I. Worship this week

• 6:15 pm: Simple Supper
• 7:00 pm: Evening Prayer

• Rev. Louise Westfall preaching "The Church and the City (III):  Restoring the Family", based on Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.
• Reception of New Members (11)

Coming up: MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER
Jesus celebrated the Passover Seder for his last supper on what we now call Maundy Thursday. Join us on Thursday April 1st at 6:00 pm for a Passover Seder, dinner, and communion in Andersen Hall. Because this is a sit down dinner, we ask that you call the church office to RSVP to this event. (This meal and service are appropriate for all ages, however childcare will be provided if notified ahead of time).

II. The Fairmount Community

FIVE GREAT EVENINGS OF SHARING (5GEOS)
Remaining Wednesdays in Lent, March 10 - 24, join us for Five Great Evenings of Sharing. Each evening begins with dinner at 6:15, followed at 7:00 with your choice of faith formation activity:

• Evening Worship
• Book Study of Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
• Family Educational Option (March 10 – 24 only).
  • March 10: Family as Spiritual Shelter: Creating Sacred Space at Home.
  • March 17: Bearers of the Tradition: Family Prayer at Home.
  • March 24: Storykeepers: The Family’s Role in Biblical Story Telling.

ADULT EDUCATION ON SUNDAYS AT 9:30 AM

• Faith Matters (Chapel)
  This Sunday, March 14 – Lenten study begins on Abraham the
  Patriarch and his importance to the major religions of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. “The Children of Abraham: Ishmael and Isaac” This is based on Bruce Feiler’s “Abraham.”
• Kergyma Bible Study (Ganson Room)
  Does a Jewish Carpenter born during the Roman Empire have a relevant message for us in 2010? Come and find out at Bible study at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. We have just started with a study of the New Testament based on a contextual interpretation by Borg and Crossan. This week's theme is: "Advent of the Messiah" with a video from the series "First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God", which provides the socio-political and historical context for the vision of God's Kingdom. All are welcome to come once or more often. Led by Ulrich Hopfer.
• Women's Sunday Morning Book Study Group
  (Pastor Louise’s office)
  Join us as we discuss the book In Silence, Why We Pray, by
  Donald Spoto; we are discussing Chapter 7.
• More information about our Adult education offerings is available at: http://fairmountchurch.org/adults.asp.
  

FAITHFUL LIVES FILM SERIES
Our third movie, coming up on Friday, March 12 at 6:45pm, is
The Great Debaters, a drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Discussion lead by Bryan Seekely.
PIZZA - POPCORN – BEVERAGES
FREE WILL OFFERING
Childcare will be available with advance notice. Please call Bryan Seekely at 440.461.4264 for more information.

BOOMERS± SPRING FLING
This Boomers± Pot luck social event is at 7pm on March 20th at the home of Elaine Price and Gordon Landefeld, 3390 DeSota Ave, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44118, on the 2nd floor (216-932-1508).
The ministry for the event is Earthkeepers, and the theme is "Bulbs for the Earth." Attendees are asked to make a contribution toward either energy efficient lighting for the Manse, and/or sustainable plantings in the church gardens. Elaine and Gordon will provide small pots, potting soil, and bulbs for planting as part of the evening activities. Please bring your checkbook and a main dish, salad or dessert to share.

20s/30s
As a part of the Lenten observance Fairmount presents Five Great Evenings of Sharing every Wednesday through March 24th at 6:15pm. There is dinner and following dinner we will break into different groups to focus on a particular topic or subject. The Adult group discussion will be based on the book Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. This week discussion will be of Chapters 1 and 20. If you are unable to read the chapter(s) beforehand, that's okay, the discussion will flourish out of the assigned chapters. You are welcome to join every week, every other week, or even once. It is an open group.  Books are available through Rev. Eric Dillenbeck.

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
A search committee is closing in on a Church Administrator candidate, but during this interim time following Gene Smith's retirement February 26, please route requests as follows: financial questions, stewardship commitments, etc. to Susanne Knauer; building or room requests, bulletin announcements, schedule information to Kerri Chapman; changes in contact information or website changes to Shawn Miller. As always, please refer pastoral concerns to one of the ministers. Thank you for your understanding!

SAVE THE DATE
The Sunday Women's Book Study Group is sponsoring a Spring Retreat in a lovely, rural setting, an hour and a half from Cleveland. Saturday and Sunday May 15-16. More details to come. Call Evelyn Hunt at 216.795.4264 for more information.

STEPHEN MINISTRY
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STEPHEN MINISTRY: What Do Stephen Ministers Do?
Stephen Ministers are caring Christian friends who listen, understand, accept, and pray for and with care receivers who are working through a crisis or a tough time.  If you or someone you know could benefit from talking with a Stephen Minister, please call Missy Shiverick 216.321.5800.

FAIRMOUNT GUILD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 25th from 9:00 to 11:00 am and 12:00 to 1:00 pm
We are IN NEED OF ITEMS for our spring rummage sale.
Jewelry, Never used gifts, Kitchen Items, China, Furniture (Indoor/ Outdoor), Bicycles Outdoor Equipment, Tools, Toys/Puzzles/Games, Camping Gear, Art (framed), Lamps, Linens, Mugs/Glasses/Teacups, Cookware, DVD’s/CD’s/Records/Cassettes/Sound Equipment, WOMEN & CHILDREN’S Spring Summer Clothing (NEW, EXCELLENT and CLEAN Condition Only!)
Call Sarah Vliek, 216.397.9129 or Barb McWilliams, 216.371.0249 if you have any questions or need assistance with delivery to the church. Small items may be left on the bench outside the church office. Please call the church first if you are bringing in a large item or a large quantity of items. PLEASE, NO JUNK!!

