March, 2005 Newsletter

Why on Earth are We Here?

Developing a Purpose Focused Church

The 7:00p.m. Lenten Services will be a time to discuss and clarify the purpose of Akeley UMC in an atmosphere of worship and fun where faith and friendships can grow.

March 2 - Communicating Our Purpose

Vision and purpose must be restated every twenty eight days to keep a community of faith focused and moving. How is that done?

March 9 – Organizing Around Our Purpose

Many great ideas never got accomplished because they do not get off the drawing board. How do we organize to accomplish our purpose?

March 16 – Applying Our Purpose

If we have a sense of purpose what, then, do we do on purpose?

Holy Week Schedule

Thursday, March 24th, 6:00 p.m.

Passover Seder Meal at Akeley United Methodist.

Friday, March 25th, 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday Services at Hubbard United Methodist.

Easter Sunday, March 27

8:00 a.m. Sunrise Service
9:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast
10:15 a.m. Worship Service

March Events

GIG PANCAKE BREAKFAST RESUMES THIS MONTH!

Come join us for good food and fellowship the second Saturday of the month, March 12th, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Building Committee Meeting this month is on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

UMW Meeting, Monday March 14th at 2:00 p.m.

Potluck & Game Night, Tuesday March 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Easter Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 27th

WE HAD FUN! AT THE Valentine Weekend Retreat And Valentine’s Brunch at Northern Pines Camp February 11-13, 2005

A wonderful weekend of fun in our Minnesota Winter Wonderland was held at Northern Pines Camp February 11-13. Activities included movies, family craft time, family pizza party, broom ball, sledding, cards and board games, and a Valentine Buffet. As always, good food and good fellowship was enjoyed by all.