
Words With Friends.
It’s the latest fad. Like an electronic Scrabble game played on the internet, one can create words, keep score and even chat with your opponent on the screen. You can play it on your computer, smart phone or digital tablet but watch out you will become addicted to the game!
Please consider putting down your digital “friend” one hour each week to meet with real friends for face-to-face conversation in our Lenten renewal. Like last year our main focus will be on small groups.
CONVERSATIONS is the name of our renewal which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Each week we will have conversation about one character in the life of Jesus. We begin with Peter, then Mary Magdalene, etc.
The CONVERSATION renewal will include the following:
+Ash Wednesday Worship at 11am and 7 pm on February 22
+Small Groups will gather weekly beginning February 19th. Watch for sign-ups in the fellowship hall area. These groups are informal gatherings in homes, church building, or restaurants with minimal but warm hospitality. An easy-to-follow discussion guide makes it a “no-brainer” for the guide. The questions are to create friendly conversation and build trust in the group. Want to go deeper in the Word? The St. Mary’s blog on our web-site will include Biblical commentary.
+Daily devotions delivered via email. These will be written by members of St. Mary’s congregation.
+Wednesday Evening Worship in Lent beginning February 29th, the high school youth will lead a drama series, “Unlikely Conversations About Jesus.” These services are at 6 pm and a soup supper begins at 5 pm.
+Wednesday Morning Worship will include a short Bible study, special music, and prayer at 11 am
+Healthy conversations mission focus. Watch for displays in the library for ideas.
+A family event is being planned to lift up the renewal.
Watch the announcements!
May you be blessed in your “words with friends” this Lenten season. May you grow deeper in love with Jesus Christ and his people.
Pr. David Raben
PS: Prayer concern-the Call Committee is actively discerning God’s guidance as we seek an associate pastor. Pray each day that the Holy Spirit would call a pastor to lead in our midst!

