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The search committee has
started the process of finding a new pastor for our church. In the coming weeks/months we will be meeting
as needed to complete the necessary steps to fulfill our mission. We may be
asking certain persons and/or the entire congregation for their input on areas
related to our church. This could be through
small group meetings, through paper surveys, or through informal conversations
with individuals. If we do ask for your input, we hope that you will help
us.
We also would like everyone to respect the fact that while we are
searching for a pastor, we have obligations of confidentiality to follow. Any information that can be shared with the
congregation during this search will be shared. If you ask a question and we are not allowed to answer it, please
understand why.
We
would again like to ask for your prayers and support as we move along with our
search for a new pastor.
Thank you all for your cooperation
Bernie Macias-chair,
Sandy Holderread, Keith Betz, Amy Shoue, Pat Clevenger, Katie Harness, and Ben
Bolen
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Do you knit or crochet? Timbercrest is in need of knitted or crocheted baby blankets, caps,
sweaters, and booties of any size and color (except red). They would like these items to sell in the
gift shop. Residents can purchase them
as gifts.
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The 2nd Mile Offering for February is
the Church World Service (CWS) Blankets+
Program. Blankets+ provides funds to
help people in need around the world, including the U.S. For over 60 years, Church World Service has
worked in partnership with local communities to identify their needs and access
the resources they need to build the foundation for a more viable future. Resources may include blankets, tents, food,
and other emergency supplies in the wake of a disaster; tools and seeds for
refugees returning home to replant their fields; wells for families living in
drought prone areas to provide clean, safe water to drink and to irrigate crops
and gardens; literacy training and microcredit for women struggling to realize
their potential. You’re the plus in
Blankets+. Monetary gifts will be used
where needed most.
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On February
5th, immediately following Sunday school, there will be a
Blankets+ Sunday meal. Women's fellowship will be providing the
broth for our stone soup. You can
provide the vegetables and potatoes. Please also bring a salad or dessert to share. After
the meal, the children will be making valentines to be delivered to members of
the community and a craft. Please join
us if you are able.
Prayer Concerns
Eric Kandlstorfer
Son of our adopted Christmas family
Ongoing Concerns/Shut-ins
Iva Pommert, Mary Swihart,
Evelyn Folk, Johnny Whitmer, Josephine Davis, Jacob Felgenhauer, Myrtle
Abbiehl, Unrest around the world, Economic situation and those without work,
Those awaiting test results, Those struggling with marital problems, Working of
the Spirit in the life of the North Liberty Church
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CHURCH OF THE
BRETHREN 2012 PRAYER CALENDAR
February 5
Take a
moment to flip through your congregation's directory. Count how many people
serve in the life and worship of your community. Pray for each one in the
course of this week, asking for the wisdom and strength of the Holy Spirit to
be with them in their service.
February 12
This week inevitably stirs conversations about love.
As you are making preparations for Valentines Day take a moment to reflect on
all the people who have lovingly nurtured you. Consider how you might share the
story of one of these loved ones with a friend. As you remember these persons,
ask God to reveal someone who is in need of Christ's steadfast love.
February 19
Some of us
will consider giving up something in this season of Lenten preparation. The
practice is not so much about self sacrifice, but about fasting and reframing
our attention to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Pray this week
that your journey in Lent will reveal the places where you have turned your
attention from God.
February 26
Adding
another day each year brings with it a number of traditions. Take a minute to
go through your closets and count how many extras you have- extra coats, extra
shoes, or even extra food. How might you share your abundance with those around
you? Pray that as you share these many gifts with others that the love of
Christ might embrace and comfort them.
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