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Sunday, February 5, 9:30 a.m.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Scout Sunday
The Rev. James B. Miller, preaching
Mark 1:29-39
Isaiah 40:21-31
Chancel Choir Singing
Sunday, Febrary 12, 9:30 a.m.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick, preaching
2 Kings 5:1-14
Mark 9:2-9
Chancel Choir Singing
Angelic Voices Singing
Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 19, 9:30 a.m.
Transfiguration Sunday
The Rev. James B. Miller, preaching
2 Kings 2:1-12
Mark 9:2-9
Chancel Choir Singing
Bell Choir Playing
Ash Wednesday, February 22
6:00 p.m. Soup and Bread Meal served in the Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Worship in The Gathering Place with the imposition of ashes
Sunday, February 27, 9:30 a.m.
First Sunday in Lent
The Rev. James B. Miller, preaching
Mark 1:9-15
Genesis 9:8-17
Chancel Choir Singing
Sunnyside Sisters Singing
Bible Journeys
Women of the New Testament – The Woman with the Alabaster Jar; The Woman at the Well, Mary and Martha and the Story of the Widow’s Mite.
This month the children will learn the stories of five famous women of the Gospels. While most of these women do not have name’s their stories have been told for thousands of years as examples of faithfulness and discipleship. Each week they will meet a new woman, learn her story and how she sets an example for us today.
Art – The Woman with the Alabaster Jar: They will explore this story of the anointing of Jesus immediately before Holy Week. This women’s faithfulness show her understanding of who Jesus was and how he would be sacrificed. The children will create their own jar to symbolize the gifts that we offer to Jesus.
Geography – The Woman at the Well: Children will read of the Samaritan Women that Jesus meets on his journey home to Galilee. They will talk about what it meant to be a Samaritan and look together at modern and Bible maps to try to understand where Jesus lived and the places he traveled during his ministry.
Archaeology – The Story of the Widow’s Mite: Jesus points out the faithfulness of the widow as she makes her meager offering at the temple, giving generously from her limited resources. Children will have the chance to look at some authentic ancient coins, learn more about archaeology and talk about how they can be generous in their giving like the widow.
Games – Mary and Martha: Children will watch a brief movie that retells the stories of Mary and Martha, from Jesus’ visit to their home to the death and resurrection of their brother Lazarus. Jesus commends Mary for her desire to be a student and to listen to him teach. Children will learn how we are also called to study and to set aside time to grow in our knowledge and faith. They will compare the different stories of these women as they are told in the different Gospels and then play games to help improve their Bible skills.
Youth Group Fellowship
Junior Highs
February 5 – Super Bowl Party
6:00 p.m. to Halftime
Junior Highs will gather at the Rodeberg’s home (directions to come in the mail) to watch the first half of the Super Bowl together. Please bring a snack/finger food to share. Parents should plan to pick up during half-time.
February 12 – Ice Skating Howard Park Rink
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Youth should be dropped off and picked up directly at the rink off of Jefferson. Costs for entrance and rental will be covered by the church. Please be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
February 19 – President’s Day weekend
NO YOUTH GROUP
February 26- Youth Fellowship
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
We will gather for our regular afternoon of fellowship together. We will end the evening with dinner with the Senior Highs
Senior Highs
February 12 & 26 – Youth Fellowship
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
We will continue with our fellowship time together talking about what we believe, and debating hot topics that interest the group. We will start each evening with dinner.
February 5 & 19– No Youth Group
Adult Education
THE WITHERSPOON BIBLE STUDY: Meeting in Room 3 downstairs, this class will continue studying Jeremiah.
Small Groups
Monday Women’s Bible Study: Will meet February 6 and 20, at 10:30 a.m. They are continuing a study on 1 Samuel.
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study: Will meet February 7 and 21, at 9:30 a.m. They are starting a new study on The Bible from Scratch, The Old Testament for Beginners.
Mothers Circle: Will meet Thursday, February 9 and 23 at 9:30 a.m. They are finishing the book Back to the Well.
