Upcoming Church Events
- February 12 - Ordination Service for Marc Summers, 6:00p.m.
- February 17-19 - Jr High Life Mid Winter Retreat
- February 24-26 - Women's Retreat
- Prayer Meeting - Every Wednesday, Conference Room, 6:30am, Open to all.
Community Groups - & HFC's
Community Groups will not meet at the church on February 5. And both HFC's and Community Groups will not meet on February 12, so everyone may attend Marc Summers Ordination Service. Please contact Dawn Roach with any questions: Dawn.Roach@att.net.
Communion
This Sunday, February 5th, we will celebrate communion together. Please note that elders will be available in the sanctuary after the service for prayer with individuals or families for healing or other needs. There will also be a collection for the Deacon's Fund, which is used to sustain members in need. The Fund is low and could use your generous contributions.
Ordination Service for Marc Summers
You are joyously invited to attend the Ordination Service for Marc Summers on Sunday, February 12 at 6:00p.m. at East Cobb Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow in the Atrium. RSVP for childcare (children ages 0-10 yrs) with Dawn Roach: Dawn.Roach@att.net.
Student Ministries
Jr. HL Mid-Winter Retreat - February 17-19
The retreat will be held at the Cherokee Retreat Center in White, GA. Our guest speaker will be Jay Miller, former youth director and current seminary student from Augusta, GA. The cost will be $125. The deadline to sign up is February 8th. Pick up a brochure outside of Kevin's office or the Youth room to sign up.
Women's Ministry
Please note that the Book Club is taking a break! Please stay tuned as we revamp and start again in the Fall. If you have any comments/suggestions, please let Beth Rogers know. We hope to see you again in the Fall, ready to read some good books!
Even if you are NOT going to the Women's Retreat (but also if you are going), you can help in several ways:
- We are helping some ladies whose pocketbooks are too tight right now, so if you can help with some scholarship funds, please contact Debbie Robinson (or drop off your donation to the Women's Ministry box in the church office).
- We are also accepting donations of original creations by you crafty ones OR gift cards (Starbucks, BB&B, etc.) as give away door prizes.
- If you've made one payment and have a balance on your account for your weekend at The Dillard House, please make sure you get your 2nd payment to Mary Jo Napolitano ASAP (you can also send it to the church office). Thanks for being timely!
Serving Opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities for loving hands to serve inour nurseries. If you want to serve as a substitute or several times, we have a place for you. Please contact Marianne Trapnell at Mariannetapnell@hotmail.com. We would love to work with you to find a place for you to serve with our babies, toddlers, or 2 and 3 year olds.
MARCH is Mission Emphasis Month
Each Sunday morning worship will have a different theme and missionary focus. Two Sunday evenings we will return to have a special churchwide event. Plus, watch for details about an exciting opportunity ~ Meals With A Missionary ~ where you will have time to get to know a missionary at your dinner table.
Growing a Heart for the Nations
March 4 - Theme: Mobilizing - Peter Beck/Missionary Focus: Becks and Smiths
March 11 - Theme: Welcoming - Pastor Rick Holmes/Missionary Focus: Chuck Emerson and Alex Graham
March 11 - International Street Fair - Food, games and fun for the family, 5:00-8:00p.m.
March 18 - Theme: Sending - Pastor Rick Holmes/Missionary Focus: Gregoires and Gurkins
March 25 - Theme: Going - Guest Speaker: Larry Ragan/Missionary Focus: The St. Louis Short Term and the Summers
March 25 - Family Dinner & Speed Dating with the missionaries, 5:30-8:00p.m.