THE STAR. Go in peace and JOY to love and serve the LORD! JANUARY 2014

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1 THE STAR JANUARY 2014 EPIPH-A-NY: noun: Observed on January 6 as a Church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ. EPIPH-A-NY: noun: (1) a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking. (3) an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure. As the twelve days of Christmas come to a close, we hope that the season of Epiphany brings you an epiphany on the love of Christ. Before Lent begins, take this celebratory season to revel in the joy and love that God brings to us all. Go in peace and JOY to love and serve the LORD!

2 Please bring your new or gently used coats to donate to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen Thrift Store. ALL sizes are needed: children s, teens, and adults! Warm clothes and socks are always needed as well. ` Thrift store donations are accepted each month on the last Sunday of the in the Narthex. Please bring your gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, or any new items. Business-type clothing (for job interviews) is especially appreciated! Christmas Sharing 2013 Our fabulous church family provided gifts for 15 children (two toys and an outfit) and 5 elderly adults for Christmas. THANK YOU to everyone who participated in making Christmas happen for these families. Russian Tea made for Hospice families in December 2013 The Nativity Food Pantry is the place to be!! On Saturday January, 18 th, be there at 9:30AM to participate is the feeding ministry of the Church of the Nativity. Bring your kids, bring your spouse! Any and all talents are needed! We need greeters, talkers, toters, anyone who has a gift to share! If you can t be there, check out the grocery list in your Sunday bulletin. While you re shopping for your family, add a few things for a family in need

3 Narcotics will be held on Fridays at 8:00PM starting January 3, Alcoholics is on Sundays and Thursdays at 8:00PM. Baptism and Confirmations Paper Bag Pageant January 19 th at 9:30AM Confirmed by The Rt. Rev. George D. Young, III on January 5 th : Jonas Matthew Williamson Ashley Ann Wilkinson Tyler Williams Baptized on January 12 th : Henry King Oehmig III Benjamin Gregory Gachassin The 30 th Annual Convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee will be February 7 th and 8 th in Knoxville, TN. Highlights of this year include: Tom Boomershine, an internationally known speaker and author in the interpretation of the narratives of the Bible as oral story in antiquity and in the communication systems of the digital age Workshops ETSU Bluegrass Band Friday Evening Banquet Juried Photography Exhibit and Competition (prizes awarded!) Procession from Holiday Inn to St. John s Cathedral for closing Eucharist Closing Eucharist at St. John s Cathedral Your delegates are: Gary McGhee, Marshall Wilson, and Lisa McNeese. Your alternates are Myra Cureton and Leah Couch.

4 Did you know that a few minutes spent coloring can help you de-stress, relax, and refocus on your homework?

5 January 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY with Confirmations Coffee Hour Bishop and Confirmand s Reception 6:00 PM Outreach Commi0074tee Meeting St. Matthew s Shelter 10:30AM Holy Baptism & HE Rite II 6:30PM Ladies Night Out 9:30 AM Food Pantry Set-Up 10:00 AM Nativity Food Pantry :30AM Paper Bag Pageant 5:30PM Vestry Meeting 10:00AM 3:00PM Vestry Retreat St. Matthew s Shelter THRIFT STORE COLLECTION SUNDAY 1 Malachi Harris 4 Julia Nichols 6 Rebecca Chapman & Cheryl Tavares 8 Ed DeGutes 9 Mattie Warren Bono 12 Ed Crumley 13 Ashleigh Lamb 18 Dustin Hales 19 Jim Krause 20 Phyllis Hull 27 Sue Pfeffer 30 Christian English Send your news for February to KellyHalfacre@gmail.com or McChooChoo@epbfi.com by January 20 th.