Memorial Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)

PRAYER VIGIL TO OPEN LENTEN SEASON

A 24 hour Prayer Vigil will help us at MCC to begin a contemplative Lenten season this year.  Following Ash Wednesday on February 17, the Vigil will be held from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20 until 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 21.  With so many needs and decisions facing our congregation, our nation and our world, we have good reason to “take it to the Lord in prayer” as we search ourselves and seek insight and guidance.

MCC has long held such a annual vigil on Peace Sunday in December.  But with the complications in our church schedule and the aftermath of the fire, it was deemed best to postpone the event.  The February time was chosen because it combines several important concerns facing us.  One is the beginning of the Lenten season—a time for self-examination in preparation for Easter.  Another is the beginning, on Feb. 21, of our annual Week of Compassion—reaching out to the poor and needy among God’s children everywhere.  A third centers around the planning and procedures called for as we look to the congregation’s future.  And to these has been added our awareness of the great human crisis in Haiti.  To pray for guidance and peace as we face these challenges could hardly be more appropriate.

A sign-up list for hourly segments of the vigil will be ready this Sunday.  You are urged to claim your time promptly.  Lee Nowland will be circulating the list and may also be contacted at her home (971-2548).

HELP WANTED

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The Week Ahead...at Memorial Christian Church

TUESDAY           February 9th
 7:00 p.m.            Board Meeting

THURSDAY          February 11th
10:00 a.m.            Bible Study

SATURDAY          February 13th
10:00 a.m.            Russia with Love

SUNDAY            February 14th _ Valentine's Day
 9:15 a.m.            Sunday School
10:30 a.m.            Worship Service
                      Coffee Fellowship

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