Annoucements for February 7, 2010
News added: 2010-02-08
The Administrative Council will meet after the service next week on February 14.
We've started a MAGAZINE EXCHANGE in the church library which is located in the Meeting Room next to the church office. When you've finished reading your favorite magazine, put it in the brown basket and take one from it. Enjoy!
The Prayer Group gathers faithfully every Monday morning at 9:00am in the Baker Parlor. It's a special time. You are invited to join them.
The Crafts Group is not for women only! We need new people - including men - with new ideas! If you can follow directions, you can be good (great even) at our Crafts Group which meets on Tuesdays at 9:00am. One more thing: we are looking for someone to be the chairperson for the May 8 Yard Sale. Call the church office to volunteer.
All women are invited to the February 9 UMW unit meeting in Clendaniel Hall at 12:30pm. The program entitled "A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial: Property Makes Mission Possible", highlights specific mission institutions that were the recipients of the last offering given to building improvement and capital campaigns. Offering envelopes and prayer cards will be provided.
Free this Friday? Why not pop in on this month's edition of Family Fun Night? Bring a dish for the pot luck supper at 6:00pm. Stay for the games at 7:00pm. Greet old friends and make new ones at Family Fun Night.
Those women making shawls for the UMW Assembly 2010 "Call for Prayer Shawls" are reminded that we need the shawls by Sunday, February 14. Call Jacquie Christman (537-2766) if you have any questions.
You are cordially invited to the Checkerboard Valentine's Ball on Sunday, February 14 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in Clendaniel Hall. Dress up if you like and join the Checkerboard family for a time of music, food, and fun. RSVP to Vicki Daisey (410-352-5813). Admisssion is a hug and smile.
Our Single Seniors will meet in Clendaniel Hall on Friday, February 19 at noon for a Pot Luck Luncheon. We are having a "Household Products Shower" for the Sussex Community Crisis Housing Services. Please bring a product such as laundry detergent, bleach, cleaning products, dishwashing detergent, toilet tissue, or paper towels. We are also going to learn some good exercises for seniors. Need more info? Call Velma Sanford at 539-2076.
We are starting to plan for our first ever "Celebration of Resurrection" to be held at the church April 6-11. Each day will feature a different art form- instrumental music, choral music, the fine arts, drama, etc. --that will help us express our joy over the eternal life that awaits us because of Christ's resurrection. We need help in planning this six day celebration. If you're feeling creative, plese contact Rev. Miller.
