Week of March 1

Sermon Series: Flip the Script - The Beatitudes

Our Lenten Sermon Series “Flip the Script” listens to Jesus’ world-changing teaching of the Beatitudes. In God’s world, the least of these are the greatest among us.

Week 2: Blessed are those who mourn

Worship with us on Sunday, March 1at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary or Chapel

Rev. Amy Heinrich is preaching in the chapel and Alex Barnes, M.Div., is preaching in the sanctuary. The services will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Flower Dedication: The flowers in the sanctuary are placed to the glory of God by Brad & Gini Baker in celebration of their granddaughter Bree Summers’ 15th birthday on March 3.

Podcasts: Sunday Sermons and our Anywhere Anytime Bible podcasts are available on the listening platform of your choice, including Spotify and Apple. 

Sunday, March 1

10:00 AM Communion Worship (Sanctuary & Chapel)

10:15 AM Sunday School for Ages 3 through 8th

11:00 AM Social Hour (Social Hour)

11:00 AM "Roadmap to Welcome" Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

4:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Lounge)

Monday, March 2

2:00 PM Lent Book Study (Conference Room)

6:00 PM Lent Book Study (Zoom)

Wednesday, March 4

4:00 PM PADS Donation Drop Off

Sunday, March 8

10:00 AM Sunday Worship (Sanctuary & Chapel)

10:45 AM Congregational Vision Plan Gathering (Fellowship Hall)

4:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Lounge)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Congregational Gathering #1 (March 8)

Pi Day Pie Sale (March 15)

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteering (March 21)

Palm Sunday (March 29)

Maundy Thursday (April 2)

Good Friday (April 3)

Easter Sunday (April 5)

Congregational Gathering #2 (April 12)

Congregational Gathering #3 (May 17)

You’re Invited: Congregational Gathering #1 – March 8

Where is God leading us next? Come be part of the conversation.

On March 8, we’ll begin shaping our new Vision Plan together—and your voice matters. As we listen for God’s direction, we need the wisdom, hopes, and honest insights of our whole church family.

That morning, our worship schedule will shift so we can gather in Fellowship Hall at 10:45 AM for guided conversation around tables. There will be plenty of snacks, thoughtful discussion, and space for every voice. We’ll finish by 12:45 PM.

No RSVP is required, but we’d love to know you’re coming. Childcare will be provided! Come ready to share, listen, and imagine what God might do next through us.

Lent Devotions

Our theme, Hymns of Lent and Easter, reflects on the prayers we sing, songs of lament, hope, repentance, and resurrection that have carried faith through generations. If you would like to start receiving devotions or be removed from the list, please email Megan. Please do not use the “unsubscribe” button, as it will remove you from all church emails.

Pi Day Sale on March 15

The youth will be selling pies and pie slices after worship on March 15. Click here to let us know if you can help by bringing a pie that day!

Confirmation Class Fundraiser: Supporting One Tree Planted

This year, our Confirmation Class has chosen to focus their mission on reforestation as a faithful response to climate change. They are partnering with One Tree Planted, a global nonprofit dedicated to restoring forests and rebuilding ecosystems around the world.

The impact is simple and powerful: every $1 donated plants one tree. Even a small gift makes a real difference.

To make it fun (and visible!), they’ve created giving levels inspired by the life of a forest:

• $5 — Ladybug
• $10 — Acorn
• $20 — Oak Leaf
• $50 — Bird
• $100 — Squirrel

When you donate, your name will be placed on that symbol and added to the Confirmation Class’s oak tree display in the Social Hall — so you can literally watch the tree grow as generosity grows.

Their goal is $2,500, and they would love to completely fill the tree.

Donate online, or donate in person on March 8 and April 12. The class will announce the final total on Earth Care Sunday.

Thank you for helping our students grow something good!

Libertyville Senior Center News

Click here to read the March update from our friends at the Libertyville Senior Center. Elder Rich Monahan is our church representative on the Senior Center Council.

Flower Dedications

Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a beautiful floral arrangement in our worship spaces on Sunday mornings. The cost is $45. To make a dedication, fill out the form below or call the church at 847-362-2174.

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How to contact a pastor or staff member

Call 847-362-2174 or email office@boxp.net.

Church Office Hours: M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Pastoral Emergencies

If you are a church member and need to reach a pastor in an emergency, please call 847-367-6460. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call as soon as they are able.