SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS The Sunday School lesson for this week focuses on the story of "Jesus and the Little children." In our sin, we are like small children: helpless, dependent, and needy. So Jesus came to bestow His love and eternal gifts upon us. Parents could discuss, "How did Jesus show His compassion on these little children? How does Jesus shower His compassion on us?"
On Sunday, February 12 the Sunday School youth will be singing at Hallmark Care Center during the Sunday School hour and also during the 9am worship service. We'll start Sunday School at 8am and leave for the care center at 8:15. Contact Sonya Sullivan for more information.
Mission Update: The Sunday School youth have surpassed their goal of $150. Great job Sunday School youth!! We are going to continue to collect mission contributions through May. We will continue to update the wall. We are also asking for matching funds from congregation members. Matching contributions may be given to Sonya Sullivan or placed in the offering plate designated "Sunday School Mission Matching." We appreciate your support!
MEN'S BREAKFAST will be Saturday, February 4 at 8am at the church. Contact Jeff Adrian for more information.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY ONLINE Our 2011 Lifetouch Pictorial Directory is now available online. To access the directory, go to www.splcmv.org and click on the link that is posted on the home page below the staff pictures. Each member has their own user id and password. All members listed in the directory roster receive an id and password even if your picture was not taken or submitted. A letter with your user information and details on how to utilize the online directory as well as updating your personal profile has been placed in your church mailbox. Please pick up your information the next time you are in church. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 895-8772.
LWR KITS The Priscilla Guild will be collecting items for personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief. Items needed for one kit are as follows:
- One bath-size towel 52" x 27" (dark color recommended)
- Two bath-size bars of soap (4-5 oz. any brand) in original packaging
- One adult-size toothbrush in original packaging
- One sturdy comb
- One metal nail clippers
Place donations in the basket in the Narthex. Please donate whatever you can, you do not have to donate a whole kit. Every little bit helps!
10:15 BIBLE STUDY Join us after worship for a Bible study on worship. Starting on Sunday, January 29, we will be using the LifeLight program to study Christian worship. The program includes study questions during the week, discussion and lectures. The class will begin after service (10:15-10:30) and end by 11:30.
CARE PACKAGES will be available for Cornell students attending the February 5 worship service. Care packages will be distributed the first Sunday of every month.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Picture sunny days, green grass and the kids are out of school for the summer...It's hard to imagine, but it's time to start planning for Vacation Bible School! It's time to think about who will be our VBS director. May YOU would like an opportunity to serve that includes choosing the dates, selecting materials, coordinating VBS leaders and volunteers, etc. You wouldn't have to do it alone. The past VBS directors will help you, and the manual tells you everything you need to do. Interested in learning more? Contact Sue Margheim or Julie Baumler.
SUMMER REGISTRATION FOR CAMP IO-DIS-E-CA is now open. Early bird deadlines are Feb. 13 and April 16. Scholarships are available to campers who come from family units that have never before sent children to Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca. See the flyer on the bulletin for more information. Some registration forms are available on the main table in the Narthex, or go to www.campiodiseca.org to register online.
Financial aid money has been made available through our church to help youth experience Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca this summer. We would like for the money to go to youth who would not be able to otherwise experience camp due to financial limitations. Depending on the interest, an entire registration may be covered. If you have a child, or know of a child or family who would benefit from this opportunity, please contact Crysten. If you need more information about which camps are available and when they are happening, there are brochures on the table in the Narthex or go to www.campiodiseca.org.THANK YOU to all who helped deliver Meals on Wheels in December: Carol Wulf, Dennis & Cheryl Uthof, Julie Golberg, Dale Maas, Florence Hill & Lorena Freiburger.
SPECIAL SERVICE AT TRINITY The purification of Mary and Presentation of our Lord is a principal feast of Christ and will be celebrated at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, February 2 at 6pm. Come follow the mother of our Lord to the temple to present the Lamb of God as we gather at church for the presentation of that Lamb to us in His Word. See with Simeon our Lord's salvation as we too hold the Messiah in our hands as we receive the Sacrament. This is a special service called Candlemas, in which we will us our individual candles during the service and hear a special guest preacher, Rev. Max Mons of St. Paul's Lutheran Chapel, Iowa City. May the Light of the World illumine our darkness!
A silver teardrop earring was found in my office last Friday after Bonnie Moore's funeral. If it is yours, you can pick it up by the keyboard in my office. Tracy
SPECIAL PRAYERS THIS WEEK Matt Wieben, Marjorie Legband, Allan Legband, Family of Bonnie Moore, Family of Mort Mortensen, Jim Schmidt, Susan Schmidt, Lorena Freiburger, Alycia Bentley, Family of David Wilcox, Sr.
Our next Sr. High youth night will be Sunday, January 29 from 6-8pm. We'll continue our Catholicism discussion and play Sardines or some other in-the-dark game.
Senior High youth are invited to my house on Sunday, February 5 at 5pm for the Big Game! We'll have delicious subs, play commercial bingo and cheer on our favorite teams. Plan on it!
There are Valentine's Day cards for sale in the Dayspring card display. They cost only $1, and it is an easy way to support your youth.
Crysten
Last week: 1/22/12
Worship: 67; Sunday School: Adult-9 Children-20; 10:15 Bible Study: na; Wednesday Evening Prayer Service: 22
Contributions:
Last Week: $ 2,617 Goal $ 2,791
This Year: $ 9,279 Goal $11,164
***In case of inclement weather during this winter season, please refer to KCRG, KWWL or KGAN for church closing information. In the event that time precludes closing, use safety and godly common sense as a guide!***
