Today, February 7-Souper Bowl of Caring: More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: "Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat." Half of the money donated will be given to The Living Room, and the other half to the St. Andrew's Food Program. The youth will be there at the end of the service to collect your donation, and it doesn't matter how large or small it is - a little from many can go a long way. And then, after the 8 am and 9:15 am services, join us for Pancake Breakfast, made just for you in Farlander Hall!

Would like to express your feelings through chocolate this Valentines Day? We have just the thing for you! We are having a Godly Play fundraiser for Valentine's Day. Buy a little chocolate for yourself and someone else and help Godly Play get some new stories. Simple as that. We will be selling See's candy in Farlander Hall today and next Sunday, February 14. Thank you for your support!

Worship Ministers: We will be acknowledging the faithful service of our Worship Ministers: MCs, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Acolytes on February 14 during each service. All who served in 2009 are asked to attend one of our worship services so that we can recognize you for your commitment and dedication to our community.
 

Mardi Gras for Haiti: Sponsored by the Incarnation Youth Group.  February 16 from 6pm-9 pm. Join us for our Mardi Gras pancake supper with all the fixings. Bring your beads and your party mojo! Fun for all ages. Dress up in your festive New Orleans attire. We are going to party like never before. Fun, food, and music. All proceeds will be donated to Episcopal Relief & Development's Haiti emergency-relief fund.

Many thanks to the Guild of the Incarnation for their $500 donation to the Episcopal Relief & Development's Haiti fund.

Empty Before the World: A Lenten Quiet Day. Saturday, February 20. Lent begins in ashes, moves to Jesus standing in the simple truth of himself, silent before Pilate, and ends in the silence of the tomb. Come to the welcoming space of The Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg and offer your self to the silence. A day of quiet with contemplative worship. Presentations offered by Maggie Ross. Fee: $65 per person, including lunch and dinner. See the Bulletin Board in Farlander Hall for more info, or visit www.bishopsranch.org for more info.

The Evening Women's Group: Because of the Mardi Gras Pancake Supper on our regular meeting night, the Evening Women's Group will meet on the fourth Tuesday this month, February 23, at 7 pm at the home of Amy Nykamp. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Wiuff at 837-8768.

Follow-Up Meeting: Church-Based Organizing and Us Following up on the church-based organizing project as presented by Anna Eng at our Annual Meeting, mark your calendars now for our next training and supper! Open to everyone who would like to explore this project further, from skeptics to enthusiasts and everyone in-between. 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 28 in Farlander Hall.  We'll learn more about one another and the process of organizing, talk about next steps, and enjoy one another's company with a delicious meal together. Sign up in the Parish Hall so we know how many table places to set! 

Lenten Series: In March we will be offering a five-week series titled "Lent: A Season of Reconciliation, Forgiveness and Hope." There will be more information in the bulletin next week!

Come to a training for all Eucharistic Visitors, Friendly Visitors, Flower Ministers and Pastoral Care Coordinators! Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Farlander Hall. 8:30 am (Sharp!) to 4:30 pm. Continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, and snacks will be served! This will be a day of fellowship and reflection on how best to accompany and give emotional support to those we serve. We will discuss listening skills, standards of confidentiality and the work done by each ministry group.All are invited who would like to explore the possibility of serving on the Pastoral Care team. (Please note that those presently serving and wish to continue serving should plan to attend.)

We're the coolest thrift store in town... Heavenly Treasures has its own page on Facebook! Become a fan of "Heavenly Treasures Thrift and Gift," and you can view advance notices of sales, photos of new and noteworthy items, and lots of other great stuff.

Website update from Mitch Garcia: New pages and information are being added each week to our website. We now have a "Tour our Church" logo badge on the front page. Check it out. There is also an updated page for Pastoral Care. Next week there will be new pages for our Choirs! Spend some time on the site and let me know what you think. I'm interested in your suggestions and comments. Email me at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call me at 703-4162.

Can you recognize the signs of a stroke? The key letters are S,T,R. Go to the Outreach bulletin board in Farlander Hall to find what they mean. It is something you should know for yourself and those around you.
 

The devastating earthquake in Haiti has us all concerned. Episcopal Relief and Development has set-up a fund for emergency relief. You can be assured that your donation will go directly to Haiti relief through this charity. Go to https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php. If you wish to mail a donation instead, please send it to: Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1-800-334-7626 ext. 5129. Thank you!