Return to the Lord, your God, for God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfastlove... Joel 2:13

GO BEYOND THE PRACTICE OF"GIVING UP" SOMETHING THIS LENT 

Challenge yourself this Lenten season. Set asidetime to nurture your relationship with Godthrough prayer, reflection, action, and study ofthe Scriptures. Find support and encouragementwith the Lenten opportunities offered atLehman. 

LENTEN STUDY GROUP ♦

There's still time to select your group. Groupsmeet every week, beginning the week ofFebruary 18. You can learn more about thisyear's Bible Study and register onlineHERE. Or, you can sign up on the forms on theWelcome Table. Groups will meet: 

• Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Lehman Library/    Leaders: Mark & Kate Kirsch• Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in the Lehman Library/ Leader: Pastor Nancy• Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Lehman Library / Leader: Georgi Bernard• Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. en español, Pastor Luky's Office / Leader: PastorLuky• Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Lehman Library / Leader: JoanneLambert

LEHMAN LENTEN LUNCHEON LECTURES ♦

Luncheon Lectures will be held on Thursdays inLent through March 22, from 12 - 1 p.m. inFellowship Hall. A soup and sandwich luncheon

will be prepared for $5. Please join us andbring a friend to these engaging events!Clergy members from area churches will lead thelectures –

Feb. 22   The Rev. Doug Stratton,  Hatboro Baptist Church

Mar. 1     The Rev. Dan Clark, Former pastor of First

Presbyterian Church, Warminster

Mar. 8     Chaplain Susan Sciarratta, Ann's Choice,

Warminster & Woodside Presbyterian, Yardley      Mar. 15   The Rev. Lynn Hade,

Episcopal Church of the Advent, Hatboro

Mar. 22   The Rev. Joe Martin, Fallsington United Methodist Church, Fallsington, Bucks

County

PASTOR BILL'S LENTEN BIBLE STUDY ♦

Deepen your faith and discipleship by studyingthe Scriptures this Lent. Pastor Bill's morning andevening Bible Study groups focus on thelectionary readings for Easter from the Gospel ofJohn. ALL ARE WELCOME! Join us in the Library,Tuesdays, 10 a.m. / 7 p.m.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS ♦

Visit the Sanctuary on Good Friday from 12noon– 3 p.m. for an individual and introspectivejourney of the Stations of the Cross that you willlong remember. A Free Will offering is asked, tobe gifted to Lehman's Love Fund. Watcha moving video of The Way of the CrossHERE, and plan to join us on Good Friday.

♦ 2020 VISION - Linked to Goal 4  - Provide more opportunities forChristian education & spiritual formation at every age & stage of life.

UNHEARD ANGELS SUPPORT GROUP ♦Monday, February 19, 7 p.m. in Room 308

Unheard Angels is a new group starting atLehman, focused on women struggling withstarting a family and their path to creatingnontraditional families. It provides a safe placefor women to discuss very real issues such asinfertility, miscarriage, adoption, and fostering. Please come join our

supportive community. Our first meeting is February 19 at 7 p.m. inRoom 308. If you have any questions, please contact Desiree Beckat dbeck102812@gmail.com or 215-764-9407. Feel free to share theinvitation.

♦ 2020 VISION - Linked to Goal 3  - Develop ministries that work towardhealing those with broken circumstances.

INTRODUCING BIBLE BUCKS ♦An incentive program for Sunday School

Bible Bucks is a Sunday School incentive programsponsored by Lehman's CCYE for the Lentenseason. Children will be rewarded for attendance,good behavior, participation in challenges, andfor bringing guests. Bible Bucks will be tracked onposters on the bulletin board. At the end of the Lenten season, Bucks can beused to buy toys to take home and enjoy! Get your children involvedand spread the word – Lehman's free Sunday School offers children of allages impressive Christian formation opportunities every week. 

♦ 2020 VISION - Linked to Goal 2  - Make necessary changes to attractfamilies with children & youth to our church.

FREE COMMUNITY DINNER ♦

Wednesday, February 21  •  6:00 - 7:30 P.M.

