FEBRUARY 2015 REDLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Love God Learn Live! Worship Every Sunday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am

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1 FEBRUARY 2015 REDLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Love God Learn Live! I AM The God We Can Know Worship Every Sunday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am February 8 Knowing the Great I AM February 15 I AM Bread February 22 I AM Light March 1 I AM The Good Shepherd March 8 I AM The True Vine March 15 I AM The Way March 22 I AM Resurrection & Life March 29 (Palm Sunday) I AM (The One You Seek) April 5 (Easter) He Is Not Here

2 2 Redlands United Methodist Church Ministers Pastor Rev. Kerry A. McCormick Administrative Assistant Cheryl Holbeck Bookkeeper Karen Houlihan Sunday School Contact Person Nanette Graham Praise Team Leader Margaret Bestle Service Musician Laine Cross Redlands Ringers Director Tim Graus Sound Board Technicians Isabel Klement Jeff Geest Monument Preschool Director Kathan Hartle REDLANDS REPORTER Published each month, with the next deadline by Sunday, February 15, Please submit your brief articles in these ways: *By if possible to: as a Word document attachment) *By bringing article (typed if you can!) to the church office. Cheryl Holbeck Editor Color version of newsletter: redlands umc@gj.org Our Church Family When you can t be there, you can help through prayer. We pray for quick and complete recovery and a sense of God s comfort and presence. CONCERNS CHURCH FAMILY Ruth Jacobs; Mary Jo Humphrey & family; Donna Gardner & family; Jane Williams & family; Terry Fix; Tina (& Doug) Grodt; JoAnn Roemer; Glenn & Millie Yoder; two of the Hansen s girls, Katie Hansen & Grace Miller FAMILY & FRIENDS Glenn & Millie s son, Joe Yoder, and daughter-in-law, Lynne; Nan McNees father, Harold Sorley; Carol Lybrook s dad, Jack, and aunt, Nancy; Doris Anderson s niece, Patty Webb; Marj Richardson s request for Donna Hockmuth; son and grandson of Molly Pierce, Shawn & Cannon; the Roberts grandson, Aaron Berk; the LaDuke s son, Kelton; Ruth Trowbridge s request for two sons of her friend Jennie Staritzky; Kristy Armour s request for their friend, Farley; an anonymous request for Virginia; safe travel requested for Katie Hansen, Nan McNees; Wilma Hansen s request for the Methodist Grand Valley Youth; anonymous requests for our service men and women (foreign & domestic) protecting our freedoms, victims and families impacted by terrorism, and p o l i c e m e n / f i r e m e n / e m e r g e n c y personnel/doctors/nurses and all who protect and save us all over the world CELEBRATIONS Caryl LaDuke s surgery/treatments end successfully; Julianne Yake s parents, Gary & Betty Rosenwald 50th anniversary; Doris Anderson s recent visit from her kids and grandkids DEATHS (PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILIES) Dec. 18 Drew Gardner, Donna s sister-in-law; Dec. 28 Dick Williams; January 5 Max, Mary Jo Humphrey s brother; recently Dan Steitz, Margaret Bestle s co-worker/friend; January 11 Debbie Ely, friend of Kristy Armour THANK YOU I want to thank our church family for all the wonderful support and help given to Dick and me. For the many months that Dick was ill, you prayed, visited, brought food, sent cards and were there for us in so many ways. Thank you and God Bless You! Jane Williams Thanks from my family for all the love, cards, and phone calls after the loss of my grandson Tyler Stanford around Thanksgiving. This leaves a big void in our family. Thank you for your concern. Lois Bogart Over and over we are reminded by generous donations like yours, just how many good people there are in our Valley. Hilltop s Latimer House, clients and staff, all thank you for thinking of us this past Christmas season. Latimer Staff & Clients Thank you for your kindness and caring support through the years for Mom. You were her other family. She loved you all. The family appreciates all you have done to have made her life easier during difficult times and the happier ones also. Shirley Woods and Family Your prayers, cards, messages and calls all combined to make my cancer journey easier and successful. Thanks so much! Love, Caryl (LaDuke) PRAYER TREE Do you have a prayer request? Do you wish to join the Prayer Tree? Contact: Esther Foster anytime between 6am-9pm at (no s please) or Margaret Koestel at mkoestel4@gmail.com (no phone calls please).

