Since
church was cancelled last Sunday and it looks like more snow may
be on its was for this weekend, we are offering the opportunity to give
your tithes and offerings online via PayPal. Go to the FaithPoint
home page and click on the "Donate" link on the right. You don't need a
PayPal account to donate. Simply click on the link at the bottom of the
PayPal page to give using a credit card or bank account.
Chloe Carlton (with
help from her mom, Julie) has started a Health Kits for Haiti mission.
You can support Chloe in her efforts by donating items for the
kit. All items must be new and in their original packaging.
Bring your donations to church this Sunday, February 7.
Also, a big thank you to the anonymous cash donor. This money will go
towards purchasing items for the kits. If you have questions,
contact Julie at 301-631-3987 or
juliecurt@comcast.net. Following is a list of needed items.
Hand towels (15"x25" up to 17"x27")
Nail files (not emery boards)
Big combs (large, sturdy - not pocket sized)
Bars of soap
The Valentine's Dinner at the
Morningside Inn
on Sunday, February 14, 6:00 PM is approaching fast. Cost is $30
per person with checks made to FaithPoint (memo: Valentine's Dinner).
If you haven't sent your RSVP to
Trevella Foster with
your name, the number attending, phone number and childcare
needs, please do so today. Childcare will be available on-site.
Community Ash Wednesday Service
This year's community service will be held at Wesley Chapel in Urbana at 7:30 pm.
We will be publishing
an updated church directory in February. To that end, we are asking all
those who would like to be included to update your contact information.
In particular, we would like to get birthday and anniversary dates
to assist us in completing Baltimore-Washington Conference
statistical reports in the future. Thanks to all of you who
responded to the email survey. If you still need to provide us
with updated information, update forms available on the
Information Table at church. Please return completed forms to
Cindy Trawick.
Summer = CAMP!
Though snow is in the air, summer is on the horizon, and that means
CAMP. Now is the time to sign your kids up for any one of our
Conferences awesome camp experiences. In addition to traditional
camp experiences (that include canoeing/boating, challenge courses,
archery, arts & crafts, hiking, sports) specialty camps are also
offered including Sailing, Late Night camp, Kayak/Canoeing, Sports,
Horseback Riding, Biking, Mini Weeks, Deaf and Sign Language,
Grandparents Camp, Family Camp, and many more. To learn more and
register, visit the
Retreats & Camping Website or contact
Pastor Tim.
Check the
website for the latest small group happenings.
The
Parents Helping Parents small group will be changing their meeting time to Sunday afternoons at the Ministry Center from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Contact
Joy Page for more information.
The
Thursday PM Small Group will resume this Thursday, February 4, 7:00 pm at the Ministry Center. Contact
Don Foster for additional information.
Updates on FaithPoint closings and cancellations can be found on our
home page
and on the church phone message by calling 301-473-7181. Please use
your own good judgment when heading out in inclement weather.
Help those in need in
our community by bringing your donations for the Urbana Food
Bank. See the list of suggested items below. There will be a box
in the lobby every Sunday to collect your donations. Contact
Filomena Thompson for more information.
Suggested items:
olive oil, paper
towels, baby oil, natural peanut butter, rice cakes, dried cranberries,
quick oats, 100% juices, canned tuna, canned vegetables & fruit,
healthy cereals & snacks, toiletries, cleaning supplies, facial
cleanser, condiments, meals-in-a-can or box, pastas & sauces,
salsa, baking products, Chef Boyardee products, dry powdered milk, baby
foods-cereals-juices.
Gas & grocery gift cards are also useful.
Ladies Fall 2010 Weekend Getaway
Save the Date! October 8-10, 2010 at Camp Manidokan. Contact
Carol Bowen for details.
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