CELEBRATING GOD IN ALL THINGS, PEOPLE OF ALL KINDS
9:30 AM Sunday School
9:30 AM Bible Study
10:30 AM Fellowship
11:00 AM Worship
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the congregation was held on Sunday, January 20. Various reports were given, including committee reports from St. Mary’s Guild and the Altar Guild. The 2008 projected budget was also presented.
The Nominating Committee presented its recommendations to fill two Vestry seats. Susie Mosley and Louis Alderman were elected to three year terms.
A motion was entered, seconded and approved by the congregation to contact parishioners by letter regarding a reassessment of their pledges for the 2008 FY. Letters were mailed later in the week to encourage each congregant to prayerfully consider any changes they might wish to make in that regard.
A SPECIAL SERIES
Father Jim’s series on the Episcopal Church continues in lieu of Bible Study at 9:30 AM on February 3 and 17. This is a worthwhile occasion to learn more about our church and its philosophy and practices. We hope you are taking advantage of this opportunity.
LENT ALREADY?
Easter is early this year (March 23) so Lenten Season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6. Please note the following:
SHROVE FAT) TUESDAY: The men of the church under the direction of the venerable Rick Reed will stir up a pancake supper at 6 PM on Tuesday, February 5 for all comers. We hope Robert Johnson will once again take up his post at the kitchen door as Sergeant-At-Arms to bar all women from interfering with the pancake flippers. Last chance for rich, fatty food. Come for the food, fun and fellowship.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE: We are blessed this year to have Father Jim coming at 6:00 PM for Imposition of the Ashes and the celebration of Holy Eucharist. Lent is a holy season. We hope you will begin your 40 day journey by attending this special service.
LENTEN SUPPERS: Each Wednesday evening at 6 PM during Lent we will hold a Lenten devotional and soup supper. Volunteers are needed to provide soup and trimmings February 13-March 12. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Thanks.
MANY THANKS
We want to extend our thanks to Marj Kassien and John Yuronka for their loyal, invaluable and committed service on the Vestry. We deeply appreciate the support and help they have provided.
Thanks also to Susie and Lou for their willingness to serve on the Vestry for the next three years.
DIOCEAN CONVENTION
A delegate and alternate are still needed to represent our congregation at the annual convention in Jonesboro, AR February 22-23. All expenses will be paid. If you are willing to volunteer, please let Sharon know.
FROM THE GUILD
ECW will not have a business meeting in February. We will have a social
meeting instead! So… come with an appetite to Mena’s new Mexican restaurant, La
Villa on Tuesday, February 19th at 6:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
BOOK CLUB
The Second Tuesday of the Month Book Club has resumed meeting at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. February’s book is Pigs in Heaven, by Barbara Kingsolver. Please join us on Tuesday, February 12 even if you haven’t read the book. And bring along a list of books you would like to recommend reading March-November.
By the way, 2007’s selections are available for check out from the church library as well as many other books of interest. Coming soon to the shelves: Home to Holly Springs, the latest book by Jan Karon.
CHURCH WOMEN OF POLK COUNTY
This month’s meeting will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 12 PM on Monday, February 18 for a program and pot luck dinner.
HYMNS FOR ALL PROFESSIONS
Dentist: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Golfer: There’s A Green Hill Far Away
IRS Agent: I Surrender All
Shopper: Sweet By and By
Politician: Standing On the Promises
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