Sunday, January 24 is the third Sunday after the Epiphany. A special offering will be taken; and also information for those who want to give to the Haitian relief efforts will be available. The Early, Informal Worship Service begins at 8:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall; the Contemporary Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Praise Band/Worship Team leading worship; and the Traditional Worship Service starts at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Sunday School classes meet from 9:05-9:55 a.m. except for the 50/50 Class that meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Pastor Dan Ferguson will be preaching a message entitled, “Free to Ride” in all three worship services. The Scripture passages will be Psalm 31:1-9 and Romans 6:15-23. Jane Biles will be playing the offertory, “I Hear Thy WelcomeVoice” (John Purifoy) in the early service and “God Who Made the Earth and Heaven” (Patricia Lou Harris) in the traditional service. The chancel choir will be singing the introit “Praise the Lord” (Boyd Bacon) and the anthem, “I Will Praise Thee, O God” (Mary Lynn Lightfoot). Dorothy Trinkle will serve as the liturgist in the traditional service. Pastor Dan Ferguson is offering a membership class on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. for those who are interested in joining our church.

On Monday January 25, the Monday Morning Moms meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor. The Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday mornings the Quilters meet in the Quilters Room in the basement. The Ladies Bible Study meets each Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. in the conference room. The Faithfully Fit Forever Exercise team will meet on Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 27 is our Family Night Venue! Our adult classes include Financial Peace University, Dave Ramsey video series; Serving from the Heart designed to help you discover your talents and spiritual gifts; Connections class is moving forward with a line-up of Christian movies in January; Chancel Choir practices each Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. in the Sanctuary under the leadership of Bob Bitter. The Witness Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the conference room.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 all of our Veggie Kids and their families are planning a Winter Fling at the Pratt Roll-A-Rena. More details will be out soon! But, plan to come for a great night of fun!! Next Wednesday from 6-7 p.m., we will resume our regular activities. Our children ministries are age-appropriate, Bible-based stories using Veggie Tales as our media base and filled with fun activities and lots of love: Pre-Veggies (3-5 yrs.), Pri-Veggies (K-2nd grades), and Grapple (3rd -5th grades) . Youth ministries include Jr. High (6-7 p.m.) and Sr. High Youth (7-8 p.m.). Congregational Life will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. The Rebekah Guild meets at 7:00 p.m. in the home of A. Van Blaricum.

Thursday, January 28, the praise band practices at 7 p.m. Friday, January 29 Mom’s Day Out meets from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 3 year old nursery in the basement. Their leaders are Glenda Sibley and George Fowler.

Coming in February- Our Build a Better World Grand Celebration will be Tuesday, February 2, 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It is for all teams who have participated. RSVP by Thursday January 28 for this delicious steak meal and great entertainment. Super Bowl Sub Sunday is Sunday, February 7. Order a delicious sub sandwich from one of our youth. This fundraiser helps our youth support their ministry events throughout the year! Also, join us for our “Banner of Love!” season of renewal. We will have a banquet and special services! Sunday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, we will celebrate the greatest love of all with our Banner of Love Banquet at 5:30 p.m. and our special services will continue from Sunday-Tuesday evenings, February 14-16 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Dennis Wallace, pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Wichita, will be our speaker for special services. Mike & Glenda Mann, ventriloquist and magician extraordinaire, will be the special guests for our banquet and minister to our children, Sunday through Tuesday evenings as well. Festivities for Ash Wednesday begin Wednesday, February 17 at 5:15 p.m. with the service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Lenten Lunches will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 17 as well.

Don’t forget we are sending health kits of purchased items for the people of Haiti. If you’re interested in participating, here are the list of items needed: 1 hand towel (15”x 25” up to 17” x 27”, no kitchen towels), 1 washcloth, 1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized), 1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers), 1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up), 1 toothbrush (single brushed only in original wrapper, no child-sized brushes), and 6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages. These are due by February 12. We hope to see you in church on Sunday!