The episTle - Amazon S3 · 2018-01-24 · The episTle January 22, 2018 Volume 53 Number 8 480 S. Highland Memphis, TN 38111-4302 901.452.6262 United Methodist Church “We are becoming

The episTleJanuary 22, 2018

Volume 53 Number 8

480 S. HighlandMemphis, TN 38111-4302

901.452.6262www.stlukesumc.orgUnited Methodist Church

“We are becoming a faithful community of disciples striving to share the heart, mind, and hands of Jesus Christ with ALL people.”Mission Statement

Worship at St. Luke’sAll are WelcomeWorship on Sundays

8:30 and 11:00amSunday School Classes

For all ages - 9:30 a.m.Fellowship in Hospitality Hall

10:30 a.m.January 28

Mark 1:21-28February 4

Isa. 40:21-31 & Mark 1:29-39February 11Mark 9:2-9

Rev. Jim McKinney

Contents:- Forward in Faith page 2- Upcoming Events page 3- Ministry News pages 4/5- Congregational Care page 6- Calendar page 7- Church information page 8

St. Luke’s StaffJim McKinney, PastorHarry Colter, Pastoral AssistantMarcia Mittelstadt, Music Interim Wes Kirkpatrick, OrganistBeth Ryan, Youth/Young AdultsMegan Warren, Children & Community ConnectionsAmy Turman, Day School/PDOAmy Lee, ChallengersDavid Day, CLC/RecreationCarla Taylor, CommunicationsHeather Persellin-Deere, Special EventsTim Taylor, FacilitiesVickey Hobbs, Finance

An Attitude of AppreciationThe Christian faith tells us to be grateful, to choose the attitude of appreciation. And yet, it is so easy to take life and its blessings for granted. If we are not tuned in to the attitude of appreciation, it is easy to miss the joy of the present moment. The poet put it this way:“It was spring, but it was summer I wanted- The warm days and the great outdoors.It was summer, but it was fall I wanted- The colorful leaves, and the cool, dry air.It was fall, but it was winter I wanted- The beautiful snow, and the joy of the holiday season.It was winter, but it was spring I wanted- The warmth, and the blossoming of nature.I was a child, but it was adulthood I wanted- The freedom and the respect.I was twenty, but it was thirty I wanted- To be mature and sophisticated.I was middle-aged, but it was twenty I wanted- The youth and the free spirit.I was retired, but it was middle-age I wanted- The presence of mind without limitations.Suddenly my life was over.My life was done, my life was finished, my life was gone,But somehow I never got what I wanted.” (Jason Lehman, “Present Tense”)

Isn’t that a sad commentary? And yet it is an apt description of how many people go through life --- always wishing for something else, always seeing greener grass on the other side of the fence and missing out on life because somehow they lost the attitude of appreciation.A minister tells about asking his mother how her friend was doing. His mom said: “Why, son, she has been trying to die for years. Every time I see her or hear from her, she’ll say, ‘I’m so glad to see you, Linda. But I probably won’t see you next week because things are mighty bad. I don’t know that I’ll be here.’” And then the minister’s mom added, “Son, if that woman ever worked as hard to live as she works to die, it’s amazing to think how she might have enjoyed life!”St. Luke’s family, one of the best ways I know to enjoy life is to live daily in the spirit of appreciation. On page after page, the Bible tells us to be grateful and to cultivate an attitude of appreciation.Faithfully,

A Message from our Pastor

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The Forward In Faith initiative is in its second year. Several members rolled off the team at the end of the year and new members have joined. We are excited to be working with the Program Ministry Teams (PMT) on the many St. Luke’s ministries and programs.The goal of the Program Ministry Teams is to reinvigorate and interconnect our ministries in service to our diverse community. The four PMT areas are: Worship - led by Lauren Daughtry and Linda Hensley; Education - led by Marcy Mittelstadt; Outreach (Evangelism) - led by Phyllis Gay and Kurt Knotts; and Mission/Service - led by Pat Anderson. Within these teams are smaller groups or individuals who have responsibility for the ministries or activities related to each area.

