Hello Fairview! I have last evening’s presentation ruminating in my thoughts today. I feel sorry that those of you who were not with us missed Steve Spanier’s extremely powerful presentation on Ethical Consumption. This was actually the third time I had seen a version of his presentation and yet the amazing thing is each time I see it I learn something new. As I expressed in the Innovator this month, one thing that this Lent has done for me is increase my awareness. I realize that on so many fronts, I’m really very ignorant –and now as I engage in the practice of awareness that we’ve been consciously participating in through our Green Lenten Project –I find that the choices I make (even when I don’t realize there is a choice!) have a very large impact on myself and the world. We watched two short films last night that focused on the cycle of consumerism and the “Real Cost” of what we purchase, including what we eat. Jack Morrison wondered how it was that he found a shirt for $2 and couldn’t imagine that his two dollars would pay for the actual cost of what made that shirt. He was right –it did cost a whole lot more than two bucks. As we learned in the film – the real cost is not what we pay to barter for the item we’re receiving – so much more went into the production of that shirt, its delivery to the store Jack saw it in, and all that it took to get it in his hands –the real cost was remarkably more than the price on the tag. We learned about the cycle we inadvertently buy into (literally buy into) and how we might begin to engage in a paradigm switch that will not only benefit the world, but will also have real benefits for us. I honestly wish that each and every one of you would have been able to be present last evening, but I have faith that those that did hear will begin to enact changes in their lives, and share what they learned with others. I’d like to thank the Missions Commission and the Adult Christian Education Commission for joining forces on this and really giving us insight into how we can educate ourselves to Go Green for Lent –and who knows …maybe we’ll incorporate this into our lives –Go Green for Life!
We continue along the Lenten Journey, only a few weeks before we reach Easter morning. As we approach the resurrection, we are given a taste of what is to come, in the lectionary readings this week. We’ll be reading from Ezekiel about them dry bones! Lately, even at my young age (or as Wayne would say –my tender years) I feel like me bones are get’n old. How many of us are feeling a little worn down and in need of new life? Well, drag them bones out this Sunday --but drag ‘em out a little earlier because it is time to spring forward. Move your clocks an hour ahead of time on Saturday night so you won’t be late on Sunday! Come and listen!
There’s lots going on at Fairview –be sure to scroll down to announcements to see how you might get more involved! See you on Sunday!
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The Wide, Wide World of Theology!
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How he died
he could not
remember
or why he
died he could
not tell
or whether he
had chosen
death or just
fell into
accepting it
he could not say
he only knew
that a darkness
filled his eyes
which closed
them to light
preferring the
silence of tombs
and the bindings
of cotton bands
till the voice
of his friend
called to him
again—to life
out of the darkness
of certitude
back to the
colors of mystery
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J. Janda
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Why we are here, we know not.
How we got here, we can’t remember.
But somewhere along the line, our bones dried up,
And we sat down in the comfort of silent tomb.
Preferring the darkness of death, instead of the light of life
Call us to life again.
Breath your spirit into us.
Open our eyes to your colorful creation.
Amen.
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Announcements
TONIGHT!
Fairview Community Church is starting a book club!
Do you love to read? Do you like to discuss? Do you need a reason to read?
Join our new church book club and we can read together!
If you’re interested, meet up at Libby and Rebecca’s house tonight at 7pm
to share ideas and desires on books to read together!
Women’s Group
This Monday, March 10th
Join the Women of Fairview for a Women’s discussion
Come out to Ernie Ransom’s home
We’ll be watching a spiritual video followed by discussion!
A Lenten Prayer for Peace
Continuing in the Vein of our Advent Prayers for Peace
We will meet every Wednesday in Lent at 6:30pm
In our little corner of the world: Fair and Fairview
To light our candles as a witness for peace. Join us! –Families are especially welcome!
Divine on the Vine: Word and Wine on Wednesdays!
Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm
Join us for Wine, Juice, Cheese and Goodies!
We love to study, question, discuss and grow.
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HOLY WEEK
Maundy Thursday
Join in an observation of Maundy Thursday on March 20th
7pm here in the Sanctuary
This is a somber service in which we remember Jesus’ Last Supper
Good Friday
Please Join in an Ecumenical Service at St Mark Presbyterian Church
Noon on March 21st
Easter Sunday
Celebrate Easter here at Church
Sunday, March 23rd at 10am
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids!
This is a great opportunity to invite your family and friends to church!
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Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
Saturday, April 5th
You won’t want to miss this fun evening!
We can’t tell you much…but we can tell you –you’re guaranteed to have a great meal!
Sign up for the Dinner on Sunday
You won’t know where you’re going until an hour or so before the dinner --and guess what your host won’t know either!
Sign up for fun! See Fran on the patio this Sunday!
Journeying on,
Sarah
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