Food Pantry

 

Loch Willow has primary responsibility for the Food Pantry Distribution on March 16th. If you can assist, please come to Glossbrenner by 6:45 p.m. We are collecting laundry detergentfor that date and any other items will also be appreciated. Please leave donations in the designated location in the entryway of Fellowship Hall. Thank you for all contributions of volunteer time and items for distribution.

 

SAW Habitat Radiothon

 

Reed Hopkins will be guest at the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity's Radiothon from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15th. Tune in to WKDW AM900 and dial in your pledge. Your pledge helps to support safe, decent, and affordable homeownership programs in our community. The pledge number is 886-1944.

 

 

Youth Reminders

 

We will travel to the Valley Mission on Saturday, March 13th to prepare brunch. Please either sign up on the youth board or let Bev know if you plan to go. Also, final payments for the West Virginia mission trip are due March 14 (total is $130.00)

 

Can You Help Out During Lent?

 

We are blessed to have so many individuals in our church who are willing to donate their time, talents and means. During this season of Lent, we have some special and perhaps unusual requests. Please take a minute and consider whether you can be of service in any of these areas:

 

March 14: Middle School Youth and Fellowship Committee will deliver cookies to the staff at Loyalton. If you can supply cookies, please see Merrily Kohler or Susan Cromer.

 

Can you roast a leg of lamb? Ann Collins and Ann Sours purchased the leg of lamb for our Passover Seder and deposited it in the kitchen freezer. If you are willing to prepare the Seder lamb, or if you are available to help with other aspects of the Passover Seder, please see Ann Conway.

 

April 1st, Maundy Thursday: Our Passover Seder begins at 6:00 p.m. and includes a covered dish provided by the congregation. To prepare for the Seder, we need to determine the number attending. If you are planning to participate in the Passover Seder, please sign the form in the Fellowship Hall.

 

April 2, Good Friday: Our church will be open for meditation from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Can you spare an hour during this time to welcome and inform other regarding the meditation station? If so, please sign the form in the Fellowship Hall.

 

5th Annual Pie Contest

 

March 21st is the date for this year's Pie Contest. Please have your pies here by 10:00 a.m. so that they can be judged. The pei auction will be held directly after worship that same day.

 

Camp and Conference Scholarships

 

Any child or youth needing financial assistance to attend church-related camp or conference this summer should do both of the following:

 

1. See the pastor for a Shenandoah Presbytery scholarship application (to be returned to the pastor by May 1)

 

2. See Jane Hammond for a Loch Willow scholarship application.

 

Winter Cancellations

 

For information on weather related concellations at Loch Willow, tune in to WHSV (Ch. 3), WVIR-TV (Ch. 29), or WNLR radio (1150AM)' If school is cancelled or closes on a WOW day because of weather, there will be no WOW.

 

Sanctuary Lights

 

If you enjoy seeing the new light fixtures in the sanctuary, you are invited to make a contribution to offset the cost. Donations of any amount may be made in honor or in memory of someone. Place donation in the plate with a note attached, or bring it to the church office.

 

Historical Books

 

Copies of two books by local artist Joe Nutt are available: Historic Houses of Augusta County ($25) and Historic Houses of Staunton ($35). Our church receives 40% from each sale. See Robin Allen or Merrily Kohler.

 

 

Bipolar Support Group

 

The Mental Health Association of Augusta sponsors a Bipolar Support Group every Thursday at 2 p.m. at Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Waynesboro. This is a free weekly meeting for those who suffer from bipolar disorder and their family members and friends, lead by Jennifer Hatter, L.P.C. Contact person: Donna Gum, MHA-A Administrator, 886-7181 or 949-0169; mhaa@intelos.net.

 

 

Church Nursery

 

The church nursery needs a few toys for little girls: dolls, doll carriage, play dishes, etc. We could also use a good, sturdy rocking chair. Any questions please see Kay Sellers.