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For almost 185 years, First United Methodist Church of Martinsville has remained faithful to the Word of God, proclaiming His greatness through worship, scripture study, and Christian action. These three basic ministry fields lie at the core of the numerous and diverse programs offered by our church.

From study and fellowship in small groups to service on foreign missions, our church has something to offer everyone. Come and worship with us this Sunday!

Ash Wednesday is February 22 with our traditional service for the Imposi-tion of Ashes. That service will delve into Jesus as he encounters his hometown.

Beginning on February 26, the first Sunday in Lent, we will travel the pil-grim’s path from Tyre and Sidon to Caesarea Philippi, to Jericho, and from Jericho to Bethany, and end up in Jerusalem for Holy Week. Along the road we will encounter some of the people Jesus encountered on his way to the cross.

We will have our Thursday Lenten meals and programs beginning March 1 at 5:45 pm, and end around 7:00 pm. Beverly Davis is working on the dramas. Maundy Thursday, April 5, will commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus.

We will be doing the CrossWalk on April 6 with Wesley Memorial. This is our third year and if you haven’t par-ticipated we hope you will. This is a deeply spiritual walk from Wesley Memorial to First UMC.

Easter arrives on April 8. There will be two services - one at 7:30 am and the other at 11:00 am.

Listed below are the encounters we will have with Jesus.

Jesus Encounters: On the Road to the Cross

• February 22: His Hometown
• February 26: A Gentile Dog
• March 4: A Sinner
• March 11: Zacchaeus
• March 18: Lazarus
• March 25: Mary of Bethany
• April 1: Simon, father of Alexander and Rufus
• April 5: Peter, Broken and Alone
• April 8: Peter, Unemployed and Forgiven