Marlboro Bulletin: March 2, 2024

Meditation – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing.” – 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Call to Worship

Preparing for Worship

Singing Favorite Hymns

Children’s Message

Scripture – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Hymn – The Longer I Serve Him - 374

Sermon – How’s Your Race Going?

Praying for and with each other

Hymn – Bless His Holy Name - 151

Benediction

Announcements

The Outreach Committee is seeking donations for Ranch Hope. Throughout March, we will be collecting toiletry items. Shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and paper towels. No razors.

Small Group will be meeting at Chris & Joanna’s on March 9 from 6-8pm. Bring a snack or dessert to share.

We will be taking a special collection on March 16 to support the heating & AC project at the Covenant of Grace Church in Kentucky.

Kindness Matters - Treat someone to coffee or tea! Ask how you can pray for them and say a quick prayer right then with them.

Happy March Birthday to Annelise Sweeney and Hunter Cruzan. Please keep praying for our youth and young adults.

The Music & Worship Committee is planning to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with some skits on March 30! All ages are welcome to participate, see Lora. There will be one rehearsal after Sabbath school on March 16.

The Marlboro Seventh Day Baptist Church will hold a special Business Meeting tomorrow, Sunday, March 3 at 7pm. Items to be discussed during this business meeting

will include:

1. Resolution to update the signers on the church bank accounts to reflect the change in clerk.

2. To consider the church's response to a recent letter from the Seventh Day Baptist General Council regarding the signing of an Indemnification Agreement. The General

Council has set a deadline of March 31, 2024 for acting on this request that was first made several years ago. A copy of the letter and the proposed agreement is posted in the Vestibule and fellowship hall. Additional copies may be requested by church members from Keith Dickinson, Church Moderator.

3. To discuss options to be presented by the Pastor Search Committee.