The leaders met recently to kick off 2018 and discuss ideas for implementing the PMT connection throughout the many ministries and programs of the church. The team leaders will be contacting the leaders in their areas to meet and discuss ideas for evaluating each of the activities and ministries and look for ways to improve, reinvent and connect them with others at St. Luke’s. The PMT leaders hope you will continue to offer your time to the many ministries St. Luke’s has to offer to our congregation and community and offer your ideas and suggestions for improving and interconnecting them. If you are not already involved in one or more of the ministries, but would like to be, please contact one of the leaders named above.

Bishop McAlilly's Day in the Metro DistrictMonday, January 29, 2018, Bartlett UMC, 5676 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN

Featuring Conversation with Bishop McAlilly9:30am - 12:00pm - Clergy Sessions

12:00 - 3:00pm - Metro District Leadership Sessions6:00 - 8:00pm - Laity Session

Primary topics will include: a review of our progress toward our shared mission and vision;an update on the “Way Forward Commission”; and, a proposal to form a new Annual

Conference by combining the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences.

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CAN YOU HELP?If you really want to know what goes on during the week at St. Luke’s come be a volunteer at the front

desk. We are a very busy place! There are many happy faces that come in our doors when parents drop off and pick-up children and many phone calls to inquire about our church and our outreach ministries. Due to reductions in staff hours that began in January, we are in desperate need of volunteers to help at the Hospitality Desk during the week. The main responsibility is answering the phones. We have a security person here to help with visitors but they are not available to stay behind the desk to answer phones. The shifts run from 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30-4:00pm each day Monday-Thursday. You can volunteer for one shift per month or more. Please contact Vickey Hobbs - 452-6262 or [email protected]

A free program designed for babies 0-18 months (older children may attend by permission of the instructor) that provides exposure to language through rhymes, songs, and books. Each session will also include free play time and crafts such as toys or baby book items.

Class times are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00amWinter dates are January 10 - February 17, 2018Spring dates are April 18 - May 26, 2018 Attend one or as many classes as you wish.

Classes are in the St. Luke’s lounge.For more information contact Marcy Mittelstadt: [email protected] FEESCome prepared to play and sing with your baby!

St. Luke’s UMC presents...

Smorgasbord’s Got Talent goes to Mardi Gras!Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 - 12:00pm

We’ll let the good times roll at this years Smorgasbord’s Got Talent! Again this year the Youth and Intergenerational Events are teaming up to raise money for Summer Youth

Activities. For the talent show portion of the event, we are looking for acts that relate to the city of New Orleans and its rich Mardi Gras and musical traditions. So if you’d like to show off your talent (or lack of talent) by crooning or playing songs by musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Harry Connick Jr., or any member of the Marsalis family, please

text or call Lynne McAlexander at 550-3091 to register your act as soon as possible. We will also need everyone to bring food -

cards with food assignments will be going out on Jan. 26.Join us as we share lunch and a show!

Adults: $4.00, Children:$3.00, Family Max: $15.00Thank you for supporting our St. Luke’s Youth!

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Children’s News YOUTH NEWSHello everyone! Here’s what we have coming up:Sun., Jan. 28 - 9:30- Sunday School 5:00-7:00 - Dinner and Youth ActivitiesSun., Feb. 4 - *Youth Collect Money at both services for Souper Bowl of Caring*9:30- Sunday School5:00- Super Bowl Party - Please bring snacks to share! Parents and siblings are welcome to come. We will be here until the end of the game, but pick up can happen anytime parents need it to! Peace, Beth

YOUNG ADULTSAs always, please remember all of our students this school year. This week, we ask special prayers for Sarah Poston and James Rogers. If you would like to write them a note, Beth will be happy to get you their addresses!

From the Day School We sure did enjoy our snow days last week, but thankful to be back on our normal routine! We will start enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year today, January 22. Current families have two weeks to enroll and then we will open it up to new families on February 5. If you are interested in touring our program, please call the Day School office 324-8271 to set up a tour. The Day School is grateful to you all for loving our sweet kiddos and teachers!

