Silver City First UMC

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Birthdays -- Happy Birthday!

Pam Archibald *** February 12th

Mac Jones *** February 17th

Sarah Roberts *** February 19th

A very warm welcome is extended to SHANNON SALCEDO
as our new Administrative Assistant.

Just Coffee

Bags of Just Coffee are still for sale between services or in the office during the week. Purchase help support small coffee growers.

Just Coffee is an organic coffee co-operative dedicated to addressing the immigration crisis by providing coffee farmers a fair price for their excellent coffee. This delicious gourmet coffee is available in 1 pound bags of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffee. The price is $8.00 per bag, and is available for sale between services or in the church office during the week. Contact Jean Wright or Lenora Moody or the Church office, 538-2371, for more information.

From the Shop of Frank Biggs (by proxy)
Methodist Moment #8
Did You Know...

That when we say, while reciting the Apostles' Creed, that we believe in "the holy catholic church" we are making no specific reference to the Roman Catholic Church? The word 'catholic' (not capitalized) simply means universal and open to all. The United Methodist Church is indeed a universal, worldwide denomination that shares a cooperative ministry and mission with all Christians, whatever their church affiliation and wherever they may be.

Sunday School Classes

Starting Sunday, January 7th, Adult and Youth Sunday Schools will combine their classes for an inter-generational study on United Methodist Social Principles. The class will meet in the SoJourners classroom at 9:30am.

Everyone is welcome!
Please let Joyce Fisher or Gail know if you would like to attend this class.

Those not interested in participating will have the opportunity to attend the Du Com class.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

I have found since working with the newsletter, that we need a deadline for articles and news items in order to print the newsletter, fold and give the Post Office enough time for everyone to receive their newsletter by the first of the month.

February 26th -- Monday
(Like any office, should the 24th fall on a weekend, the deadline would be the following Monday.)

I love receiving articles and info concerning activities going on at the church. We want everyone to know what is going on in OUR church. Please keep me informed.

Helen Dodson

Scouting Ministries Sunday
Sunday, February 11th

Reach unchurched boys through scouting.

An article from the January 2007 Interpreter Magazine Online.

GREETERS/USHERS NEEDED

Additional greeters/ushers for the 8:30am worship service are needed. Please contact Leon Pearce.

F E A S T

(Friends Eating and Sharing Together)

These fellowship groups are made up of six to eight people getting together over a month to share a meal. There are TWO categories: HOME and RESTAURANT. (There will be different sign up sheets, but it is acceptable to sign up for both.) The groupings will be randomly selected for a 3 month rotation, then mixed up for another 3 months.

The final rotation ends in November.

This FEAST fellowship will start in MARCH. What a fun way to start the new year! Any questions, please contact Linda Brake.

POWER SURGE AUTHOR
MICHAEL FOSS
IS COMING TO NEW MEXICO
March 12-15, 2007 *** 10:00am - 4:00pm
4 Locations:
FUMC, Roswell *** March 12th
St. John's UMC, Albuquerque *** March 13th
St. Luke's UMC, El Paso *** March 14th
St. Luke's UMC, Odessa *** March 15th
Bring a team from your church! A great opportunity to work with new church leaders!
Cost: Donation for lunch

SPREAD THE WORD, MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
CONTACT THE CHURCHES LISTED TO RESERVE SPACE.

Saint Valentine

On February 14th, many Christians celebrate Valentine's Day. Valentine, a Roman priest, was made a martyr in 270 A.D. because of his love of Christ and his persistence in the Christian way of life. He often ended his kind and helpful letters to others with the words "Your Valentine." Later, as Christians remembered and honored this saint, they signed their letters of affection with the same words.

St. Valentine is considered by some Christians to be the patron saint of lovers and the helper of those who are unhappily in love. Some Christians call St. Valentine's Day a feast day. It seems fitting for all Christians to make it a "love feast" day. Make it a day when we joyfully share our love and appreciation for our dear friends, family members and all those who are part of the family of God.

40 Days to Spiritual Health

Lent is the 40 day period between Ash Wednesday (February 21st) and Easter (April 8th). Traditionally, it has been a time when Christians re-examine their spiritual life and try to discern the quality of their relationship with God.

