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Submissions for the Thursday E-mail News
are due in the office each week by noon Wednesday for publication the following day. Submissions may be edited for length, accuracy, or clarity.
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Need a Ride?
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."
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From the Trustees
If you see something that needs repair or replacement please contact Brian Horsfield at 503-902-5796 or email to clc6000@aol.com.
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This Sunday, February 7th
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Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am
Preaching: Rev. Carl Thomas
Sermon: "What About Women in Church?"
Carl Thomas is a retired pastor of our conference living in Sacramento. He has served there, most recently at First UMC (1986-1992) as senior pastor. Carl continues to study biblical and early church beginnings and is interested in music, both as a participant and as a listener to a wide variety of styles. He looks forward to being with Davis UMC again this Sunday.
This is the first Sunday of the month. Communion will be offered to all who wish to partake and children older than 3 stay in worship. Activity packets are available in the narthex. Childcare for children 0-3 is available in the nursery.
Classes
| 9:45 am | Children's Choir | Education Wing | | 9:45 am | Adult Bible Study
Topic: "Passover"
| Rothe Room | | 9:45 am | Contemporary Issues Forum
Topic: "Waking Up White in America" Book Study
| Walker Room | | 7:00 pm | Syrian Refugee Meeting | Walker Room | | 7:00 pm | Prayer Shawl Ministry | Home of Zora Fowler
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1. "Heart Attacks" on Sale this Sunday, Feb. 7th
Our youth group will be selling 'Heart Attacks' after both services this Sunday for $10 each. The 'Attacks' (treats and a Valentine's Day message festively packaged) are delivered late Saturday, Feb. 13 to surprise your loved one on Valentine's Day morning. Bring addresses with you to church! (Not at church this Sunday but still want to arrange a delivery? Email volunteer youth group leader at wilkerson.kelly.a@gmail.com
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2. Youth Group Holiday Schedule
We will NOT meet this Sunday, Feb. 7 due to Super Bowl/three-day weekend conflicts. Next weekend, we will meet on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 pm for a pizza dinner and Heart Attack deliveries!
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3. Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice, starting Feb. 8th
This six week series of sacred and respectful conversations will be presented at Davis Community Church. An interfaith group in Davis will host the series with the goal of helping participants better understand the racial tensions facing us and provide insight into how we can respond in an informed way. Discussions are based on information provided through webcasts, so no outside reading is required. Facilitators will provide references for those who wish to delve deeper into topics
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The first session is Monday, February 8th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Subsequent meetings will be on Wednesday evenings, February 17th to March 16th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Each session will begin with snacks one-half hour prior to the start of the program. Programs include a webcast followed by facilitated small-group discussions. All sessions will end at 8:30 pm.
There is no charge for this important series of lectures and discussions. All are welcome. Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice is the most current offering by Trinity Institute, now in its 45th year presenting emerging and inclusive theological and social perspectives to engage participants in inquiry, dialogue and reflection. For more information contact Helen Roland (hroland2@gmail.com 530-756-3973)
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4. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 9th, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
| This is a COME ONE, COME ALL event. The UMM will provide pancakes and beverages. They ask those attending to bring a side dish of fruit or breakfast meat (vegetarian options are welcome). Please prepare side dishes in advance, as both kitchens will be fully occupied with pancake production. Any questions and/or comments call Jerry Beaman (753-4555) or Jerry Olson (753-2088).
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Ash Wednesday, February 10th
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10th. Come start the season with worship at 7pm, including traditional readings and the imposition of ashes.
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| 1. Grace in Action is Looking to Hire a New Executive Director
The Grace in Action Board of Directors is announcing the recruitment of a new part-time Executive Director (paid position is 20-30 hrs per week). The filing period to apply for this position ends March 4, 2016. More information about the ministry and the job description can be found on the Grace in Action webpage: www.grace-in-action.org
Please submit cover letter and resume to our Grace in Action mailing address at P.O. Box 4393, Davis, CA 95617, or by email to Meg Harper, mharper@fbcdavis.org
We ask for your prayers as we seek to find the right person to carry on this much needed ministry to the homeless, poor and marginalized individuals in our community.
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2. Refugee "Welcome Kit" Collection Continues
The Church and Society Ministry understands this congregation's desire to do something to help the thousands of Middle Eastern people displaced by war and ISIS. At present we are waiting for responses from other local churches regarding a large joint project to help resettle arriving refugee families. In the meantime, we are launching a smaller project within our church to create "Welcome Kits."
Refugees often flee their homes at a moment's notice, and arrive at our airport with only a few suitcases in hand. Welcome Kits provide families with the basic household items they need for their new start.
On January 31st, we began collecting items for 4 different Welcome Kits - Kitchen, Bathroom, Household, and Cleaning. (See attached for specific items needed.) Sign ups are continuing this Sunday, February 7th. If you have already signed up to bring something, you can bring it on Sunday and put it in one of the plastic tubs. The tubs, which are labeled for each kit, are located in the Fellowship Hall. The tubs will continue to be available for you to put your things in through most of February.
The Welcome Kits will then be given to Opening Doors, one of three agencies approved to help resettle refugees in the Sacramento area.
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3. Mae Etta Memorial Bench Upkeep Project
Our beautiful Mae Etta Castain memorial bench needs some care. The wooden surfaces need to be treated. If you have the skills to treat outdoor wooden furniture please contact Brian Horsfield (or any Trustee).
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