LIGHT Night is starting up again! We will begin January 28 and go through April 29, meeting from 5 – 7 PM for 4 yr olds - 5th graders. NOTE: 1-day Schedule Change: Feb. 4 (Superbowl Sunday) - We will meet direct-ly after church for LIGHT Night activities including lunch. Pick up at 2:30 PM. We will NOT be meeting that evening.We are adding TWO NEW components to LIGHT Night this semester:- Bright LIGHTS: Our performance work-shop last semester was such a success and a fun time for the children - we'd like to offer up a time before LIGHT Night for

children to sing and perform with our NEW Music Director. It will begin Feb. 11 and then every Sunday we have LIGHT Night from 4:30PM - 5PM. - Parents group for fellowship and discussion of topics relevant to parenting. Amber Wofford will be facilitating this gathering time. This semester, our 4-year olds - Kindergartners will engage in a fun and creative workshop with crafts, music, stories, and more. We have 2 exciting work-shops for our 1st – 5th graders: art and science 2.0!As a reminder, we’ll begin each Sunday night with dinner, followed by a lively, creative workshop, and conclude with free play. Please register your children to ensure we have food for dinner and the appropriate number of leaders and materials. Register on the website: stlukesumc.org/ministries/children/light-night/ And please, feel free to invite a neighbor or friend.

Souper Bowl of CaringOn Sunday, February 4 our youth group is having a Super Bowl party, but before we have our Party, we will participate in something far more important than a party.It’s the Souper Bowl of Caring. At the end of the service when everyone is leaving, we will be at the doors holding soup pots and we would like everyone to drop in at least $1.00, if not the cost of a meal. That way, we can give the money to help feed people who are hungry and we can all play in the Souper Bowl. All of the money collected will go directly to the hunger ministries here at St. Luke’s to feed people here in our community.Thank you for helping us feed our community!

THANK YOU FROM THE FOOD PANTRYI would like to thank all of our donors and volunteers for your assistance in keeping the pantry going in 2017. We had a very busy year. We served over

3000 families and could not have done it without your support. The Sunday School classes at St. Luke’s donated over $800 to help us provide needed staples to our clients. With your continued support and God’s guidance we will endeavor to serve the disadvantaged in our community for the coming year.Carolyn Galloway

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY 5:45 pm, Lounge “Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton Led by Pastor Jim McKinneyThere will be no dinner served on Wednesday nights.

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MANNA BAGSThe United Methodist Men prepare 40 Manna Bags every week for our Outreach Ministry. We would appreciate your help with donations of items: Vienna Sausage, Breadsticks w/cheese, HI C juice boxes, Cookies-4per pack,Twinkies, Raisins, PB Crackers.Donations of cash are very helpful. Remember to pick up a bag as you leave each Sunday. For more information contact Steve Ragsdale or David Day.

Join us for our Prayer Breakfast on Wednes-day mornings at 7:15 a.m. On the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays we will meet in Fellowship Hall, full breakfast is only $3.00 . The 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays of each month we meet at Perkins Restaurant on Park Ave.

United Methodist Men

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLSunday mornings - 9:30am The Red Letter Class – Room 106, under the Sanc-tuary. Biblical based lessonsLoyal Stewards – Room 215, 2nd floor across from the Library. Lessons in Adult Bible Studies Parents Group – Room 211 (Church Library) This class provides a sharing of real life challenges for parents of young to teenage children.Christian Homebuilders - MB 108, under the Sanc-tuary. Jan. 28 Mozelle Starks - update on future of United Methodist Neighborhood Center; Feb 4 Room in the Inn; Feb 11 TK Buchanan - University District Development; Starting Feb. 18 Lent series -Adam Hamilton’s Final Words. All are welcome.Newman Class - Room 213, Follows the lectionary scriptures to prepare the group to hear the word that Pastor McKinney shares in his worship sermons.Young Adult Class - Meets in the LoungeCurrently studying the book, “Yes Lord, I have sinned but I have several excellent excuses.” taught by Jane RandallGrowing Disciples Class - Meets in 304 in the Main Building. Studies video lesson series and books based on biblical topics and current issues.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Calvary Episcopal Waffle Shop is right around the corner and volunteers are needed! St. Luke’s receives money for your shifts worked. Our days to work will be Tuesdays: Feb. 20, 27 & March 6, 13, 20. Also they need volunteers for Friday, March 2. Sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board in Hospitality Hall. See or call Doey, 458-7942, if you have questions. THANKS!

