Bristol, Rhode Island
For "All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever." And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:24-25, ESV) (Listen)
On Sunday, February 24, Helen Sousa will begin a basic Bible study, called “Stepping Stonesâ€, for the youth of our church, grades 3 and up. In this class the children will become familiar with 12 bible verses, stories and elements of worship. Each child will be able to “earn†a stone for each lesson learned. This study will also be held on March 2 and March 30, after church school. Please see me to sign up and for more details. I need to purchase supplies for this class, so sign up is necessary.
The February 2008 newsletter is now online in the members only section of the website. Please see a printed newsletter for the current username and password for accessing this section. Enjoy!
The Christian Education Committee will be sponsoring a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 5, 6-7:30 p.m. in the DeWolf Room. If you will be attending, please sign-up on the DeWolf room bulletin board or call the Christian Ed director so we know how much food to make. A free-will offering will be taken.
The Board of Deacons
‘Christmas Food Basket Mission Project’
The Board worked with local agencies to provide food for those in need. With the many volunteers, they were able to put together 33 baskets.
The Board of Deacons would like to thank everyone who came out to help put the Christmas Boxes together for the families in Bristol. The day was awful but the willingness from all who came was great.
The Flower Committee is encouraging church members to put flowers on the altar in celebration of special events, or in memory of loved ones, or perhaps to honor someone still here to enjoy them. Perhaps there is someone that you would like to honor, or a special day, such as an anniversary, new baby, or birthday that you would like to remember.
A bouquet costs $40. You can take it home, give it away, or designate that it be given to a shut-in.
Sign up on the Flower Chart on the wall in the DeWolf Room
Pledge envelopes for the year “2008†are awaiting pick-up in the narthex. All members are asked to pick them up before or after worship. If special arrangements need to be made, please call the church office.
The Nominating Committee is looking for someone to chair this committee and for people who are willing to bake and take care of keeping the creamer and sugar bowls filled on a monthly basis. Unfortunately, if someone doesn’t come forward there will be no goodies at coffee hour. The coffee will still flow but there will be no pastries.
The Annual Meeting is fast approaching. This year, the Annual Meeting will be on February 10, 2008. Would the chairperson(s) and treasurer of each committee please have your reports emailed or on a cd to the church office by January 14, 2008, so I may put the report together and have it printed in time to have available to the church membership by January 27, 2008.
The January 2008 newsletter is now online in the members only section.
The holiday quilt raffle, originally scheduled for last Sunday, was postponed because of the church cancellation. Instead, we will hold the raffle this Sunday, after church. Good luck!