3 News & Views From Our Pastor ALONG THE JOURNEY In January, the GJ UMC Clergy were asked to participate on a panel to answer questions from our Grand Valley - wide youth group. Stump the Pastor was fun, informative, and encouraging for both the students who asked insightful questions and for the pastors who got to share their faith, knowledge, and collective wisdom. Our youth are curious to know about character and nature of God just as many adults are. Lent is a great time in the life of the church to explore these questions. Here are some options you could take on this Lent. As you make your choices, may God bless you with spiritual and personal growth and understanding as you keep Lent this year. For the season of Lent, we will wonder together about God s nature and character in an All-Church Study of Rob Fuquay s book, The God We Can Know. The seven chapter series will explore the I Am sayings of Jesus found in John s gospel. The Sunday sermons will touch on these themes and there will be a Wednesday night study from Feb. 25-March 25, where we ll get to go deeper with the book and DVD, as well as during the adult co-ed Sunday study between worship. We will provide a simple meal on Wednesday nights starting with Ash Wednesday, February 18 th through the completion of our Wed. study on March 25 th. Books will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, February 8 th at the M.I.X Table in the Fellowship Hall. Look for more details in this month s Reporter and on our website. Maybe your Lenten journey needs to be more personal, however, than Bible study alone. Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, Nanette Graham will lead a group through a 40-day focus on health and well-being with the Daniel Plan. The Daniel Plan includes a workbook, group discussion and support to make healthier choices everyday. Nanette can help you order class materials (see the article in this month s Reporter). Perhaps you ve heard the good news that our youth are participating in a Grand Valley wide youth ministry experience. United Methodist students all around the Grand Valley are living examples of cooperation and community. Among their first collaborative events, our students are doing a fundraiser to help defray travel expenses to Youth 2015 in Orlando, Florida June 24-28, Youth 2015 is for students in grades This national gathering of youth only takes place once every four years. The fundraiser will take place on Friday, February 13 th from 6:30 8:30pm here at Redlands UMC. It will include a spaghetti dinner, a live auction, talent from our youth and lots of fun and laughter. Tickets are available through Sunday, February 8 th from any student. Tickets can be purchased for $15/person or $20/couple (family). Childcare will be available on request at a small fee, so call the church office ahead of time to reserve space In our pattern of monthly mission participation with Homeward Bound, we will need volunteers for our participation in the community meal on Tuesday, February 17 th. The host team for this month will be Missions along with UMW and In Stitches/Pinterest. But everyone can help in some way with food or with time. See you in February! Your Servant in Christ, Pastor Kerry 3

4 In & About Our Church NEW LEADERS, NEW DIRECTIONS During the Church Conference meeting on Saturday, January 11 th, members of Redlands UMC voted to change our form of governance from the committee and church council structure we have known in the past. There is now a single board of 12 individuals elected by the congregation who will accomplish the necessary work required in the current Book of Discipline and who will also focus on vision, mission and purpose for the future of Redlands UMC. The team is beginning to form and is setting goals for its first six months. The team is comprised of these twelve individuals, plus our Lay Leader. Claudine Bogart, Chair Ernie Young, Co-Chair Donna Gardner, Treasurer Julianne Yake, Secretary Bill Emert Jeff Geest Tim Graus Rick Howe Mike McCormick Dick Pippenger Marj Richardson Chuck Simcox Candy Graus, Lay Leader The pastor meets with and works with this team ex officio, that is with voice and without vote. The Leadership Team will meet monthly and it is likely that other groups and teams will meet less formally to accomplish ongoing tasks. The frequency of other meetings will be determined by the specific tasks or needs or desired outcomes. Members and friends of Redlands are invited to volunteer in areas of interest to them whether that s in education, music, facilities, mission, outreach or other ministry needs. Anyone and everyone can develop new ideas as well. 4 Members and friends of Redlands are invited to do all in their power to support and encourage our new leaders. Pray for them. Volunteer ideas and be avenues of good communication. Be prepared to help out to make good ideas become reality. Let s choose to move forward toward vitality, strength, and growth in mission and discipleship.