We have had a cold and slow start to 2018. However, we will gather steam and press on beginning Feb. 6 at 9:45 am with an Executive Board meeting followed by a pro-

gram by Bettye Masters and Pastor Jim at 11 am. The topic with be sanctuary and our call. Everyone is invited. Sign up sheet for lunch is at the Hospitality Hall desk. Cost is only $6.00 . Due to circumstances beyond our control our Winter Retreat has been postponed to a later date. Mark your calendar for our 3rd annual Taste of St. Luke’s on April 22. Our Social Action is diapers for babies and our mature adult community.

United Methodist Men’s annualValentine’s Banquet Friday, February 16, 2018

6:00pmTickets - $10:00 each/$15 couple

Tickets may be purchased from David Day or your favorite Methodist Man.

New Music DirectorI am beyond thrilled to announce that Terri Theil has accepted the position of Director of Music at St. Luke's UMC. Terri's first Sunday will be February 4th. Terri has many years of experience leading music in both schools and churches. Formerly she has held positions as Director of Children's Music and Second Conservatory and Assistant Director for the Chancel Choir at Second Presbyterian, Music Director at St. Paul's UMC and has taught in the Mem-phis City Schools. She has her own Voice Studio in the Memphis area. Terri holds a Bachelor of Music with a double concentration in vocal and instrumental music. She has been active as an adjudicator for the West Ten-nessee Vocal Music Education Association for solo and ensemble and High School Choral Festival. She contin-ues to solo for area churches, oratorio works including Handel's Messiah (which she sang here many years ago) Mendelssohn's Elijah and Bach's St. John Passion.I want to thank all of you for your support as I filled in the past few months. I have so enjoyed making music again at St. Luke's UMC. I will now go back to my vol-unteer role in PMT and Babygarten. MarcyBRIGHT Light Children's ArtsBRIGHT Light, a spin off of LIGHT Night, will begin meeting on February 11 at 4:30 pm in the choir room. This is for children grade 1 -5. Terri will bring your children to LIGHT Night dinner from the choir room. Let's continue the growth and excitement from the Fall semester and the Christmas program.

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Congregational Support

prayer ConCerns of our sT. luke’s family

sympaThy To Jean McHugh in the death of her husband Sam, on January 5, 2018Sam Dlugach in the death of his brother, David, on January 1, 2018the family of Stan Bronson, who passed away on January 9, 2018the family of Jan Newton, who passed away on January 22, 2018the family of Shirley Hornsby who passed away on January 24, 2018

Gifts received in memory:Rose Owen from Ada Joe & Conway Weir, Charles &Tricia Andrews, Regina &

Paul Bourland, Carolyn Galloway, Dorothy Ham, Barbara Caldwell, Marianne Slaughter;

Kathy McAllen from Steve & Debbie Ragsdale, Opal Hill, Virginia Hathorn, St. Luke’s Chancel Choir, Hal & Betty Padgett, Carolyn Galloway, Stella Day, Deborah Sanders, Enrica G. Farrell, Phyllis Gay, Heafield Families, Mary Evelyn Goodwin, Rorie Read;

Sam McHugh from Opal Hill, Vickey Hobbs, Bob & Janie Hendrix, Barbara Caldwell, Enrica G. Farrell, Mary Lou Cushing, Phyllis Gay;

Bill Branim from Rorie Read, VIckey Hobbs;Wayne Pyeatt from Nancy J. Morris, Mary Lou Cushing;Jim Ray from Rorie Read;Stan Bronson from Doey Barrar;David Dlugach from Mary Lou Cushing.

