ANNOUNCEMENTS
LENTEN VESPERS—Each Wednesday evening at 7:00. The theme for this week’s dialogue meditation will be “Reconciliation.” Come earlier for dinner beginning at 6:00 in the Fellowship Hall.
ALPHA—The Alpha Course began last Monday but it’s not too late to join us on Monday nights in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm for dinner, the video and discussion.
“A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU! - To all of the members and families who donated their time in preparing meals for our family during this troubled time. Your generosity and prayers are greatly appreciated.”—David & Laurie Walters and family
THANK YOU FROM THE ELCA—”Thank you for your gift on January 21, 2010 of $6,223.40 to ELCA Disaster Response, designated for relief and recovery work in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. Through the ELCA, 100% of your gift will go directly to the relief and ongoing recovery efforts in Haiti.” - The Rev. Daniel Rift, Director, ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal
FAMILY LENTEN DEVOTIONALS—Our synod has created a Lenten devotional booklet that is geared toward families with young children (younger than second graders). If you would like to have this devotional for your family, just go to our website, www.ctk-nola.org and there will be a link for the booklet.
CHILDREN’S ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATION—Come join us for the special Easter story, games, food, crafts and, of course, the egg hunt on Saturday, March 27th at 10:00am. We’ll meet in the narthex. Bring a friend!
EASTER CANDY DONATIONS SOUGHT—Donations of individually wrapped candy to fill the Easter treat bags for the Children’s Easter Celebration will be gladly accepted and greatly appreciated. Place your donation in the Easter basket in the narthex by Mar. 20th. Thanks so much.
ORGAN RECITAL—Our own organist, Steve Waddell, will be playing a 30 minute Lenten Recital at St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian Church, 1545 State Street, at 12:00 pm on Thursday, March 11th.
TIME CHANGE—Don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time starts next Sunday, March 14th at midnight. Be sure to set your clocks ahead before you go to bed on Saturday night.
“BE A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN” - Becoming a Contagious Christian is an evangelism training experience that will equip you to share your faith in a personal and natural style that fits you! To be presented on Saturday, March 13th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 5900 Canal Blvd. Call 504-482-4994 to register.
HAITI RELIEF—Thank you for the 165 pairs of shoes our folks donated for Haiti. The shoe drive is now over.
AL-ANON—Meets in our Community Center at 8:00 PM each Wednesday. This is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics. You may come any Wednesday.