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FROM THE CORNER OFFICE

In Sunday Morning Live this month, our elementary students are talking about commitment, making a plan and sticking with it, by exploring several New Testament passages. We've acknowledged faith takes practice, just like everything else. We have talked about practicing hearing what God says, praying to God, and talking about God. This week we will cover the story of the widow's offering (Mark 12:41-44) and talk about how we practice living for God. We hope your new year is off to a great start and that you'll join us in worship this Sunday!

CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS

Family Service Project

Join other families 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Sunday to pack backpacks for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and learn what UMCOR does to help heal our world. This is a great service project for families whose children are too young to participate in Serve Day! The cost is $10 per backpack to cover the costs of materials. To participate, families must register in advance, so that we have enough materials for everyone. Register here.

Picture Bible Class for Parents

Parents of 2 and 3-year olds (or 4-year olds who missed the class last year) are invited to join other parents for a 3-week class, beginning 9:30 a.m. Feb. 1. Parents will explore practical steps for sharing their faith with their young children. After the parent-led sessions, parents will present their children with a new Picture Bible in worship. Register here.

Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza

7 p.m. tomorrow night is a special musical event for students in Elementary and Middle School. Students will play games, hear the organ, and learn how the pipe organ works. Children who take piano lessons are invited to bring some music to play on the organ. The cost is $5 per students, which includes a pizza dinner. Parents are invited (and encouraged) to stay if they are interested. Questions? Ask Dr. Michael Dougherty.

Sacraments Workshop, Feb. 15

Parents and their children grades 2-5 are invited to join the Children's Team and pastors for a Sacraments Workshop 12:15-2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. After sharing lunch, we will explore the meaning of Baptism and Communion in the United Methodist Church. This is a special opportunity for you and your children to have access to our pastors and have your questions answered in a relaxed setting! We will conclude the afternoon by celebrating Communion together. Childcare will be available for younger children. Register here.

Next Family Fun Night, Feb. 20

Make plans to join us for a Family Fun Night "Movie Night" 6-8:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 in the Harnish Activities Center. Dinner, concession stand treats, and a family-friendly movie. Plan to join us and invite a friend!

2015 VBS & Summer Camp Dates

Save the dates! Hyde Park's week at Warren Willis is the week of June 15-20 (Week #2). Register for camp directly with Warren Willis through their website. To reserve space on the Hyde Park bus (first come, first served), e-mail Kathy DiRaimo. VBS will be the following week June 22-26.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

January

Friday: Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza, 7 p.m., Sanctuary

Sunday: UMCOR Service Project, 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., HAC
27: MOPS meetings, 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., WC 308/9

February

1: Faith Steps Picture Bible Classes begin, 9:30 a.m., WC

10: MOPS meetings, 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., WC 308/9
15: Children's choirs sing in worship
15: Faith Steps Sacraments Workshop, 12:15 p.m., AC
20: Family Fun Night, 6-8 p.m., AC
22: Faith Steps Picture Bible blessing in worship
24: MOPS meetings, 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., WC 308/9