Gifts received in honor:Eric & Liz Soard, Missionaries from John, Judy, & Reed Rossetti

Betty Fly, Donnie Hoffman, Steve and Debbie Ragsdale, Steve Scarborough, Megan Warren, Drew Dacus, David Mills, Helen Boening, Posey Smith, Lisa Nunis, Oliver Strickland, Darlington Blayon, Marty Cobb, Rebecca Likens, Jack Cushing, Gavin Bell, Gil Herren, Danny Hobbs, Pam Santi, Akil Al-Chokhachi, Jim Burch, Jr.

Those recovering from a stroke:Kathleen Gillespie, Shirley Gardener, Vauneida Henton

Those dealing with cancer: Edna Poletti, Teresa Bobo, Brenda Blackwell, Clay Eaves, Bob Dunham, Jennifer Cottam, Janell Smith, Don Day, Mrs. Vick, Oma Strickland, Eugene Callaway

Homebound Members: Anne Dean, Doris Eavenson, Dorothy Evans, Louise Fairfax, Avis Foreman, William Howick, Deloris Jones, Emma Lee Mauldin

Bishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Deborah SmithMissionaries Eric and Liz SoardMarshall County High School, Benton, KYTo add, change or remove a prayer concern please contact Janie Hendrix by email: [email protected] or fill out a yellow prayer request card located in the sanctuary pew and place it in the offering plate during worship.

The calendar in this Epistle is an abbreviated listing of activities. For a full listing of the most current calendar information visit our website: stlukesumc.org/google-calendar/

Current updates are posted on social media:Facebook: St. Luke’s UMC, Memphis

Instagram: stlukesmemphis Twitter: @stlukesmemphis

#480forMemphis

Missed a Sunday?Listen to the Sunday Worship

Service online.The Sunday radio broadcast ended on Dec. 31, 2017. The full worship service is available online. If you don’t have internet access you can request that a CD and bulletin of the worship service be mailed to you each week. They will also be sent to homebound members and others who request them. If you know of someone who would like to receive a CD recording of the worship service, please contact Carla Taylor, 452-6262 or [email protected]

An Encouraging Word“Wake each morning with a sense of hope. God has amazing things in store for you. And, God does all things well.”

Ellyn Sanna

Congregational Care Ministry

Part of our Congregational Care Ministry is sharing crocheted or knitted items with our church members or friends who are ill, bereaved or experiencing a troubling time. A prayer shawl, lapghan, afghan or baby blanket provides a tangible way to say we care and are praying for a friend who is hurting in some way.If you knit or crochet, please consider being a part of our ministry by making items to be shared with our church family. There is no particular pattern, color or item. If you would like more information on participating in this ministry, please contact Virginia Hathorn (327-3962) or Janie Hendrix (327-1268)

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St. Luke’s CalendarThursday, January 25 - Wednesday, February 14

Thursday January 25 8:45 – 9:45am Sit & Be Fit, CLC Gym 9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry, CLC 108 10:00am - 12:00pm Small Group 1, MB 211 12:00 – 4:00pm Craft Club, CLC 103 5:30 - 7:00pm Challengers Board Meeting, MB 211 5:45 – 7:15pm Under 16 BB Practice- McCauley, CLC Gym 6:00 – 8:00pm Young Adult Dinner, MB 3rd Floor 7:15 – 10:15pm Fisher of Men, GymFriday January 266:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC Gym6:30 – 10:30pm Defender Friday League, CLC Gym

Saturday January 279:00am – 1:00pm Kairos Ministry, Lounge10:00am - 12:00pm Babygarten, Lounge9:00 – 10:30am Junior Jammers, CLC GYM10:00am - 2:00pm Cancer Support Group, MB 10811:00am – 6:00pm ESCRA YOUTH BASKETBALL, CLC GYM12:00 - 5:00pm Sit and Sew, Lounge4:30 – 5:30pm Saturday Supper, FH