5 We Worship Together Worship Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. FEBRUARY 2015 CHURCH SHOPPING Feb. 1 Remembering & Returning 1 Cor. 13:1-13* I AM: THE GOD WE CAN KNOW Feb. 8 Knowing the Great I AM Matthew 16:13-20* Feb. 15 I AM Bread John 6:26-35* Feb. 22 I AM Light John 8:12-18* *(CEB) FEBRUARY WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 9:00 a.m. COMMUNION STEWARDS Feb. 1: Kathy Hillman Jill Almgren John Almgren Jackie Bigum 11:00 a.m. Feb. 1: Eileen Lepisto Marj Richardson Mary Jo Humphrey Ernie Humphrey 9:00 a.m. GREETERS Feb. 1: Kathy Hillman Doris Anderson Feb. 8: Tony & Dotti Miller Feb. 15: Nanette Graham Charlotte Reicks Feb. 22: Dave & Sharon Gartner 11:00 a.m. GREETERS Feb. 1: Jack & Mary Helen Bowden Feb. 8: Bernita Dove Feb. 15: Joan Simcox Feb. 22: Mary Jo Humphrey 9:00 a.m. WELCOME BOOTH Feb. 1: Nanette Graham Feb. 8: Charlotte Reicks Feb. 15: Margaret Koestel Feb. 22: Doris Anderson 11:00 a.m. WELCOME BOOTH Feb. 1: Dave Mattson Feb. 8: Jeris Young Feb. 15: Ruth Trowbridge Feb. 22: Marj Richardson 9:00 a.m. USHERS Feb. 1: Dave & Sharon Gartner Feb. 8: Margaret Koestel Doris Anderson Feb. 15: Tony & Dotti Miller Feb. 22: Jerry & Jan Cortez 11:00 a.m. USHERS Feb. 1: Chuck Simcox Feb. 8: Lois Bogart Feb. 15: Chuck Simcox Feb. 22: Lois Bogart 11:00 a.m. LITURGISTS Feb. 1: Doug Grodt Feb. 8: Marj Richardson Feb. 15: Ruth Trowbridge Feb. 22: Tim Graus 10:00-11:00 a.m.-hospitality Feb. 1: Bill & Nancy Kowal Feb. 8: Karla & Steve Kitzman Feb. 15: Jan & Jerry Cortez Feb. 22: Charlotte Reicks, Phyllis Dickerson Please volunteer; at least 2 adults are needed per service. 9:00 a.m. NURSERY Feb. 1: Randy Bestle Feb. 8: Randy Bestle Feb. 15: Randy Bestle Feb. 22: Randy Bestle 11:00 a.m. NURSERY Feb. 1: Doris Anderson Dave Mattson Feb. 8: Charlotte Reicks Feb. 15: Karla Kitzman Feb. 22: Julianne Yake; Teagan Yake (youth helper) 5

