RELAY MEETING SCHEDULED:
There will be a Relay for Life meeting on Sunday, March 16th at 3:30pm.  All those interested in helping with the final stages of planning for the BBQ Chicken Dinner please plan to attend.  Thank you!!  Missi Baker & Jeannie Davenport, Relay for Life Co-captain. 
 

THIS SUNDAY NIGHT AT
7 PM in our church's sanctuary will be some of the most beautiful and moving music that you have heard in the Easter season.  Brother Steve Wheltle has gotten the Garner Chancel Choir and Garner Sinfonia at optimum levels and you are going to be amazed at the moving pieces of music that will bring the passion story alive for all of us!!!  The title of the
Easter Cantata this year is, "Song of the Shadows."  Come early for best seating!!!!!

FOOD OF THE MONTH:  Boxed Mac'n Cheese

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON THIS
weekend for Easter celebrations?????? Well, for one it's the Children's Easter Egg hunt!!!  March 16, 2008 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm We invite all children to join us for our Easter Egg Hunt on March 16, 2008 at 3:00.  The Precious Prophets will be read the Easter Story, hunt for eggs at Ms. Lucile Stevens' and celebrate with Easter games in the Fellowship Hall.  The Little Apostles and Agape Kids will join us at the Snead Farm for their Easter Egg Hunt and Easter story games.  They will also put together the Easter baskets for the children at the Ronald McDonald House in Durham.  Please plan to join us.  Candy and plastic egg donations can be dropped off by the elevator.  Thanks, Carlene!!

WASN'T THERE SOMETHING
about helping the Ronald McDonald house with something for Easter????  Here you go with that one: 
We are collecting Easter basket items (candy, small gifts, school supply items such as crayons, notepads, etc.) for the 30 children at the Ronald McDonald House in Durham.  If you are able, would you please bring items to the church by the morning of March 16th to help us fill the baskets?  Donations toward the purchase of Easter basket items are also welcome.  The children will put the baskets together before their Easter Egg Hunt on March 16th.  Thanks for helping our kids help other kids!  You may drop your items off in the collection box by the elevator.  Thanks, Carlene.

IF I WANTED TO JOIN
a group of fun loving gals, who want to serve the Lord in deed and not just talk and banter, where could I go????
Here you go: 
The Mary Magdalene Circle is a service oriented circle that serves on various projects and services throughout the year.  We chose the name Mary Magdalene because of the passion Mary had for Christ. Our desire is to give our lives to Jesus and to follow him closely as Mary did, and to allow God to change us so we'll become more like him.  We communicate primarily through emails and meetings, which are held on the fourth Saturday of each month at 5:30. We welcome all women to come and join us for a wonderful time of fellowship as we exchange thoughts, prayers, and ideas on current and future service projects.  Our next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, April 26th in the fellowship hall at 5:30. For further information please contact Carlene Lucas at 779-3654 or email Clucas01@msn.com.  Thanks, Carlene.

OK, OK, HAVE SEEN
a bunch about women's studies and women doing things around the church, is there anything for men to be about learning about the things of Christ???  Got you covered there as well!!!  The Wednesday night men's Bible Study group will be studying The Handwriting on the Wall by David Jeremiah.  Dr. Jeremiah shows how an understanding of prophecy in the Book of Daniel opens a pathway to dynamic, faithful living today  with confidence and hope for the future.  There will be weekly meetings for 31 weeks.  The cost of 3 study guides are $24 and the book is $13.  The meetings are from 7:00-8:15 on Wednesday nights.   If you have any questions or are interested, please call Ricky Hines at 772-2383.  Thanks, Ricky. 

WHAT A CELEBRATION!!! 
In my many years of being at Garner church, the crowd for Moreland's home going service of Wednesday, was the largest I had seen (Bryan-Lee's Alex Lee confirmed my/other's observation)  You folks at Garner church just "shown out!!!"  Things were organized, they flowed, we had very few glitches and the glitches that did occur were so minute that they were rendered "no glitches."  Due to your efforts, this family was administered to in a MIGHTY way!!  Moreland's aged mother was able to see, touch and hear stories of her only son from SO, SO, many in the Forestry Service, different churches, etc., that she had only heard about in stories from Moreland.  Bonds were made with Forestry people and church people (not only from our congregation but from the other congregations that Moreland had served over the years) that will NOT be broken by time.  We did EXACTLY what Moreland would have wanted to see....we came together, over fellowship and a meal.  And after it was all said and done, we had bankers and school teachers, retired people and youth and "big dawgs" and not so big dawgs, all working together to turn this massive event completely around as if nothing had ever occurred in our hallowed halls.....Garner church, you out done yourself on Wednesday.......What CAN'T  ya'll do?????????

WHO MADE THE "MEXICAN" LASAGNA!!!
At the covered dish (meal for Moreland on Wednesday), the food was awesome, of course.  I tried a lasagna that had Mexican flavors instead of the normal Italian flavors.  My family would really like that.  Could you please put a request on Church Chat for the recipe.....I don't know who brought it.  Thanks, Lib Winborne.


