WORDS TO LIVE BY

Do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back.

“Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually!”  I Chronicles 16:11

Find out where you can render a service; then render it.  The rest is up to God. (S.S. Kresge)

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people…”  Galatians 6:10(a)

No time is lost when you are waiting on God.

“Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.”  Psalm 37:7(a)

Disciples Men’s Fellowship News

All men of the church are reminded of the meeting on Saturday, February 13, at 11:00 at the church, to set up and decorate for the Sweetheart Banquet. 

The Sweet heart Banquet will be held Sunday, February 14, at 6 pm at the church.  All women are invited as “sweethearts” of the men.  If you haven’t indicated that you need a ride to the church for the banquet, please call the church office.  The men are arranging for rides for those who can’t drive after dark. Meal will be catered.  Entertainment will be Karioke. 

Bible Study Continues

The study of the Gospel of Matthew continues each Tuesday in the choir room at 12 and 6 pm.  Please feel free to join the group weekly for study and discussions.

Sunday, February 21, luncheon after church sponsored by Nurture Ministry to promote WOC

      Week of Compassion continues to partner with numerous humanitarian agencies to support relief work in Haiti.  The earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation on Jan. 12 has killed more than 150,000 people, injured another 250,000 and left 1.5 million homeless.  Working in close partnership with Church World Service and Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance, the generous gifts and offerings made by Disciples are helping to provide food, water, medical supplies and temporary shelter.  Aid is getting through.  Despite media reports, WOC Executive Director Amy Gopp says longstanding partnerships in the region are facilitating the flow of supplies to many who need it.  To view an ACT Alliance YouTube video on Haiti, go to: www.tinyurl.com/acthaiti

       Week of Compassion also asks that Disciples continue to be creative, resourceful and discerning about ways to best assist the people of Haiti.  Brandon Gilvin, Associate Director of WOC, reminds Disciples that a very specific skill set is required of volunteers assisting with relief efforts, and that a system of support for individuals or church volunteers to provide on-site aid has not yet been developed.  WOC continues to welcome your contributions.  To donate and to find out ways various churches are helping, visit Week of Compassion's Haiti Relief page at www.weekofcompassion.org/haiti

Leisure Time News

Church-wide Service Project

The Harvest Hope Food Bank service project for the
month of October will last one more Sunday.  Don’t
miss out on the opportunity to help struggling families. 
Bring whatever non-perishable food item you can to add
to the blue container in the narthex. 

In Paul’s charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:17-19 we read:

 ¹⁷Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ¹⁸Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. ¹⁹In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving.  May God bless you.

Disciples Women’s Fellowship News

Group 4 will meet at the home of Ann Bishop on Monday, November 2, 7 pm.  If you are not currently a member of any group, please know that you are invited to come and be a part of this group.

Group 3 will meet this Sunday, November 1, immediately following worship service in the fellowship hall.   There will be a business meeting but no program. 

Sympathy and Love is Extended to Alma Carawan

We learned Monday morning that Phyllis Brake, Alma Carawan’s younger sister from Florida who has been on our prayer list for quite some time, passed away.  Funeral plans are incomplete at this time.  Please pray for Alma and the other family members who are grieving.

2010 Officers & Ministry Chairs

Moderator: Chuck Clary

Vice Moderator: Wade Guyon

Secretary: Jim Hockman

Treasure: Hal Guyon

Financial Secretary: Bonnie Rabon

Christian Education: Kathy Guyon, Lauren Schmoltze

Evangelism: Carolyn McLean

Missions: Jim Hockman

Nurture: Nancy Merrill

Property: Ann Bishop, Merle Slaton

Stewardship/Finance: Chris Carawan, Herman Fuller

Worship: Julia Raines

Elder Chair: Ann Bishop

Deacons Chair: Christy Beach

DWF:

DMF: Wade Guyon

Leisure Time: Dick Davis

Webmasters: John Capizzi III, Jim Hockman

2010 Church Directory

The church office is working on the 2010 church directory and needs information about your group or fellowship activities.  Also needed are serving schedules, ministry chairs and members of those ministry teams, and any address, phone, or email address changes.  Please help the church office by providing this information as soon as possible.