Wandering Heart:

“I'm Fixed Upon It"

Matthew 16: 21-28 | Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

When your world unravels and your beliefs are tested, you may cling to what you know. As Jesus foretells his death and resurrection, Peter protests. Peter is fixed upon the way he thinks things should go; he resists the pain of what will come. But Jesus is fixed upon his calling and calls Peter out. For everyone, there comes a time when your faith is tested and you will have to face difficult and inconvenient truths. We may want to take the easier path, the path with less pain. We may want to cling to easy or simplistic answers. Instead, what does it look like to welcome complexity? Can you stay fixed upon your convictions while also expanding your perspective? A Sanctified Art, LLC | @sanctifiedart.org

One Great Hour of Sharing:

Embodying Kindness on the Streets of Las Vegas

Caridad Gardens is a Las Vegas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping and “humanizing the homeless” — through job skills training and mental, emotional and physical wellness programs — and its founder, Merideth Spriggs, a former youth pastor who was once homeless herself.

Spriggs started the organization in San Diego, where she was living at the time, not long after the university where she had been employed laid her off. As a result, she ultimately lost everything, including her unemployment benefits and her home.

“I realized if homelessness could happen to me, it could happen to anybody; and that I could be a unique voice,” said Spriggs, whose own work as a volunteer with the San Diego Rescue Mission proved transformational. “Even though I really felt God’s calling on my life to do this, most days I would not have picked this — and still don’t pick this — but I do not feel released from my calling.” Read more.

If you are so called, please send in your donations on or before Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. Give now.

Brown Bag Bible Exploration

Monthly on 1st & 3rd Tuesday

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | First Pres Multipurpose Room #103

Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Bring your Bible, bring your thirst for God’s Word, and bring your lunch. Our Brown Bag Bible Exploration is a tremendous opportunity to not only learn about the Word of God and our faith, but also build friendships and strong relationships. We can’t wait to see you!

Community Breakfast!

Are you ready!?! Community Breakfast will be here before you know it! Come on out with your family and friends for wonderful conversations and delicious food. Meet old friends, make new friends. And invite as many people as you can!

Traveling Oshkosh Memory Café

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Carmel Crisp & Café | 200 City Center D, Oshkosh

Get ready to mingle, munch and master the art of card-making at this Memory Café! Indulge in tasty bakery delights! Sip on the magic of homemade hot chocolate and let the creativity flow! Let’s make memories and cards that are as sweet as the treats!

Safety Workshop

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 3:30 p.m.

St. Paul Elder Services – Memory Care Resource Center | 221 E. 13th Street, Kaukauna

Registration Required: Call Courtney Tienor at 920.766.6186

Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Learn ideas and techniques for keeping you and your loved one living with dementia safe at home. Topics at this workshop include:

• Frequent Crimes & Safety Tips
• Police Dementia Response
• Silver Alert
• Project Safe Response
• Purple Tube Project – along with an opportunity to enroll

The Purple Tube project was implemented to provide first responders and emergency personnel with important information about the medical and behavioral needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The tube is placed in the home, providing easy and quick access to specific information about the individual on how to best care for their needs in the event of an emergency.

RSVP today to secure your spot and take the first step in creating a safer living environment for your loved ones.

Memory Care Respite Partners

If you care for someone who experiences memory loss or dementia, there is a free program called Memory Care Respite Partners which will give you a break for 2 hours each session. This is a facilitated program that will provide activities and engagement for your loved one while you are away.

Huge News from Community Clothes Closet

The Community Clothes Closet provides free clothing to all people in need. They believe clothing can open the door to a better future by providing the confidence needed to ace a job interview, project a healthy self-image, or stay safe from inclement weather.

Although the CCC is in Menasha, its Traveling Closet visits outlying communities including Oshkosh. Their big truck is loaded with tops, pants, socks, and other essential clothing items.

And now it’s easier than ever for you to make a difference. Thanks to the partnership between CCC and Gunderson Cleaners, you can drop off clothing donations at any one of the three Gunderson Oshkosh locations. Call a specific location for hours of operation

Place your items in plastic bags no larger than 13 gallons and limit your donation to a maximum of 3 bags.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: A World of Opportunities

People with disabilities face many difficulties in all facets of daily life. We are called to provide understanding, encouragement, and opportunities to help persons with disabilities lead rich and fulfilling lives. People with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. And so, each day, let’s celebrate people and working together to remove obstacles. Let’s build a community that is committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed – where all kinds of people have the chance to thrive!

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