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Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteer Training. 

There will be a training session for volunteers on Saturday, March 6^th, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 6306 Roe Avenue.  If you are interested in volunteering for our week in the rotation and have not been trained, here’s an opportunity for you to fulfill that requirement.

Love Letter to A Conflicted Church: 

Promise in Our Anger and Disagreement

Join us Sunday evening, March 7, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of intentional conversations at the table and dialogue with author Dick Olson.  The agenda includes dinner, intentional conversations around the table, reflections on Dr. Olson’s book from Dr. Robert Johnson, Academic Dean at Central Baptist Theological Seminary and Jim and Kathi Cook (Prairie members), dialogue with Dr. Olson about his book and its value to us.  Come for worship and fellowship as well.  Books are available for purchase after worship today.  Please sign up in the office so that we can be good stewards in our preparation.  Childcare is available upon request.

Think Spring = Eggstravaganza! 

Easter is right around the corner, and it’s time for Prairie’s annual Community Egg Hunt 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 3^rd, in Porter Park.  The Board of Family Life needs event-day volunteers.   This event is free and open to all children 1-8 and their families.  You may e-mail Janet Zacharias at janetmzach@kc.rr.com  if you can help on the event day or Hilary Thisted at kitchenchick4@yahoo.com to help with egg stuffing.

Lent: Turning and Returning to God

 March 6

5:00 p.m. Taizé Service

March 7 Third Sunday in Lent

Worship (with communion)

8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Food for the Hungry, Drink for the Thirsty

Isaiah 55:1-9

Heather Entrekin

Dinner and Discussion

Love Letter to a Conflicted Church

5:00-7:30 p.m.

Love Letter to a Conflicted Church: Promise in Our Anger and Disagreements

Join us as we celebrate the publication of Dick Olson’s 16^th book—the culmination of a lifetime of work with, reflection on, and love for the local church. 

March 14 Fourth Sunday in Lent

Worship – 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

The God Who Reconciles

Heather Entrekin

March 21 Fifth Sunday in Lent

Worship – 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

God Makes A Way In the Wilderness          Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126

Heather Entrekin

Holy Week

March 28  Palm Sunday

Worship – 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

with Cherub Choir singing

A Word to the Weary          Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Luke 19:28-40

Heather Entrekin

How They Get the Humor in Hallmark 

Prairie Seniors welcomes you to join them on Saturday, March 20^th, 10:30 a.m., to hear Prairie member, Tracy Icenogle, talk about his interesting and enviable (if you have a great sense of humor) job as humorist and “court jester” at Hallmark.  The title of his presentation:  “I Have the Funnest Job in The World.”  In addition to learning how humor gets into greeting cards from an insider perspective, enjoy the grand company of our Prairie seniors and a delicious pot luck meal.  Contact Bev (913.722.6176 or office@prairiebaptist.org) to sign up so we will have a place ready for you.

Prairie Seniors Day Retreat

Prairie Seniors will gather for a second annual daytime retreat at the home of Dianne Shumaker on Thursday, March 18^th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  In addition to enjoying Dianne’s gracious hospitality, we will explore the meaning of worship and worship together, brainstorm next year’s programming, eat a fried chicken feast from Stroud’s and play board games.   This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and learn together and to enjoy the great company of Prairie Seniors and friends.   Please let Bev Cosby know that you will be coming (913.722.6176 or office@prairiebaptist.org).  We will gladly carpool from church or pick up from your home upon request.