Week of January 19th
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday…………………..7:30 p.m. NA Meeting
Tuesday………………….6:00 p.m. Leadership Dinner
………………………………….7:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting
Wednesday…………..10:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study
…………………………………..7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday………………..10:00 a.m. Card Making Ministry
Friday……………………….10:00 a.m. Knit & Crochet
Next Sunday………….6:00 p.m. MYF
Nursery: An unstaffed nursery is available for any parents that want to stay with their child(ren) there.
Tonight is Family Night: The dinner and program have been cancelled due to the weather.
Leadership Dinner: All those in leadership positions (Church Council, Trustees, PPRC, Lay Leadership Committee, Sunday School Teachers, etc.) and their spouses or guests are invited to the annual Leadership Dinner, held THIS Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Hall. Most of the meal will be provided (turkey, stuffed shells, tortellini, roasted potatoes, roasted veggies, pie, cookies). If you would like to bring another side dish or dessert, please sign up for that, but feel free to come empty-handed! There will be plenty of food.
Card-Making Ministry: Sharon Heritage is beginning the Shepherd’s Care Card Ministry. She will provide the materials and supplies, and anyone who wants to learn how to make cards is welcome. They’ll meet this Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Conference Room at the Hall. You can use the cards you make however you see fit; they are yours. Contact Sharon at 609-502-2041 or tischner@comcast.net with questions. It will be helpful if you can let her know if you plan to attend.
Family Promise: We have stepped up from a support church to a host church for Family Promise! Our next turn to provide meals will be January 26th – February 1st. If you can cook and deliver a meal, or provide a gift card for dinner or groceries, we need you! We will be caring for three or four families that week, so we encourage more of you to get involved in this ministry so it doesn’t become a burden for a few. Karen Luttenberger (dluttenberger@comcast.net or 609-617-4546 or) has sent out the sign-up email, so if you didn’t get it, let her know if you can help or if you have any questions!
Looking to Help: Several people have asked what they can do to help Charlie Harris after his recent surgery. This is what the family has suggested: gift cards for local restaurants (Marino’s, Santini’s, Salvatore’s Pizza, Point 50 Diner) or Amazon gift cards (for things like Ensure and protein shakes not covered by insurance). You can drop anything off at The Candy Box, or mail them directly to the Harris Family.
MYF: All those in grades 6 – 12 are welcome to join the MYF for their Sunday night meetings. Games and snacks are first, followed by Bible study. The only meeting in February will be NEXT Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Romantic Dinner: Couples of all ages are welcome to join us for a Romantic Dinner on Saturday, February 8th, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Hall. Sign-ups will be by table and the meal will be covered dish; the sign-up sheet is in the entryway. Please note what covered dish to bring when you sign up, as you are providing that for your table only. Games (with fabulous prizes) are also planned. Get a babysitter and join us for the evening!
Souper Bowl of Caring: What if everyone watching the Big Game gave just one dollar or one can of food to a local food charity? For over 30 years, the Souper Bowl of Caring movement has inspired people across the nation to tackle hunger in their local communities. By bringing $1 or a can of food to church on Sunday, February 9th, you can help those in need locally! Everything given will go to Angels Outreach in Pitman.
Confirmation is an important opportunity for kids to learn about their Christian faith traditions and to own the faith for themselves. The pastor will be holding Confirmation Classes this year on Wednesday evenings (March 12th – April 9th), with Confirmation taking place on Easter Sunday. If your child is in 7th Grade or is older and has never been confirmed, please speak with the pastor if you have questions or to enroll him or her in class.
Greeters/Ushers: If you are willing to serve in the coming weeks, please sign up in the entryway!
Flower Chart: A new sign-up chart has been posted by the front door for anyone wishing to provide flowers in church this year. Sign up on the Sunday you want to give flowers in honor or memory of someone. You are then responsible for making the arrangements; you can bring them yourself or call a florist.
ShopRite Cards: These work just like cash, and we earn 5% on every dollar. Buy them here and help raise funds for the church! See Jen Souders, Sue Hitchner or Karen Luttenberger (609-617-4546). We would love to have more of you involved in this program; it’s an easy way to raise money for the church!
