Bethel Bell. A Word From the Pastor. Scripture Readings for February

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1 B E T H E L U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H Bethel Bell F E B R U A R Y N E W S L E T T E R S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : Happy Valentines Day! Black History Month Communion Offering; 30 Hour Famine & Heart Havens I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Phone Scam Information 3 Youth Group News 5 30 Hour 7 Famine Pray Our Way 9 Forward Bethel Calendar 12 A Word From the Pastor Grace and Peace to You All in Christ s Holy Name, First of all, I want to thank everyone for your most generous Christmas gifts. Because of your generosity, I was able to afford a new-to-me car. I am now driving a grey 2008 Prius. Secondly, I want to thank everyone for another wonderful year of partnership in ministry. Our church continues to minister to people in need wherever we see the need. You are all a blessing to me, and to this community. Lastly, I want to remind everyone that our denomination s Called General Conference is this month, February in St Louis, Missouri. General Conference is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church (UMC). The purpose of this Called General Conference is to discuss and make a definitive statement regarding The UMC s stance on human sexuality. The three main questions under discussion are: 1: Will the United Methodist Church ordain practicing homosexual persons as clergy, or appoint practicing homosexual persons to serve as pastors in local churches? 2: Will United Methodist pastors be allowed to perform same sex unions? 3: Will anyone be allowed to perform same sex unions in United Methodist Churches? Continued next page Scripture Readings for February February 3 Luke 4:14-21 February 17 Luke 6: Corinthians 12:12-31(a) 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 February 10 Luke 4:21-30 February 24: Luke 6: Corinthians 12:27-13:13 1 Corinthians 15:35-38

2 P A G E 2 A Word from the Pastor cont. The United Methodist Church currently prohibits self-avowed practicing homosexual persons from being ordained or serving as pastors, prohibits same sex unions performed in United Methodist churches, and prohibits UMC pastors from officiating over same sex unions. The Discipline of the United Methodist Church states, The homosexual lifestyle is not compatible with a Christian lifestyle. Our more progressive brothers and sisters (particularly those along the west coast) have been in direct violation of the Discipline for more than 16 years by ordaining practicing homosexual persons and performing same sex unions within United Methodist Churches. Traditionalists want them held accountable for going against the denomination s teaching. Progressives want to change the denomination s teaching. Traditionalists see this as an issue of Biblical Authority. Progressives see this as a Social Justice issue. The February 2019 General Conference will hear the report from the Commission on a Way Forward that includes 3 possible plans to solve the problem. They will review and act upon the 78 petitions submitted that deal with human sexuality. Pardon my cynicism, but I do not believe 800 people meeting in a single group under Roberts Rules of Order, can discuss and vote on 78 petitions in 4 days. I will be surprised if they make any meaningful decisions, and expect them to defer major decisions until the regular 2020 General Conference. Do not be alarmed. Whatever the General Conference decides, God will take care of us. Pastor Joe Shoop B E T H E L B E L L

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4 P A G E 4 Be a Summer Intern Project Transformation is looking for college age young adults seeking a summer of hands-on ministry with under-served children and youth in our nation s capital. The dates for this service experience are June 8th-August 10th, This includes one week of preprogram training and eight weeks of day camp. Interns earn a living stipend of $2000 plus room and board. They will work in teams to coordinate programs for children and youth in low- income communities. Interns live in a Christian community with other interns who share a passion for ministry and service. They will take weekly trips to explore different forms of ministry, both within, and outside of the church. Most form lasting relationships with the children, families, and other interns. Applications can be found at: Boy Scout Sunday Boy Scout Sunday is February 10th. Our Scouts will be honored during the Sunday morning Worship services. Facebook Bethel! We have a Facebook fellowship page that is open to all members. You can send words of encouragement, meeting reminders, and post cancellations. The Fellowship Group is by invitation only, so type Bethel UMC Fellowship in the Facebook search bar or go to: groups/ / Send your request today so you can stay connected! Cloverdale School We re excited!!!! Registration is now open for and we are officially enrolling students for next year!!! If you re interested in joining us, call : to learn more today. B E T H E L B E L L

