The 1st

Preaching

Dave Thompson Greeters

Chuck & Lois Maris Meghan Ascheman

Ushers

Gary & Judy Lohnbakken

Howard & Sharon Klovstad

Liturgist

Vicki Thompson Key Elder

Sharon Lincoln Care Board

Phyllis Brown Van Driver

Chuck Leggate

Sound Booth David Bauer

Communion

Heidi Duncan

Marlene Spencer Sharon Lincoln

Kay Doss Tonya Appelt

The 8th Preaching

Dave Thompson

Greeters Kay Doss

Janet Kline Marge Myhra

Ushers Pat Clark

Sharon Mathews

Kurt & Mary Grabow Liturgist

Shari Dayton Key Elder

Jeff Gruizenga

Care Board Jody Mercer Wallace

Van Driver Don Harr

Sound Booth

Jeff Gruizenga

The 15th Preaching

Dave Thompson

Greeters Carl & Vickie

Johnson Peggy Wilson

Ushers Jerry Koch

Bob Fedric

Bill White Don Reed

Liturgist Doris Backus

Care Board

Tom & Ginny Helmer

Van Driver Kate Mitchell

Sound Booth

Chuck Leggate

The 22nd Preaching

Dave Thompson

Greeter David & Robyn

Bauer Noah & Lauren

Bauer Judy Nusbaum

Ushers

Royal Johnson Janet Brown

Jim & Biff Hogue Liturgist

Orrin Feddes

Key Elder Ken Eichenberger

Care Board Edna Carlson

Van Driver Heather McLean

Sound Booth

Bob Culbertson

The 29th Palm Sunday

Preaching

Dave Thompson Greeter

Bob & Barb Muir Diane Noddings

Ushers Sharon Mathews

Marjorie Stewart

Edna Carlson Cindy Leggate

Liturgist Jean Noble

Key Elder

Sharon Mathews Care Board

Chuck & Cindy Leggate

Sound Booth Van Driver

Don Harr

SUBSTITUTES USHERS Pat Clark Kay Doss

Chris Eriksen Tom & Ginny Helmer Earl & Sharon Henderson Biff Hogue Jane Myhre (if no choir) Diane Noddings Charlie Reed Don Reed John Thompson Bill Woolston GREETERS Kay Doss Tom & Ruth Drummond Bob & Linda Fedric Tom & Ginny Helmer Earl & Sharon Henderson Biff Hogue Bob & Barb Muir Marge Myhra Ralph & Jane Myhre Betty Ann Nesmith Charlie Reed Bob & Shirley Shirley Lucile Weisbeck Bill Woolston

M e m o r y J o g g e r s f o r M a r c h 2 0 1 5

Pa s t o r ’ s P e n

March

2015

“Spiritual Exercise”

Most people that I know are conscientious when it comes to their physical health.

For the most part, we watch what we eat and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle through

exercise, diet, and rest. Some of you walk, others run, while others do Pilates, aerobics, or

lift weights. For the extreme exercise enthusiasts, boot camp classes are even offered. I

prefer a gentler and kinder approach to exercise.

We are good at concentrating on our physical bodies when it comes to exercise, but do you ever think

about exercising your spiritual muscles? The spiritual body, like the physical body, needs to be exercised,

lest it goes into atrophy. I find that unless the spirit is nurtured and stimulated, it is easy to become compla-

cent in our walk with Jesus Christ.

The season of Lent, these 40 days leading up to Easter, provides a good time to work on our spiritual

lives. This season provides a time to reflect and renew our relationship with God and recommit our lives to

the ministry and mission of Jesus Christ. With our physical bodies, we have to be intentional about going for

a walk or getting to the gym. The same intentionality is true with the Spirit. Here are some ways I would

like to encourage you to exercise your spiritual muscles during this special season:

* Daily Devotions: Take a few minutes each day to read some scripture and pray. We offer a Lenten

devotional free of change to help with this exercise. These devotionals are available in our gallery. Another

wonderful devotion I recommend is Jesus Calling by Sarah Young and can be found in local bookstores.

* Lenten Lunch & Learn Series– Join us on Tuesdays at noon in the Fireside Room to share a meal

and leaning together. I am teaching a series on the Old Testament book of Isaiah.

* Sunday school class– Be involved in Sunday school, either as a participant or teacher. Various

classes are currently being offered. I am currently teaching a class that is investigating the evidence of the

life, death, and resurrection of Christ.