6 Love God Learn Live! Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Grand Junction, CO Phone: Fax: SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service *10:10-10:55 am Education, Coffee/Fellow *10:10-10:55 am Children s Sunday Schoo Co-ed Adult Study Grou SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNE 1 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (See Sun. Worship schedule at the top of the page) 5:00-7:00pm Grand Valley Youth Group; First UMC 2 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 1:30-3:00pm Twelve Women of the Bible Bible Group 6:15-8:45pm Boy Scouts # :00-7:30pm RUMC Simple Solutions: Dave Ramsey s Financial Peach University (preview night) 4 10:00-11:00am A 4:00pm Sunday B 6:00-8:00pm GVW 6:00-10:00pm Sweet Adeline s 8 (See Sun. Worship schedule at the top of the page) 9 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 10 10:30am-1:30pm UMW Meeting 11 10:00-11:00am A SCOUT SUNDAY 12:15-1:15pm Worship Ministry Team Meeting 4:00-7:00pm Grand Valley Youth Group; First UMC 1:30-3:00pm Twelve Women of the Bible Bible Group 6:15-8:45pm Boy Scouts #353 6:00-7:30pm RUMC Simple Solutions: Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University 6:00-10:00pm Sweet Adeline s 7:00-9:00pm Grand Valley Wood Turners 1:00-3:00pm GVW 4:00pm Sunday B 15 (See Sun. Worship schedule at the top of the page) 5:00PM DEADLINE FOR NEXT MONTH S NEWSLETTER 5:00-7:00pm Grand Valley Youth Group; First UMC 16 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED PRESCHOOL CLOSED- PRESIDENT S DAY 8:00am Foot Clinic (Foot C s; Claudia ) 1:30-3:00pm Twelve Women of the Bible Bible Group 6:15-8:45pm Boy Scouts # :30pm RUMC Homeward Bound 6:00-7:30pm RUMC Simple Solutions: Dave Ramsey s Financial PeacE University 6:00-10:00pm Sweet Adeline s 18 10:00-11:00am A 4:00pm Sunday B 5:15-6:00pm Sim 6:00-7:00pm Ash Wo 6:00-8:00pm GVW 7:00-8:00pm The 22 (See Sun. Worship schedule at the top of the page) Noon-2:00pm Lunch Bunch 5:00-7:00pm Grand Valley Youth Group Mission Focus; First UMC 23 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 1:30-3:00pm Twelve Women of the Bible Bible Group 6:15-8:45pm Boy Scouts # :00-7:30pm RUMC Simple Solutions: Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University 6:00-10:00pm Sweet Adeline s 25 10:00-11:00am A 4:00pm Sunday B 1:00-3:00pm GVW 5:15-6:00pm Sim 6:00-7:00pm All I Am: The God W 6 6:00-8:00pm GVW 7:00-8:00pm The

7 ship l p FEBRUARY 2015 To schedule other events/meetings, please call the church office Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. For room assignments for scheduled events/meetings, please consult the calendar posted at the front door entryway of the church. SDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY gape Bugzzz ulletin deadline C 5 9:00am-11:00am TLC 5:30-6:30pm Redlands Ringers 7:00-9:00pm Messengers of Praise 6 1:00pm Sunday Bulletin Assembly Volunteers 5:00-9:00pm UMC District Meeting- Lay Servant Ministries 7 8:00am-4:00pm UMC District Meeting-Lay Servant Ministries gape Bugzzz CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT S DAY 14 C ulletin deadline 5:30-6:30pm Redlands Ringers 6:30-7:30pm Cub Scout 353 Den 1:00pm Sunday Bulletin Assembly Volunteers 7:00-9:00pm Messengers of Praise 6:30-8:30pm Grand Valley Youth Group Sweetheart Dinner & Auction Fundraiser gape Bugzzz ulletin deadline ple Supper Wednesday rship C 19 5:30-6:30pm Redlands Ringers 6:30-7:30pm Cub Scout 353 Pack 7:00-9:00pm Messengers of Praise 20 1:00pm Sunday Bulletin Assembly Volunteers 21 9:00am-Noon In Stitches- Pinterest Group 10:00am-Noon Vineyard HOA Daniel Plan gape Bugzzz ulletin deadline C ple Supper hurch Study e Can Know C Daniel Plan 5:30-6:30pm Redlands Ringers 6:00-7:00pm RUMC Leader ship Team Meeting 7:00-9:00pm Messengers of Praise 1:00pm Sunday Bulletin Assembly Volunteers 7

8 Children and Youth GRAND VALLEY COOPERATIVE PARISH FOR YOUTH MINISTRY This combined group includes students from all the United Methodist Churches across the Grand Valley: Palisade, Crossroads, First, Redlands and Fruita. As a larger group, we want to make it possible to include more students and their families by pooling our resources for bigger and better ministry with our youth. All students from 6th - 12th grades are invited to participate. Meetings are held every Sunday night at First UMC, 522 White Ave, Grand Junction from 5:00-7:00pm unless otherwise noted on the calendar. The schedule for upcoming meetings (date, time, and location) is listed below. Look for updates on our webpage umc.org and our Facebook page. Parents must complete a Contact Information Form for their students to participate. Please print and fill out both sides of the form and return to Pastor Kerry. The form is on our webpage. Calendar Sunday, February 1-5:00-7:00pm - Prayer First UMC Sunday, February 8-5:00-7:00pm - Youth Group@ First UMC Friday, February 13-6:30-8:30pm - Sweetheart Dinner, Auction, Talent GV Youth Redlands UMC PRESCHOOL NEWS In February, Monument Preschool will be learning about Letters, Friendships, Chinese New Year s, and Nutrition. We will be closed on Monday February 16 th for Presidents Day. Monument Preschool has started to pre-register for our fall preschool program. We also have availabilities in our afternoon class for this year. Please contact Kathan Hartle at Sunday, February 15-5:00-7:00pm - Youth First UMC 8 Sunday, February 22-5:00-7:00pm - Youth First UMC: Mission Focus

