Events: Winter 2020

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Events

Sunday Feb 23 – Transfiguration of Our Lord, Last Sunday after Epiphany

10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:15 a.m.    Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

Pastor Greg Hartman, Presiding Minister for the South Mountain Shared Ministry (SMSM)

All are welcome here.  Children are cherished.

Prayer of the Day
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of
Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son,
you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (ELCA Lectionary for the Last Sunday after Epiphany)

Pastor's Weekly Schedule:​
Pastor Greg will be attending a conference from Tuesday, Feb. 18, and returning on Friday,  Feb 21st.  If there is an emergency during his absence, please contact Randy Huffer  (301-371-7795) or one of the other Council members.  Pastor has made arrangements with other pastors in the event that there is an emergency while he is away.

Tuesday - Office hours at St. Paul's (Burkittsville) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.   CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK

Wednesday - Pastor Greg creates a weekly personal prayer list (although it can always be added to), so if you have anything you would like him to add to his prayer list please feel free to send an email to pastorgreghartman@gmail.com. 
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Wednesday - Public Office Hours at Beans in the Belfry 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK 

Upcoming Services and Events:  (dates and locations are subject to change)

Sunday, February 23rd - Orders due for Sub Sale fundraiser.  Pick up on March 7th
  Fresh made, delicious cold cut and turkey subs, $7 each

Monday, February 24th - Pastor's Book Study at Bethany Lutheran, Brunswick, 6:30 p.m.
Opening the Book of Faith: Lutheran Insight for Bible Study,Diane Jacobson, Stanley N. Olson, Mark Allan Powell
Opening the Book of Faith is an invitation to experience the Bible as a book of faith. It provides an introduction to the Bible and Lutheran perspectives that guide understanding of Scripture. This book explores four methods of Bible study, then applies each method to four Scripture texts. Two assessment tools also aid reflection and discussion about Bible usage, needs, and hopes.For more information visit the Book of Faith Web site.

February 26th, SMSM Joint Ash Wednesday Service at St. Paul's, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 5th, SMSM Lenten Spirituality Session at Bethany

Saturday, March 7th - Prepare sub sandwiches.  Available only by Pre-orders.  Sandwiches will be available for pick up between 10 a.m. and noon.

Monday, March 9th - St. Paul's Church Council Meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday,  March 12th - SMSM Lenten Spirituality Session at St. Paul's

Thursday, March 19th - SMSM Lenten Spirituality Session at Bethany

Thursday, March 26th - SMSM Lenten Spirituality Session at St. Paul's

March 30th - Pastor's Book Study at St. Paul's, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
     Book for this discussion will be Dear Church, written by Lenny Duncan

Saturday, April 4th - Mother Daughter Banquet

Sunday, April 5th - Palm Sunday

Thursday, April 9th - SMSM Maundy Thursday Service at Bethany, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 10th - Community Good Friday Service with Pleasant View Church of the Brethren at
St. Paul's, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 12th - Easter

Friday, May 15th - Bingo Fundraiser at Jefferson Community Center, doors open at 5:30 p.m, games begin at 7 p.m.  There will be a special drawing for people who bring non-perishable items to be donated to a local food bank.

​Community Events:

South Mountain Heritage Society has many events scheduled for the remainder of the year.  Check out their Fall newsletter to see upcoming events.  https://mailchi.mp/c217fbc2fbbb/upcoming-events-in-and-around-burkittsville-2770181?e=3ec40d5aa5

March 11-14, Country Butchering and Breakfast 
The Burkittsville Ruritan Club will hold a country butchering and breakfast March 11-14, 2020. Volunteers will be needed to help butcher on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:00 pm and early on the morning of Thursday, March 12. 

Orders will be due to Randy or Gary Huffer (301-371-7795) by Sunday, March 8, 2020 and will be available for pickup on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm or on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. 
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An all-you-can-eat Country Breakfast will be held in the Ruritan Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 6:00 until 10:00 am. Cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. 
http://www.burkittsvilleruritanclub.org/

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