* Sunday worship provides a good time to gather with others to be renewed in

our faith. I am currently peaching a sermon series titled, “One On One: Conversa-

tions with Jesus” based on the Gospel of John.

* Small groups within our church offer more personal growth and fellowship.

I hope you will take part in some of the things we offer to help promote your

spiritual growth. Come and join us as we get into shape and grow in our relationship

with God. I look forward to worshipping with you on the next Lord’s Day.

Blessings,

Pastor Dave

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Session Notes/

Finance/Church

Mice

2

Events/ PW 3

Notices

Birthday 4

Church &Society 5

Mission /

Calendar 6

Dinners of 8

Stephens

Ministry

7

Memory

Joggers 8

Coming Attractions:

Lenten Lunch & Learn series continues on Tuesdays at 12noon Church Clean-Up Day: Saturday, March 7 from 9-11 AM Youth Ski Retreat in Butte coming March 13-15– see Orrin for details University of Jamestown (ND) concert at our church: Sun., March 15 at 7 PM Youth Basket Auction: Sunday, April 12 following worship with lunch provided

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Church Info

Office Hours: Mon—Thurs 8:30 am— 4 PM 406-252-3434 mainoffice@fpcbillings.org www.fpcbillings.org Sunday School @ 9:15 AM Worship Celebration @ 10:30 STAFF Pastor: Dave Thompson

Youth Ministry: Orrin Feddes

Office Manager: Jeanne Thompson-Raney

Music Accompanist: Sandi

Rabas

Choir Director: Janie Sutton

Choir Accompanist: Bev Wornom

Custodian: Kent Fellingham

SESSION MEMBERS

Clerk of Session: Marlene Spencer

Class of 2016 Samantha Cormier Heidi Duncan Chris Eriksen Jenice Fugere

Class of 2017 David Bauer Ken Eichenberger Sharon Lincoln Sharon Mathews

Class of 2018 Kathy Baskett Marv Brown Jeff Gruizenga Sandi Schoenberger

SESSION MINUTES

Session Notes: Chris Eriksen and Sandi Schoenberger were welcomed to the session at the February 10th meeting. The property committee reported that new doors are being installed and that plans are in progress for the installation of air conditioning in the sanctuary this spring. The 2015 proposed budget was passed after it was agreed that the budget for music should be increased by $300. The annual retreat of the session will be at the church on April 18th beginning at 8:30.

Financial snapshot

2015 Income Expense Net February $26,494 $47,992 $(21,498)

Year to Date $79,854 $88,671 $(8,817)

Per-capita: We are inviting our members to pay their per-capita share of $45 each. This goes to support the mission

of our presbytery, synod, and General Assembly. Please indicate on your check “Per-Capita.”

FEB 2015

1st 203

8th 220

15th 196

18th Ash

Wed

135

22nd 178

2015 Feb

Average

199

2014 Feb.

Average

196

Flower Sponsorship Opportunities

Our flower sign-up sheet is located on the back table in the nar-thex. We invite you to sign up for a particular Sunday to sponsor the flow-ers either in honor or memory of someone or a special event such as an anniversary, birthday, etc. There are lots of spots available for flower do-nations in the New Year. Suggested donation is $25. Special thanks to those who donated flowers during the month of January. They include: Suzanne Braun, Jody Mercer Wallace, and Craig & Denise Hash.

The Church Mice

It is always a pleasure to be in the presence of Charlie Reed. He is cheerful, pleasant, positive, and always smiling. In addition to his congenial personality, Charlie is an asset to his church, community and to the organizations to which he belongs. Charlie goes beyond what is requested of him and does it with enthusiasm and charm. We were especially im-pressed that he took $10.00 from the reverse offering last fall to his Kiwanis' group and turned it into over $300.00. Thanks, Charlie, for all you do!

Food Bank Sunday Our church was one of the first churches in Billings to designate a monthly Food Bank Sunday. We invite you to bring some non-perishable food items with you on the first Sunday of each month as we help local people in need. Join us of Sunday, March 1 for our next Food Bank Sunday.

Church Women United Meets on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Noon for a Potluck lunch at Mayflower Congregational Church located at 2940 Poly Drive A Service Project for the HUB will be done

Sermons available on-line

Did you know that you can listen to sermons on-line at our website at www.fpcbillins.org? Just click the “Listen to Sermons” tab on the upper right front of our church’s homepage. Stay connected even when you are away.