5 P A G E 5 United Methodists share MLK s dream Photo by Maile Bradfield, United Methodist Communications The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington was dedicated by President Obama on Oct. 16, The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was the face of the African-American civil rights movement throughout the 1960s until his assassination 50 years ago on April 4, The United Methodist Church recognizes the right of individuals to dissent when acting under the constraint of conscience and, after having exhausted all legal recourse, to resist or disobey laws that they deem to be unjust or that are discriminately enforced. Therefore, many United Methodists joined King in his march toward equality, and in his wake, those United Methodist voices continue to advocate for justice for all, as their faith calls them to. Though King's death was years or even decades before they were born, his vision has influenced countless young people who reflect and give gratitude for how the struggles of previous generationshave benefited them and shaped their lives. People of all ages are grateful for King s leadership and for those United Methodists who walked with him. (This article was copied from the UMC national website. Please see: for more information.)

6 P A G E 6 Youth Group News The December Youth fundraiser, Parents Night Out was a huge success! We had 15 kids to entertain for the evening. We did games, crafts, dinner, and a movie while their parents got some Christmas shopping done (or just got a break for the evening). The best part was seeing the youth interacting with the kids, and the kids interacting with the youth. It was definitely a win-win night! The youth also had fun with their Christmas Party. They played a candy cane game, a saran wrap ball game, and a game where they unwrapped a wrapped present with oven mitts on! The highlight of the night was the Escape Room that Jamie Long put together for the youth. They may not have figured it out completely, but they had fun attempting to do it, and will surely do better the next time. January 18 th through January 21 st Veronica English, CJ Finnegan, Matthew Oakes, Heather Smith, and Mark Stoops went on their Chrysalis weekend! I strongly encourage you to ask them how they enjoyed the weekend, and watch their faces light up! They are so grateful, and send their thanks for all the prayers and uplifting gestures they received from the congregation. Additionally in Dec.-Jan., the youth had a Bible study night with Kim Payne, helped the BUMMS sell Christmas trees, helped with the de-greening of the church, helped with FaithWeaver Friends, and prepared breakfast for the church! Youth Group Calendar February will be an extremely busy month for the youth. Don t forget that Friday night, February 1st, and Saturday, February 2nd, the World Vision s 30 Hour Famine event is going to be held at Bethel. Read more information on the next page, or go to the website: To keep everyone up-to-date on current events, here is what we have planned for February: February 1 st (Friday) & 2 nd (Saturday) 30 Hour Famine at Bethel! (see article next page) February 3 rd Church Mission: Help with FaithWeaver Friends 4:00 6:00pm February 9 th (Saturday) Snow Tubing February 10 th Church Mission: Help with FaithWeaver Friends 4:00 6:00pm February 17 th No plans yet February 24 th Church Mission: Youth prepare breakfast at 7:00am. B E T H E L B E L L

7 P A G E 7 Friday February 1st - Saturday February 2nd The middle school and high school youth of this church have been attending an event each year called the 30 Hour Famine. It is an event where youth from different churches gather together to raise money and awareness for starving kids around the world. We partner with World Vision to use money raised to feed and care for children all over the world. World Vision has been fighting hunger and poverty for over 60 years, and helps with this event. See their website for more information at We begin by raising money for the event. Half of Bethel s February Communion Offering will be going to World Vision. Additionally, each youth participant is encouraged to raise at least $40. That amount will feed and care for one child for one month. So that we can experience what it is like to be hungry, participants in the event do not eat for 30 hours. This also helps to raise awareness of hunger around the world. A way the congregation can participate is to provide Gatorade bottles, and juice boxes, (but no orange juice) by February 1st. Participants will only be drinking liquids during the event. We stop eating on Friday, February 1st at noon, or after lunch. We then spend the next 24 hours together. On Friday night, about 60 youth from four churches, will have games, activity stations set up to help us learn more about poverty, and time for fellowship. Bethel is hosting the event again this year, so we will be staying the night in the Fellowship Hall and classrooms. Rise and shine will be at 9am on Saturday. We will then get ready to do a food drive for ACTS (the congregation can also help by bringing in non-perishable food items before February 1st). We will have other service projects during the day on Saturday. At 5 pm, we will have a closing service, and end the fast by sharing Communion. We would like to invite the members of the congregation to join us on Saturday, February 2nd, at 5 pm for the Closing Service and Communion. The Praise Band will be providing music, Pastor Joe Shoop will give a short message, and a few of the youth participants will give a brief explanation of how the weekend s experience made an impact on them. If you cannot join us for the closing ceremony, please pray during the weekend for the youth, volunteers, and the starving kids around the world. Thank you, Terese Smith

8 P A G E 8 Leading into Uncharted Territory March 21 from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Annandale UMC Do you have the feeling you are navigating through uncharted waters? Explorers Lewis and Clark expected to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean and instead faced the Rocky Mountains. Just like Lewis and Clark, if you are going to face the unexpected, you have to leave behind what you ve always done and find new tools. Come hear how you can have confidence and courage in uncertain times. Tod Bolsinger, Vice President for vocation and formation, Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of Canoeing The Mountains, will speak to clergy and laity this March. Leading Into Uncharted Territory featuring Tod Bolisnger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, costs $25/person (to cover materials and lunch). To Register go to: The Solid Rock Ringers Join the Solid Rock Ringers and ring praises to the Lord. We need ringers, and always need substitute ringers. We practice weekly on Wednesday 7:30pm. Please call or Jan Womer at or jmwomer@verizon.net for more information Did you hear the one about the handbell ringer who fell into the swimming pool? She was Ringing Wet. B E T H E L B E L L

9 P A G E 9 United Methodists are invited to: Phase 3 of Praying Our Way Forward encourages all United Methodists to fast weekly and to pray daily: 1. Engage in a weekly Wesleyan 24-hour fast from Thursday after dinner to Friday mid-afternoon. Those who have health situations causing food fasts to be unadvisable might consider fasting from social media, s or another daily activity. 2. Pause and pray for our church s mission and way forward daily for four minutes from 2:23 through 2:26 a.m. or p.m. in their own time zone OR at another time. This is because the Special Session of General Conference will be held February 23 through February 26, Pray using a weekly prayer calendar that will be posted on the UMCPrays.org website through the end of February Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, Council of Bishops Life Together chair, says: We believe that the acts of weekly fasting and prayer will help us approach General Conference both individually and corporately in a posture of humility and receptivity to one another and to the leadership of God s Holy Spirit. For more information visit: ABOUT THE UMC PRAYER COMMUNITY AND UMCPRAYS.ORG By invitation of the Council of Bishops, The Upper Room created an online prayer community in hopes of generating a groundswell of prayer for the 2016 General Conference held in Portland, Oregon. As a result, the 60 Days of Prayer book and website was offered as a way to pray with and for the delegates and to pray for God s will and guidance. About 5,000 people joined the prayer community and have faithfully engaged in prayer for the mission of the church. At General Conference, a resolution was passed asking the Council of Bishops to guide the denomination to Find a Way Forward to engage the church in thoughtful, focused conversation on issues related to human sexuality. The Council also named a parallel prayer initiative named Praying our Way Forward. This prayer movement is hosted by UMCPrays.org and is guided by Bishops Debra Wallace-Padgett of North Alabama Conference and retired Bishop Al Gwinn, and supported by The Upper Room.

10 P A G E 10 Bethel is on a Mission Thank you to ALL those that helped during our week at the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter! The people there were so very thankful for the delicious meals and the kind fellowship we provided. Mark your calendars, the week of July is our next opportunity to help at the shelter. Thank you to Audrey Lewis for continuing to coordinate this project!! I m praying you all can contribute, in some way, to the youth s big mission project held on Feb. 1-2, the 30 Hour Famine. This project raises funds and awareness about hunger in the world. The participants will go without food for 30 hours and only drink Gatorade, juice, or water. There are some ways you can help: Volunteer to drive during our mission projects, donate Gatorade or juice boxes, donate canned or nonperishable food items for the Bethel and the ACTS food pantries, pray for the participants, adults, and all those families in need, we are trying to help, attend our closing ceremony on Sat. evening (Feb. 2nd). We also we need help with clean up to get the church ready for services on Sunday. Join in and help us help others. For more information about this wonderful outreach project, check out World Vision s website. February 21st is the next time Bethel will be providing a meal for those in need at the Lord s Table, at St Paul UMC. If you would like to help provide food and/or serve the meal, see Carolyn Frey or me for more information. February s Communion offering is being divided in half. Half to World Vision-30 Hour Famine, and the other half to Heart Havens. Heart Havens provides assistance to adults with disabilities in our community. Last, but certainly NOT least, Diane Nothnagel will be taking her week long mission trip to Haiti the end of the February. We would like to send supplies and funds with her, to support the children in the Port-au-Prince community that we have supported for many years. She has asked for donations of chalk, chalkboard erasers, and self adhesive chalkboard contact paper. Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation, we are collecting funds to go towards education scholarships. The scholarships help cover the costs of textbooks, uniforms, school meals, and supplies for a child for a year. All contributions are GREATLY needed by Feb 24th. They will be appreciated beyond measure. Everything we do to support this project directly impacts many lives that have so very little. Thank you Diane for representing Bethel, and for so kindly touching the lives of those children. Don t forget, to help those in our community in need, we are always collecting food for our food pantry. Thank you Judy LaPorte for coordinating our food pantry! Remember we are always collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities. They help keep sick children and their families together, and near the resources they need. The collection bin is just inside the Fellowship Hall. Thank you Ann Callender for being our champion for this project! Prayers of thanks for your giving hearts, Karen Johnston Mission Outreach Chair B E T H E L B E L L

11 P A G E 11 Bethel UMW Hello Ladies, MANY thanks to all who contributed ingredients and their time to help with the UMW Vendor Blender- Soup Fundraiser. And to those that helped during our recent evening providing dinner at the homeless shelter. We certainly make a great team!! We hope you will mark your calendars for our Upcoming Events: Feb 13th is the beginning of our next UMW bible study. Bring your bible and your dinner, and enjoy fellowship at 6 pm (most Wednesdays). The Bible study begins at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Sheri Goad will once again be our fearless leader. Childcare will be provided. UMW will be supporting FaithWeavers again by providing dinner for their Feb 3rd Family Dinner at 6 pm. This immediately follows their lessons that begin at 4 pm. On March 15th we will also be supporting the upcoming Ultreya Dinner that will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-7:30 pm. This is served prior to the Ultreya Service that starts at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary If you would like to contribute food, or your time prepping or serving for either of these dinners, please contact Karen Johnston. All help is definitely appreciated. May 4th will be the annual UMW Tea Party at 2 pm. We can t wait to see what Sheri comes up with this year! May 18th, the UMW will be supporting a Yard sale fundraiser (raising funds for the church). We are in need of items to sell, workers to help sort and set up on May 17th, sales people during the sale on the 18th, and of course, clean up. If you would like more information, contact Sheri Goad or Karen Johnston. This is a BIG project, we definitely can use all of your help!! UMW Meeting dates (in Fellowship Hall): Feb 18th at 7 pm March 18th at 7 pm April 22nd at 7 pm May 20th at 7 pm We hope you come join us in fellowship as often as you can, Sheri, Tonia, Judy, and Karen Your UMW Officers

12 P A G E 12 Bethel February 2019 Calendar Fri Feb 1, pm - 12:00am 30 Hour Famine, Sanctuary, and Classrooms 8pm - 9pm Harvest Korean Baptist Church Service Where: Room 9 Sat Feb 2, am - 6pm 30 Hour Famine, Sanctuary, and Classrooms 9am - 10am Food, Fun & Fellowship Where: VFW Post 1503, Minnieville Rd, Dale City 9am - 11am Alcoholics Anonymous Where: Historic Church 10am - 11am AL-ANON Where: Historic Church Sun Feb 3, :30am - 10am Breakfast 8:45am - 9:45am Youth Worship Service Where: Rooms 7 & 8 9am - 9:45am Sunday School Where: Multiple Rooms 10am - 11am Traditional Service 11:30am - 12:30pm Praise Service 1pm - 3pm Harvest Korean Baptist Church Service 7pm - 8pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 4pm - 6pm FaithWeaver Friends, Fellowship Hall, Rooms 5-8 B E T H E L B E L L

