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February 26 Ash Wednesday Communion Service 6 pm in the Sanctuary

The sacred season of Lent begins with the observance of Ash Wednesday. The forty days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter allow us time to reflect and prepare for a glorious resurrection celebration. Ashes in the shape of a cross mark worshipers and remind us of our own mortality and symbolize our penitence. This service at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary on February 26 includes the imposition of ashes and sharing of communion. Students grade 7 through adults will worship together for this special service.

March 4 Speaker: Dr. Cecelia Walker 6 pm

Rev. Cecelia Walker is Director of Pastoral Care for Princeton Baptist Medical Center and Director of Clinical Pastoral Education for the Baptist Health System in Birmingham, AL. She also has a compelling story of God’s grace and calling.

March 11 Speaker: Charlie Lucas 6 pm

Charlie is a renowned contemporary sculptor and painter. His work has appeared at the New Orleans Museum of Art, Birmingham Museum of Art, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, and many other venues.

March 18 Speaker: Pierce Pettis 6 pm

Pierce, adored by both critics and public alike, is one of this generation’s most masterful songwriters. He has appeared on NPR, VH1, CBS News, and the Nashville Network. Artists covering his songs range from Garth Brooks, Art Garfunkel, and Dion to Clair Lynch, Tim O’Brien, and Joan Baez. He will also be performing for us at a later date this spring.

March 25 No Service, Spring Break 22-28

April 1 Speaker: Dr. Sharon Putt 6 pm

Sharon Putt is a professor of Theology and Religion at Messiah College in Grantham, PA. She is a member of VHBC, and after being a stay-at-home mom of four boys, pursued her calling to teach theology. She will be sharing the story of that journey.