Holy Week Schedule - March 2008

Easter time is here and once again we have additional services for everyone to take advantage of. The week of March 16 - March

Palm Sunday - Worship at 8 & 10 AM
Monday - Day of Fasting
Tuesday - Day of Prayer
Wednesday - Worship at 3 PM - Centenary Chapel*
Maundy Thursday - Worship at 7 PM - Centenary Chapel*
Good Friday - Worship at 7 PM
Saturday - Easter Egg Hunt (12:45 PM see below!)
Easter Sunday - Worship at 8 & 10 AM

* Pastor Kathleen will be leading services at our sister church, Centenary UMC. All are welcome at all services at either location.

Preschool Trivia Night - Saturday March 29

If you’re a resident of the Square who has young children, you may already be aware of LPUMC’s preschool, a cooperative effort between teacher Edna Coleman and the parents of her students. (If you’re not familiar with the program, and would like more information, you may leave a message for Edna at 771-9214, ext. 15 or contact her via email at (lppreschool@sbcglobal.net.) And if you’ve lived on or around the Square for a while, you may also be familiar with the school’s primary fundraiser: Preschool Trivia Night! Game night this year is Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym at the back of the church on the first floor. (Enter through the red door on the west side of the building.) In addition to the chance to compete with your friends and neighbors for the winner of the night’s trivia challenge, you’ll also have the opportunity to bid on a variety of items in the silent auction. Table reservations will be taken starting Sunday, March 3, so get the gang together, brush up on your trivia and come on over. For ticket information and to reserve space, contact Edna at the above phone number or email address.

Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday March 22

On Saturday, March 22, Lafayette Park UMC is excited to welcome The Easter Bunny, who will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities kick off at 12:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall from which Mr. Bunny will lead the party to the park. Children will be divided into groups according to age for the hunt, which will start at 1:00. Afterwards, guests will follow the Bunny Trail back to the church for photos with the Easter Bunny, games, snacks and special treats. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to all. For more information, please email heartreach@gmail.com.

Follow-up: For photos of the 2008 Easter Egg Hunt follow this link to our Flikr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lpumc/sets/72157604236058362/

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner - Saturday March 15th

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. On March 15, from noon to 7:00 p.m., the United Methodist Women—with a little help from their friends—will be serving up your choice of corned beef or roast beef plus vegetables, bread and butter, dessert and a drink for just $6.00 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12.

Join us in Fellowship Hall on the lower level of the church. You may enter through the door under the blue awning on the north side of the church or through the red door that faces the parking lot on the west side. If you’re short on time, call ahead for carry-out: 773-1246. Whether you dine at our house or yours, this is one meal you don’t want to miss!