Thursday Notes 3/19/26

NEW SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY: Sunday’s after the 11:00 worship service.  Mary Farber is leading us in the Book of Mark. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Bible Study Room across from Pastor’s office. Just show up and bring your Bible.

ALTAR GUILD:  The Altar Guild is looking for a couple of people to fill in occasionally when there is a need.  If you are interested, please speak with Rich or Helena Petit.

LADIES PRAYER BREAKFAST:  SATURDAY, March 21st at 9:00 am.  All ladies are invited to join us for a morning of worship, fellowship, and a delicious meal.

BIBLE STUDY:  SATURDAY, March 21st at 1:30 pm in the Bible Study Room across from Pastor’s office or via Zoom.  We are digging into Lutheranism and other Denominations. There is a free downloadable PDF which you can also print. It was sent out in Thursday Notes. Look for the Zoom link in your email.  

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S SOCIAL:  SATURDAY, March 28th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Rebekah Brown is hosting a ladies get together in her home in Potomac Heights.  Please join us for an evening of fellowship and fun.  She is supplying drinks.  Please bring an appetizer to share.  Amy questions please contact Rebekah.

EASTER BASKETS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED – Thank you to everyone who is purchasing and Easter Basket for a child in need. Please remember to label them and return them to LCOOS by Sunday March 29th.

ART OF MARRIAGE BIBLE STUDY:  SUNDAY, March 29th in the Fellowship Hall.  Heather & Sean Donaldson have planned an opportunity for you and your spouse to take part in ART OF MARRIAGE described as a transformative marriage Bible study designed to help you explore new levels of intimacy, communication and connection with your spouse right in your OWN backyard.  Any questions, please speak with Heather Donaldson.

NEW LADIES BIBLE STUDY:  FRIDAY, April 17th,  from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Led by Laura Tinsley.  We will be reading “BLESSED” Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation by Nancy Guthrie.  We will be meeting in person in the Bible Study Room across from Pastor’s office. Then after that it will continue every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.  We will try to see if we can work it out via Zoom. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex.   The book can be purchased through Amazon or any used book site.  The downloadable PDF is $3 per person (we can place the order, and you can reimburse LCOOS the $3). If you have any questions, please speak with Laura or Rosa.

EASTER LILIES – If you’d like to help beautify the altar for Easter Sunday, there is a signup sheet for Easter Lilies on the bulletin board in the hallway of the church. This year we ordered 24 single stem lilies.  They are $15 per lily.  You may take them home after the 11:00 am service on Easter Sunday.

SAVE THE DATES:  EASTER EGGSTRAVAGENZA -SAVE THE DATE!  SATURDAY, April 4th 11:00 am.  This is for toddlers to 12 years old youth.  Watch for the signup sheet on the table in the narthex.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS): Starts on Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th, 2026. From 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Please mark your calendar and remember to tell your friends and neighbors.

LWML NATIONAL CONVENTION:  September 25th through the 27th in Virginia Beach.  More information will be forthcoming. Any questions, please speak with Rosa Ammons.