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Thanks to all who donated items and helped assemble the Christmas stockings which were given to the Night Ministry during the holiday season.  Also, special thanks to all who helped prepare and serve sandwiches, soup and chili in Uptown for the Night Ministry on Sunday January 3.  

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     STEP IN FROM THE COLD AND WARM YOUR BODY, SOUL & SPIRITS AT CHILI FEST 2016!

    Saturday, January 30, 2016   3pm-7pm  

              tickets are available now: Adults $8, Children under 10, $5 

              

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THE ANNUAL SYAA FREE BASKETBALL CLINIC WILL BE HELD HERE AT CHURCH

 FOR 8 WEEKS ON SATURDAYS FEB. 6-MAR. 26 FOR KIDS 4-18 YRS.

BEGINNERS 12:30PM-2:15PM, ADVANCED 2:30PM-4:15PM.

DONATIONS OF CANNED FOOD REQUESTED.

REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CHURCH

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January 2016 - Free Leadership Development Webinars  Register at www.umcdiscipleship.org/webinars Contact: Jacqui King – Director, Leadership for Congregational Vitality – 615.340.7295 STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE: GETTING IT RIGHT AT THE STARTING LINE Jan. 7 @ 6:30 PM CST - Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Connectional Ministries Start with this webinar focused on the new member of the Stewardship Team, Finance Committee, or Church Council – those who are looking to get started on the right foot. If your work in the church deals with people’s giving, you know the importance of that responsibility. Bathe your work in prayer. Remember, you are not alone; there are places to find help! As you enter the New Year, reflect on these ideas that could make your job the best one in the church! SPRC: OVERVIEW OF A YEAR OF LEADERSHIP  Jan. 14 @ 6:30 PM CST – Jacqui King, Director, Leadership for Congregational Vitality The S/PPR committee creates a healthy work place for staff so that ministry is vital and effective. The committee has responsibility for goal setting and staff accountability to your congregation’s goals, benefit recommendations, and building positive relationships among staff and congregation.  CHURCH COUNCIL: OVERVIEW AND FOCUS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR Jan. 21 @ 6:30 PM CST – Jacqui King, Director, Leadership for Congregational Vitality Begin the year for new and continuing leaders by connecting your leadership with an overview of the year ahead. The Church Council or Leadership Team will discover important support resources for building and overseeing a comprehensive plan for ministry and discipleship. Additional resources for single board leadership model are included in this webinar. LOCAL CHURCH LAY LEADER/LAY MEMBER TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE: WHAT’S MY JOB? Jan. 27 @ 6:30 PM CST - Jodi Cataldo, Director of Laity in Leadership Local Church Lay Leaders and Lay Members to Annual Conference have a role and responsibility to promote the role of laity as we work to fulfill our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In partnership with clergy, lay servant ministries, the local church and the annual conference, the work of local church lay leaders and lay members to annual conference have significant potential for increased vitality throughout The United Methodist Church.