Focus on Faith
 
 
Nativity
Faith United Presbyterian Church January 7, 2010
01/10/10 Worship Participants

Lay Assistant:  
Bob Meling
Ushers: 
 Mike & Korey Fisher, Steve Johnson, Bob Green, George Nieman
Beedle/Crucifer: 
Landon Crosier & Natalie Baber
Greeters:
Ted & Vicki Briscoe
John & Sharon Graham 
Nursery:
Kathy Lewis & Brittany Liggett
Children's Church:
Tom Best
Coffee Hour:
Bob & Carolyn Meling
 
Upcoming Lay Assistants Scheduled:
 
January 17 - Craig Watson
January 24 - Karen Angotti
January 31 - Erika Solberg 
 
 
 
  
 
Sunday Morning Bible Study Class

This class, taught by Joyce Hagemann will not meet during January and February.  You are welcome to join the Faith & Life class in the lounge.
 
Sunday Morning Faith & Life Class

We will not meet on January 10, but will resume on January 17, in the lounge next to the youth wing.
 
Youth Group
 
Getting back into the swing of things, youth group will start back up this Sunday at 4:00 p.m.  Join us this week as guest speaker Betsy Fisher, from Relay for Life, comes to speak to us about the possiblity of our youth helping out this year.  Dinner will be included! 
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Attention:  WNL RESUMES ON JANUARY 13, 2010!!!
 
WNL "Exploring the Universe of God's Promises" will begin its second semester on January 13.  We will kick off the night with fun and a lesson on "The Cosmic Call (Call to Service.)" Jeremiah 1:5.   New friends are welcome.  Please call the church and let us know if you are bringing someone new.  If you are a parent, driver or table parent, please call me if you have any questions (5129) - Otherwise, we'll see you on the 13th.   
College Students, Staff , & Faculty
 
College Sunday is quicky approaching.  If you are interested in helping to lead worship on the January 17, please let Margie (5129) know ASAP.  We already have the guest preacher, so your part would be easy! 
 
Food Pantry Success!

The need for food at the Jamieson Center food pantry never ceases.  We did a great job of giving to this cause in October and November.  We can help again.  Let's Do It Again!
 

Please bring food each week for the Jamieson Center box.  You may bring anything non- perishable and place it in the box at the door.  To make it easier you could go with a schedule such as this.
 
Jan. 10  - Hamburger or Tuna Helper& tuna  or Macaroni & Cheese
Jan.  17 - Cereal
Jan. 24 -  Pancake mix & Syrup
Jan. 31 - Spaghetti Sauce  & noodles
Feb. 7  - Raman noodles & soups
Feb. 14 - Anything pink, red, or white
Feb. 21 -  Rice & beans
Feb. 28 -  Peanut Butter & Jelly
 
Let's fill the boxes each week!  Thank you!!
 
 
Annual Potato Bake
 
On Sunday, January 24, the Jr. & Sr. Highs will have their Annual Potato Bake following worship.  A free will donation will be received where the proceeds will go toward Triennium and their mission trip to Schuylkill County , PA. 
 
If you are willing and able to prepare a salad or dessert for that day to help out the youth, please sign up on the office door. 
 
As always, we truly appreciate all the support that you give the youth!
 
Congregational Meeting
 
On Sunday, February 7, the Annual Meeting of Faith United Presbyterian Church will be held following worship.  This is an important meeting in which the budget will be presented and the congregation will approve the annual report.
 
Please Pray for:

David & Eilleen Spoerl; Esther White; Jacob Ballard, almost 2 year old great nephew of Jim & Lolla Ballard who is battling cancer; the Weber family; Grant Tate, great nephew of Mike & Heather Fisher; Mary Baker; Martha Royer; Katie Mahoney; Carolyn Simpson; Kathy Smith; Dean Robbins; Lana Endicott; James Butler; Tammi Hottle; Larry Dye; Krista Youngblood; Mark Dunn; Carson Dowell; and Connie Louck.
Calendar
 
Thursday       No Thai Circle
 
Friday            Girl Scout Cookie Rally @ 5:00 p.m. 
 
Saturday        David Fleming Memorial - Dahl Chapel @ 2:00 p.m.
 
Sunday          Choir @ 9:00 a.m.
                      Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m.
                      Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
                      Youth Group @ 4:00 p.m.
 
Tuesday         Deacon Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
 
Wednesday    Wednesday Night Live @ 3:20 p.m.
 
Thursday        Fillman Fellowship @ 5:00 p.m.
 
Saturday         Kellogg Birthday Party @ 11:30 a.m.        
 
 
January Birthdays
 

2                   Rose Trimble

                       Carol Heflin

                       Mitch McVey

6                   John Turnbull

                       Jack McBride

7                    Ann Phelps

                       Eddie Solberg-Hale

10               Bob Roney

                       Darlene Moffet

11               Noah Sorensen

14                Jacob McLaughlin

                       Alis Chy

15               Natalie Baber

18                Peggy Figle

                       Steve Distin

            20        Ann Kellogg

                       Jim Lewis

            25                Molly Inman

            26                Heather Fisher

27                Dawn Fleming

28                Barb Gossett

                        30        Ron Murdock
                  
Contact Information
Administrative Assistant
Heather Fisher
309-734-5129
 
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