March 2010 Lantern Features Many Lenten and Easter Activities

The First Presbyterian Church of Matawan has published its March 2010 Lantern. Here are some upcoming events mentioned in the Lantern:

• Presbyterian Nursery School registration begins 27 February from 9 am to 10:30 am. Registration continues weekdays 9 am to 3 pm until classes are full. Half-day classes are available for kids 2 1/2 to 5.
• Wednesdays during Lent you can attend dinner/devotional events in the Adult Lounge from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. (The Weekly Women's Study Group will continue its Wed meetings after Lent.)
• The Saturday Morning Women's Study Group meets in the Adult Lounge at 10 am. 
• New Member classes will begin 14 March in the Adult Lounge at 9 am.
• Our Progressive Dinner will be held 20 March. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call Carol Cashin.
• Our Lenten Fish Fry will be held 27 March at 6 pm in Fellowship Hall. Take out orders will be available starting at 5 pm. The meal will be catered by the Argyle Restaurant of Kearny.
• The Church School will "Walk through Holy Week" in Fellowship Hall on Palm Sunday (28 March) at 9:15 am.
• There will be a seder celebration in Fellowship Hall on Maundy Thursday (1 April) at 6:30 pm.
• There will be a Good Friday worship service and dramatic presentation in the sanctuary on 2 April at 7:30 pm.
• Easter (4 April) will include an Easter sunrise service (tentatively set for 6:30 am), Easter egg hunt (9:30 am), and Easter worship (10:30 am)
• The always popular Dixieland Bank and Chili Fest will be held on 25 April at 5 pm in Fellowship Hall. 120 persons attended last year's performance. The church is seeking advertisers and sponsors for its Concert Series.
• Sign up for Spaghetti for the Soul, which will be held on 2 October.