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The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17^th. Please join us for worship at 5:45 P.M., followed by our Stone Soup supper at 6:30 P.M. We are in charge of dinner this year. Look for the sign up sheet to go around this Sunday. If you're not comfortable driving at night, and you would like a ride, please call the church office so that one may be arranged. Lenten devotionals will be available in the narthex for all ages! Lenten Taiz� Services begin on Thursday, February 18^th, from 12:15-12:45 P.M. in the sanctuary. Join us for 30 minutes of contemplative music, prayer and scripture lessons led by Revs. Jim Petersen and Kama Hamilton Morton. Meant to be a time set apart to be with God and to help you unwind and center yourself, this joint meditation will be held every Thursday during Lent.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS & ROOM PICK UP

Children begin in Worship on February 14 and will then continue their lessons about Ezekiel, singing: "Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around! Now here the name of the Lord!", thanks to Kenny Staigmiller and his guitar!

Classes will be in the following rooms:

Pre School Room 5 Cathy & Annie Petersen

Grades K-1 Room 2 Barbara Walters

Grades 2-3 Room 4 Syneva Heupel

Grades 4-5 Room 3 Kenny Staigmiller

Middle School Room 7 Zach Nelson

Another $7.70 was collected from our recycled cans, bringing the total "cans for Christhoper" to $37.65! Thanks to all of you who keep those cans rolling in!

A big thank you to Russ Davis, Bob Dillard and Dick Blossom of Joint Facilities for removing the two large evergreens on the SW corner of our lot that had become overgrown, prohibiting the growth of our new linden trees and grass. Removing these trees opens up the area and provides better security and exposure to access our basement and choir room doors. FREE WOOD is available for the taking outside while it lasts.

APPEARING ON OPRAH FEBRUARY 11?

PRODIGAL SONS producer Kim Reed will appear on Oprah this Thursday, February 11, 4:00 P.M. (local) with her mom Carol and girlfriend Claire with regard to the film. Some of you may have seen the film last month at Central Christian Church. What an amazing journey!

In observance of President's Day, the office will be closed on Monday, February 15.

UCC COUNCIL MEETS AT 6:30 P.M.

NAMI EDUCATION COURSE is a free, comprehensive 12-week course designed specifically for family members of persons with mental illness and will offer information on a variety of topics. Classes begin in Great Falls on February 16. Space is limited to 20. Call (406) 458-9738 in Helena by February 12 to register.

NUBE ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7:00 P.M.

Nicolas Carter, Paraguayan harpist from Minneapolis, is coming to Montana with an international ensemble called Nube, and presenting in concert The Story of the Golden Bird. The quartet blends dynamic harmonies of harp, guitar, and flute with lively Latin American percussion rhythms. Our concert, in the sanctuary, is open to the public, and sponsored by our Christian Service Board with a reception by our Fellowship Board to follow. A freewill offering will be received, with a $10 suggestion. Proceeds will go to Haiti relief. Spread the word! Invite your friends, and join us! (Check out Nube at http://www.nicolascarter.com/nube.php).

MAJOR YOUTH EVENTS

DEADLINE APPROACHING

The deadline for registering for the WINTER YOUTH RETREAT (grades 7-12) is February 15. The retreat is February 19-21 at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Bozeman. This year's theme HOW GREEN ARE YOU? will explore our faith through environmentalism and, of course, enjoy worship, games, and the ever popular dance! Cost is $45 (paid for from the Bertsche Memorial Fund). Once you register you will receive a packet with a schedule, health form, covenant, and a list of what to bring. Chaperones and transportation are needed. For more information, contact Kim Harris at (406)855-4317 or kim.harris@campmimanagish.

SOUP-ER BOWL STATS

Thank you to all who contributed to our "SOUP-ER BOWL" offering last weekend. $132 was collected as well as dozens of canned goods. All proceeds will go to FISH to help those in need.

REV. JIM'S BIBLE STUDY will meet on Sunday, February 14 at 9:30 A.M. for a repeat of Chapter 8 in your study guide, Into All the World. There is NO BIBLE STUDY on Wednesday, February 17.

FISH THANK YOU'S

Nick Cetto would like to thank all who helped during the week of FISH, February 8-12: Jack & Nancy Armstrong, Elaine Balzer, Bill Beecher, Jerry & Moggie Butcher, Willy Heupel, Stacy Hopkins, Nancy Hrabe, Don & Sandie Hyland, Del & Pat Johnson, Bonnie Lane, Chuck McAdam, Cathleen Morrison, Dave & Mary Neagle, and Cecil Warren.