Lehman hosts FREE community dinners the thirdWednesday of each month to provide meals forthose in our community who are in need. Are youout of work? A senior citizen on a fixed income?Having financial difficulty? Whatever yourcircumstances, please join us for a hot meal and fellowship with members ofour congregation and community. Anyone who would benefit from a no-cost, shared meal is welcome! On this month's menu, we have cheesy ziti,salads, and desserts. If you would like to help with the dinner or have anyquestions, please contact Vicki Coleman at vicole@comcast.net.

♦ 2020 VISION - Linked to Goal 3  - Develop ministries that work towardhealing those with broken circumstances.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGSunday, February 25

Jesus told us he came that we “could live life to

the fullest.” (John 10:10)  A top priority for KarenDouglass, our Parish Nurse, is to help us live ourfullest lives in health and wholeness. We areblessed to have access to Karen's expert, caringservices. Be sure to stop by for a FREEBLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING in thenarthex after all services on Sunday,February 25.

HALLELUJAH CHORUS REHEARSAL FORALL IN OUR CONGREGATIONSaturday, March 24  •  9:30 - 11 AM 

One of Lehman's most beloved traditions is thejoyful Easter morning singing ofHandel's Hallelujah chorus by our choir and theentire congregation. This year, we plan to ensurethis moment is the best it can be. All membersand frequent guests of Lehman Church — children, teens, and adults — areinvited to attend our Hallelujah Chorus Rehearsal on Saturday, March24 at 9:30 a.m. We'll have coffee and donuts and an enjoyable morningpreparing to praise the Lord with our full hearts and our best voices. Pleaseplan to join us!

HOLY CONVOCATION

Holy Convocation of the Comisión Latina will takeplace on March 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. BishopPeggy Johnson will serve communion and be ourguest at this special event. For more information,please contact Pastor Luky at 215-470-2229.

DREAM ACT: WHAT'S HAPPENING THISWEEK

With less than one month before nearly 800,000Dreamers are opened to deportation, the U.S.Congress is now deciding on whether, and how, toprotect immigrant youth. As people of faith, we arecalling on Congress to pass the Dream Act. Yoursenators and representatives need to hear fromyou! Urge Congress to REJECT any proposals that would fundamentally change

our immigration system, especially family sponsorship and access toasylum. CLICK HERE to take action!

LEGAL HELP WITH IMMIGRATION

As part of Casa del Pueblo's ANAWIMCommunity project, bilingual Attorney ChristinaGalvan will come to Faith in Action UCC, 350 S.York Rd, Hatboro, twice a month from 9 a.m.until 12 noon to assist clients with immigrationcases. To make an appointment, please call Ms. Galvan at Solow, Isbell andPalladino, LLC at 215-437-0270 and let her know you would like anappointment in the Hatboro office. Ms. Galvan can see anyone fromanywhere. She is accepting appointments for March 3, March 16 andMarch 30 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – AUGUST 6-10 ♦ 

► URGENT – Leader and VolunteersNeeded!

Rolling River Rampage is the theme of our 2018action-packed Vacation Bible School. We'replanning an awesome week of activities. Childrenwill discover that they can trust God to be with them through anything!

GET INVOLVED! We will only be able to hold Vacation Bible Schoolif we have enough volunteers.  A director for the program, coordinatorsand rotation leaders are needed, along with helpers for crafts, recreation,music, and snacks. There's an opportunity for everyone to contribute andjoin in the fun. Please prayerfully consider enriching the spiritual lives of ourchildren by leading VBS or actively participating in its success. For moreinformation or to volunteer, please contact Mark Kirsch at 215-672-5593,or call the church office at 215-675-2110. Your help and participationare greatly appreciated!

♦ 2020 VISION - Linked to Goals 2 & 4 - Make necessary changes toattract families with children & youth to our church. ♦ Provide moreopportunities for Christian education & spiritual formation at every age& stage of life.

SOUPER DISPLAY OF GENEROSITY!

Our Youth Group collected $1,122 from our VERY

GENEROUS CONGREGATION to donate to H.A.T.Packs on SOUPER BOWL Sunday. Thank you! Ifyou'd like to make a contribution to H.A.T. Packsto help alleviate childhood hunger in ourcommunity, please use the envelopes in the pewracks. 

