February 2010

Pre-Spring Cleaning!

Who out there is tired of snow?  Of ice?  Of cold wind?  Of shovels and salt on the sidewalks?  I think our best effort to get rid of it is to pretend spring is already here!  So let's do some spring cleaning!  There are a couple of ways to help out:
1. Attic cleanup-February 19, 9am to 12pm.  Like many attics, ours' needs a little work.  Come on out!  There's a job for everyone, including hanging up clothes, sorting toys, moving furniture, and organizing Vacation Bible School and other decorations!
2. Records cleanup- as available
We have many old attendance and financial records that we need entered into the computer, and could use anyone with data entry skills as you are available. Talk to Pastor Aaron if interested. 
This is also a great time to think about getting involved in something new.  We had a training for Altar Guild on January 30th, but I can still meet with you if you are interested in helping out.  There was also an acolyte training on February 6th, and training for making our bulletins for worship on Saturday, February 19.  Think about your gifts and pray and reflect where you are being called to serve!  God bless!

Peace,
Pastor Aaron

Leaders Meeting, but no Council Meeting- Wednesday, February 9th, 6:30pm
This month, due to the Council Retreat later in the month, there will be a Leaders meeting by itself on February 9th, starting at 6:30pm.  Come out for a great discussion as we think about this upcoming year!

New Covenant Food Pantry- February 16, 6:00-8:00pm
We have been invited to help with the New Covenant Methodist Food Pantry, located at 1965 S. Broad St. (corner of S. Broad and Buchanan Ave.)  If you would like to come and carpool, you can meet Pastor Aaron and others at the church at 5:50pm and we'll drive over from there. This service is also available if you are in need of food or other assistance.  Please also feel free to come late.  

Clean out the Attic!- Saturday, February 19th, 9am-12pm
Like most attics, ours has gotten a little cluttered and disorganized.  Come out and help on February 19th, where we will organize the clothes and household items that we give to the refugees and others who are in need of basic items, remove some of our old furniture and junk, and organize the things we often use.  This is a task for all ages and abilities, so come out and enjoy our time together!  We will start at 9am, and there will be doughnuts, coffee, and juice!  

Bulletin Workshop- Saturday, February 19th, 3pm
Each week, a member of our congregation prepares our worship bulletin, helping others to follow and understand our time of praise and worship. If you feel called to help out with the bulletin, we will have a training that will go over why we worship the way we do, the computer program Microsoft Publisher, which we use for the bulletin, and the process of what needs to be changed and added each week.  If this sounds like you, please talk to Pastor Aaron, or come on in to the training at  3pm!  

Fellowship Night- NEW DATE!  
Just a quick reminder that Fellowship Night has changed to a different date- the first Friday of each month.  Now, it's even easier to remember: First Friday Fellowship (FFF).  Next month, we will be getting to know one another better, so bring a baby or childhood picture of yourself, and bring an item that is important to you (sort of like show 'n tell).  So remember the three F's: First Friday Fellowship, starting at 6:30pm!

 
Community News

St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center is looking for adult volunteers.  Volunteers are needed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, to perform clerical duties such as typing and filing.  Full and partial shifts are available.Please call 609-896-9500 ext. 2303 for more information or go to www.slrc.org and click on the “Contact” tab to view information about volunteering at St. Lawrence, including a downloadable Volunteer Application. St. Lawrence Rehabilitation is located on highway 206 in Lawrenceville. 

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