Sunday, March 14, 2010
Temple Lutheran Church
Fourth Sunday of Lent
"God is Not Fair!" 

 8:30am - Traditional Worship (ELW 2)

9:30am - Sunday School / Fellowship in Cafe Bistraud

10:30am - Contemporary Worship

Holy Communion celebrated at both services.  Optional child care (through grade two) available.

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DON'T FORGET TO MOVE YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR!  Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday.  Don't be late for worship!

HOMELESS FOOD MINISTRY - 241 MEALS SERVED!

On Tuesday, March 9th, Temple Lutheran Church prepared meals to serve at the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County.  Via Kevin Rieck on Facebook:  "241 meals served tonight in Philly! Thank You to all the Temple Lutheran Church members who cooked & served! We received MANY Thank You's and God Bless You's to pass on to everyone involved!"  Follow Temple Lutheran Church on Facebook.

TRIP TO "PRAYER LABYRINTH" - SUNDAY 6PM

All are invited to a spiritual journey for Lent at the labyrinth on the campus of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. The labyrinth is a replica of the medieval eleven-circuit labyrinth found today at Chartres Cathedral in France.  Labyrinths are currently used worldwide as a way to quiet the mind, find balance and encourage contemplation, insight and celebration. We will be using our journey through the labyrinth as a means of giving God our burdens, and asking for spiritual direction.  The LTSP Labyrinth is listed in the Worldwide Labyrinth Locator: www.veriditas.labyrinthsociety.org.

We will be meeting at Pennwynne Presbyterian Church (Manoa Rd. & Haverford Ave.) in time to leave by 6pm (plan to arrive at 5:45pm). We will return at 9:30pm.

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY - UNSELFISH PRAYER

Temple Lutheran invites you to participate in the Lenten Bible Study Unselfish Prayer.  There are two times to choose from: Tuesdays, Noon - 1:30pm in the Parlor (bring a simple lunch) or Wednesdays, 6pm - 7:30pm in Café Bistraud (bring something simple to share).  Full information, including course materials are now available online.

CONTINUED RESPONSE TO EARTHQUAKES IN HAITI & CHILE

Temple Lutheran Church is collecting contributions for Disaster Response efforts in Haiti and Chile.  Send contributions to Temple Lutheran Church, 501 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA 19083.  Contributions should be designated for "Disaster Response".  Contributions can also be given during worship services.

Thanks to the ongoing faithful giving of Lutherans for mission and world hunger, the ELCA pledges that 100 percent of these gifts will be spent for the Haiti earthquake response.   Financial contributions to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti can be made at http://www.ELCA.org/disaster or by calling 800-638-3522.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FOR THE SHACK

A book discussion group will be forming and meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the Cafe Bistraud to discuss The Shack. Roy Hallowell will have copies of the book available on Sunday, March 14th for $9 each.  Books also available at most retailers and libraries.

TIME TO FILL EGGS FOR THE EASTER EGG HUNT

Empty Easter Eggs are now available in bags of 24 to be taken home and filled with treats and prizes. Please come and take as many bags as you can fill!  Filled eggs can be returned any time prior to the Easter Egg hunt on April 3rd at 10am.  Eggs can be filled with wrapped candies, toys, stickers or any appropriate prize for small children.

LUTHERAN NIGHT WITH THE PHILLIES! - FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH

Mark your calendar to join others from Temple Lutheran and other congreations from our synod to cheer on the Phillies as they play the San Diego Padres. Game time 7:05pm.  Ticket information coming soon.  Tickets purchased through Temple Lutheran will provide funds for youth ministry.  INVITE ALL OF YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS!