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Broccoli & Candy Canes

    On Sunday, Pastor Stacy used the illustration of having broccoli in your teeth to make the point that a friend will tell you the truth for the purpose of kindness. I used the illustration of eating nothing but candy canes all day to make the point that if you care about someone it is OK and even a kindness to sincerely question them about behaviors that seem unhealthy or destructive. Telling the truth or addressing tough topics can sometimes feel uncomfortable and we may fear that it is unkind, but it is actually less kind to remain silent.
Faithful discipleship involves both truth and kindness, rules/ethics and freedom, accountability and compassion, tough love and tender love. As we strive to follow Jesus' example for holding all these tensions in perfect harmony, let's offer each other grace when we lean one way or the other. My prayer for our kids this week is that they will see Jesus in us.
   Please let me know if you have prayer requests, needs or concerns. Take a look below at the reminders and upcoming happenings.

On the journey with you,
Mrs. Jamie Winkler
Minister to Children and Families
jwinkler@fbc-h.org
704-877-9491

Valentine's Cards for Seniors!
We have several seniors in our church family who are not able to leave their homes. We want to make sure they know they are not forgotten. If you would like to make some Valentine's cards for these seniors, we will make sure they get them! For families with children who will be attending worship Sunday, there will be card-making-kits in the vestibule and a box to leave completed cards in. You can also bring completed cards to the Souper Bowl Food Drive on February 7th between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.

Don't forget to bring your non-perishable food items by the church this Sunday!

BIBLE STUDY & WORSHIP:

CHILDREN'S BIBLE STUDIES via ZOOM: - Parents, you will receive an email with a zoom link for your child's virtual Bible Study class.

WORSHIP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS takes place weekly in the Sanctuary (in English) and in the Discipleship Center Auditorium (in Spanish) at 11:00 AM. You must register to attend in person. Each week you can find the links to make a reservation at www.fbc-h.org/reservations/ All ages are invited to attend; if you have a child (age 4 or under) and you would like them to participate in childcare during worship this week, contact Jamie ASAP.

Or join us for worship virtually at www.fbc-h.org/worship or at www.facebook.com/fbchuntersville

SAVE THE DATE - DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT - MARCH 6
Your children's ministry team is planning and preparing for a drive-in movie night on March 6! This will be a fun time for families to get out of the house and enjoy a movie with friends (even if we're in different vehicles). More details to come, but go ahead and mark your calendar!