Opportunities for Fellowship and Service

Men's breakfast will be this Friday, Feb. 3rd at 6 am and discussion at 6:30 am. All men are invited to attend.

The children's choir from the United Church will be singing the Star Spangled Banner at the girls' basketball game on Tuesday, February 7th.  Singers need to be at the school by 7 pm.

Newsletter articles will be due next Sunday!!  Starlyn will be gone the last of the month so the newsletter will be put out early.  In her absence, it would be nice to have special music on February 19 & 26th and possibly March 3rd.  Talk to Starlyn.

Church movie night in February will be Sunday, February 26th.  We will show the movie "Courageous" at 4 pm followed by a light supper.  This is a movie all husbands and fathers need to see.  Free popcorn and movie!!  The children's movie has not yet been determined.

Salem United Church will have a Leap Year Tea at their church on Sunday, February 26th at 2 pm.  Connie Smith is the guest speaker and a special lunch will be served.

The Bible study group at Good Sam meets on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.  It is open to anyone.  We would love to have more participation.  Presently we are studying the book of Galatians.  If you have any questions, ask Starlyn.

The Salvation Army is in need of coats, pillow cases and socks for the homeless.  Talk to Kathy Hofer if you have donations.

Since our Dorcas Society has disbanded, there are still items to purchase such as cards, napkins and a limited supply of cutlery.  We would encourage anyone who has an interest to purchase these articles and help deplete their supply. 

Teen Girls!!!:  You have received information about attending the Revolve Tour in Omaha on April 21st.  Included in the mailing was the registration form.  This is not just for United Church girls.  Tell your friends.  I can make more forms for those you wish to invite.  We encourage you to do so.  Check out their website at:  www.revolvetour.com  Please save the date.  If you have any questions, talk to Starlyn.

There are calendars for 2012 from Kinzley Funeral Home on a table in the narthex.  Anyone is welcome to take one.

Youth groups meet on Wednesdays with the Junior High meeting at 5:30 pm-6:30 pm and the Senior High meeting from 7-8 pm.

Pioneer Club starts at 6:25 pm on Wednesday evenings.  We will end at 7:15 pm during Lent.  This will start on Ash Wednesday which is February 22nd. 

The prayer time for Pioneer Club staff is at 6:00 pm.

Teachers and helpers are needed to help teach Sunday School for preschool thru 6th grade.  Please sign up in the Sunday School rooms if you are willing to help.  A calendar for September-May has been posted so please sign up now to get the dates you want.  If you have any questions, please talk to April Flannery.  Thank you!

The Sunday School mission project for 2011-2012 is Project: S.O.S. Supply Our Students.  All year long our students will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations for the Banquet.  Items that are most needed are:  backpacks (middle and high school size), 2" three ring binders, 5" and 7"pointed scissors, 12 and 24 count colored pencils, dry erase markers, 8/10 count packages of Crayola Classic markers (not bold) and loose leaf paper (wide and college ruled).  Please support this project by stocking up now on extra items that will be donated to local students who are in need.  Items may be placed in the tote in the large Sunday School room or money may be brought to Sunday School.  Thank you!  Any questions, see April Flannery.

We have a "cry room" available for those parents with small children. This is the first Sunday School room on the right with the bathroom in it. There is a speaker in the ceiling so you can hear the worship service. It is furnished with a rocking chair but there are no toys.