CONFIRMATION CLASS
   Pastor Ross is conducting a confirmation class each Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM in the Chapel.  Anyone who desires to be a part of this class should contact Pastor Don or the office at 868-7787.  A person should be at least in the 6th grade.  This class is open to any youth who wishes to explore the faith and the United Methodist Church.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
March 10, 10:00AM UMW Executive Committee meets in the Parlor.

IMPORTANT MEETING IN MARCH
Finance Committee, Tuesday, March 10th, 6:00PM in the Activity Building Classroom 403.
Church Council, Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00PM in the Fellowship Hall.

METHODIST MEN’S ANNUAL BAR-B-QUE!
United Methodist Men are hosting their Annual Bar-B-Que Dinner on April 19, 2009.  It’s not too early to think about how many tickets you need!  Get in touch with a member of UM Men.   Check future Circuit Riders for more information.

OUTREACH CREW COOKS SUNDAY!
    The Outreach Crew will meet Sunday after the 11:00AM Service in the Activity Building Kitchen to prepare a meal for the volunteers from the “Village”.  Wear “cooking clothes”!  The meal we prepare will feed the volunteers on Monday evening. (A light meal will be provided for the Outreach Crew before we begin cooking.) 

UNITED METHODIST YOUTH
   This Friday we head out to the Conference Center in Woodworth to attend Senior High Retreat.  Please meet at church for 5:00PM.  Don’t forget money for YSF, a t-shirt, and food (we’ll eat on the way up and then on our return.)  We hope to be back by 2:30PM.
Sunday School:  This Sunday morning Mrs. Martha Hebert will be heading up Sunday School.  We will be reading Genesis 20-23 and discussing Father Abraham.  Our Sunday School meets right after the first worship service  upstairs in the Activity Building Gym.  Join us!
No UMY on March 8th due to the Senior High Retreat!
Friday, March 13th and 14th:  Youth need to be at church for 5:30PM-7:00PM for a Cake Baking Bash in the Activities Building.  This is to help out our UMCLC Circus Cake Walk.  Bring your sprinkles and spatulas!  March 14th, we will help out in the booths at the UMCLC Circus.  Be at church for 9:00AM.
Christian Fellowship Night at Zephyrs is on Saturday, April 25th.  The New Orleans Zephyrs will be playing Albuquerque Isotopes.  There will be a post game concert and fireworks.  The cost is $7, T-shirts cost $10.  Let me know if you would like to attend.
Like Sweet and Spicy  Pickles?  Mrs. Paige Stanton has prepared  some pickles that have a little kick in them for the Youth to sell.  If you are interested in purchasing some, call the church office (868-7787).  Have a Blessed Week!

OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A Note of Appreciation from the Burrow Family
   We, the family of Joanna L. Burrow, would like to express our sincerest thanks and appreciation to everyone that prayed for and supported us during the time of sudden, unexpected loss.  We would especially like to thank Rev. Lawson and Rev. Ross for their compassionate outreach and comfort.  We are deeply saddened by her passing, but are assured in the knowledge that she is now with Jesus Christ. 
A Note from the Lemleys
   What a wonderful church family we have around us!  Thank all of you for your prayers, visits, cards, and well-wishes you have bestowed on this family.  My recovery is ahead of schedule and I will see you in church next Sunday.                        Our love and thanks,  Pat and Jerry

IN CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We extend our Christian sympathy and prayers for comfort to Vicki Rhea and her family on the death of her beloved father, James Harris.  Mr. Harris died Wednesday, February 25.  His services were held on Saturday, February 28, in Alexandria.

UM CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER - GREATEST SHOW IN HOUMA!
Be amazed by fearless feats of
Beam Walkers, Strongmen,
 and much more! 
Games galore! Cake Walk!
Face painting! Balloon Animals! 
Hot Dogs, Nachos, Hamburgers,
Jambalaya, Cold Drinks!
Saturday, March 14, 10:30AM-2:00PM
Where?  FUMC-Houma
Cost?  Price of Food and Games.
See you under the BIG TOP!

Our Stewardship for 2009
       WK 09  March 01, 2009 
        Attendance   215      Sunday School   76
        Offering   $ 9,049
        Building /Renovation  Offering  $    190     

FUNBALAYA—APRIL 11,2009
   We are in desperate need of monetary donations to make Funbalaya happen for the kids again this year.  We will provide an Easter Egg Hunt, Toys, Prizes, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Drinks.  We will offer the festivities beyond our doors to children in the community as well!
  Donations will be sooooooooo appreciated!  Please contact Brenda Cloud @876-2097 to see how YOU can help!

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
Nursery Class–For Infants -4 year olds
   (Meet in the Nursery.)
Children’s Class for K-3rd Grade
   (Meet upstairs in Room 209.)
Children’s Class for 4th-6th Grade
   (Meet upstairs in Room 206.)
Youth Sunday School Class
   (Meet upstairs in the Activity Building Youth Room.).
Let’s Talk About It
    (A discussion based class for adults of mixed ages, led by Donna Sammarco, meets in the Fellowship Hall.)
Disciples Class
   (A class for people who are interested in theological debate meets in the Fellowship Hall Parlor.)
Discovery Class
   (This class for people who are interested in becoming Christian Disciples meets in the Activity Building Chapel.)
Fellowship Class
   (This class of retirees is interested in fellowship.  They sing for a while and have a lesson taught by either Ed McCarty or Frank Porter.  They meet in Room 403 in the Activity Building.)
Class of Mixed Ages
(This Class led by Jimmy Hardin meets in Room 206.)

BABY SHOWER 
   United Methodist Women are sponsoring a Baby Shower for Cyndi Gobel on  March 7, 2009,  2 to 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Please RSVP: 985-879-1355 or 985-868-7787.  She is registered at Target.