John Svendsen shares this with us….

Think about the successful business and organizations you have known. What do they have in common? The members are a team- they forget their personal agendas, and devote their talents and energies to working together for the common good.

I know just such an organization. It is over 2000 years old, and has branches all over the world, and its accomplishments over the years are celebrated. The Chief Operating Officer is history’ greatest teacher and The Chief Executive Officer can do anything. All you need to do in order to get a job is to apply, and the work is both interesting and personally satisfying. You’re also guaranteed a promotion.  Eventually, you’ll be transferred to the home office, and even though there will be a performance review, all it will determine is your new job classification. You’ll be a member of a team forever, and continue to enjoy all the perks and benefits. Can you imagine a better deal?

Of course, we’re talking about the community of Christian believers. In working together to bring about Christ’s kingdom on earth, the team members find their lives enriched beyond measure. We’re hiring! Apply today!

Love and peace,

Pastor Jerry

 

 

First Congregational Softball Meeting

Coaches for the 2012 team announce an important Softball Team Meeting following Coffee Hour on February 19 in the Conference Room. Coaches Ray Calhoun and Bud Flashaar have news to report regarding the ecumenical softball league. Grab a cookie and head upstairs for the meeting!

 

Women’s Fellowship Mini Calendar

February 22    Silent Breakfast at 9:30 AM

February 29    Women’s Fellowship Board Meeting at 1:00 PM.

March 25        Mini Bake Sale

Upcoming this spring…. May 5 Women’s Retreat

The Season of Lent Begins February 22

Women’s Fellowship Silent Breakfast

Women are invited to join Women’s Fellowship for a symbolic Silent Breakfast on Wednesday February 22nd at 9:30 AM. Linda Jones will present an uplifting message for all to reflect on during this Season of Lent.

 

    Chili Supper

The first Lenten Supper will be a chili supper.  The February 22 supper, will feature a choice of chili, cornbread, variety of desserts, and beverage. A free will offering will be graciously accepted and support the Deacon’s Discretionary Fund. Join us on Wednesday February 22 at 6:00 PM.

 

 

Bereavement Class starting in April.

In partnership with Spectrum Health Hospice, a spring bereavement support group will begin Tuesday, April 10 through May 29, 6-8PM.  Please call the church office or contact Patrice if you are interested at 754-3445.

 

 

    Pastor Jones will be on Sabbatical during the month of February. He will be in Florida doing some writing that will hopefully be interrupted by some sunshine and beach time.

Pastor Jerry returns to the pulpit on March 11.

 

  

In Our Prayers

Our Military	Kody King,  Jordan Varney
In the Hospital	Vicki Ellsworth at Butterworth
At Home Lee Bernson Sue Briggs Jim Butts Millie Crowe Ray Ellsworth Jean Fordyce Barb Hoy Alex Kern Al Koett Thelma Krick Jackie Large Lance Lincoln Trudi Magoon	Chris Magoon Dave Outman Steve Powers Marta Retzloff Gerry Rice Barb Staffen Larry Staffen Joshua Stafford Julie Stafford Fowler  Kay Thomas Ken Thomas Rose Ellen Thompson Sue Wright
At Care Facilities Marcia Corey Barb Fuller Gen Gordon Eloise Johnson Helen Koett Gwen Vander Mark	-at Heron Manor -at Masonic Home -at Laurels of Kent -at Green Acres -at Metron Greenville -at Our Place Cares
FAMILY & FRIENDS Tammy Beach Allen Bissell Heidi Bissell Bill Boyd Erin Carpenter Joe Carpenter Teresa Clayton Emory Daniels Julie Teman Daudlin John Diem Laura Dort Larry Floate Emma Fowler Chad Gerlach Nancy Grassley Susan Guthrie Gavin Hearld Lucille Heppe Jerry Heydenberk Nancy Hickey Greg Hoseth Juray Hubbard Lisa Jacob Clarence H. Johnson Coreen Johnston Cheryl Jones Lois Jones Jim Kidder Muriel Kitner Connie Klunder Stephanie Kramer Mary Izzard Larry Master Darrell Merritt Kim Miller Rhea Moss Viola Putnam Martha Ream Victor Rios Tara Rodriguez Tracy Scholl Dianne Skiver Ray Skowran Debbie Stevenson Sheila Tidey Julie Toma Scott Toth Doug Tower Mike Tuin Selma Varilek Charlie Winn Cyra Wood	Friend of Tricia Haist Cousin of David Allen Friend of Emily Truesdell Brother of Bonnie Braman The Sower’s Daughter in law Son of Sue Carpenter Niece of Lucille McLachlan Nephew of Terri Merritt Daughter of Jim & Carol Teman In law of Duane & Anita Putnam Sister of Donna Dort Brother of Lyle Floate Granddaughter of Linda Stafford Grandson of Janet Gerlach Cousin of Mark Petersen Aunt of Tara Allen Darlene Petersen’s Gr. Grandson  Grandmother of Tara Allen Retired Teacher Friend of the Kreeger Family Nephew of Suzy Kreeger Father of Russ Hubbard Niece of Larry Moss Brother of Claude Johnson Mother of Lynne Rowland Daughter of Polly Boatwright Mother of Jerry Jones Nephew of Darlene Petersen Mother of Larry Carbonelli Sister of Jeff Skinner Niece of Lillian Grewe Friend Kreeger Family Corner’s  Brother in law Cousin to Doug Merritt Friend of Dave & Linda Jones Mother of Larry Moss Mother of Duane Putnam Sister of Linda Daniels Friend of Claude Johnson Daughter of Julie Spohn Mother of a Cub Scout Cousin of Bonnie Braman Jean Fordyce’s cousin Sister of Linda Jones Daughter of Millie Crowe Friend of the Kreeger Family Son of Pat Toth Son of Janet & Cap Tower Son of Janet Tuin Grandmother of Duane Putnam Friend of Karen Hulbert Niece of Valenda Wright

Pilgrim Fellowship Sub Sale Update

Thanks to everyone who purchased super bowl subs last week. With your kind donations, we have raised $313.00 which will go towards 2012 Youth Workcamp.

 

Our Church Calendar
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
19 9:30 Choir 9:30 Adult Bible Study 9:45 EOS 11:00 Worship Joy Bells to play 12:15 PF	20 President’s Day 6:00 Cub Scout 6:30 Girl Scouts	21 6:00 GS 6:30 Joy Bells	22     Lent Begins 9:30 Silent Breakfast 6:00 Lenten Supper Chili Supper 7:00 Midweek Service 7:00 Boy Scouts 7:30 Trustees	23 4:00 Junior Choir 5:00 Cherub Choir 6:30 Girl Scouts	24 11:30 AA 6:00 Cub Scouts FH Blue & Gold	25
26 9:30 Choir 9:30 Adult Bible Study 11:00 Worship Jr. Choir to sing 6:00 Crew	27 6:00 Cub Scout 6:30 Girl Scouts	28 6:00 GS 6:30 Joy Bells	29 1:00 WF Board 6:00 Lenten Supper 7:00 Midweek Service 7:00 Boy Scouts

 We would like to thank our sponsors for providing this service, you can go to the sponsors page to see who they are and hopefully thank them in person when you see them.