Do you need a ride to Sunday worship, a church meeting or study group, a doctor's visit, or other transportation need? If so, call Celeste Maia Cron 530-304-5524 or email cmaiacron@aol.com."

From the Trustees
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This Sunday, January 17th

Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am

This Sunday we mark the weekend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. In worship we will remember Dr. King, but will also consider where things stand today with the issues Dr. King worked for and cared about, looking at some aspects of the struggle for racial justice over the past year. Rev. Kelly Love's sermon is titled "King's Dream and Today's Reality." The scripture is Deuteronomy 34:1-12 - reminding us of another prophet who dreamed of a promised land but did not live to see it.

Special Offering: Emergency Disaster Relief

Donations go to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

Classes

9:45 am	Children's Choir	Education Wing
9:45 am	Adult Bible Study Topic: "An Unfaithful Bride"	Rothe Room
9:45 am	Contemporary Issues Forum Topic: ""Climate Change from Paris Accords to local implementation," with John Mott-Smith, energy columnist for Davis Enterprise and Board member of Cool Davis	Walker Room
11:00 am	Children's Sunday School Topic: "Baptism" Pre-K - K Teachers: Alice Harvey and Amanda Seguin 1st - 6th Teachers:TBD	Education Wing

Events

1.
All-Church Baby Shower for Seth Wise, THIS SUNDAY

An All-Church Baby Shower will be held on Sunday, January 17th, in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service. We are welcoming baby Seth Keaton Wise, born to Kristine and Matthew Wise (and siblings Evan and Haylee) on November 16th, 2015.

As always we will be presenting them with individual wishes for Seth, as well as simple gifts. Since the family has been generously blessed with gifts from family and friends, Kristine has requested that gifts be directed either to Yolo Crisis Nursery or Kylie Lilich Foundation in Woodland, which provides layettes to new moms who have nothing and are in dire need.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in this important ministry. If possible, please bring finger food to share.

2. Meatless Monday Update and Cooking Class on Jan. 23rd

Cutting back on meat is a significant and simple way individuals and families can show care for our earth home. Stop by the Meatless Monday display at the back of our Fellowship Hall for January updates that include a new meatless recipe and information about the next Meatless Monday cooking class, "Cooking with a CSA Box" (Community Sponsored Agriculture), on January 23, 3-5 pm, at Davis UMC

3. Benefit concert for Music and Arts Education for Children at First Church United Methodist Church in Sacramento on Saturday January 23, 2016 at 7 pm

Starring female impersonator Ms. Ginger Snap in "Dame Shirely Bassey: The Songbook". Remember Goldfinger!! To reserve best seats call 760-464-4796.Suggested donation $10. Family friendly show. The fund raiser is being held by the Reconciling Ministry of First United Church, 21st and J Street. Coffee and Desert Reception following the show.

4. African Team Ministry Jewelry and Craft Sale Jan. 24th and 31st after both services

We will be holding our yearly sale of crafts and
jewelry from Africa. This is an ecumenical effort which the United Methodist Church supports. Sales support the local artists, orphans of AIDS, and university students. Valentine's Day is just around the corner,
graduations are coming up. Don't forget about Mother's Day. Please come prepared to purchase something wonderful and support this mission project. Questions? Contact Beth Flory, (530) 756-2617 or bethflory007@gmail.com

5. Exploring Membership Class, January 30th

Are you new to Davis UMC? Or maybe you've been attending forever and just have never officially joined? Pastor Kelly will be offering a gathering for "exploring membership" on Saturday, January 30th, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

All are welcome! There is no obligation to become a member at the end of the time - just an open invitation to explore and enjoy. This is a chance for participants to get to know one another and share the life journeys that have brought you to this church. In this time we will: learn about Davis United Methodist Church; learn some core beliefs and principles of the Christian faith and United Methodism; and learn what the commitment of membership means in the United Methodist Church.

Lunch will be provided! We can provide child care, too - just let us know you need it! RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. Call the church office (756-2170) or email (pastorkelly@davisumc.org).

6. Celebration of Abraham: Faith Not Fear, January 31st

The topic of this year's Celebration of Abraham is Faith not Fear. This year we have seen US politicians use fear of refugees and religious minorities for political advantage. We as Christians must show that our faith believes Christ's words "Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."

The Celebration is on Sunday, January 31st at 3 pm in the Saint James Community Hall.

7. Mix-Sups Sign-Ups

Mix-Sups dinners are back for February through May! Share a meal with adult church friends each month. Get to know others better! Paul Grench will be answering questions and doing sign-ups after each service on the 17th and 24th.

Paul will also be gauging interest in a separate parents with young kids group that could run at the same time. Please let Paul know if you'd be interested in this, and give him your input on how it might work.

8. 2016 Bridges District Revival

Saturday, February 6th, 2016

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fairfield Community United Methodist Church

1875 Fairfield Ave, Fairfield, CA

$15 suggested donation.

Announcements

1. Yolo Food Bank Truck Campaign Update

Hurray!! The campaign to raise the money needed to buy a refrigerator truck Yolo County Food Bank was a success!! The campaign raised over $100,000-enough to buy the truck and set up a fund to pay for associated costs and maintenance. Thank you to all who donated to make this possible. Now the Yolo County Food Bank can bring fresh food to the people who need the Food Bank. Over 44,000 people in Yolo County often go hungry.

Davis United Methodist Church | 530-756-2170 | davisumc@davisumc.org |

http://www.davisumc.org

1620 Anderson Road

Davis, CA 95616