January 24th Bulletin Announcements

LADIES BIBLE STUDY – Chris Buff will be leading a new Bible study, “Overcoming Fear and Discouragement (Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther)” on Monday, February 8th, from 7:00 –8:30 pm. If you are interested and would like a book, please sign up on the Butternut Room door. The books will be approximately $7.

FATHER/SON RETREAT – All fathers and sons are invited to join the retreat at Path of Life camp February 19 – 21 for fellowship, sledding, and games. The cost is $9/person per night. Please sign up on the Butternut Room door so we know how many to plan for. The deadline to sign up is January 31st. If you have any questions, see Ken Hubbell or any of the Battalion leaders.

BABY SHOWER – We will be having a baby shower for Jessica Estey on Friday, February 12th at 7:00 pm in the Butternut Room. Jessica is having a boy. She is registered at Target and Amazon.com. If you are interested in going in on a larger gift, see Mary Smid by Sunday, February 7th. Please sign up on the Butternut Room door.

HAITI EARTHQUAKE GIVING UPDATE:

CAMA Services - Last week, we sent $1,309 to CAMA Services to help with the relief effort in Haiti. CAMA is partnering with the Haitian Associations of the C&MA, the Southeastern and Metropolitan Districts, and sister organizations such as World Relief and Samaritan’s Purse to respond with immediate humanitarian aid. But CAMA’s help will not stop when these critical needs are met. It will remain involved in long-term rebuilding and development efforts, demonstrating the love of Christ through practical expressions of compassion and care for years to come.

Dominican Republic Missionaries – The DR Church has responded positively and has appointed a committee to oversee the relief response to Haiti. They have connections with at least 20 Haitian Churches that identify themselves with the C&MA. They plan to wait a week or so to begin transporting items into Haiti after the immediate rush of help has ceased from the secular world. Their desire is to minister through word and deed.

If you would like to give toward the Relief effort, you can give directly through the church. Please designate your monies to either “CAMA – Haiti Relief” or “DR – Haiti Relief”. We will keep you updated on the relief effort and the amount given.

2’s & 3’s VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – There is a desperate need for helpers over 18 years old for the following dates: March 21st, April 4th, and April 11th. Please contact Kristi Shaver if you can help on any of these dates.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH – I am sending out a plea for help in Children’s Church! We need workers for February, March, April, May and June! We are flexible; you can volunteer for 1 week, 2 weeks, or a whole month. I appreciate any help. Maybe you have teens that need volunteer hours? Thanks so much for all of you who already have helped this year! God Bless! Please contact Stephanie Dow if you are able to help.