Dear Parish Family,

Today is February 29 and we are given he gift of an extra day this year!

While totally unrelated to the astronomical event, I thought it might be fun to look at the number of times the word “LEAP” is mentioned in the Bible.

Here are just a few……

• 2 Samuel 6:16: “David leaped and danced”
• Psalm 28:7: “My heart leaps for joy and with my song I praise him.”
• Luke 1:41: “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”

May you receive today as a special gift — another day to praise God!

Sincerely,
Fr. Michael Durning

Coming Events

MEN OF NATIVITY: A meeting of MON (Men of Nativity) will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 9:00am in the Parish Hall. Ron Hurley will be presenting a program. Also discussion of the St. Pat Dinner will be held. Come join the Men of Nativity for coffee, treats, and fellowship.

WED. EVENING LENT PROGRAMS: On Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm, there will be a “Simple Supper” and Lenten presentation. The theme is “Watch and Pray”.

• March 6: Bill Stoner will share an online resource for studying the Bible.
• March 13: Jackie Overton, Youth Minister of Church of the Redeemer, will share her story.
• March 20: Marcia Hardy will do a presentation on Icons in the Christian tradition.

SUNDAY A.M. LENT PROGRAMS: The Adult Education Classes, 9:00am Sunday in the Library. “With penitent hearts and steadfast faith” will start on February 25 thru March 17.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Wednesdays after the 10:00am Healing Service we will be having Stations of the Cross (10:30am) through Lent.

FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY: Bible Study resuming tomorrow, March 1, at 10:00am, in the Library. All are welcome. This week they will be covering Psalm 89.

ESTATE PLANNING: Have you remembered the Church in your estate plans?