There are many ways in which our lives intersect with one another. Please keep these concerns in your minds and hearts in the coming days.

 

•         We pray for those who were unable to worship with us due to their current health limitations, including: Helen Evans, Margie Petry, Gene Snyder and Louise Miller.

•         Ernie Barr hospitalized at Parkview, Cardiac Intensive Care.

•         Howard Domer hospitalized at Lutheran.

•         Esther Rupel recovering at home following a surgical procedure on Thursday, January 20.

•         Jean Stone, hospitalized at Lutheran.

•         Bonnie Merritt recovering at home followingsurgery this past Wednesday, Jan. 19.

•         Gordon Bucher recovering at home following a recent hospitalization due to a mild heart attack.

 

•         Miriam Cable, recovering in Wabash Skilled Care following fall in her room.

•         Our sister church in El Salvador, Emanuel Baptist. We pray for Lidia Castro Mendez as she evaluates the needs of young women and allocates scholarships for their education.

•         The family and friends of Kaylin Doggendorff. Today begins the trial of the young man accused of her murder. We pray each person can know the comfort and support of God’s presence through these difficult days.

•         We pray for peace.

We want to appreciate Property Commission, John Dome and his crew for their expertise and diligent work of installing two very large bulletin boards in the Peace Patch! ~Appreciatively, Laura Gable and Education Commission 

The Chili Cook-Off Fellowship Meal was a great success with $172 raised for the Matching Scholarship Fund. Winner of the contest was “Aisle Three Secret Seasoning” Chili Recipe submitted by Loyce Borgmann.

 

The Family Life Center is open from 8 to 10 am for walking and exercise. Nursery School may use the FLC from 10 to 11.

 

 

  9:30 am   Peace Patch Preschool - FLC

10:30 am   Staff Meeting

  5:00 pm   Weight Watchers – Room 220

  7:30 pm   Volleyball

 

   7:00 pm  Stephen Ministry - Room 213

 

  9:30 am Peace Patch Preschool - FLC

 

Friday, January 28 – Office Closed  Walkers may enter FLC door

9:30 am    Peace Patch Preschool – FLC

7:00 pm    Indoor Soccer

The Messenger Bible Study Group will meet Monday night, January 24, at 7 p.m. in the Education Room at the foot of the elevator in the Timbercrest Manor. We will discuss the article by Bob Neff in the December ­Messenger­, “God’s Wisdom: The Pathway of Love.” Bring your article, questions, and ideas and join us. Direct questions to Jo Ann Schall, 982-6977

·               Saturday, January 29 - Dads and youth, 6-7:30pm in the FLC.

·               Sunday, February 6 - Souper Bowl of Caring and Sub Sale.  Sub Sale forms available in the bulletin and online. Get your orders to the church office by Monday, January 31. Following worship on Feb.6 we'll collect funds for the Food Pantry.

·               February 19 - 20 - Winter Retreat at Koinonia. "Trust" is our theme. Return registration slips by February 13.

·               Be sure to turn in all National Junior High Conference materials ($50 deposit and health/covenant forms) to Jim asap!

·               We're ready to begin window art downtown. Becky Koch and Michael Seitz have put together some designs and the boards are ready for painting

·               CCS Registration continues. If you would like to attend, contact Jim asap to register and secure transportation. This year's theme is: "Give us today our daily bread: The ethics of food." Currently we have seven attending through our congregation. The event is held in New York City and Washington DC, March 26-31. The first 100 youth and advisors to register can attend.

·               Conversations on Baptism, Faith and Identity continue this coming Sunday morning, January 30. We will set dates for evening conversations on this day.

·                February 5-6 - Winter Retreat at Koinonia.

·               Looking ahead: Fellowship Meal, Wednesday, February 16.

 

On Sunday, Feb.6 our Middle School Youth will be collect funds following worship. For 20 years young people across the country have been collecting funds on Super Bowl Sunday for their local food pantries. Over $17 million has been collected during this time, all going to local efforts to alleviate hunger. Look for the middle school youth at each door following worship and donate as you are able. This also is our next Pantry Sunday, so food items may be brought in addition to financial donations.

 

Life changes bring with them new challenges and opportunities. Understanding the predictable stages and unique characteristics of life transitions can help you find the opportunities for change and growth. This 6-week class is for anyone anticipating or experiencing a life transition: empty nest, job loss or change, relationship changes, retirement, major move, etc. In this class you will learn more about life transitions, gain new tools, and explore the particulars of your transition in a safe, supportive environment. The class will meet in our building Wednesdays January 26, and February 23, in Room 211. Room 213will be the meeting place on February 2, 9, and March 2: 7-8:30 p.m. For more information contact:                        Nancy Olson, MA, PCC. 503-753-8420

 

Come check out our new 2011 Yoga Classes! Starting February 7th, Yoga classes will be held on Monday in the Narthex from 6pm to 7pm and also on Wednesday in room 220 from 6pm to 7pm. Mondays class will be a Gentle Yoga Class and Wednesdays class will be an Active Yoga Class that will combine cardio fitness with the benefits of Yoga. If you need a way to unwind, stretch and tone, while improving balance and coordination then Yoga if for you. For more information please contact

Adria at (260) 774-9336. 

Conflict in Palestine/Israel has taken center state in recent months and the situation for many Palestinians living in the West Bank remains grave. Road closures, home invasions, checkpoints and the presence of militant Israeli settlers in Palestinian villages continue to threaten Palestinian political and human rights. Israel's separation barrier (much of it built on confiscated Palestinian land) not only separates Palestinian communities from each other, but acts as a barrier between ordinary Israelis and Palestinians seeking to come together for peace.

 

Christian Peacemaker Teams is sponsoring four delegations in 2011 to Palestine and Israel. Delegations members will gain a perspective on how these issues affect daily life and they will meet with Palestinian and Israeli human rights representatives and peace workers. They will also visit Palestinian families whose homes and livelihoods are threatened by expanding Israeli settlements and will experience first hand CPT's work alongside Israeli and Palestinian partners.

 

The delegations will be going March 8-21, May 24-June 6, July 19-August 1, and November 15-28, 2011. If you would like to explore the possibility of participating in one of these life-changing experiences contact: Christian Peacemaker Teams, P.O. Box 6508, Chicago, ILL 60680 Tel: 773-376-0550 or peacemakers@cpt.org

 

 

At its meeting on January 19, 2011, the Executive Board:

•            Welcomed 5 new Executive Board members: Peg Briner, Education; Tom Hess, Property; David Waas, Witness; Barbara McFadden, Deacon Chair; Dwight Beery, Church Clerk.

•      Held a time of orientation regarding the schedule and work of the Board.

•      Received a draft of the 2010 treasurer’s report. Year end bank balance is $122,719. Preliminary numbers indicate contributions received were over budget, and expenses were under budget. The year ended with net income. The final report of the Treasurer will be presented to the congregation at the March 6 council meeting.

•      Heard a report from the deacon chair regarding deacon training and the upcoming deacon consecration.

•      Adopted proposed revisions in the Membership Secretary position description originally adopted in November, 2010.

•            Approved the 2011 Pastor’s Housing Allowances per Internal Revenue Service regulations.

•      Set February 12 as the annual Executive Board retreat.

 Anne Myers, Executive Board Chair