9 RUMC IN-STITCHES/PINTEREST Seventeen ladies of all ages participated in the January In-Stitches/Pinterest session. It was an excellent turnout and a morning of productivity: While some of the gals completed their Pinterest craft, Linda Reinert worked on and showed us how to do helmet hats for the our military; this is a quick knitting project that is very useful and easy to make. Still others of us sorted through all the quilt material, made a donation to Goodwill and the following is what we have available for other uses. 2 sets of fabric to do a flannel baby quilt and a really cute gingham baby quilt 2 sets of fabric to do a man s quilt and a regular quilt - good for donating to the new cancer center at Community Hospital one completed baby quilt, boy or girl If you are interested in using the fabric we have, just contact Nancy Kowal ( ) or myself, Kathy Hillman ( ), as we know which box the fabric is in. We Give Together If you have a quilting idea for our February class (or future classes), please let me know. If you have an idea for a Pinterest project for next month please contact Nan McNees at ngm121@gmail.com (she is presently in Minn. visiting with her ill Father - your prayers of support would be greatly appreciated). If you want to learn how to make the military helmet hats, please contact me and I will put you in touch with Linda. Also, please share any ideas you have for fun things to do or work on this year during the RUMC In Stitches & Pinterest sessions - your input is valuable... Kathy Hillman The Joy of Unselfish Giving Time is not measured by the years that you live, But by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give-- And each day as it comes, brings a chance to each one, To love to the fullest, leaving nothing undone. That would brighten the life or lighten the load, Of some weary traveler lost on Life's Road --- So what does it matter Last year quilt blankets were made for the men how long we may live, from the Emergency Shelter Program... which they If as long as we live so appreciated. This year one of our charities will be we unselfishly give. to make lap quilts for cancer patients while we continue to make baby quilts for our congregation. ---Helen Steiner Rice 9

10 In & About Our Church NEW SMALL GROUP FOR LENT FOCUSES ON HEALTH Nanette Graham will facilitate a new small group experience for the season of Lent. The group will focus on 40 days of a healthier lifestyle with The Daniel Plan. It invites participants to look at the key essentials that can change your life, one choice at a time. The concepts behind this plan will encourage each person to deepen their relationship with God and develop a community of supportive friends who will encourage each other to make healthier choices every day. LENT 2015 The 40-days of Lent are upon us again. As you consider your options for spiritual growth and personal reflection in these next 6 weeks, I hope you will give some thought to the experiences and small groups we will offer. This new group will begin meeting on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18) with an informal information meeting and will follow up every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Sign up at the M.I.X. table. Class participants will watch a DVD, discuss key concepts together, and personally follow the plan through a workbook ($13.99) and a study guide ($8.29). There s an optional journal ($8.99) for those who work best introspectively. Orders for class materials can be coordinated through Nanette: Orders should be placed by Wednesday, February 11 th. Scholarships are available to help defray material expenses. The Daniel Plan also has a website. Go to to discover the benefits of the Plan for yourself before the class begins or call Nanette Graham with any questions you might have. Do something healthy this Lent. 10 Our Lenten Church-wide Study will help us learn more about God s nature, identity and purpose through Jesus. Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor at St. Luke s UMC in Indianapolis, has written a book, The God We Can Know: Exploring the I Am Statements of Jesus, in which he helps us access vivid images Jesus used to capture our imagination and reveal something important for our faith experience. Our All-Church Study will take place on Wednesday evenings during Lent from February 25 th through March 25 the week before Holy Week. We will gather for a simple meal at 5:15 p.m., with the study beginning at 6:00 p.m. For those who want to continue with The Daniel Plan, facilitated by Nanette Graham, that group will begin at 7:00 p.m. (beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18), so there s no time conflict. For those who are not available mid-week, the All-Church Study will be offered on Sunday mornings beginning February 22 during the education hour between worship services. Books for the study ($10) will be available at the M.I.X Table starting Sunday, February 8 th.

