Did You Know?
David Goodrum volunteers as a mentor at Townewest Elementary School and was selected as January’s Volunteer of the Month. Congratulations David!
Dinner @ The Hall
Please Note: There will no Dinner @ The Hall on February 8. Join Chef Scott on February 15 for Asian Flank Steak with brown rice pilaf and sesame broccoli.
Mark your calendars for Dinner @ the Hall with Chef Scott Smith. Every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. Healthy menus and family-friendly fellowship! $6 for adults, $3 for children, 12 and under. Find out more...
1st Place Bookstore
Roses are red, violets are blue...we have cards, candy, and jewelry, too! Gift items and books perfect for the ones you love. All Webkinz are also 50% off. Make us your 1st Place for quality, Christian Valentine's Day shopping!
Join for Breakfast Sunday
Join Band of Brothers for Pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and a gourmet coffee bar. Cappuccinos, and espressos are made to order. Come enjoy good food and fellowship at 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Great Hall! Love offerings accepted with proceeds benefiting the ministry and missions of Band of Brothers.
Manna Bags
Manna Bags will be on sale this Sunday in The Commons between worship services. Manna Bags are filled with food and personal items you can share with those in need throughout our community. Manna Bags are available on the first Sunday of each month. Learn more about the Manna Bag ministry.
Baptism Class
The next Baptism Class will be held on Wednesday, February 8 from 6:15-6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Phil Grose will discuss baptism and answer your questions. This class is required prior to baptism. For more information or to let us know you will be attending please contact Cindy Wenz at or 281-634-8909.
Men's Thursday Bible Study
Join us for a special one-day study on The Lord's Prayer, led by Dr. Bill Martin. Our next series study, Ecclesiastes: Chasing After Meaning, begins February 16. Join us!
For the Least of These
Join this prayer group on February 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center, as we examine the issue of child brides and pray for the young girls that are victims of this practice in many parts of the world. To learn more about For The Least Of These, please contact Janet Marasek at 281-787-9046.
Pathfinder's Circle
Do you love to read? This ladies book club is currently reading "The Dovekeepers" by Alice Hoffman. Come join them at the next meeting on Sunday, February 12 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. For more information contact Terri Metzgar at 281-242-9442.
Volunteer Opportunity
Is this your opportunity to serve? Lend a listening ear with a caring, discerning heart to families seeking financial assistance. Society of St. Stephen has volunteer opportunities on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you are interested contact Denise Errington at 281-499.7446.
One Voice Choir presents "That’s Amore!"
“That’s Amore!”, an evening of great food and wonderful music. Tickets are on sale in the Narthex. $15/adults and $8/children under 8. Childcare is available by reservation. Find out more...
Annual Chili Cook-Off
The Annual Chili Cook-Off is back! A Band of Brothers charity event! Get your recipe and team ready for the competition! The Chili Cook-Off will be held on March 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Wesley Hall. Team entry fee is $30. $5 per person to attend and taste! Proceeds benefit the 2012 Ukraine Mission Trip. For the cook-off rules and more information contact Rix Nixon at 281-635-3279.
Community Garage Sale
March 24... save the date! As you are cleaning up after the holidays, don't forget to save your gently used household items for the Community Garage Sale, which will be held on March 24.Booth rentals are available through the church office or donate gently-used items to One Voice Choir. Find out more...
Holy Land Pilgrimage
Mark your calendar! October 2012 pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Rev. Martin Nicholas and Mary Willis of Merry Ministries. Look for more details to follow.
Paper Recycling Bins
The bins are back in the church parking lot! Remember to bring all your recyclable paper to the church. The total weight recycled each month determines how much money we receive for missions. Going from 3.9 tons to 4 tons triples our income. Let's tip the scales!
Lenten Sermon Series
The season of Lent is a time to reflect upon and appreciate God’s love for us which is seen in the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus. Our response to God’s love should always be our love given in return through our worship. This Lent, we will uncover The Core Habits of Worship—habits that are at the heart of worship so we can experience God’s presence and honor the Creator. February 26-April 1.
Student Ministry Ignite Weekend
What are you burning for? Find out at Ignite! March 3-4. For students in grades 6-12. Lock-in, car wash, games, worship and Blacklight Dodgeball Register in the narthex on Sundays or anytime online. Registration ends February 26 and the cost is $50/student.
Women's Life 4G Event
Girls, gals and grans! Our next Women's Life 4G event is coming soon, so SAVE THE DATE! March 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Marty Scholars will be our guest speaker. Her topic is "Whelmed or Overwhelmed?" Watch for details.
Camp Yahweh
It's time to start thinking about what to do with the kids this summer! Bring them to Camp Yahweh, a summer day camp program at The PARC. Spots fill quickly so make plans to register!
Summer Mission Trips
Serve others this summer as a member of a construction team traveling to the Methodist Student Center in Lviv, Ukraine (June 29-July8) or the Providence Children’s Home in Kenya (July 20-August 5). For more information about the Ukraine mission trip contact Bill Schmidt at 281-932-5242. For more information about the Kenya mission trip contact Nancy Thomas at 281-242-6128.
