SUNDAY February 5, 2012

Communion Sunday

TODAY   

    Greeters:        Edith Seifert & Donna Hickey

       Scripture Reader:   Donna Hickey
       Deacon:    Marc Carignan

                        

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NEXT WEEK  

      Greeters :    Kim & Jenna Smith

     Scripture Reader:  Tammy Lavin
   Deacon of the Day :  Donna Hickey

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    MEDITATION 

The reference to mounting up with wings like eagles in Isaiah 40 may have been a reminder of how God had rescued the exiles’ ancestors. In Exodus 19:4, God speaks to the Israelites after leading them out of slavery in Egypt, saying, “You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.” In the Isaiah 40 context, God is about to be the eagle of rescue again, leading the descendants of the exodus Israelites out of exile. So, if they trust God, they can carry on, not like the exhausted and defeated, but like those who run steadily, without growing weary.

  MEMORIAL FLOWERS: 

The flowers in the sanctuary today have been placed there to the glory of God and in loving memory of: 

  All Departed Members of Troop 2, Riverside, RI, Boy Scouts of America from Shirley Olson.

                     

            PRAYER LIST FOR THOSE HOSPITALIZED & HOMEBOUND               
                        

Rev. Chuck Barnes   Jack & Rhoda Dyson  Wilma Engerman  JoAnn Giblin   Dorothy Hall  Gabriel Michael & Isabelle Amelia Istvan   Sandy Jones   Art LesCarbeau   Donnie Peterson  Muriel Mustafa  Liam Olson  Karl Olson  Gloria Peterson  Denise Rocha    Marion Thomas   Rev. Richard Taylor

                        Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers. 
                         A card of good cheer would help brighten their day. 
                             If you need an address, please call the office.

 

   WELCOME TO VISITORS! 
Please sign our Guest Book in the narthex. 
Special requests by our visitors may be noted on the 
Visitor's Registration cards located in each pew. 
Place the cards in the offering plate or give to an usher.

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES:                                             

February 5	10:00 AM	Worship
	11:30 AM	Pot Luck Luncheon
February 6	6:30 PM	Scouts
February 7	7:00 PM	Rd. Rec/NA/AA
February 1	6:30 PM	Scouts
February 8	6:30 PM	Scouts
February 9	9:00 AM	CobWeb
	6:00 PM	TOPS
	6:30 PM	Narcotics Anonymous
	7:30 PM	Overeaters' Anonymous
February 11	1:00 AM	Providence/NP Guild
	6:30 PM	Carousel Group

                               
                                 *N/A-Narcotics Anonymous
                                *O/A- Overeaters Anonymous

              
                        ANNOUNCEMENTS      


Birthday Calendar

We have placed a calendar in Bristol Hall so you can record your birthday (name/month/day) so that we can begin extending best wishes in our newletter.

   
      Fellowship Time 
All are invited to join in fellowship immediately following morning worship services. Hosts for the month of January are the members of the Music Committee.


   CobWeb
 Just a reminder that our Thrift Shop is open on Thursdays from 9:00 til noon. If you have donations, feel free to bring them in during business hours or simply drop by to say hello to our wonderful volunteers.

 
 
World Missions Board 
Christian World Missions Board has declared February as “Blanket Month”. During this time you will have the opportunity to donate $5.00 to purchase a blanket that will be stored at Church World Services for use when a disaster strikes. Blankets provide shelter, warmth and a carrier for the injured.  Envelopes will be available on the table in the narthex along with a box for your convenience, or you may place the envelope in the offering plate.

 
          
  Food Pantry
As the colder weather sets in, there is a greater need to fill the shelves at the local food pantry. In need are soups, stews, canned vegetables, and dinners. Always in need are peanut butter, jelly, pasta, sauces and cereals.

Coupons
Do not forget to leave your unwanted manufacturer coupons in the designated box in the narthex. They will be given to the EP Senior Center who will prepare them for shipment to our military families. 

Missions Board – The Board of Christian World Missions has declared the month of February as “Blanket Month”. During this time you will have the opportunity to donate $5.00 for the purchase of a blanket that will be stored at Church World Services for use when a disaster strikes. Among other uses, blankets provide for shelter, warmth and a carrier for the injured. Envelopes will be available on the table in the narthex along with a box for your convenience, or you may place the envelope in the offering plate.

 

E-Mail Addresses – We are developing a list of e-mail addresses of all members and friends.  Please place your address on the sheet located in the narthex, or send it to the office at rcc-office@cox.net.