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The attendance at the January 12th worship service was 75.

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The flowers gracing the altar for the January 19th worship service are presented to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones by Millard & Jean Thomas.

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This Spring, Pastor Nila will be offering a Bible Study on Moses, The Passover, and the Seder Meal.  The lessons will begin with an overview of Genesis then a look at the early years of Moses, Pharaoh and the plagues, the Passover and Seder, and finally how Seder is connected to Maundy Thursday and Holy Communion.  Bible Study will be on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (starting February 25th) and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. (starting on February 26th).

 

Ash Wednesday and Lent start on March 5th.  This year, as in the past, starting on March 12th we will gather for fellowship at 6:15 every Wednesday till Holy Week for a meal and then at 7:00 have our mid-week Lenten service.  If you would like to provide the food for one of these meals, please let Pastor Nila know.  A free will offering will be taken to help with the cost of providing the meal.

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Easter is late this year; April 20th.  With the late date and with the Spring Bible Study, a Seder Meal is being planned for the evening of April 17th to observed Maundy Thursday.  The meal will be at the grove at 7:00 p.m.  If you plan on attending, please sign the sheet on the table in the narthex.

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The Food Service Committee will have a meeting after worship on January 26th.

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After worship on January 19th, the Grove Committee will meet in the choir room to reorganize for 2025.

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"Dear St. Thomas Church Family,  Happy New Year!  Thank you for remembering me at Christmas with all the cards you sent and the Walmart gift card.  It will come in very handy!  Even though we are miles apart, I remember many of you!  I look through my directory and reminisce of years gone by.  Blessings to all of you."     Dorothy Naugle

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"The Cook family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, gifts, & concerns for Aubrey during her illness.  She is doing a lot better but still doing therapy.  She has really been through a lot.  God has really been good.  Just please keep her in your prayers."

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Bethel United Methodist Church in Hollsopple will be having an evening of praise and worship with contemporary artist Stars Go Dim on February 6th at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets can be ordered by scanning the QR code on the flyer posted on the bulletin board or getting in touch with Stacy Mitchell (thisbandmomrocks@yahoo.com).  Tickets are $12 or order early and get them 2 for $20.

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There will be a church council meeting on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting is for all outgoing and incoming members.

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Those who are new to council this year:  One of the requirements as a council member is to count offering.  It ends up usually being only one Sunday a month but could be more if there are five Sundays in a month or special services.  At the beginning of the year, you will be placed with a veteran council member to help show you the ropes.  It's not very hard at all.  You will definitely get the hang of it quickly.

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The church 2025 offering envelopes are now available on the table in the narthex.  Please be sure to pick up your set.

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"Thank you all for helping our less fortunate residents have a merrier Christmas by opening your hearts and sharing the love of Jesus.  The community and residents would like to express their gratitude for donating gifts to approximately 1.5 dozen of our people.  May God bless you richly in the new year."  Debbie Druzale, Recreation Director, Heritage Ridge
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Upcoming dates:

   January 19--Grove Committee Meeting after worship

   January 26--Anointing for Healing during worship

                          Food Service Committee meeting after worship

   January 28--Church Council Meeting--7:00 p.m.

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The flower chart for 2025 is now posted on the bulletin board.  Please consider sponsoring flowers.  The prices are $25 for chancel flowers and $35 for altar flowers.  A reminder that if you would like an announcement placed in the bulletin, please let the secretary know by noon on Wednesday of the previous week.  There are announcement papers available near the flower chart or announcements may be emailed.

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All contributions given to missionary will now be directed to Heart for Mission.  This is a mission group run by the Thorstad family in Laos/Thailand.  If you would like more information, please see their website www.heartformission.com.

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