Sunday January 288:00 – 8:30am Community Breakfast and Devotion, FH8:30 – 9:30am Worship, Sanctuary9:30 – 10:30am Sunday School10:30 – 11:00am Fellowship Time, Hospitality Hall11:00am – 12:00pm Worship, Sanctuary12:00 - 1:30pm Finance Committee Meeting, Lounge1:00 - 4:00pm Basketball Practices, CLC Gym3:00 - 4:00pm Bell Rehearsal, MB 2075:00 – 7:00pm Youth Dinner & Activities, MB 3rd Floor5:00 - 7:00pm LIGHT Night Children’s Activities, CLC/Lounge

Monday January 299:00 – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit, CLC Gym10:30am - 1:00pm Bingo, Lounge5:45 – 7:15pm Under 10 BB Practice -Wofford, CLC Gym7:15 – 10:15pm Jesus is Lord Basketball, CLC Gym

Tuesday, January 306:30 – 8am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM12:00 – 2pm Pickleball, CLC Gym4:30 - 5:30pm Girls Scouts, CLC 1035:45 – 7:15pm Under 8/10 Basketball Practice, CLC GYM6:30 - 8:00pm Mission/Service Team Meeting, Lounge6:30 – 7:30pm Cub Scouts, Chapel/CB 2nd Floor7:00 – 8:45pm Boy Scouts, Scout Hut

Wednesday, January 316:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM7:15 – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast, Perkins- Park Ave.10:00am – 12:00pm Babygarten, Lounge5:45 - 6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study, Lounge6:30 – 8:00pm Chancel Choir6:35 - 7:35pm Zumba, Gym7:40 – 9:10pm Young Adult Basketball, CLC GYM

Thursday, February 18:45 – 9:45am Sit & Be Fit, CLC Gym9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry, CLC 10810:00am – 12:00pm Small Group, MB 21112:00 – 4:00pm Craft Club, CLC, 103

5:45 – 7:15pm Under 16 BB Practice- McCauley, CLC Gym6:00 – 8:00pm Young Adult Dinner, 3rd Floor7:15 – 10:15pm Fisher of Men, Gym

Friday, February 26:00 - 10:00pm Young Adult Game Night, MB 3106:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM6:30 – 10:30pm Defender Friday League, CLC Gym

Saturday, February 39:00am – 1:00pm Kairos Ministry, Fellowship Hall9:00 – 10:30am Junior Jammers BB 2018, CLC GYM10:00am – 12:00pm Babygarten, Lounge11:00am – 6:00pm ESCRA YOUTH BASKETBALL, CLC GYM4:30 – 5:30pm Saturday Supper, FH

Sunday, February 48:00 – 8:30am Community Breakfast and Devotion, FH8:30 – 9:30am Worship, Sanctuary9:30 – 10:30am Sunday School10:30 – 11:00am Fellowship Time, Hospitality Hall11:00am – 12:00pm Worship, Sanctuary12:00 - 2:30pm LIGHT Night Children’s Activities, CLC/FH/CB1:00 – 4:00pm Basketball Practices, CLC Gym5:00 - 10:00pm Football Frenzy, FH5:00 – 9:30pm Youth Super Bowl Party, MB 3rd Floor/Gym

Monday, February 59:00 – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit, CLC Gym12:30 - 2:00pm Staff Meeting, MB 3115:30 - 7:30pm Glad Helpers Prayer Group, Parlor5:45 – 7:15pm Under 10 BB Practice -Wofford, CLC Gym7:15 – 10:15pm Jesus is Lord Basketball, CLC Gym

Tuesday, February 66:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM9:00 - 11:00am Women’s Bible Study, MB 2119:30 – 11:00am Worship Team, MB 2039:45 - 11:00am UMW Executive Team Meeting, MB 10411:00am - 1:00pm UMW General Meeting & Lunch, FH12:00 – 2:00pm Pickleball5:45 – 7:15pm Under 8/10 Basketball Practice CLC GYM6:30 – 7:30pm Cub Scouts, Chapel/CB 2nd Floor7:00 – 8:45pm Boy Scouts, Scout Hut

Wednesday, February 76:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM7:15 – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast, FH10:00am – 12:00pm Babygarten, Lounge5:45 – 6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study, Lounge6:30 – 8:00pm Chancel Choir6:35 - 7:35pm Zumba, Gym7:40 – 9:10pm Young Adult Basketball, CLC GYM

