WIDOW & WIDOWERS DINNER ... Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss out on a dinner prepared just for you by the deaconate on Saturday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall If you need transportation call the church office, 863-646-3219. Please RSVP to the office at 836-646-3219 during office hours.

COMMUNION … We will be celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at both services on Sunday, March 7.

BENEVOLENT SUNDAY … The Diaconate encourages you to make an offering to this fund each month for the purpose of meeting the needs that arise within our church family. The benevolent buckets will be by the exit doors and in the vestibule on Sunday, March 7.

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP DINNER ... Dinner is served from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. with children's, youth and adult electives to follow. This week's menu (Mar. 10) will be Shepherd's Pie or pizza.

SENIOR SHEPHERDS … All seniors are invited to a potluck Friday, March 12, at noon in the fellowship hall. This is a fun time to be together with your friends and a great opportunity to invite your friends to come. Please make every effort to be there.

SHARE FOOD DISTRIBUTION … Register today. Forms are in the vestibule. Turn forms and money into the office by next Sunday, March 14. Food pickup will be Saturday, March 27 at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY CIRCLE … Morning circle will be meeting Monday, Feb. 22 in the choir room from 10-11:30 a.m. Linda Ross will lead the discussion of Lesson 6 “Seekers After The Eternal” (Part I) from our guide book Seeking God’s Great Riches (the book of Hebrews). Women, please join us for the lesson, prayer time and fellowship. See you there!

PLEDGE CARDS … If you did not pick up your pledge card for the 2010 ministry, you may pick one up in the vestibule. Please mail it back in the envelope provided to: SRPC, 1217 Shepherd Road, Lakeland, FL 33811 as soon as possible. Thank you.

FOOD PANTRY … The food pantry is stocked and ready for those who need our help. If you know of someone who could use our SRPC Food Pantry please let them know that it is available Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who donated food and personal items.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY NEWS ... If you would like to be considered for a full or part-time job teaching at our Academy, please call Kim Taylor (director) at 863-646-5323 and ask for an application. Job openings are filled through the resumes kept on file.

SRCA OPENINGS ... We are presently enrolling new students in the infant, toddler and Pre-K classes. Please call Kim Taylor (director) at 863-646-5323 to enroll or for more information.

HAITI UPDATE … SRPC is working through “Partners for Health” to provide help to the people of Haiti. If you would like to contribute to this effort please write your check to SRPC and in the “memo” section note that it is for Haiti. We will keep you informed of other ways we may be of help as we hear more from our missionaries Cliff & Bobbi Matousek. Thank you for your assistance.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY SCHOOL ... Classes for every adult, no matter where you feel you may be at spiritually, are offered each quarter. From someone who might be “exploring the Christian faith” to those who have been in leadership for many years, we offer challenging classes designed to help you understand and live out the Christian faith. In addition to our adult classes, classes for all age groups are provided year-round.

SUNDAY
~ Living and Growing As Disciples - Room #13
~ Homebuilders - Room #12
~ Comprehensive Bible Study - Room #10
~ Searcher’s Room - Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY
~ Men’s Class - Room #13
~ Women’s Class - Room #11
~ Bible and Life Class - Room #10

GET CONNECTED WITH SMALL GROUPS ... This is one of the best ways to form friendships and to grow in your walk with God. Groups of 8-12 people meet in homes for informal Bible study, fun and fellowship. It is where the life and love of SRPC is most deeply experienced. If you need assistance finding a small group, please contact the church office at 863-646-3219.

PRAYER WARRIORS WELCOME ... If you would kike to join our prayer group, please come to our meetings Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Choir Room.

PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN … We want to let you know that we now offer (in addition to our nursery located in the Educational Building) a “Comfort Room” upstairs above the sanctuary. This room is equipped with sound so that you may still hear the service while taking care of any of your children’s needs, if they are upset, hungry, etc. You are free to keep your children with you during the service, but we wanted you to be aware of the options available.

HEARING AIDS AVAILABLE … We have hearing aids available for use during the service. Check at the sound booth and they will give you one to use during the service. If you would like to purchase your own hearing aid, the cost is $90.00. Please sign up at the sound booth or fill out the communication card and put it in the offering plate.