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Stephen Ministry Update Our dedicated group of Stephen Ministers continues to reach out to people in our congregation by providing one-on-one caring relationships for those who are hurting, lonely, and/or broken. If you could use or know of someone who could benefit from a Stephen Minister, please contact Doris Backus, Jack Bell, JoAnn Jones or Pas-tor Dave. Our supervision schedule will continue to be the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Continuing education guest speakers have been scheduled for each month. Shirley Shirley recently attended the Stephen Ministry Leadership Training in Los Angeles and we are very excited to have her as a part of our leadership team!

Dinners of Eight schedule for February/March

The winter months will soon be behind us, so let’s make the most of it and make sure we get togeth-er. DO NOT MAKE IT HARD OR STRESS OVER IT. This is a fun time. If things are happening so you cannot have it in your home- go to a restaurant. If you find that you cannot host, give someone on your team to do the hosting. Do not let this time fall through There are times that you just cannot host an event, but someone else may be happy to do it, give them a chance. The Host(s) (first name(s) in cell) picks a couple of dates during the subject Month that is convenient for you and calls your guests. If you are short of guests (someone may not be able to come), fill in the spaces with new faces with substitutes listed below or anyone not involved in dinners of eight (don’t forget new members or older members). Let your guests know when and where to come and what side dish or beverage to bring if any. If you do not hear from your host call them, they may have forgotten. This is a very flexible program. Any activities to accompany or follow your dinner are up to you. Even the dinner format can be modified to a brunch or whatever creative ideas you come up with includ-ing eating out. Enjoy your dinners! It is not necessary to have 8 people for dinner, any number is OK. If there are any questions or problems, etc., please notify Pat Hastings immediately at 696-0281 or pathast@msn.com (be sure to title it Dinners of Eight). Please note any new names on the list or changes. Also, if you have a change in your email please let me know. I am getting some back.

Brown Phyllis 652-3727 Wilson Peggy 254-6726

Repka Sarah 238-0092

Gore Pam 694-6381

Drummond Tom Ruth 656-5977

Eichenberger Ken Barbara 248-8563

Lorentz Bill Colleen

Erskine Tom 656-0469

Hastings Pat 656-0072

Muir Bob Barbara 256-6099

Albin Jo 656-5600 Stovall Juanita 259-9219

Morrow Beth 656-2292

Ascheman Jason Meghan 259-1336

Brady Sharon 655-9046

Lohnbakken Gary Judy 256-6099

Laftko Jody Boden 591-8060

Myhre Ralph Jane 656-8163

Hogue Jim Biff 259-9114

Basket, Kathy Bassingthwaite Mark 544-9857

Lorentz Megan 855-5427

Fugere Jenice 252-9641

Spring BeBe 252-7898 Substitutes

Mercer Wallace Jody 656-4150

Reineche Eleanor 248-8293

Culbertson Bob Cathy 655-7826

Leggate Chuck Cindy 896-0686

Brown Marvin Janet 256-0257

Spencer Marlene 252-5027

Carlson Edna 534-6211

Thompson Dave Vicki 252-2562

Pierce June 245-7989

Dayton Bob Shari 256-3130

Taubert Carlene Mark Parker 698-2205

Reed Don 252-5316

Swanson Jerry 656-8104

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 9:15 Sun. School 10:30 Worship Communion 11 West Park Worship

Family Promise Here this week

2 6:30 Men’s Bible Study (MBS) 12 Bible Lunch Time (BLT) 4 Deacons Meet-ing

FP Here

3 9:30 Staff Meeting 9:30 Women’s Bible Study (WBS) 12Lenten Lunch & Learn 7 Foundation Mtg

FP Here

4 FP Here 9-11 BSF Leaders 10 Grief Group 12 PW Luncheon 6 Youth Group 6 Deborah Circle 7 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Young Adults

5 9-11 Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) 1 Mission Commit-tee Meeting 7 Christian Ed Meeting

FP Here

6 Church Office Closed Presbytery meet-ing at St. Andrew

in Billings

FP Here

7 9 Church Cleaning 10 Gluten Intolerance Group meets here

FP Here

8 8:15: Family Prom-ise Clean-Up 9:15 Sun School 10:30 Worship 11:00 West Park worship

