YOUTH MIYSTERY MISSION ADVENTURE!

Because the weather is not playing nice, we can't camp...stupid severe storms ick.
WE ARE DOING SOMETHING!

When: 1:00pm today, Friday, March 30
Where: Starting at CSUMC
What: Mystery Mission Adventure followed by a cookout (if it's not awful outside, but it probably will be, so we might cook-in) at Bruce Martin's house!

You need to find transportation to the church. We will take you home.

What to bring: bring whatever food items you might have purchased for the camping trip. A jacket.

We will have you home by 10pm (ish) maybe later if Bruce wins.:)

SEE YOU TODAY!!!...Spread the word! Call your friends!

Primetime Preview!

Tonight in Primetime the youth will continue their Spiritual Gift Study, the childrens and youth choirs will practice for Palm Sunday, and Bible Idol will continue. Tonight's battle willb e between Esther, Job, and Isaiah. Who will move one step closer to becoming the Bible's biggest star?

Join us tonight in Primetime! Activities begin at 5:30 with dinner at 6:15!

Lenten Service Homily

For those interested click here for the homily Becca gave during today's Lenten service.

This Week at Court Street

Tuesday 3/27
9:00 Quilters/History&Archives
1:00 Lenten Study Group, Room 209 (Becca Butler teaching)
6:00 Bell Choir
7:00 Chancel Choir

3/28
6:30am Fellowship of Christian Men AM Group
12:00 Lenten Noon Service, followed by Lunch
5:30 Prime Time
Lenten Study at CSUMC, hosted/taught by the Wandells
Kids Choir
Youth in Balcony West
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Gospel of John Class
Bible Idol
Youth Choir
7:00 Fellowship of Christian Men PM Group
7:30 Rejoice Rehearsal

Thursday 3/29
7:00 Lenten Study at the Home of Sue Cram
7:00 Task Force

Saturday 3/24
9:00 Children's Theatre Group
10:00 Lenten Study at the Home of Bruce Martin

Sunday 3/25
8:00 Chapel Service
8:45 Rejoice Worship
9:10 Better Living
9:30 Lamplighters
9:50 Sunday School
10:45 Traditional Worship
12:00 Lenten Study group, Church Library
No Confirmation Class this week due to Palm Sunday and Spring Break.

Holy Week at CSUMC

Sunday, April 1: Palm/Passion Sunday.
Regular Worship Service times (8, 8:45, 10:45). The 10:45 service will feature a palm-processional and a dramatic reading.

Wednesday, April 4:
Lenten Community Service, 12:00 in the Chapel.

Thursday, April 5: Maundy Thursday.
Celebrate the institution of the Lord's Supper at our service at 7pm in the Dining Room.

Friday, April 6: Good Friday.
Come and meditate upon the crucifixion of Jesus at this special service. 12:00 in the Chapel.

Sunday, April 8: EASTER SUNDAY!!!
Come celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at our combined 10:00 am service in the Sanctuary.

The Sunday Summary

It was another great Sunday here at CSUMC. Here are some highlights:

• We continued in our "Spiritual Gift Spotlights" with the Gifts of the Feet and Hands.
• Becca's children's moment featured her Jesus Doll and talk about sandals, dirty feet, and Mary's gift of washing Jesus' feet.
• The Choir presented a special Choral Introit "O, The Lamb"
• The Choir also presented "Jesus Wept"
• The JuBellation ringers played our postlude. They did a beautiful piece called "Elegy"
• We celebrated the baptism of Anne Kim Breauhaus. Her parents brought her here from Korea to be baptised at Court Street!
• The scriptures for the day were Isaiah 43: 16-21, Psalm 126, and John 12: 1-8.

Pastor Keith's Sermon was entitled "How Can I say Thanks?" and here are some highlights:

• "The purpose of our lives is to serve God and when we forget that we get everything confused. We begin to believe that church is about us. It's not. It's a bout giving honor and praise to God"
• Thanksgiving is one way to give thanks for God's goodness.
• Each one of us is special and is gifted and when we find our gifts we can find ways to employ them in the service of the Lord.
• Mary was the only one of Jesus' disciples who really "got it". She understood what was going to happena nd understood Jesus' mission.
• She demonstrated a depth of commitment in giving thanks.
• She wanted to annoint or baptize him before his final days.
• Love brings us to the point of being extravagant.
• Imagine what it would be like if we furnished the church based on the mindset of Judas.
• Mary's love wasn't limited by money. She realized what Jesus had done for her in the raising of her brother, Lazarus, and she wanted to say "thank you".

Next Sunday is Palm/Passion Sunday. Please plan to join us for that service and all of our Holy Week Services.

Spiritual Gifts Spotlight II

In order to be sure we finish all of the spiritual gifts before Holy Week., there is a second spotlight this week. Again, if you need more information or would like to purchase the book, please contact the church office or e-mail becca.

We'll also be looking at the "Gifts of the Feet." The body of Christ needs feet, too. It is the feet that take the word of God out of our sanctuaries and classrooms and into the world beyond the Church walls. These are the gifts that are often neglected or left un-nurtured and yet without these gifts, the word of God goes nowhere! The gifts of the feet are: Prophecy, Apostleship, and Evangelism.

Characteristics of Prophecy:

• Will not compromise the truth even when labeled as stubborn or hard headed.


• Tells others about God’s vision for the world or for the Church.


• Enjoys showing others how the Bible might speak to their current situation.


• Is a gifted public speaker.


• Does not mind speaking the truth even at the risk of confronting those in places of Authority.


• Often feels that God speaks through them.


• Is able to offer insight and perspective on current situations and offer ideas.

Characteristics of Apostleship:

• Can often speak or understand multiple languages.


• Can easily adapt to different lifestyles.


• Feels called to do something outside the walls of the church.


• Feels called to take the Gospel to an un-churched area.


• Is not afraid of new or foreign places.


• Is comfortable serving as a "messenger".


• Gets excited about learning about a new culture or group of people.


• Is comfortable sharing their personal faith with other people.


• Extends the hand of friendship to many others.

Characteristics of Evangelism:

• Likes inviting people to Church.


• Loves to share the Gospel with others.


• Will often make a public "witness" of what God has done for them.


• Can often be found in small groups sharing about the Gospel or about the Church itself.


• Is comfortable asking other people about their faith and encouraging them to have a faith life.


• Offers a relationship with God as a "gift" for others.


• Is happy to teach, lead, or work in groups of "non-believers".