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Ash Wednesday Service, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Krout

February 26, 1st Sunday in Lent.                                                                         
Pastor Gus will preach on Mark 1:9-15. 
The theme is “Jesus, God’s End Time Agent”.

In recognitiion of Mariilyn Bebout’s 22 years of service as the Office Manager of First Church, a reception will be held following the 10:45 service on February 26  in the Krout.  Please join us at that time.

Confirmation Sessions 
Sundays at 12:30 p.m. 

 The Praise & Worship team is looking for additional musicians and singers to join them in leading worship during the 9:15 Contemporary Service. If you play an instrument, and/or love to sing , please contact the church office at 419-238-0631. 

 Tri-Churches Lenten Gatherings
 We shall continue the tradition established during or immediately after the Second World War; Our Tri-Churches Lenten Gathering.
During the season of Lent our three churches invites you:

Sunday, February 26
We gather at 5:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church for a time of Food and Fellowship and Worship and a Meditation by Rev. Gus Christo-Baker of First UMC.

Monday, April 02
We gather at 12:00 noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for a time of Food and Fellowship and Worship and a Meditation by Rev. Harold Shafer – First Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, April 04
We gather at 12:00 noon at the First United Methodist Church for a time of Food and Fellowship and Worship and a Meditation by Rev William Haggis – St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.