SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS & ROOM PICK UP

   Children begin in Sunday School on February 7 for the first rotation of Ezekiel, who reminds us that God never ceases to care for the people of God.  He never deserts them, but waits patiently for them to return to Him.

Classes will be in the following rooms:

     Pre School           Room 5         Cathy Petersen

     Grades K-1           Room 4       Syneva Heupel

     Grades 2-3           Room 3         Kenny Staigmiller

     Grades 4-5           Room 2          Barbara Walters

     Middle School      Room 7         Zach Nelson

This Sunday, Middle School children will be at the doors to collect offerings for "Soup-er" Bowl Sunday!

 

A quote from Rev. Jim's  sermon on January 31:  "Finding Jesus (as did the Wise Men in Matthew) is not the end of the journey.  Finding Jesus gives direction and discernment to the continuation of the journey, where we can distinguish between the Herods and the heroes of the world.  Finding Jesus does not mean here we stand and we travel no further.  Finding Jesus means we will never travel alone, now go share the ?good news' with the rest of the world, as Matthew commissions at the conclusion of his Gospel."

 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, STONE SOUP SUPPER

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17.  Please join us for worship at 5:45 P.M., followed by our Stone Soup supper at 6:30 P.M.  We are in charge of the dinner this year.  Look for the sign up sheet to go around this Sunday. If you're not comfortable driving at night, and you would like a ride, please call the church office so that one may be arranged.  Lenten devotionals will soon be available for all ages!

Monday Meetings, February 8:

Joint Facilities, 12:00 P.M.

 Memorial Board, 4:00 P.M.

Business Affairs, 6:30 P.M.

MAJOR YOUTH EVENTS

         The WINTER YOUTH RETREAT (grades 7-12) is February 19-21 at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Bozeman.  This year's theme HOW GREEN ARE YOU? will explore our faith through environmentalism and, of course, enjoy worship, games, and the ever popular dance!  Registration deadline is February 15.  Cost is $45 (paid for from the Bertsche Memorial Fund).  Once you register you will receive a packet with a schedule, health form, covenant, and a list of what to bring.  Chaperones and transportation are needed. For more information, contact Kim Harris at (406)855-4317 or kim.harris@campmimanagish. 

          The WESTERN REGIONAL YOUTH EVENT (ages 13-18) is coming to Billings July 6-10. This once-every-four-years event is being hosted by our Montana-Northern Wyoming Conference.  Cost is $350 for youth and chaperones. If you can get your registration in by February 15, you can take advantage of the early bird registration of $325! Scholarships are available.  A $100 deposit and initial registration is requested to be mailed to the MNWC office at 2016 Alderson Ave., Billings, MT  59102.  Please contact Kim Harris at (406)855-4317 or kim.harris@campmimanagish.org.                     

                           

REV. JIM'S BIBLE STUDY meets on Wednesday, February 10 at 12:00 P.M. and on Sunday, February 14 at 9:30 A.M. for Chapter 9 in your study guide, Antioch & Jerusalem.  There is NO BIBLE STUDY on Sunday, February 7.

WELCOME MAFB CHAPLAIN CAPTAIN JEROMY WELLS

Rev. Jim Petersen is having oral surgery this week and will not be in church on Sunday, February 7.  Please come and welcome Chaplain Capt. Jeromy Wells as our guest preacher.  Jeromy, his wife Pam, and daughter Melina have been worshiping with us for over a year.