The New Year has started, and we are very excited to see what God has in store for us this year. Several of our children are talking about becoming members of First Baptist and discussing  being baptized. Please be in prayer for them as they search for God's will in their lives.

The children and youth committee is already hard at work planning events for the year 2014 and we will keep you updated as the year progresses.

We said goodbye to Gaither Aydlett this past week, and I would like to thank all of the Chancel Choir members who were able to sing at the funeral service.  Also, several folks that usually sing in the Moravian Lovefeast were able to help us out - Nina Gregory, Carolyn Klett, Robin Harris, and Carole Lowry.  A special thank you to everyone.

 

Many of you know that Rodney Trueblood broke his hip and is now doing his rehab at Winslow's.  He is in room 709 and would love a card, visit or phone call if you have a chance. 

 

For several years now, I have been involved with the Center Players at Arts of the Albemarle as the music director.  We will be traveling to Atlanta to participate in the Musical Theatre International Festival and Competition shortly. As a thank you to all of those who have helped support this effort, they will be presenting a condensed version of Beauty and the Beast at AOA on Sunday, January 12, at 3:00 pm.  Included in this presentation is a video put together by our own Dave Lacasse that chronicles the fundraising efforts and rehearsals related to this trip.  Admission is free and I hope that you will be able to attend. 

Coffee will be ready at 9:30a.m; refreshments at 9:45 a.m; Bingo begins after our morning devotion at 10:00 a.m.

This week, after the games, trivia and jokes conclude, all are invited to remain for a light luncheon together.  No reservations are required, but if you know you'll be attending and you haven't been before, we'd love to know you're coming.  Just call the church office, and we can e sure to have enough to share!