9 6:30 MBS 10 Worship Com-mittee Meeting 11:30 Stephen Ministry Leaders 12 Bible Lunch Time (BLT)

10 9:30 Staff Meeting 9:30 WBS 12 Lenten Lunch & Learn 6 Sigma 7 PM Session Mtg

11 9-11 BSF Lead 9:30 PW Board 6 Youth Group 6 Deborah Circle 7 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Young Adult

12 9-11 Bible Study Fellowship 4:30 Stephens Ministry Newsletter Sub-mission Deadline

13 Church Office Closed Youth Ski Retreat Starts

14 10 Gluten Free Pancake Breakfast Youth Ski Retreat

15 9:15 Sun School 10:30 Worship 11:00 West Park 7 Jamestown Choir Concert

16 President’s Day 6:30 MBS 12 BLT

17 9:30 Staff Meeting 9:30 WBS 12 Lenten Lunch & Learn

18 9 BSF Leaders PW Circles meet 6 Youth Group 6 Deborah Circle 7:30 Young Adult Bible Study

19 9-11 Bible Study Fellowship

20 Church office closed

21

22 9:15 Sun School 10:30 Worship 11:00 West Park Worship

23 6:30 MBS 12 BLT

24 9:30 Staff Meeting 9:30 WBS 12 Lenten Lunch & Learn

25 9:30 Sewing Group 9-11 BSF Lead. 6 Youth 6 Deborah Circle 7 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Youth Adult

26 9-11 Bible Study Fellowship

27 Church Office Closed

28

29 9:15 Sun School 10:30 Worship 11 West Park

30 6:30 MBS 12 BLT

31 9:30 Staff 9:30 WBS 12 Lenten Lunch & Learn (Last one)

Mission News We would like to send a big THANK YOU to Kay Doss for all of the meals she has made for the Hub. Kay does receive some financial help from the Mission Committee and from anonymous donors. She is very thankful for the money. Kay has made one mid-day meal for the HUB per month for some 10 to 15 years. Thankfully the people from the HUB pick the food up and take it to the HUB for her. She is committed to mak-ing home made from scratch meals and occasionally orders pizza for 75 to 100 people. She uses about 10 to 12

pounds of meat for the meal. She does all of this on the first Monday of each month. On the second Monday she likes to take lots of cookies or bars over. Cookies is where she can use help. If you would like to make cookie for the HUB, call Kay at 248-8930. She would love to talk to you. Ponderosa Pines: The last Tuesday of each month Dave leads a worship time at 3:00. Everyone is welcome to join in this time of worship and song. The Butterfly Home: Dave leads the residents in worship and song on the fourth Thursday from 3:00 to 3:30. Everyone is welcome there as well. Makokoba Presbyterian Church in Zimbabwe: We continue to be in communication with our sister church. The Mission Committee are working on ways to help the worshipers and members there. Presbytery is emphasizing Mission work. Maybe a group from our presbytery and even our church can visit Zimbabwe. Wouldn’t that be exciting and a blessed time with God’s people? Our May 31st Noisy Offering will go to EMMS International to support flood victims in Malawi, Africa. But before that will be our annual fishing derby for ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING? How many pounds of coins can we collect this year?

Thanks for all of your help as we reach out to others!

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Presbytery meets at St. Andrew Church on March 6-7

The Yellowstone Presbytery will hold its spring meeting at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Billings on March 6-7. Among other business, the delegates will be voting on several amendments to the Book of Order. Dele-gates representing our church will be Pastor Dave, Kathy Baskett, and Chris Eriksen. Guests are invited to attend the meeting as well. The meeting will conclude at 12noon on Saturday.

The Presbyterian Women’s organization is a very active part of our church. We are committed to prayer, Bible study, spreading God’s Love and helping others. We continue to support the Gateway House. They need blankets, twin and double sheets (labeled the size please), dishtowels, dish clothes, shampoo, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene items, knives, large spoons, can openers, glasses, plates, cereal bowls, light bulbs, new pillows, salt and paper shakers, and silverware. The sewing group continues to meet on the fourth Wednesdays at 9:30. Everyone is welcome. On Wednesday, April 1 we will have our 81st annual Praise Luncheon. All women are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend. It will be a time of fellowship, music, a good speaker, and yummy salads. If you

are not in a circle and plan to attend, please RSVP to Marlene Spencer, 252-5027 or Betty Ann Nesmith, 252-1836 Our search committee is looking for volunteers to be on the board. This is a fun group of ladies who do the behind the scenes work to keep this wonderful group organized. If you feel called to help, please talk to Kathy Butler. Search committee is looking for circle leaders and board members. Betty Ann will be retiring from the treasures job.