13 Sun Feb 3, 2019 cont. 4:30pm - 6:00pm Middle & High School Youth Group 6pm - 7pm Bible Study 7pm - 9:00pm Financial Peace University Mon Feb 4, pm - 9pm Girl Scout Troop 1839 Where: Rooms 7 & 8 7:30pm - 8:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tue Feb 5, :30am - 11:30am Bible Study Where: Pastor's Office 6pm - 8:30pm D.M. Eyesuse Church Bible Study 7:30pm - 9pm Boy Scouts Troops 1363 Wed Feb 6, :30pm - 8:30pm Trustees Meeting 7pm - 9pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Thu Feb 7, pm - 8pm Change in Action Where: Rooms 4. 6, 7, 8, 9 6pm - 7pm Girl Scouts Troop #1004 Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Worship Design Team Where: Pastor s Office 7pm - 8pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8pm - 9pm Praise Band P A G E 13

14 P A G E 14 B E T H E L B E L L Bethel February 2019 Calendar Fri Feb 8, pm - 9pm Harvest Korean Baptist Church Service Sat Feb 9, am - 10am BUMM Meeting 9am - 11am Alcoholics Anonymous Where: Room 5 & 6 10am - 11am AL-ANON 11:30pm - 2:30 pm Ethiopian Church Children s Classes Where: Rooms 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 2:00pm - Goad and Turner Wedding Vow Renewal, Fellowship Hall Sun Feb 10, :30am - 10am Breakfast 8:45am - 9:45am Youth Worship Service Where: Rooms 7 & 8 9am - 10am Sunday School Where: Various rooms 10am - 11am Traditional Service 11:30am - 12:30pm Praise Worship Service 1pm - 2pm Finance Committee Meeting 1pm - 3pm Korean Baptist Church 3pm - 4pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 4pm - 6pm FaithWeaver Friends, Fellowship Hall, Rooms 5-8

15 Sun Feb cont. 4:30pm - 6:00pm Middle & High School Youth Group 6pm - 7pm Bible Study 7pm - 9:00pm Financial Peace University Mon Feb 11, pm - 8:30pm Administrative Council Meeting 7:30pm - 8:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tue Feb 12, :30am - 11:30am Bible Study Where: Pastor's Office 6pm - 7pm Discipleship Team Meeting 6pm - 8:30pm D.M. Eyesuse Church Bible Study 7:30pm - 9pm Boy Scouts Troops 1363 Wed Feb 13, pm - 8pm UMW Bible Study 7pm - 9pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Thu Feb 14, 2019 Valentines Day 6pm - 8pm Change in Action Where: Rooms 4. 6, 7, 8, 9 6:30pm - 9pm Girl Scouts SU 80-9 Meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm Worship Design Team Where: Pastor s Office 7pm - 8pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal P A G E 15

16 P A G E 16 Bethel February 2019 Calendar Thu Feb cont. 8pm - 9pm Praise Band Fri Feb 15, pm - 9pm Harvest Korean Baptist Church Service Sat Feb 16, am - 11am Alcoholics Anonymous Where: Room 5 & 6 10am - 11am AL-ANON 11:15am - 1:15pm Lighthouse Outreach Ministry 11:30pm - 2:30 pm Ethiopian Church Children s Classes Where: Rooms 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 4pm - 9pm Girl Scouts Parents Day Out Sun Feb 17, :30am - 10am Breakfast 8:45am - 9:45am Youth Worship Service Where: Rooms 7 & 8l 9am - 10am Sunday School Where: Various rooms 10am - 11am Traditional Worship Service 11:30am - 12:30pm Praise Worship Service 1pm - 3pm Korean Baptist Church 3pm - 4pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sun Feb 17, 2019 cont. B E T H E L B E L L

