CHURCH NEWS January 20 , 2008
Manfisher Meal being served today at 1:30.
There will be a C.E. Committee meeting after church today in the Memorial Parlor.
VESPER PRAYER SERVICE is 6-7 pm tonight in the Memorial Parlor. This is planned as a monthly event. It is a time of intercessory prayer for the church. If you need prayer for a special need, you’re encouraged to come for prayer as well.
Okanogan Presbyterian Women are having their noon luncheon on Tuesday, January 22, Okanogan Presbytery Church. It is an update on Missions. All women are invited.
Our Annual Congregation Meeting is next Sunday, January 27th, right after the worship service with a potluck to follow. If you would like a congregational book before the meeting, they will be ready for pick up on Friday, January 25th, in the afternoon. There will be NO potluck the first Sunday in February. A-M bring a dessert N-Z bring a salad.
The main dish (supplied by the church) is loaded baked potatoes.
Valet Parking – When the parking lot at the church is slick, and you are concerned about falling, the Deacons will have valet parking available, 10:25-10:45 Sunday mornings. Just drive to the front door and someone will meet you and park your car. Sandra Taylor is in charge. If you’d like to volunteer to help with this ministry, talk to Sandra or call the church office.
Paul Ashbrook –is doing a study on Islam and Islam & Terrorism (A Religious point of view). This study starts tonight, 6:00 pm at the First Baptist Church modular building. It will go for 5-6 weeks. If you have any questions call Paul at 322-4242. If you want to come to the Vesper Prayer service tonight and miss the first study, Paul says he has extensive notes he will share so you will still be able to catch up.
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DESSERT?
On February 3rd, 7:00 pm, we are having a GUESS WHO”S COMING TO DESSERT? This is a church get-together and everyone is invited. You may sign up to attend or offer to host the dessert in your home. Several people will be assigned to each home group but they won’t know who else is coming. It’s a surprise – only the host knows who is coming. Hopefully we’ll get better acquainted and maybe meet someone new while having fun, fellowship and food. Sign up on the Friendship Register or call Polly, 422-3941. When you sign up if you need a ride please designate that on the Friendship Register as well.
Silent Auction. The butcher-block top that was on the center island in the kitchen will be sold to the highest bidder in our church family. Also, there are two range hoods and a deep stainless steal sink. (The stoves have been donated to Manfisher’s furniture warehouse to help people who may need one). The items are at the end of the Fellowship Hall and in the janitor’s closet. To make a bid write down what you are bidding on, amount you want to bid along with your name and phone number on a piece of paper and give it to Phyllis, the Secretary. You may check with Phyllis on the status of your bid and up your bid if desired. Bids must be in by January 27th. These items are made available because of the kitchen updates.
Small Groups
Ash Wednesday comes very early this year, Feb. 6. For Lent, Pastor Ken is planning a series of sermons on the cross and its message for us. We will be having a Lenten service for each week of Lent (6 weeks), Wed. nights, 7-8 p.m. For those not wanting to come out at night, after Ash Wednesday, there will be a Wed. afternoon Lenten service 1:15-2:15 at the church. These will be tied to the Sunday sermon with a part of our time in small group discussion for fellowship. However, ½ of our hour will be devoted to intercessory prayer, entering into the power of the Spirit in our midst. Small groups that are meeting are encouraged to join in this in place of their home group.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Elope for a Weekend!
Marriage Encounter weekend is a chance for you as a husband and wife to come away from the pressures, hurriedness, and routine of everyday living, and concentrate on each other. The next two Marriage Encounters are March 7-9 and May 16-18 in Leavenworth, Washington. Brochures and registration information are on the table by the office. Questions? Talk to Pastor Ken or any of the 3 couples (Randi & Ron DeHaan, Vicky & Jess O’Dell, and Scott & Kristi Sinnett) who attended in November. Scholarships are available. Sign-up soon - the weekends fill up quickly.