The PW Purpose Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to nurture our faith

through prayer and Bible study, to support the mission of the church worldwide, to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.

Eagle Rock Sanctuary is Hosting Lenten Series

A Lenten discussion series will be hosted by Pastor Jim Bell, President-elect of Eagle Rock Sanctuary for Christian Renewal. The six week series is being held at the Eagle Rock Sanctuary in Lockwood each Wednesday morning from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. and began on February 18. The discussions will focus on the people Jesus encounters in the lectionary passages for the Lenten season. Go to www.eaglerocksanctuary.org to get directions to the site which is off Johnson Lane and Ford Road. Bring a Bible and notebook. Dress is casual. Call Jim at 628-2524 to register. The cost will be a voluntary donation to Eagle Rock Sanctuary. For questions about this series please talk with either Pastor Jim Bell or Pastor Dave.

Clean-Up Day coming on Saturday, March 7

You are invited to join us on Saturday, March 7 to do some general cleaning around the church. Among oth-er things, we will be oiling the pews in the sanctuary and cleaning out some closets and storage spaces. Your help would be greatly appreciated from 9-11 AM. If possible, please bring some cleaning supplies with you.

University of Jamestown Choir to present concert on Sunday, March 15

Join us on Sunday, March 15 at 7:30 PM for a wonderful evening of music provided by the University of Jamestown (ND) Concert Choir. With almost 50 voices, the University of Jamestown concert choir is known for its high quality of musical talent and ability. Thanks to a number of individuals and family in our church who have vol-unteered to host the choir students. You can pick up the students following the concert, provide a light snack that evening, a light breakfast the next morning, and then have them back to the church by 6:30 AM to board the bus for Bismarck.

Lenten Lunch & Learn Series Continues Our annual Lenten Lunch and Learn Series continues on Tuesdays from 12-1 in the Fireside Room. Pastor Dave is teaching from the book of Isaiah on the topic, “Glimpses of Hope.” Join us for a free lunch and learning op-portunity during that will continue through March 31.

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On a Personal Note

We extend our condolences to the family of Joan Bateman who passed away on January 29. Her funeral was held at our church on Saturday, February 7. We extend our sympathies to the family of Dr. Berl Ward who died at the care center in Roundup on February 9. His memorial service will be held at our church on Saturday, April 11. Congratulations to Jason and Allison Murphine on the birth of Alexander Thaxton Murphine born at the Billings Clinic on Monday, February 2. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21.3” long. “Dear Family in Christ, Just a note of love and thanks to ALL for the kind words, hugs, cards, prayers, presence, time and various giftings in honor of Joan Bateman! The Memorial Service was truly a celebration of life!” —Love in Christ, Jim, Pamela and Bob Bateman.

Grief support group continues every month

A grief support group within our church continues to meet the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11. This group is open to anyone in the church or community who is experiencing grief. Facilitated by Dr. Don Harr, this group provide support, encouragement, and help to those facing grief, loss, or transitions in life. All are invited to join this special group.

Youth Basket Auction coming on Sunday, April 12

Our annual Youth Basket Auction will be held after worship on Sunday, April 12. Join us as we raise funds for our youth programs. If you would like to donate a basket, please talk to either Jody Ferestad or Orrin Feddes. Be creative, have some fun with this, and let’s see what kinds of baskets will be offered. Some baskets in the past have included a Pet Basket, Jelly Basket, Cooking Basket, Home Improvement Basket, Spam Basket, Babysitting Basket, Movie Lovers Basket, among others. A luncheon will be provided with this event.

Updating Newsletter Mailing List:

If you wish to be added to or stop receiving the mailed copy of our monthly newsletter, please email Jeanne at mainoffice@fpcbillings.org and let me know.

BASKETBALL OPEN GYM

Need some exercise? Looking for some fun with others? Join us on Sunday after-noons at 3 PM in the fellowship hall for basketball open gym. All players age high school and older are invited to join us. Come join us!

