February is for Each Other

As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
Mark 1:29-31

Sunday, Pastor Jason reminded us of the importance of touch in Jesus’ healings. In this story, Simon’s mother-in-law was healed when Jesus took her by the hand. Touch comes in so many ways, a touch of the hand, a hug, touching words, touching actions, touching prayers, touching presence. The power of touch is most evident in a church family, where we touch one another with our very presence together. We are there to pray for each other, support one another, provide for one another, walk the journey with one another. What a gift the family of God is in our journey towards healing!

If you missed Sunday’s service, you can watch it here:

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February is full of opportunities to reach out & touch your church family through learning, serving, and eating together.  How will you join us?

February 7 – 1:00 pm Bible Study
February 11 – 9:00 am Men’s Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
February 11 – After worship Board Meeting
February 11- 5:30 pm Youth Super Bowl Party in the Fellowship Hall
February 13 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Volunteers needed @ DUMA Food Pantry
February 14 – NO BIBLE STUDY
February 14 – 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary
February 15 – AM Volunteers needed for Ladles of Love Meal preparation & delivery
February 18- 11:30 am Valentine’s Banquet in Fellowship Hall
February 18 – 5:00 pm Baptism Class
February 18 – 5:00 pm Youth Time
February 18 & 25- Week of Compassion Offering (more information to come)
February 20 – 11:00 am Women’s Birthday Lunch @ Cracker Barrell
February 21 – 1:00 pm Bible Study
February 22 – AM Volunteers needed for Ladles of Love Meal preparation & delivery
February 25 – 11:30 am Church-wide Fellowship meal
February 25 – 5:00pm Baptism Class
February 25 – 5:00 pm Youth Time
February 28 – 1:00 pm Bible Study
February 29 – AM Volunteers needed for Ladles of Love Meal preparation & delivery

**We collect hygiene items throughout the year for Hygiene Bags for the Church World Service to handout during times of crisis or to give as gifts to neighbors.  In an effort to make the collections easier, we will feature 2-3 items each month.  AS you are out shopping, pick up a couple extra of these items & place this in the collection baskets at the Main Entrance of the church.  February items: pencils, washcloths, individually wrapped bars of soap