Hallway Restroom Off the Sanctuary Project
The sanctuary restroom was constructed by a combination of contractors and HTLC volunteers. Olin Bell recommended the contractors based on his experience. The carpenter relocated the closet door and built a new restroom door and door frame that matches the existing style of doors. The drywall contractor installed the new walls, covered them with drywall and finished them to a smooth surface. They also installed the new suspended ceiling. The electrician installed the restroom and hallway ceiling lighting, the restroom ceiling fan and wall outlet. The plumber installed the water lines, the sink and the point-of use water heater. He also installed the sewer lines and toilet. Another contractor installed red carpet on the steps that had been extended. The piece of red carpet used was saved from the restroom floor area. HTLC volunteers undertook the painting of the restroom walls, door and the hallway walls. Much work had to go into prepping the lower wall areas for repainting. Those walls had been covered with oil based paint that had to be sanded and cleaned prior to the paint application. Also, vinyl plank flooring was installed as the restroom floor covering. Thanks to Mike Cox, Ernie Thorns, and Tom Weeks for their hours of hard work and to Jill Helgeson for her decorating guidance.

Why Is That Dead Tree in the Church?
You can’t help but notice the “dead” tree covered in caterpillars which have appeared in the Sanctuary. You may question -why is it here or what is it about?
This is a project between the LCY and the Sunday School children. Before we began making these creations, we discussed how things are different in both the church and nature this time of year. We discussed how there are some things “sleeping” in our worship such as the use of Alleluias. We also talked about how everything in our yards such as the grass and trees look dead but they too are just “sleeping”. We discussed how some of God’s creatures such as caterpillars make cocoons. Although we might think they are dead, they actually have rebirth as a butterfly.
This tree is actually here to help each of us to remember that while the weather often is cool and gray and the grass is brown and the trees bare, there is the hope that Spring is coming! Bulbs are blooming and the days are getting longer. Just as we have hope for Spring, Lent gives us a time to hope for Easter and the promise that the resurrection brings.
Just as the change of seasons brings surprises, keep watching the tree thru the Lenten season — there are more surprises to come!

Notice Date Change due to Inclement weather

NOTICE OF SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING
Semi-Annual meeting of the congregation will be held Sunday, February 23rd at 9:50 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. At this meeting the officers of the congregation, staff, committee chairs, organization presidents/leaders will present a brief report highlighting the accomplishments of the previous ministry year. A light breakfast will be provided.

Again this year, the LCY will be working with the children of the church during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, February 16th, on a special Lenten project. All youth and children are invited to meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m.