Upcoming Committee Meetings in (All meetings are in the Fireside Room)

Deacons Meeting Monday, March 2 at 4 PM Property Committee Tuesday, March 3 at 12noon Mission Committee Thursday, March 5 at 1 PM Worship Committee Monday, March 9 at 10 AM Session Meeting Tuesday, March 10 at 7 PM PW Board Meeting Wednesday, March 11 at 9:30 AM Fellowship Committee Thursday, March 12 at 11 AM

March Birthdays

3 Margaret Converse

Amanda Lambott

4 Hayden Gall 5 Linda Haden

9 Bob Fedric Judy Lohnbakken

10 Meghan Ascheman

12 Mary Lou Jacobson 13 Laura Sterup

17 Ken Chase 17 Tom Drummond

Barbara Eichenberger 18 Bill Ballard

Kailey Roberts

Maxine Schuman 19 Jane Corning

Don Reed Peg Ostlund

20 Aaron TenHarmsel 21 Ray Noble

22 Will White

24 Cory Grabow 25 Guy Keenum

26 Josh Culbertson Julie Janiak

27 Kathleen Baskett

29 Heidi Henderson Sharon Mathews

29 Cindy Leggate

Anniversaries 11 Ed & Alta Dakolios 19 Scott & Carol Harr

21 Bill & Colleen Lorentz

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Youth News:

There has been a lot going on at FPC Youth and there is a lot to that is coming too! On February 20-22, we had a junior and senior mini-retreat at Eagle Rock Sanctuary. It was a wonderful to get away for a couple days and refocus on our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ! We had three guest speakers come throughout the month of February to share their testimony to our high school students and how why they decided to follow Christ and how He has changed their lives! There are couple things to look forward to in the near future. March 13-15 is our annual Ski re-treat. We will be headed to Butte for the weekend for some amazing fellowship, growing, and skiing and snowboarding. Also, March 22 is the annual Youth Basket Auction. Please put together a basket and join us for some great fun and baskets to bid on! You can bring your basket early to the church if you desire and I will put them in my office. Finally, April 5th, Easter Sunday we are going to have another Easter egg hunt for kids of all ages! Please join us for that, and there will also be breakfast provided that morning as well. Please continue to pray for the students and leaders! Thank you so much for all that you do!

In Christ,

Orrin Feddes

Sunday Morning Adult Education Opportunities

Pastor Dave continues a Sunday school class titled “The Case for Christ.” Based on the best selling book by Lee Strobel, Pastor Dave is exploring the evidence that points to the Risen Christ. Join us for this fascinating six week class that will help deepen your faith and understanding of the life, death, and resurrec-tion of Jesus Christ. This class meets every Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Fireside Room. Church and Society guests for the month of March will be: March 1: Jim Gransbery, Retired Gazette Agricultural and Political Reporter, "Hinges on History, Freedom of Religion or Freedom from Religion, Gay Marriage and Contraception.” The U.S. Supreme Court will be deciding 2 cases about gay marriage and contraception that will affect life in America for years to come. The Court handed down a decision regarding contraception and businesses but will decide if and how contracep-tion affects non-profits that include churches. Will the fact that 6 out of 9 of the Justices are Catholic influ-ence their decision? March 8: Dr. Alan Muskett, Plastic Surgeon and Gazette columnist, "What to do When Life Steps on Your Tail.” Dr. Muskett will discuss responses to adverse events in life such as illness, injury, or death. How do we respond to these? What role does our faith and religion play at these times? Why isn’t life more fair? March 15: Dr. Robert and Dr. Lori Byron, Internist and Pediatrician, respectively, and members of the Cli-mate Reality Leadership Corps, "The Power to Change: We are the Stewards.” The title, taken from Presby-terian doctrine, encapsulates their presentation about our changing climate and what we, as Christians and concerned citizens, can do about it. They will explore the causes, the problems, and the solutions. As physi-cians they will discuss how these changes are affecting everyone. Lori works on the Crow Reservation and Robert shares time at the Bighorn Valley Health Center in Hardin and as a hospitalist at St. Vincent Healthcare. March 22: Stephen Ministry Team at First Presbyterian. If you have been wondering exactly what our team does, join us for an informative hour. We will be explaining our training, what we do, and sharing some ex-periences with you. Our hope is that members of the congregation will use the services that we provide. March 29: Sherry Matteucci, former U.S. Attorney, will discuss “American Indians: A Brief History.”

American Indians have lived in North America for more than 10,000 years. We will discuss highlights from

early history through the unique role which American Indians play in today's United States.