"GREENING OF THE CHURCH"

On Sunday March 2^nd, an initial "Greening of the Church" meeting will be held after worship at 12:15 P.M. in the Parlor. Our "Greening the Church" Focus Group will inventory the church as well as provide educational materials to the congregation regarding ways we might as a church and as individuals live more environmentally friendly and energy conscience. If you have interest or expertise in  these areas and would care to come to this initial meeting, please join us on March 2^nd  after worship.  We look forward to seeing you and sharing your ideas.

Rev. Jim Petersen's Bible Study meets  on Wednesday February 20^th at noon and on Sunday March 2^nd at 9:30 A.M. for Chapter 7 in your study guide The Messiah's Vocation (8:1-9:38).  Note: there will be NO Bible Study Sunday February 24^th or Wednesday February 27^th.  

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS & ROOM PICK UP

On Sunday February 17^th children begin in Sunday School for the first rotation of ?Crucifixion and Resurrection'. Teachers for this rotation are: Syneva Heupel, Cathy Petersen and Ken Staigmiller - PS room 5

Christeen Collins - ?Where in the World?' room 2

Lee Hipsher- ?Bedouin Encampment' room 3

Betsy Rogstad - ?Created by the Spirit' room 4

Janet Koostra - ?Moved by the Spirit' room 7

A huge thank you to the following who taught The Good Samaritan: Syneva Heupel, Lee Hipsher, Janet Koostra, Erica LaTray, Cathy Petersen, and Betsy Rogstad. We appreciate all you have done!

VBS is still in need of empty tp rolls, beads, and clear 2 liter bottles. Thanks to all who have been bringing these items in! They can be left in the CE office.

LOAVES AND FISHES BANQUET

The annual LOAVES AND FISHES Banquet to benefit the FISH Program will be held on Friday March 7^th at Our Savior's Lutheran (1326 1^st Ave. N) at 4:30 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.  Cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.  If you would like to purchase tickets, Nick Cetto will be selling them during coffee fellowship.

YOUTH RETREAT IN BOZEMAN 

All youth grades 7-12 are invited to attend.  The retreat starts at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, February 22 and goes until 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, February 24.  Cost is $35 (Bertsche Fund will pay) and registration deadline in February 15^th.  Youth can contact the church for applications.  Chaperones and transportation are needed. Please call the office if you can provide either or both.

 WOMEN'S VALENTINE LUNCHEON

Last minute reminder on On February 14^th at 12:00 P.M. all women are invited to a soup luncheon in Fellowship Hall, hosted by Jaybe Floyd, chair of the Fellowship Board.

"WE ARE GOD'S EYES" PHOTO WALL

In the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, "Christ has no body but yours.  No hands, no feet on earth but yours.  Yours are the eyes through which He looks with compassion on the world.  Christ has no body on earth now but yours."  We are doing another photo wall display and are asking that each artist send 3-5 jpg photos electronically to Denise Jackson (meagi1@bresnan.net).  Photos need to be titled and submitted by March 15^th.  This year's theme is "We are God's Eyes". 

The office will be closed at noon on Friday, February 15^th and on Presidents' Day, Monday February 18^th.  We'll be back in business on Tuesday, February 19th at 8:30 A.M.

UCC CHURCH COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18^th at 6:25 P.M. IN THE PARLOR.