Ash Wednesday, A Celebration of Life, and Spuds for Buds Update

Dear Church Family,

As we step into the season of Lent, I want to take a moment to share some important updates and opportunities for us to gather in worship, remembrance, and community.

Ash Wednesday – March 5 at 7 PM

Next Wednesday, we will gather for our Ash Wednesday service at 7 PM as we mark the beginning of Lent. This service is a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal as we journey toward Easter. We will offer the imposition of ashes as a reminder of our mortality and the grace of God that sustains us.

For those unable to attend in person, we will do our best to stream the service online so everyone can participate. You can use our same login from our YouTube channel that’s found on the front page of our website. www.fwumc.org

Celebrating the Life of Mary Lee Yount – This Sunday at 1 PM

This Sunday, we will come together to celebrate the life of Mary Lee Yount with a memorial service at 1 PM at the church. Mary Lee was a beloved part of our community, and we give thanks for her life and the ways she touched so many of us. Please keep her family in your prayers and join us as we honor her memory.

Spuds for Buds – Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Spuds for Buds fundraiser! Whether you attended, helped prepare food, or donated, your support made a difference.

Here’s what we accomplished together:

• $1,439.87 has been received so far through cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and online donations.

• 60 people were served 63 baked potatoes with all the fixings!

• More than 20 volunteers contributed food, time, and energy to make the event possible.

If you still wish to give, donations can be made by check (write “Spuds” in the memo), cash (please label it accordingly), or online through our church website. These funds will be forwarded in about two months to help those in need.

Thank you for your generosity and for making Spuds for Buds a success!

Looking Ahead

As we prepare for the season of Lent, let’s continue to seek ways to grow in faith, serve our neighbors, and walk in love together. I look forward to worshiping with you on Ash Wednesday at 7 PM and celebrating Mary Lee’s life with you this Sunday.

Grace and peace,

Pastor DJ