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Beginner's Handbell classes
If you've ever wondered what ringing a handbell would be like, join the Beginner's Handbell Classes that Jerry Garrison will be holding.
Classes will be in the Sanctuary from 6:30 to 7:30pm Wednesdays.
Serve!
"When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me, and when I was naked, you gave me clothes to wear. When I was sick, you took care of me, and when I was in jail, you visited me."
-- Matthew 25:35-36 (CEV)
Help Haiti earthquake survivors
The recent earthquake in Haiti has claimed thousands of lives and left that already poor country in dire straights.
Below are two key ways you can lend a helping hand to the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake disaster there.
- Give to the United Methodist Advance, #418325. You can donate online or give though the local church by putting "Advance #418325" in the Memo part of your check or on a giving envelope.
You can also mail a donation direct to:
UMCOR
PO Box 9068
New York, NY 10087
100% of these funds are used for relief and development efforts.
You may want to read updates and commentary about this disaster. Here are a few sources:
- Earthquake in Haiti: The church responds
(UMC.org) - God in Haiti
(Day1 blog) - Living the Gospel for Haiti
(The Expatriate Minister blog) - Haiti and mountains beyond mountains
(blog by Rev. Ken Carter) - I am with you
(Rev. Lary Hollon) - Haiti disaster brings out best, worst in Christians
(ReligioNews blog) - Slideshow of Haiti earthquake photos
Lend a Helping Hand locally
Serve others by helping some of our own members.
Ask anyone in the Missions "Work Area" (aka Committee) about "Helping Hand" and how you can give of your time and skills. Or Contact us.
Help wipe out Malaria
"Methodists Against Mosquitoes" is our Fund Raising Team's name for support of the global "Nothing But Nets" campaign to fight Malaria by providing treated bed nets.
Learn more (and view some great videos).
Other ways to give
- Do Good Channel (Atlanta)
Grow!
Study: The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Ahren is the leader for a study based on the book "This Holy Mystery".
- Dates:
Sunday, Feb 21 - Sunday, March 21 - Time: 3:00pm
- Where: The Gathering Place
- Book: Purchase is optional. Cokesbury sells it for $11.20.
Bible study of Phillippians, Collossians
Faye is leading a 6-week Bible study on Phillippians and Collossians.
- Dates: Wed., January 27 - Mar. 7.
- Times: Noon - 1:00 pm
- Where: The Gathering Place
- Book: The Bible. Bring one.
Feed yourself!
Just as you cannot thrive by eating food only one day a week, you cannot grow spiritually unless you are "feeding" yourself outside of Sunday Worship.
"I sat on the couch with my Bible and sipped the hot [chocolate], savoring each swallow. Then it dawned on me that what I was doing with my morning hot chocolate was exactly what I should do with the Word of God. As I drank my hot chocolate, it becomes a part of me. So should I be with God's word. I should sip and savor, be warmed and fed." -- Carole Mayhall
Here are some "meal" and "snack" ideas:
- "Bible in a Year" Daily Bible Reading (includes an audio option)
- Bible reading plans
- Bible Study Resources (lots of links)
- Daily Bible Reading (American Bible Society)
- Our Daily Bread
- Quiet Time Bible Study
- Revised Common Lectionary library (used weekly by many churches during their Sunday worship service)
- Upper Room - Daily Reflections
- Read some articles in online Christian magazines
Pray!
Pray for ...
- All the people affected by the earthquake in Haiti and for aid workers on the scene.
- Haiti, Haiti: A prayer for Haiti (GBOD)
- D.R. Congo missionaries David and Lori Persons.
- Shut-ins and those who are ill or recuperating.
- Those who do not yet know the love of Jesus.
"When life knocks you to your knees -- well, that's the best position in which to pray, isn't it?" -- Ethel Barrymore
If you have a prayer need yourself or want to let us know about a prayer need of someone else, please contact us.