren't blessed by this, I don't know what it would take to bless you."

The concert was made even more special as they invited brother Joe to join the quartet, and sing a song with them. Towards the end, they "drafted" Jerry to play Amazing Grace on the piano as the congregation joined in. Very moving. All in all a wonderful time. If you missed this opportunity to see the Sonshiners, you can catch them again at Hanover Christian church on April 20th at 6:30pm.

Loren