Thursday, February 88:45 – 9:45am Sit & Be Fit, CLC Gym9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry, CLC 10810:00am – 12:00pm Small Group MB 21112:00 – 4:00pm Craft Club, CLC, 1035:45 – 7:15pm Under 16 BB Practice- McCauley, CLC Gym6:00 – 8:00pm Young Adult Dinner, 3rd Floor7:15 – 10:15pm Fisher of Men, Gym

Friday, February 96:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM6:30 – 10:30pm Defender Friday League, CLC gym

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RECORD OF LOYALTY

Sunday School 1/7 167 1/14 75 1/21 61Worship Attendance - January 7 Sunshine breakfast 65 8:30 Worship 41 11:00 Worship 255 361Worship Attendance - January 14 Sunshine breakfast 52 8:30 Worship (canceled due to ice) - 11:00 Worship 138 190Worship Attendance - January 21 Sunshine breakfast 74 8:30 Worship 36 11:00 Worship 193 303Gifts & Tithes ReceivedJanuary 7 (includes e-giving) $19,662.00January 14 $6,971.00January 21 $53,806.25

The next Epistle deadline is Monday, February 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, February 109:00am – 1:00pm Kairos Ministry, Fellowship Hall9:00 – 10:30am Junior Jammers BB 2018, CLC GYM10:00am – 12:00pm Babygarten, Lounge11:00am – 6:00pm ESCRA YOUTH BASKETBALL, CLC GYM12:00 - 5:00pm Sit and Sew, Lounge4:30 – 5:30pm Saturday Supper, FH

Sunday, February 118:00 – 8:30am Community Breakfast and Devotion, FH8:30 – 9:30am Worship, Sanctuary9:00 - 10:00am Blood Pressure Check, CLC 1049:30 – 10:30am Sunday School10:30 – 11:00am Fellowship Time, Hospitality Hall11:00am – 12:00pm Worship, Sanctuary12:00 - 2:00pm Smorgasbord’s Got Talent1:00 – 4:00pm Basketball Practices, CLC Gym3:00 – 4:00pm Bell Rehearsal, MB 2075:00 – 7:00pm Youth Dinner & Activities5:00 - 7:00pm LIGHT Night Children’s Activities, CLC/FH/CB

Monday, February 129:00am Epistle Newsletter Submission Deadline9:00 – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit, CLC Gym5:45 – 7:15pm Under 10 BB Practice -Wofford, CLC Gym6:00 - 7:00pm SPRC Meeting7:15 – 10:15pm Jesus is Lord Basketball, Gym

Tuesday, February 136:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM9:00 - 11:00am Women’s Bible Study, MB 21112:00 – 2:00pm Pickleball, CLC Gym4:30 - 5:30pm GIrl Scouts, CLC 1035:45 – 7:15pm Under 8/10 Basketball Practice, CLC/GYM6:30 - 8:00pm Naomi UMW Circle, Lounge6:30 – 7:30pm Cub Scouts, Chapel/CB 2nd Floor7:00 – 8:45pm Boy Scouts, Scout Hut

Wednesday, February 146:30 – 8:00am Morning Basketball, CLC GYM7:15 – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast, Perkins Park Ave.10:00am – 12:00pm Babygarten, Lounge6:00 – 7:00pm ASH Wednesday Service, Sanctuary7:00 – 8:00pm Chancel Choir7:40 – 9:10pm Young Adult Basketball, CLC GYM

Calendar Room KeyMB-Main BuildingFH-Fellowship Hall HH - Hospitality Hall

CLC-Christian Life Center CB-Children’s Building

Beginning in March we will move to a once per month printed Epistle. We will continue to have announce-ments in the Sunday bulletin and an emailed newslet-ter that may happen more frequently. The Epistle will be assembled on the 4th Monday of the month so as to have the calendar and events for the next month. This will begin on February 26. Please be aware of this change so that you will have all events in March ready to be publicized by Feb. 26.