OWN A PIECE OF FAIRMOUNT HISTORY
Have you ever wished you had a copy of one of the old Hymnals?  This is your chance! We have discovered a treasure-trove of The Worshipbook, published in the 1970's, and The Hymnal, published in 1933, and offer them to you to take home if you choose.  They'll be availabe from mid-February until mid-April, on a rolling cart in Anderson Hall.  Enjoy!

Small Group Opportunities at Fairmount!

WELL SPOUSE
Are you caring for a sick spouse or relative?  We understand the pressures you are under.  Come join the Well Spouse Group as they meet for support and fellowship the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 11:30.  Bring a brown bag lunch and meet us in the church Upper Room.

MEN’S BREAKFAST FORUM - MBF Web Page
This group is open to all men.  It meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 am in the Conference Room. A light breakfast is provided for this hour of fellowship and discussion.

BEYOND ACCEPTANCE
This support group is for individuals and families who are dealing with issues of gender and sexual identity and the Christian church’s acceptance of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender persons will meet on Tuesday, March 23, at 5:30 PM in Chilcote North. You are welcomed to explore in a safe place assuring confidentiality and positive Christian support. For further information, contact Dick Clewell at 216.321.5800 ext. 109.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been given a wonderful gift which has allowed them to purchase LOTS of yarn to make prayer shawls. So, if you are considering making a Prayer Shawl, please contact Missy Shiverick or Jan Spalding and we will give you the directions and yarn that you will need to get started. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the third Thursday of every month at 12:30pm for fellowship, technical help, and prayer. Please come and be a part of the group.

Members on the Move!
Please let us know if you are moving...whether across the street or across the country. Please contact the church office [information@fairmountchurch.org] with contact information. We want to stay connected with you!

CHILDREN’S & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

Parenting Play Group Meets March 10
 Serenity Now!  Play Time for Babies, Toddlers and Parents!
Wednesday, March 10, 10:30 AM
Parents are invited to join Betsy Wooster, Fairmount’s Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, for some down time and adult conversation!  This group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month through May, to share the joys and challenges of parenting and family life.  We’ll meet in Fairmount’s Infant and Toddler room so that babies and toddlers will have ample space to play or sleep while we visit.  Come for sanity, serenity and support from other parents of young children!    

Children’s Church School This Sunday (03/14/10)

During 8:30 worship
INFANT & TODDLER CARE: Infant and Toddler Room (Across from Main Office) with Elisha Hooks and Jamie Dreger.
During 11:00 worship
INFANT & TODDLER CARE: Infant and Toddler Room (Across from Main Office) with Elisha Hooks and Jamie Dreger.

Children’s Church School Classes are downstairs in the Christian Education Wing.
3 - 5 YEAR OLDS: Noah’s Ark & Rainbow class (Geuder Room)
Stephanie Washlock, Bonnie Lindberg, Tim Sheeran, and Os Mills
1st, 2nd & 3rd GRADERS: (Room 5)
Traci Rourke and Cristina Pereira
4th, 5th & 6th GRADERS: (Room 7)
Vanessa Whiting, Anne Richie, and Peggy Roberts

All classes dismiss at 12:15 p.m.
Please pick up the children in their classrooms.

Youth News

Sunday, 3/28/10
Mark your calendar for Pancake Breakfast!

WINTER 2010 Schedule
Every Sunday Morning:  The Café (grd 7-12) in the youth room opens up at 9:00am with snacks, hot cocoa, etc. and at 9:30am Breakfast Club (grd 7-8), Confirmation Class (grd 9), and SHiFT (grd 10-12) will meet… except Sundays with Fundraisers: pancake breakfast, car wash, super bowl subs, etc.
1st and 3rd Sunday Evenings: Our youth groups God Squad (grd 7-12) and CHEER (grd 9-12) will meet from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
2nd Fridays of the month: All youth (grd 7-12) will go to Bethany Soup Kitchen to help volunteer from 5:00pm – 7:30pm
2nd Fridays of the month:  High School Youth (grd 9-12) will have a “Fellowship Evening” of dinner, movies, bowling, or something like that.
4th Sunday of the month: Middle school (grd 7-8) and high school (grd 9-12) youth will have a separate brunch/ lunch at a local restaurant after church.

For up to date information on Youth Department happenings... See the recently revised Youth Website and the All Youth Department Calendar.

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III. Responding to the Call

AID FOR CHILE
The second disaster of 2010 has occurred in Chile with an earthquake and accompanying tsunami which caused hundreds of deaths and extensive damage. The need for water, food, and medical assistance is a priority at this time. If you desire to assist those affected, you can give to the ongoing relief through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, acct number DR000185 (Chile Disaster Relief), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding in Haiti.  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has already sent funds and is working in cooperation with our ecumenical partners on the ground to provide emergency food, water, shelter and medical supplies. Please pray for those affected and give to the ongoing relief through PDA account number DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283, and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

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IV. Stewardship - Vision 100

CHURCH CLOSING TIMES
9:45 pm Thursday
4:00 pm Friday
12:00 pm Saturday
9:00 pm Sunday (use S.E. door for entry/egress)

V. Communications

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