Hi Everyone,

      This might be "TMI" but stick with me anyway, please.  Evidently, I am one of those people whose ears tend to plug up with wax.  The doctors say to never put anything in your ear larger than your elbow, and that specifically applies to Q-Tips.  Thus, from time to time, I must go to the doctor's office to have my ears irrigated to the tune of $75 per visit.  At times, I have tried to be Scrooge-like and save money by removing the wax myself.  I won't mention the various techniques, but none of them are as successful as having the doctor do the job and some of them are inherently dangerous.

    I mention this fact not for sympathy, but rather to say that in our spiritual life I find a corresponding parallel.  Sin, like wax, builds up in our personal lives and try as we may to clean up our acts ourselves, removal of the sin can only be done by the Great Physician. 

    Unlike the huge debate going on in Washington these days, you and I have a Universal (Spiritual) Health Plan made possible by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus that covers all of our costs, has no deductibles, and not even the worst pre-existing conditions can cause coverage to be denied.  Although physical healing does not always occur, spiritual healing is always possible.  During this time of Lent, it is the perfect time to get a spiritual checkup and get cleansed.

    As the prophets said, "He who has ears, let him hear."   Dave

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 The Lodi United Meth. Women would like to thank all who gave so generously

to our bakeless bake sale this year. The money will be used wisely.

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LINE DANCING AT THE CHURCH!!!!!!!!!

Come join us for a fun experience whether you have ever done line dancing or not.

WHEN:  Sunday, March 14, 2010, 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Lodi United Methodist Church

            320 Medina Street, Lodi, Ohio

Wear shoes with leather soles as you will be dancing on carpet.

Stay for soup and salad afterwards.

Questions:  Grace Harvey,

NEXT FEED MY SHEEP:  March 25.

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THE NEXT PRAISE TEAM WORSHIP WILL BE MARCH 28TH.  Our theme is Back On Track and we will feature the usual assortment of scripture, contemporary music, and multimedia.  Do come and be sure to bring a friend.

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THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY - This week we will be examining the Psalms.  Do feel welcome to come.

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March 4        7:00 PM        Bible Study

March 5-7      Ski Club trip to Snowshoe

March 7        10:00 AM       Morning Worship

March 8        NO LOGOS

March 9        10:00 AM    Tuesday Morning Bible Study

                     6:00 PM    Praise Practice

March 10       6:30 PM    Choir Practice

March 11       7:00 PM    Bible Study

March 14      10:00 AM    Morning Worship

                     4:00 PM    Line Dancing (see information above)

LOOKING AHEAD

March 25th    5-7 PM    Feed My Sheep

April 1            Maundy Thursday Service with Seder Meal

April 2 Noon    Good Friday Service  (Light lunch to follow)

April 4, 7 AM              Easter Sunrise service in the Park

             8:00 AM           Easter Early Service

              9:00 AM            Easter Morning Breakfast

                10:00 AM            Easter Cantata and Morning worship service

THERE WILL NOT BE LOGOS ON MARCH 8 DUE TO CLOVERLEAF STUDENTS NOT BEING IN SCHOOL THAT DAY.

This week you will be treated to Dottie in the pulpit where she will bring to you her unique and creative perspectives on faith and life's issues.  Please, do support her as I am away with the Ski Club.  Dave