This Sunday I will be giving the sermon weather permitting. Here is the updated preaching schedule through February. All services begin at 8:45am except for the service on the 29th which will be at 10:00am!
SUNDAYS
- January 8 Kent
- January 15th Kent
- January 22 Kent
- January 29 Jackie One service and Brunch to follow worship in Fellowship Hall. *
- February 5 Kent
- February 12th Jackie
- February 19 Kent
- February 26th Jackie
* The service on January the 29th is a 5th Sunday service which will be held at 10:00am. We will be recognizing the volunteers who help make the services possible as well as the board members who serve behind the scenes. Following the service that day, Praise Community Fellowship will be sponsoring a catered lunch for everyone in the fellowship hall following this service. It is a time the two churches to come together for some fun, food and fellowship.
Important Happenings!
The weekend Lunch program is still delivering lunches every weekend at two locations in the Glen Carbon Area. This ministry is lead by Faye Heuchert. Faye is always looking for volunteers to help with this wonderful ministry, feeding kids! If you can help Faye out give her a call at 618-444-5650.
Our two churches will begin planning an after school program soon. There will be several of us meeting to plan the activities. This after school program will be held a couple time each month to start. If you are interested in being part of this program contact pastor Jackie or Kent.
KID’S NIGHT OUT
Children ages 3 through those in 5th grade are invited to attend Kid’s Night Out on Friday, January 20th beginning at 5:30 pm. The children will share a meal together, play games and do various other activities, and watch a movie together while munching on popcorn. The evening concludes at 8:30 pm. Please RSVP by replying to this message, or phone the church office, 656-4648. More helpers are needed, as this program continues to grow. Please consider whether you can help serve and clean up after the meal, help supervise during games, or give aid in any other way. If you have questions, call Kiffon Lewis at 210-9628 or Jill Winte at 314-422-6734.
LET’S PLAY TRIVIA!!
How big of a movie buff are you? Come find out as our youth host “A Night at the Movies” Trivia Night on Saturday, January 21st. All questions will be movie-themed from different decades and types of movies. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with play beginning at 6:00 pm. Cost is $10 per person, with 8 people per table. Popcorn will be provided free, and there will be soda and bottled water available to purchase. Please sign up on the sheets in the Hospitality Room, or call the church office, 656-4648 to reserve a spot.
55+ FELLOWSHIP
Bring in the new year with your 55+ friends! Come join us for a warm evening of fellowship and hot soups or chili. On Sunday, January 22nd at 6:00 pm, come join us in the Journey’s Inn Room. Bring a small pot of soup or chili to share with everyone, or bring a side dish or dessert. We always have good foods and an enjoyable time. Tableware and drinks are provided. All are welcome – young and older. If you have any questions, call Sharon at 633-2659. You are encouraged to also bring some supplies for the Glen-Ed Food Pantry: canned goods, paper goods or personal items. Hope to see you on January 22nd.
Prayers Requested
Alexis Tharp prayers for healing of brain aneurysm. Alexis is scheduled for her first procedure on Jan. 12th at SLU hospital. This procedure is to map out the aneurysm prior to surgery. The actual surgery will be on January 23rd. She is expected to be in the hospital for 3 or 4 days. After her release Alexis will be going to one of our members homes for recovery. It is at this time that we will be looking for extra help for Audrey, her 4 year old daughter and support for Barb Weiss who has graciously opened her home to Alexis and Audrey during her time of recovery.
Colin Rives. We continue to lift up Colin to our healing God. Colin continues to battle cancer.
Lee and Mary Knapp's grandson Connor and his family need continued prayer for healing and residential solutions for Connor.
Stan Rutkowski, Gods healing touch and God's peace. Stan is Darlene Hank's brother.
Prayers for God's direction and mission for our two churches. If you have a need of prayer or other needs, please contact Anita in the church office so we can get you on our prayer list or to offer other help. The office number is 618-656-4648.
Weather Conditions There is the possibility of icy conditions for this weekend. I will keep you posted via this Blog regarding this Sunday's service.
Love, pastor kent
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