11 In & About Our Church ELLIE YOUNG TO SPEAK AT UMW MEETING Ellie Young, Spiritual Growth Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain United Methodist Women Conference, will present Love is Faith Expressed as the guest speaker at the Feb. 10 meeting of the Redlands UMW, 10:30 a.m., in Room 116 at the church. Refreshments will be served. All women of the church and their friends are welcome to attend meetings and take part in UMW activities, according to Bernita Dove, unit leader. We re happy to have women of all ages gather with us in the spirit of fellowship and recognition of common goals, she said. First mission project for the newly reorganized UMW group will be a fund drive to benefit UMCOR West (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Watch for a large distinctively labeled container to be placed in the Fellowship Hall during Lent. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. For details, call Bernita, FEBRUARY HOMEWARD BOUND DONATION SUGGESTIONS: Peanut Butter & Jelly Please place your donated items in the plastic bins in the wood shelves in the church Narthex entryway. Thanks for your support! NOTE: The food banks in our community are also asking for assistance. For contribution instructions, please see their individual requests posted on the M.I.X. board. RUMC HOMEWARD BOUND February 17- Missions/UMW/In Stitches March 17- Finance April 21- Youth Group-Kids/Parents Info or help: Kathy Hillman at , c.khillman@icloud.com Ongoing thanks to all musicians, food providers, cooks and servers! who tirelessly help to make our 3rd Tues. of each month Homeward Bound supper project a month-after-month success! All of your efforts matter! Thank you! January Homeward Bound BIBLE STUDY FOR MONDAY WOMEN S CONNECTION GROUP TWELVE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE LIFE CHANGING STORIES FOR WOMEN TODAY Continues through March 23, Mondays, 1:30-3:00 p.m. RUMC Room 116 Lysa TerKeurst and five additional authors collect and study the stories of twelve women in the Bible in this twelve-session, video-based Bible study. By looking at the triumphs and failures of these women, you and your Bible study group will discover new insights and be challenged, encouraged, and empowered to face trials in your own life by drawing nearer to God. You ll study the lives of Eve, Rebekah, Leah, Hannah, Abigail, Gomer, Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, Martha, The Woman at the Well, and the Syrophoenician Woman. 11

12 SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Traditional Service Redlands United Methodist Church 527 Village Way Grand Junction, CO (970) Pastor: Rev. Kerry A. McCormick *10:10-10:55 am Children s Sunday School & Co-ed Adult Study Group *10:10-10:55 am Education and Coffee/ Fellowship Handicap parking and seating, as well as hearing devices, are offered at all services. NOTE: The church office is closed on Mondays. Messages: Office hours: Tues. Fri., 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Newsletter available in radiant color at Please visit our website on a regular basis as more of our communication is increasingly being placed there in order to save on paper, print, and postage costs. We want to be sure that you are kept in the communication loop! Please check the M.I.X. Board in the Fellowship Hall for more on community events or more details on RUMC happenings./sign-up sheets. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN/UMW UMW is reaching out to everyone to help you become familiar with their UMW library books at RUMC which are available to be checked out to any of the congregation. During upcoming Sunday Fellowship/ Coffee time between worship services, UMW will have a welcome table with sample UMW books for you to peruse and to become familiar with their UMW process of checking them out. There is no cost to check them out, but there will be a free- will donation jar, if you so desire to do. UMW purchases new books every year to keep their UMW library up to date. Call Bernita Dove at for more information. NOTE: The UMW library is an area within the larger RUMC library. Check out RUMC books via the church office. ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP A worship service will be held in the RUMC Sanctuary from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, February 18th. The service will be preceded by a 5:15 p.m. Simple Supper and will be followed at 7:00 p.m. with the new Daniel Plan study with Nanette Graham. (Please see specifics of this study elsewhere in this newsletter.)