Greetings friends! 
We are wrapping up February and sending it on its way! It was a busy month. The Congregational Annual Meeting was a time of gratitude for all our blessings here at Ebenezer. We welcome those new Committee members who have agreed to offer their discipleship in the coming year, and we offer thanks to those who have served over the past year or years but have now taken a well-deserved retirement from committee work. We are fortunate at Ebenezer to have so many who are willing to offer their gifts and talents to our ministry.
As I write this, I know that many of us are still treasuring the delight of the Watch Party for the Men’s Olympic Hockey Team. It was so much fun to be together as we cheered them on this past Sunday morning. Coming home with a Silver Medal is something they can be very proud of. A HUGE shout out to Ted Barnes, Doug Moore, Bill Gillanders and Maggie Finnimore who worked out all the technical challenges and were there bright and early Sunday and through out the morning to insure our viewing pleasure. Thank you to Kay Moore who got to the church early enough to make the coffee and set out the snacks! It was a fun morning.
 
 Now we MARCH forward and if you are like me, you are looking eagerly to Spring!

This Sunday, March 1st will be the Second Sunday of LENT, and our service will include the Sacrament of Communion. Each week throughout the season there will be an insert in the bulletin with a reflection and a Lenten practice for the week. Be sure to take advantage of this time of reflection.

Anyone who considers themselves vintage is invited to join us on March 11th for a gathering of The Classics. This is always a fun afternoon of conversation and entertainment. 

You will want to be at church on March 15th for our Music Sunday. This service will feature some of the musicians in our congregation, special music from our choir, and lots of hymn singing by the congregation. 

On March 29th we will be marking Palm Sunday at our morning service. And that afternoon we will be treated to a concert by the “Happy Harmony” Women’s Choir at 2:00. There will be a free will offering at the door.

Lent is 40 days and the tradition comes from the story of Jesus spending 40 days in the wilderness before beginning his ministry. 40 days is not that long in the big scheme of things, but it can be a deep spiritual time of re-setting. I have set as my personal goal for these 40 days to “find joy in each day”. I will be watching for signs of joy in my day to day because sometimes in our conflicted global world life can seem cold and dark. What will mark your Lenten journey? Whatever it is may you feel God’s blessings in this Season of Lent.   
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See you at church! ~Nancy