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Quote For Reflection

Pride is essentially competitive... Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.

-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

To prepare for this Sunday, read…

Philippians 1:12-18a

Events & Announcements

Yarn For Knitting His Love

Knitting His Love is beginning to knit the ESL Christmas gifts for 2023. Please help this ministry by signing up to purchase yarn.

Valentine’s Day Date Night

Parents, need a date night out? We got you! On Sunday, February 19th, drop off your kids (ages: 6 weeks - 5th grade) from 5:00-8:00pm for a fun evening filled with games, pizza dinner and a movie! We hope this evening is a blessing to you.

Winter Grace Conference at Centralia PCA

Centralia Presbyterian is hosting a conference called the ‘Winter Grace’ Conference from January 27-29th. We encourage you all to join them for this time of learning from guest speaker, Dr. Guy Waters, about the message, mission, and life of the Church.

Lost & Found Table

There are lots of unclaimed items that have been left at the church! Please stop by and take a look at the lost and found table that will be set up across from Room 27 through the end of the month. Any unclaimed items will be donated. Thanks for helping us keep our church clean!

Have A Business? Help Our Youth!

Every summer our youth ministry hires interns. As a part of this internship, some interns are placed in a part time job outside of the church while others are solely working full time for our youth ministry. We are currently in need of 2-3 part time positions as we start our hiring process. For more details, or if you are willing to serve the youth ministry by providing a job for an intern, please let Allie Obrecht know!

Knitting His Love: Crocheting Class

Starting on Thursday, January 26th, there will be a 6-session Beginner Crochet class from 3:30 to 5:00pm at the church in Room 2. No prerequisites and all materials provided.

VIP Brown Bag Lunch Tomorrow

Come listen to Barb & Rich Leary talk about their ministry in Eastern Europe, especially in Ukraine. Thursday, January 26th at 11:30am

Return Your Library Books!

Do you have church library books or materials that you keep forgetting to bring back and now you've had them for so long it's embarrassing? No worries- we get it! Check around your house, car, kids' rooms and return books, CDs, and DVDs to the church library. No fees, no questions asked! Thanks for your help as we conduct an inventory of the books in the church library!

Adult Sunday School

Faith and Fellowship: A devotional based in the Psalms or one of Paul’s epistles will be given followed by a time of fellowship. Teacher: Brian Kaman, Location: Parlor

The Story of Salvation, from Dust to Glory: Whether you have been reading the Bible for years or are barely familiar with its contents, this overview series by R.C. Sproul will help you see the overarching development of God's plan of salvation from the dust of Eden to the glory of resurrected life in the new heaven and earth. Focusing on the central characters, themes, and events from the Creation to the Passover. Facilitators: Tim Arnette and Gene Whitehead, Location: Room 3

Opportunities to Serve

Liberation Veteran Services

We have a big need for people to be on rotation for serving meals & visiting with the Veterans or providing a part of the meal (a casserole, salad, green beans, cookies, or a drink). This rotation schedule requires that you volunteer just once every four months. Contact Judy Righter to be added to this list.

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