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Coronavirus<\/span><\/h2>\n

Obviously, the current Coronavirus crisis has affected every activity at PUMC (as well as all of our lives…).<\/span><\/p>\n

For updates on what events are occurring, click the below button:<\/span><\/p>\n

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As in any church, Christmas and Easter are especially busy times.\u00a0 These seasons are high points in the year for families getting together,\u00a0 for traditions, and… for worship!\u00a0 Without Christmas we could have no Easter.\u00a0 And without Easter, who would care about Christmas???\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

So what are some of the things happening at PUMC this season?\u00a0 Read on!\u00a0<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n

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Major Lenten Events<\/span><\/h3>\n

These are the “major” events that will happen between Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday…\u00a0
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February<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Wed. 2\/26<\/td>\n7:00 PM\u00a0 Ash Wednesday Service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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March<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fri. 3\/6\u00a0<\/td>\n1:00 PM \u00a0 World Day of Prayer<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat. 3\/21<\/td>\n9, 12, & 3\u00a0 Pack meals for Rise Against Hunger<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sun. 3\/29 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n10:15 AM\u00a0 Single service, Cantata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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April<\/span><\/h4>\n

Because of the pandemic, plans have changed “slightly”(and they continue to change). The services desginated as “Live Stream” will be closed to the public, but shown on our live stream page…\u00a0 refer to the Coronavirus\u00a0Updates<\/a> post for the latest details…<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sun. 4\/5<\/td>\n9:30 & 11:00 AM\u00a0<\/del> Palm Sunday services\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
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Thurs. 4\/9<\/td>\n7:00\u00a0 PM\u00a0\u00a0<\/del> Holy Thursday Service\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
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Fri. 4\/10<\/td>\n7:00 PM<\/del> \u00a0\u00a0 Good Friday service\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
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Sat. 4\/11<\/td>\n11:00 AM\u00a0 Easter Egg Hunt<\/a><\/span><\/del> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 CANCELED<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sun. 4\/12<\/td>\n9:30 & 11:00 AM<\/del> Easter Sunday services\u00a0
\n10:15 AM LIVE STREAM<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you can’t attend one of our services in person watch it on our Live Stream.\u00a0 You can also watch a recording at any time after the service.
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Other Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Mary Circle (which is part of our United Methodist Women’s Fellowship) is conducting two sales to support our church and its missions:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Soup Sale<\/span><\/strong> Starting on February 23, we’ll take orders for some “body warming, lip-smacking” home made soup. Orders will be taken in the Narthex until March 15, and the soup will be distributed on Sunday March 22.<\/p>\n

Easter Candy Sale<\/span><\/strong>: Also beginning on February 23 (and continuing until March 15), the Mary Circle will accept orders for Easter Candy. Along with the soup, the candy will be available on March 22.<\/p>\n

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The following aren’t organized by the Mary Circle, but they are traditional parts of our Easter tradition at PUMC:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Daffodil Sunday<\/span><\/strong> After the special 10:15 service on March 29, pots of mini-daffodils will be distributed to those who placed orders. This annual sale supports the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n

Easter Lilies<\/span><\/strong> Much like the Poinsettias that adorn our altar during Advent, Easter Lilies will further enliven our Easter Celebration on Easter Sunday. Order forms will be in the bulletin, and you may take your Lily after the service.<\/p>\n

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Get Ready!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Much like Advent, this season (Lent) is a time of preparation.\u00a0 Will Resurrection Sunday just come and go like any other day, or will this year be a highlight on your life’s journey of grace?\u00a0 To make the most of this opportunity, we need to prepare for the journey.\u00a0 Worship, Bible Study, and prayer are your main tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But one tool specifically created for this 2020 season of Lent is the devotional booklet which has been assembled by several local churches.\u00a0 People (mostly lay people) from many churches have contributed their thoughts about the season, and they’ve been compiled into a booklet of daily devotions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These booklets are available (for free) in participating churches, but they are also available on this website!\u00a0 You can click the big button that’s on the top of the “Daily\u00a0Devotionals<\/a><\/span>” page (under the “NEWS” menu), or you can just click the thumbnail below.\u00a0 A link will also be provided in the right hand sidebar.<\/p>\n

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Lenten Devotional for 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n