Shalom Circle: Will meet, Ash Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyside, in the Library. Bonnie Asbury will be leading the lesson from the book Gift of Years chapters on Freedom and Success
Wednesday Men’s Bible Study: Will meet February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00 a.m. They are continuing a study on Genesis
First Friday Movie Group: Will meet Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. they will watch MIDNIGHT IN PARIS starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. Written and directed by Woody Allen this romantic comedy is about a family traveling to the French capital for business. Gil and Inez travel to Paris as a tag-along vacation on her parents' business trip. Gil, a successful Hollywood writer is struggling with his first novel. He falls in love with the city but Inez does not share his romantic notions. When Inez goes off dancing with her friends, Gil takes a walk at midnight and discovers what could be the ultimate inspiration for his writing. Gil's nightly walks at midnight take him closer to the heart of the city but further from the woman he's about to marry.
The feature film on March 2 will be THE WAY.
Hooked on Books: Will meet Sunday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Martin’s at Heritage Square. They will read and discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.
Fiber Arts and Fellowship: Will meet on Sunday, February 19, at 4:00 p.m. If you would like up dates on what this group is doing, please contact Mary Cory 273-4198 or marycory@cheerful.com
Fellowship Events
Souperbowl of Caring
Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, the Social Ministries Committee and Youth Groups will be collecting food donations to be used to support our Sunnyside Food Pantry, including cereal, pasta and sauce, soup, canned fruits veggies, peanut butter and jelly, mac & cheese, and tuna. They will also be collecting cash donations for our meat fund for the Northeast Neighborhood Center. They are the only pantry in our neighborhood who is able to provide fresh meat from their pantry. These donations will help is supply them with meat throughout 2012.
The Outreach committee is planning to have a float and a welcome event at Sunnyside following the Parade. Help is needed and appreciated. We need help with building the float, serving snacks, and hosting tours for our building. Sign up to help in the Gathering Place.
CASINO NITE MARCH 2
WHERE: The Klanke’s House
WHEN: Friday, March 2nd from 7:00-9:30 PM.
WHAT: Classic games (Michigan Rummy, Blackjack, Poker, Roulette) in a round robin format…we periodically shuffle the playing groups as we move to the next game. Bring 200 pennies as ‘chips’ – person with most pennies at end of night wins a prize! Of course, we have a booby prize too….
Come on out and join us in a fun night of adult fellowship – space is limited to first 24 persons. It’s a great time and a terrific small group activity. Please bring a snack or dessert to share – the Fellowship Committee will provide beverages.
Mission Opportunities
Sunnyside Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry stocks: any kind of meat helper, canned stew, Beef-a-roni, ravioli, chili, hearty canned soups, rice, dried beans, canned broth, boxed cornbread, creamed corn, canned fruits and vegetables, powdered milk, mac and cheese. Volunteers are needed to help pass out food to our guests on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30. Please call Abbe Golden, 574-233-2460, to volunteer
Food Pantry Friends
As we have seen the use of our Food Pantry triple since May, the church office is developing an email list for persons who would be open to receiving a direct email with information on food pantry needs. If you would like to receive this email, please contact the church office at office@sunnysidechurch.
Hope Ministries Dinners
The next Hope Ministries dinner is Saturday, February 18. Other 2012 dates are: Saturday, March 24; Sunday, April 22; Wednesday, May 23; Saturday, July 21; Sunday, September 23; Saturday, October 20; and Sunday, November 11. Please call Joan O’Neill, 784-8481, if you can help. Three cooks and three servers are needed for each dinner. The meal is prepared in our Sunnyside kitchen, then transported to Hope by the servers.
Yarn Needed
You may have read the Article in the South Bend Tribune about the wonderful Yarn Crafters group that meets each week at the RSVP office. The Yarn Crafters are always in need of yarn to knit and crochet items that go to needy people through local agencies. If you would like to donate yarn or money to purchase yarn, please contact RSVP at 234-3111.
