The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes

A Second Touch of Grace (Mark 8:22-26)

• Christian Education for All Ages at 9:45 a.m.  (Details)
  Adult Education: Pastor-led Bible Study of Acts in the Hulme Room; Miracles of Jesus lecture series, led by Dr. Ron Shafer, in the Craig Room; Faith-centered Parenting in the Chapel. 
• Worship at 11:00 a.m., with Communion
  
  Choral Music: "My Eyes for Beauty Pine," by Herbert Howells, and
  "O Taste and See," by Eugene Hancock. 
  Organ Music by Paul Manz, Johann Gottfried Walther, and J.S. Bach.  
• Fellowship Hour at noon in the Sharp Atrium
• Souper Bowl of Caring (Details)
  
  Collection of money and canned goods by our youth to benefit
  East End Cooperative Ministry 

The Chili After Church event on Sun., Jan. 29, was full of delicious aromas and warm conversation. The Parish Life Ministry Team would like to thank all the people who shared their chili, cornbread, desserts, extension cords, and extra crock pots. Please be on the lookout for an All-Clad ladle belonging to a member which managed to wander off. All of the food prepared so generously was fantastic, and we are blessed to have so many talented cooks!  

The whole family is invited to join us in this pre-Lenten celebration and fundraiser. On Tues., Feb. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall, the youth will be sponsoring an all-you-can-eat pancake supper to aid in the costs of summer mission opportunities for those in grades 6-12. Come celebrate Mardi Gras and support the youth. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children, or $30 for a family. Please RSVP by signing up in the Sharp Atrium or calling the church office by Feb. 14. Questions? Contact Jackie Spycher.   

Volunteers are needed on Sat., Feb. 11, to distribute food to the needy in Homewood at Holy Rosary Church. Join Brigetta Hannah and members of the Hunger and Homelessness MAC as they help the Food Bank to place produce, meats, and canned goods in the hands of those who need it most. Time: 8:45 a.m. until noon. Please notify the church office by Tues., Feb. 7, if you are interested in participating.  

SPC's mission partner, Comunidad Mosaico, has extended an invitation for SPC to send a short-term construction team to the Chimalhuacan community. Volunteers need not be skilled laborers. If interested, please contact Rev. Leach and attend the informational meeting after worship on Sun., Feb. 12, in the Hulme Room. 

The February issue of The Church Mouse has arrived in mailboxes, but you also can view the Mouse on our website.  Click here to access the current issue, or use the quick link in the left sidebar of the Mini-Mouse. The next edition of The Church Mouse will be published in March.