TODAY—March 15

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WE SERVE

9:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. INFANT/TODDLER CARE (Preschool Wing)

10:30 A.M. WORSHIP (Sanctuary) Sunday Fun Activity Bags for children Pre-K – 5^th grade are on the table outside the sanctuary doors.

FREE DIABETIC SCREENING TODAY – Wellness Committee sponsors this event in the Pastor’s office from 9:30 – 10:30 and 11:30 – 12:00 noon.

WE LEARN

9:15 A.M. (Parlor) ADULT FORUM TODAY – Rev. Tom McGloshen, Ph.D. – Dealing with friends with serious illnesses.

March 22: John Honeck, Policy Matters Ohio, speaking on State Budget Issues.

9:30 A.M. CHAPEL CLASS TODAY: “You are the sheep of my pasture and I am your God, says the Lord God.” (Ezekiel 34)

MARCH 22: “The nation shall know that I am the Lord, says the Lord God, when through you I display my holiness before your eyes.” (Ezekiel 36)

WE GATHER

10:00 A.M. FELLOWSHIP TIME (Narthex) Sign-up for yummies on the Narthex table.

WELCOME, VISITORS & GUESTS - Sign Friendship Pad in the pew pocket. Use a visitor nametag.

NEW BEGINNINGS, a group for all singles, meets in the South Parlor today immediately following worship for a potluck lunch. If you didn’t prepare a dish, come anyway.

NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP TONIGHT (Grades 6 – 12)

CARD PLAYING this afternoon at church from 2-4 p.m. in the Parlor. We play bridge, euchre and other games. Bring your own cards.

WE SERVE

LISTENING ELDER FOR MARCH is Mike Johnson. He will be available for listening in the Narthex after the worship service March 22. Feel welcome to convey to him any matter in our congregation’s life that you would like to have passed on to the Session.

SAY CHEESE! The Membership Committee has determined it is time for a new pictorial church directory. Our dates for photography will begin on April 13. Appointments can be made at the table in the Narthex or on-line. See insert for more details.

PSV PLANS SECOND MISSION TRIP – The Presbytery of Scioto Valley is planning another cooperative mission work trip to the Gulf Coast the week of October 12, 2009. Travel to Gulfport, Mississippi will take place the weekends before and after the work week. If you are interested in signing up for this life-changing mission event, please call the Presbytery Office at 847-0565 or e-mail jeannie@psvonline.org.

WE LEARN

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP meets this Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Tee Jays Country Place (Morse & High). All men are welcome.

WOMEN OF OVERBROOK BIBLE STUDY meets Tuesday, March 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor.

UPCOMING ADULT FORUMS –

March 29 – Fred Hitzhusen, PhD, Agricultural Economics at OSU, “What’s the story on renewable energy in Ohio and in the United States?”

April 5 – Greg Hitzhusen, PhD, topic to be announced.

April 12 – NO FORUM – Happy Easter

WEDNESDAYS WITH JESUS’ WOMEN FOLLOWERS - Come to the South Parlor on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:15 pm for a hot bowl of Turkey Medley soup. Though we gather at 6:15, dinner is served until we move to the Parlor for Lent Prayer at 7 p.m. At 7:15 Dr. Lee Johnson will provide insights into “Women in Paul’s Communities” How were women perceived during the church’s earliest days? What roles did they play? Activities for children are in the Library 7 – 8:30 p.m.

LENTEN SERIES CONTINUES with Dr. Lee Johnson, Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Dr. Johnson’s research examines ancient Christian texts to discover an amazing diversity among the early Christian communities. She is especially drawn to understanding both women’s life roles during this era and the sociological, historical and geographical particularity of Christian belief and practice as found in Paul’s letters.

March 29 stay after worship for light lunch and hear about Presbytery's 2008 Mission Trip to Gulfport, Mississippi.  Participants Donna Coolidge, Mike Johnson, and Carol Bessey will present a program and preview the trip planned for fall 2009—a challenge and opportunity for any to serve!  Come check it out!

WELLNESS COMMITTEE PRESENTS “Self Defense Tactics for Women” Class led by Jim McMillin, Genoa Township Police Officer, takes place Saturday, April 4, 9:30 – 11 a.m. There is no charge. Sign-up in the church office NOW. Class size is limited to the first 16 registrants. Due to the nature of the class, it’s recommended that you wear athletic type clothing for easy movement.

VBS IS COMING to Overbrook in June. Come for a week of camping! That’s right Overbrook CAMP E.D.G.E. is the place to be! Experience + Discover GOD Everywhere. Mark your calendars June 22-26 and invite your friends to the #1 campground in Columbus. Camp is open from 6:00 – 8:15 p.m. Keep your eyes posted for exciting camping tips.

WE GATHER

FOURTH NIGHT TAIZE WORSHIP – Gather on March 22 for meditative worship in Taize style beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the sanctuary: candles, singing, prayer, scripture. At 7, Faith & Fiction Book Group discuses The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.

FUN EASTER EVENT – Spend your Easter morning, April 12 from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on an Easter Egg Hunt and Art Show! Come, bring your family and friends to this fun event.