OUR LIBRARY IS GETTING A FACE-LIFT–Our congregation is getting a specialopportunity!

As we prepare to reorganize and refresh theLehman Library, it's evident that we areincredibly blessed! We are so grateful for thegenerosity of everyone who has made our librarypossible, and for those who patronize andsupport it. So many wonderful books have been donated and dedicated overthe years. We are running out of room for them all!

We'd like to make space for some newer books and offer our congregation aspecial opportunity. On Sunday mornings from 8 - 9:30 a.m., and from10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., we welcome you to browse the libraryshelves, select any books you'd like, make a donation to ourchurch, and take home your books and enjoy! There are many bibles,bible study books, inspirational works, novels, and more from which tochoose. Children's books will not be available for purchase. Be sure to stopby the library and take home some treasures after services on Sunday.

BIG NEWS FOR STUDENTS!

★ ON YOUTH SUNDAY, JUNE 3, we will honor allgraduating seniors from high school, college,technical school, military, master's, anddoctorate programs. Make sure no one whodeserves to be recognized is left out! Contact us atoffice@lehmanumc.org or 215-675-2110 to tellus the names of the graduating seniors in yourfamily.

★ THE ISABEL LYTTLE SCHOLARSHIP is presented each year by LehmanChurch's Commission on Children and Youth Education (CCYE) to graduatingseniors who are active in the life of the church and who will be continuingtheir education in some way after high school. High School seniors who areinterested in this scholarship must fill out an application form in the spring

of their senior year which will then be reviewed by the ScholarshipCommittee. Watch your inbox for more information, or complete theScholarship Application Form online HERE now.

★ GRANTS TO HELP WITH HIGHER EDUCATION COSTS can besubmitted to the Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conferenceof the UMC beginning April 30. All applications received in the ConferenceOffice from April 30 to May 21 will be considered for a grant. Find out moreHERE.

VETERAN WINTER/JACKET APPARELDRIVE

Veterans returning home from deployment areoften unable to afford proper attire for a jobsearch. Many are also in dire need of winterapparel. Chris Carenzo from Troop 3 in Hatborois addressing this need through his EagleProject. Chris is collecting new and gently usedcoats, warm winter apparel, and suit and sport jackets for service men andwomen across the greater Philadelphia area. Can you help? Please drop offyour donations of these items in the large box in the narthex. Thank you foryour support!

HAVE YOU HEARD?

• The storage areas downstairs need to becleaned out. If you have not yet met with CarolSchlegel or Phyllis Carter to identify items youhave stored downstairs, please contact Carol at215-485-7810 or Phyllis at215-840-4276 to arrange a time to meet.Thanks!

• Tai Chi continues on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. inFellowship Hall. Tai Chi is low impact exercise that puts minimal stress onmuscles and joints. It's great for STRESS RELIEF, FLEXIBILITY, ENERGY, andBALANCE. The cost is just $5 per class. Join in this week and bring a friend! 

• There is a spiritual solution to compulsive eating. To learn more,attend a free information session on the 12 Steps program of OA onSaturday, February 24 from 10 - 10:45 a.m. in the Annex Building ofHatboro Baptist Church. If you have any questions, please contact Priscilla,recovered available sponsor, at 267-471-0421.

Please direct all church-related items that need to be communicated tothe congregation and/or to the community to Nancy Collier's attention

at communications@lehmanumc.org.

Lehman Memorial UnitedMethodist Church300 S. York Road

SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANCEA light of hope for those in need

Many public and private organizations provideresources to assist residents in our communitywith financial, health, and quality of life issues.Unfortunately, people are often not aware of thebenefits and services they can obtain. Forcapable, caring, and confidentialassistance, please call the church office at 215-675-2110 and askfor an appointment with our Resource Counselor Jan Lattuca. Jan isin the office on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. 

♦ 2020 VISION - Linked to Goal 3  - Develop ministries that work towardhealing those with broken circumstances.

Add office@lehmanumc.org to your address book so we'll always land in yourinbox!

Hatboro, PA 19040www.lehmanumc.org 

"Best of all, God is withus." ~ John Wesley