Thursday, January 12, 2012

All-Church email of 1-11-12

The church mailboxes are in the red room (library) just down the hall on the right from the Pastor's office for the time-being.  The door should be unlocked. 

 

Lectionary will be meeting this week, Friday, January 6 at 10AM in the Pastor's office

 

No Handbell Choir rehearsal in January. 

 

January 15, 2012

Liturgist:  Barbara Dadd Shaffer

1st Hour Coffee Hosts:  Irene Connors, Nancy Olson

2nd Hour Coffee Hosts:  Linda James, Mary O'Farrell

Flowers: 

 

January 22, 2012

Liturgist:  Lucy Armstrong

1st Hour Coffee Hosts:  Helga Moran, Alice Allen

2nd Hour Coffee Hosts:  Gene and Evelyn Adamson, Gerry and Blanche Radder

Flowers: 

 

January 29, 2012

Liturgist:  Gail Ryer

1st Hour Coffee Hosts:  Susan and Scott Cole; Monica and Montana Mattson

2nd Hour Coffee Hosts:  Lucy Armstrong, Judy Trammell

Flowers:

 

February 5, 2012 (Communion)

Liturgist:  Fay Richardson

1st Hour Coffee Hosts:  Craig and Tracy LeRoy

2nd Hour Coffee Hosts:  Kenneth and Ann Taylor, Ernie and Irene Bergstrom

Flowers: 

 

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

              8:30AM               Worship Service

              9:30AM              Sunday School

            10:45AM              Worship Service

            11:45AM              Fellowship Hour

        

Monday, January 16, 2012– Office Closed in Observance of

                            Martin    Luther King Holiday

          

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  1:00PM Bible Study-Book of Romans

  6:00PM Youth Group

  7:00PM Ad Council Meets

 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

 11:30AM UM Women Meet

   5:00PM Praise Band Rehearsal

   7:15PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

 

Thursday, January 19, 2012

  10:45AM Silver Sages Here

  2:30PM Welcome Committee Meets

 

Friday, January January 20, 2012Office Closed/Pastor In

  10:00AM Lectionary

 

Study on the Book of Romans

An adult education class on the New Testament book of Romans started on Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 PM. It's not too late to attend.  This is one of the most important books in the Christian tradition.  The challenge is to learn to have our own interpretive conversation with the text itself.  An eight week Disciple Bible Study. Contact Barbara Dadd Shaffer for information:   425-210-1399  or  barbdadd@aol.com 

 Calling All Youth—New Meeting Day!

Join Kristen Johnson and Emily Harpel, our Youth Group Leaders, for an awesome evening of food and fellowship every Tuesday here at the church at 6PM.  Youth in grades 6 through 12 welcome.  Kristen can be reached on her cell at 360-770-6873.  Hope to see you on Tuesdays!

 Silver Sages To Meet

We are fortunate to have beautiful Cama Beach State Park right on our doorstep.   Come and hear the latest regarding this special park.  Carol Triplett will give a "Cama Beach Update."  Soup, bread and dessert will be available for $5.00.  The program starts at 10:45 with lunch to follow around noon. 

 United Methodist Women

UM Women will meet Friday, January 13 from 9AM to 12PM in the Anderson Room to make special occasion cards to sell.  Please bring any materials you have to make cards or use materials supplied.  

 

United Methodist Men

UM Men will hold their first meeting of the new year on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 8AM.  All men of the church and their male guests are invited to this breakfast meeting for fellowship and worship along with a great meal.  RSVP to Kenneth Taylor, 387-9540.  

 

Good News!

Applicants are being interviewed for our Youth Director position and a candidate should be selected by the end of January.  Stay tuned! 

 

 

 

Roots and Wings

Saturday, February 25, 2012 ~ 9:00am to 2:30pm

Edmonds United Methodist Church

 

Keynote Speaker, Bishop Grant Hagiya!

                                                                                             Special Guest Presenter, Rachel Keller!

 

 
 
Dear Friends,
 
According to a 2011 Forbes Magazine survey, nearly 65% of Americans do not have a will. Why the fear of creating a will? Some believe they do not have enough money to worry about it, or perhaps think creating a will is too expensive. Others trust a friend or family member to take care of their will for them.
 
 
Without a will, you cannot ensure that your assets will go to your family and loved ones, as you desire when you pass away. Without a will, the state writes one for you which may result in accidental disinheritance and other unintended consequences. Don't let this happen to you! You can create a plan for the future and planning is easier than you think and we can help.
 
 
Contact us today to request your free Wills Guide. The Wills Guide is a
fill-in-the-blank booklet that can help you organize the information an estate planning attorney will need to create your will or trust plan. We are offering this guide as our gift to you because we believe it will help you create a satisfying future for you and your loved ones.
 
To request your free copy, please visit our website www.umcfoundation.org and request a Wills Guide to be emailed to you.
 
 
Best Regards,
 
 

 

 
 
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The United Methodist Church Foundation wants to help you plant a seed that will grow a legacy for tomorrow and empower you to take control of your assets and have a voice in how those assets are distributed.  One of the tools we want to offer you is a free Estate Planning Guide, which you can request by simply clicking here and submitting your information.  Are you ready to start planning beyond your lifetime?  If so, contact us today for more information.