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Upcoming Events
February 2:Youth Mission Trip meeting, between services, youth lounge
March 5: Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 pm
March 6: Game Night, 6-8 pm, Fellowship Hall
March 9: Stewardship Campaign Kick Off Sunday
March 9: Prison Ministry cards available for backpack contributions (teams after Sunday)
March 30: One service 10:45am, Easter Cantata “Song of the Shadows”
April 13: Palm Sunday
April 16th Stations of The Cross from 12pm. until 6 p.m.
April 18th Good Friday Service 6:30 p.m.
April 20: Easter Sunday
Easter Cantata “Song of the Shadows” March 30
"Song of the Shadows" is an invitation to contemplate the love and sacrifice of Christ. Tracing in song the last days of the Savior, this deeply moving work offers a meaningful opportunity to worship. Chancel Choir cordially invites anyone who would like to sing with us to come to the first rehearsal Sunday, January 19, immediately following the second service. A light lunch will be provided before rehearsal begins. The more voices, the more moving the cantata. See choir director Nancy Docksey for more information.
Game Night!
Save the date— Thursday, March 6, 6-8 pm— for our youth-sponsored intergenerational game night in Fellowship Hall. Bring you favorite board game and snacks to share.
Prison Ministry
On March 6th, the opportunity to help with the backpack portion of our Prison Ministry begins with donation cards available for pick up. Mike Vitek notes that 48 backpacks (36 for men and 12 for women) are needed for this mission project benefitting the Douglas County Detentions Center who distribute them. We purchase backpacks and then fill them with a wide variety of personal items and devotional material. The supplies and monetary donations for the backpacks need to be returned to the Church by Sunday, March 30th.
Contemporary Bible Study
The book chosen is Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri J. M. Nouwen, who writes: "All I want to say to you is, 'You are the Beloved,' and all I hope is that you can hear these words as spoken to you with all the tenderness and force that love can hold. My only desire is to make these words reverberate in every corner of your being - 'You are the Beloved.’’"
In person runs Monday January 27 2025-Februarys 17 2025 6:30 to 8:00PM;
Zoom session, Fridays to January 31th to February 21 2025 6:30 to 8:00PM
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesday Morning Bible Study will begin its study of Adam Hamilton’s Words of Life: Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today by Adam Hamilton at 9:30 a in the church library beginning January 7.
Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life. These ten ancient “words” were given to us by a loving God who longed to set safe boundaries, create order out of chaos, help communities live peacefully, and protect us—often from ourselves.
New and used copies can be purchased at Amazon from $7 - $15, similar to copies available through Cokebury and Thriftbooks.
Soup-er Bowl Time!
Pick up a bag on February 5 for the canned goods and other nonperishables you would like to donate to the Food Drive for Help & Hope. Bring the filled bag(s) back in on February 12 and place them under the NFC or AFC team you want to win the Super Bowl on February 12. Can we reach a 1000 pound goal of donated goods? Let’s make that our “field goal” of the day.
Youth/Parent Meeting
Sunday, February 2nd, is the first official informational meeting for this Summer's Mission Trip downstairs in the youth area between services. This year we will be traveling to Oklahoma to work with Native American communities on various projects and local needs. We'll lock in dates for the trip as well as talk over costs. There will still be a financial commitment for each student to secure a spot. If you cannot attend the February 2nd meeting, but would still like your student to go on this year's trip, please let Josh Hay (josh.hay@gmail.com) know so he can share necessary information with you.
We have been asked how can we help with the Wildfires in California.
You can help with prayer: pray for God to provide safety, comfort and hope.
You can also give to our United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster...
You can keep updated with info here: https://www.facebook.com/UMCcalpac
If you have questions please reach out to the Church office.
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Daily Scripture Readings from: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu
Monday: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Tuesday: Psalm 71:1-6
Wednesday:1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Thursday:Luke 4:21-30
Quote for the Week
I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.- Thomas Merton
Weekly Prayer
The Light of God surrounds me. The Love of God enfolds me. The Power of God protects me. The Presence of God watches over me. The Mind of God guides me. The life of God flows through me. The Laws of God direct me. The Power of God abides within me. The Joy of God uplifts me. The Strength of God renews me. The Beauty of God inspires me. WHEREVER AM, God is!
Loving God we lift up to you
The United Methodist Church
Mountain Sky Annual Conference
Bishop Kristen Stoneking,
Those impacted by the wildfires in California
Our Pastors and Staff
Little Blessings Families
Cease fire in the Middle East and for safe release of hostages
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Duane Osborn Brother in law of Nancy Docksey Heart Surgery Dec 11th
Tom Johnson
Maxine Ferguson
Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger
Anne Shuman
Bill Hurst father of Callie Hurst
Evelyn Kelly, friend of Louise Molieri
Louise Molieri
Nick Roy, brother of Cheryl Smith
David Spencer
Ken Kindt
Teresa Kindt daughter of Ken and Gayle Kindt
Phoebe Brady, friend of Pat and Kay Jones
Juanita Trujilo Friend of Rose Andrade
Gloria Bennett Friend of Rose Andrade
Sheldon Lewis Brother of Rose Andrade
Family of Roger & Cheryl Bumgarner
Family of Kevin Drael (nephew of Phyllis Tumey )
Family of Emily Pine (cousin of MaryAlice Mchugh
Family of Rev Bob Toll
Gran Smythe
Daniel Greene, father of Gabby