IS IT GOING SO GOOD, NO ONE ELSE NEEDED???
Have not had an update lately on HOPE Ministry.  Is it going so well, that they don't need anyone else to step up????  Here's Lee Ellen with ALL you ever wanted to know about HOPE:
As this ministry grows and develops, we are turning to a quarterly rotating schedule for meals.  Volunteers provide one portion of the meal, once every 3 months, or 4 times a year.  Each week we have a main dish, 3 side dishes, bread, drinks, and bottled water to feed 25 to 30.  THANKS to the many groups and individuals who have already offered to help.  We still need the following:
Main dish (spaghetti, roast beef, meat loaf)  NEED 2 MORE VOLUNTEERS

Side dishes (vegetables, casseroles, potatoes, salad, fruit)  NEED 12

Bread (2 -3 dozen rolls, garlic bread)  NEED 7

Drinks for the meal (2 or 3 2 liter drinks)  NEED 7

Case of bottled water (so they can take a bottle with them)  NEED 9.
Providers bring food/supplies (clearly labeled) to the downstairs kitchen by 2:00 on Saturday.  You are welcome to stay for the fellowship if you wish.  Schedules will be provided.  To sign up, call Lee Ellen Coffey at 662-0206, or send a message to our special email for HOPE meals (appropriately called HOPEmeals@yahoo.com).  Please let me know if you have questions or need further information.
HOPE stands for Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement.  Think about how you can participate and provide HOPE to some of the least of these.  It can be as easy as buying 2 or 3 2 liters of Coke once a quarter!  And it would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks so much.


FOOD OF THE MONTH:  Boxed Mac'n Cheese.


THE CHURCH HAS "SO" MANY
flavors of different styles of Christian Music, we are like the Baskin Robbins of Church Music here at Garner church!!!  But I really like that good ole toe tapping Gospel music; is there anywhere I can tap (no pun) into this type of music at Garner church?????  You BETCHA!!!!
AL, would you please put in Church Chat about the starting back of the JAMES AUMAN SINGERS' gospel group. We are planning our first meeting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday,March 19th,in the James Auman classroom. Anyone interested in being a part of this special group, please make plans to attend.  Thanks.
Larry McCluskey 779-4781 & Bill McClure.

RELAY FOR LIFE UPDATE - TEAM: COOKING FOR A CURE
Where will you be in the Relay?  Read on to decide how you will carry the baton in this most valuable cause. 
 
1.  We need help contacting area businesses for the following:  become a corporate sponsor (minimum of $350 donation), donation of the following:  cups, napkins, sanitary gloves, dessert takeout trays, picnic packs (plastic utensils), iced tea, takeout trays, large cardboard boxes.
2.  Solicit workplace and businesses for sale of volume lunch plates (minimum of 10 plates).  Please send the name of business and number of plates needed to the contacts below.
3.  Print and post the attached BBQ flyer at your workplace or area businesses.
4.  Our first annual Entertaining for a Cure will be held during the BBQ dinner on March 28th from 5:00 - 7:30pm in the CLC.  This dinner showcase is open to all church members, visitors, and the local community from the youngest to the oldest.  Do you have a special talent to showcase such as:  dancing, singing, playing an instrument, comedy, drama, or even standing on your head while whistling Dixie?  Then this is the place for you to shine!!  Please contact Barbara Meador (Coordinator) or indicate your interest on the sign-up sheet at the Relay table in the gathering area. 
5.  Needed:  A strong, hard-working, and motivated crew to help set up the downstairs takeout area, wash coolers, pots, etc. starting at 8:00am on Thursday, March 27th. 
6.  Cardboard boxes are needed to place delivery takeout boxes.
7.  Sign your child up for the Kids Walk.  Contact Carlene Lucas for additional information.
8.  Other....
Thank you for your continued support and help in this monumental event to raise money to fight cancer.  Please contact Missi Baker (mbaker3@wcpss.net, 919.412.3274) or Jeannie Davenport (paddybean@bellsouth.net, 919.389.8620) for questions or additional information.  Thanks Jeannie!!


BEFORE SOMEONE'S LIP
pokes so far out we could walk on it from here to Fuquay, because you missed the deadline...(if you are planning on filling out a Men's Bible Class Scholarship application)...Read and ACT on the below info...before it's TOO late..
Al,  Please include this in your next  CC.  The deadline for submitting applications for the men's Bible Class scholarships is Mar. 30, 2008.  All applications must be received by the Men's Bible Class on or before Mar. 30, 2008.   Thanks,  Louis Stevens.

HOLY JAVA FLAVOR OF THE WEEK:  Vanilla Nut

HOSANNA!! HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST!!  Palm Sunday Worship:
8:30 AM: Traditional Worship:  Prelude: "Air," presented by
Anna Gage, viola.  Morning anthem: "Largo," by Anna Gage, viola.  Offertory: "Andante," Bill McClure, organ.

9:45 AM: Contemporary Worship: **JOG WORSHIPPERS**  Reminder that the JOG service is going to start a tad bit earlier on Sunday to accommodate the added music to the service for Sunday!!!  Come and be AMAZED!!!! Special Musicians from the band, "Living Proof" to be involved in worship this Sunday and they will be offering the following: Opening Set:"Recognize," "Less of Me." Praise and Worship Set:  "Let it Rise," "I Want Love," "Come As you Are." Offertory: "Fill Me Lord." Closing: "Good News Blues"

11:  AM: Traditional Worship: Prelude: "All Glory, Laud and Honor" by the Garner Sinfonia.  Offertory: "Largo," by Anna Gage, viola.  Morning anthem: "On The Road to Jerusalem," by Chancel Choir with the Garner Sinfonia.  Scripture lesson for the morning will be:  Matthew 21:1-11