17 4:30pm - 5:30pm Worship Design Team Where: Pastors office 4:30pm - 6pm Middle & High School Youth Group 6pm - 7pm Bible Study 7pm - 9:00pm Financial Peace University Mon Feb 18, 2019 Presidents' Day 7pm - 8:30pm UMW Meeting 7:30pm - 8:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tue Feb 19, :30am - 11:30am Bible Study Where: Pastor's Office 6pm - 8:30pm D.M. Eyesuse Church Bible Study 7pm - 8pm Bethel Book Club Where: Wegmans, Dining Way, Dale City 7:30pm - 9pm Boy Scouts Troops 1363 Wed Feb 20, pm - 8pm UMW Bible Study 7pm - 9pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Thu Feb 21, pm - 8pm Change in Action Where: Rooms 4, 5. 6, 7, 8, 9 6pm - 7pm GS Cadette Troop #1004 6:30pm - 7:30pm Worship Design Team Where: Pastor's Office 6:30pm - 8:30pm The Lords Table Where: St Paul's UMC, Woodbridge P A G E 17

18 P A G E 18 B E T H E L B E L L Bethel February 2019 Calendar Thu Feb 21, 2019 cont. 7pm - 8pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7pm - 8pm AA District Meeting 7:30pm - 9:30pm Rollingwood #1 8pm - 9pm Praise Band Rehearsal Fri Feb 22, pm - 9pm Harvest Korean Baptist Church Service Sat Feb 23, am - 11am Alcoholics Anonymous Where: Room 5 & 6 10am - 11am AL-ANON 11:15am - 1:15pm Lighthouse Outreach Service 11:30pm - 2:30 pm Ethiopian Church Children s Classes Where: Rooms 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Sun Feb 24, :30am - 10am Breakfast 8:45am - 9:45am Youth Worship Service Where: Rooms 7 & 8 9am - 10am Sunday School Where: Various rooms 10am - 11am Traditional Worship Service 11:30am - 12:30pm Praise Worship Service 1pm - 3pm Korean Baptist Church 3pm - 4pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

19 Thu Feb 21, 2019 cont. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Worship Design Team Where: Pastors office 6pm - 7pm Bible Study 7pm - 9:00pm Sunday Evening Service Mon Feb 25, pm - 6pm Mission Team Meeting 6:30pm - 8pm Girl Scout Troop 1839 Meeting Where: Room 8 7:30pm - 8:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Tue Feb 26, :30am - 11:30am Bible Study Where: Pastor's Office 5pm - 6pm Prayer Shawl Ministry Where: Room 13 6pm - 8:30pm D.M. Eyesuse Church Bible Study 7pm - 8pm SPRC Meeting 7:30pm - 9pm Boy Scouts Troop 1363 Mtg. Wed Feb 27, pm - 8pm UMW Bible Study 7pm - 9pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Thu Feb 28, pm - 8pm Change in Action Where: Rooms 4. 6, 7, 8, 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm Worship Design Team Where: Pastor s Office 7pm - 8pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8pm - 9pm Praise Band P A G E 19

20 Bethel United Methodist Church Minnieville Road Woodbridge, VA Church Office: (703) Website: Bethel UMC Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am 3:00 pm Communion: 1st Sunday Baptism: As requested Membership: As requested Every Sunday 8:45 Youth Service 8:30 Breakfast Fellowship 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Traditional Service 11:30 Praise Service Every 4th Sunday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening Service Pastor Rev. Joseph A. Shoop Administrative Assistant Debbie Devendorf Financial Secretary Karen Johnston Director of Music Joe Swetnam Chancel Choir Director Amy Baillargeon Director of Children s Sunday School Audrey Lewis Nursery Director Susan Vieregge Newsletter Editor Debbie Devendorf Bethel February 2019 Assignments Communion Servers Ellen Hauschildt John Smith Altar Guild Carolyn Frey, Minnie Hale, Debbie Kimberlin, Elaine Lee, Scarlett Parker, Tonia Parker Ushers Lead Kurt Klunder Harry Burket Judy Taylor C.J. Finnegan Lay Readers Feb 3 : Rick Hauschildt Feb 10 : Mark Stoops Feb 17 : Carolyn Frey Feb 24 : Tonia Parker Counters 1 st Sunday Harry Burket, Karen Johnston, Kathleen Lee 2 nd Sunday Harry Burket, Karen Johnston, Kathleen Lee 3 rd Sunday Jane Harris and Judy LaPorte Karen Johnston 4 th Sunday Deb Broomall, and Ellie Klunder