There are many individual approaches to strengthening the spiritual life, including: choosing to fast, praying more often, reading the Bible and devotional literature, engaging more often in public worship, serving God more intensely in the world.

We miss the mark if we focus only on our desires. Lent ought to be a time of deeper dedication to God and seeking ways in which we can help to further God's kingdom on Earth.

About Our Church	CHECK THESE OUT Sunday School Classes -- Youth & Adult FEAST -- Friends Eating and Sharing Together Newsletter Deadline ANNOUNCEMENTS February Birthdays -- Happy Birthday! Pam Archibald * February 12th Mac Jones * February 17th Sarah Roberts * February 19th A very warm welcome is extended to SHANNON SALCEDO as our new Administrative Assistant. Just Coffee Bags of Just Coffee are still for sale between services or in the office during the week. Purchase help support small coffee growers. Just Coffee is an organic coffee co-operative dedicated to addressing the immigration crisis by providing coffee farmers a fair price for their excellent coffee. This delicious gourmet coffee is available in 1 pound bags of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffee. The price is $8.00 per bag, and is available for sale between services or in the church office during the week. Contact Jean Wright or Lenora Moody or the Church office, 538-2371, for more information. From the Shop of Frank Biggs (by proxy) Methodist Moment #8 Did You Know... That when we say, while reciting the Apostles' Creed, that we believe in "the holy catholic church" we are making no specific reference to the Roman Catholic Church? The word 'catholic' (not capitalized) simply means universal and open to all. The United Methodist Church is indeed a universal, worldwide denomination that shares a cooperative ministry and mission with all Christians, whatever their church affiliation and wherever they may be. Sunday School Classes Starting Sunday, January 7th, Adult and Youth Sunday Schools will combine their classes for an inter-generational study on United Methodist Social Principles. The class will meet in the SoJourners classroom at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome! Please let Joyce Fisher or Gail know if you would like to attend this class. Those not interested in participating will have the opportunity to attend the Du Com class. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE I have found since working with the newsletter, that we need a deadline for articles and news items in order to print the newsletter, fold and give the Post Office enough time for everyone to receive their newsletter by the first of the month. February 26th -- Monday (Like any office, should the 24th fall on a weekend, the deadline would be the following Monday.) I love receiving articles and info concerning activities going on at the church. We want everyone to know what is going on in OUR church. Please keep me informed. Helen Dodson Scouting Ministries Sunday Sunday, February 11th Reach unchurched boys through scouting. An article from the January 2007 Interpreter Magazine Online. GREETERS/USHERS NEEDED Additional greeters/ushers for the 8:30am worship service are needed. Please contact Leon Pearce. F E A S T (Friends Eating and Sharing Together) These fellowship groups are made up of six to eight people getting together over a month to share a meal. There are TWO categories: HOME and RESTAURANT. (There will be different sign up sheets, but it is acceptable to sign up for both.) The groupings will be randomly selected for a 3 month rotation, then mixed up for another 3 months. The final rotation ends in November. This FEAST fellowship will start in MARCH. What a fun way to start the new year! Any questions, please contact Linda Brake. POWER SURGE AUTHOR MICHAEL FOSS IS COMING TO NEW MEXICO March 12-15, 2007 * 10:00am - 4:00pm 4 Locations: FUMC, Roswell * March 12th St. John's UMC, Albuquerque * March 13th St. Luke's UMC, El Paso * March 14th St. Luke's UMC, Odessa * March 15th Bring a team from your church! A great opportunity to work with new church leaders! Cost: Donation for lunch SPREAD THE WORD, MARK YOUR CALENDARS. CONTACT THE CHURCHES LISTED TO RESERVE SPACE. Saint Valentine On February 14th, many Christians celebrate Valentine's Day. Valentine, a Roman priest, was made a martyr in 270 A.D. because of his love of Christ and his persistence in the Christian way of life. He often ended his kind and helpful letters to others with the words "Your Valentine." Later, as Christians remembered and honored this saint, they signed their letters of affection with the same words. St. Valentine is considered by some Christians to be the patron saint of lovers and the helper of those who are unhappily in love. Some Christians call St. Valentine's Day a feast day. It seems fitting for all Christians to make it a "love feast" day. Make it a day when we joyfully share our love and appreciation for our dear friends, family members and all those who are part of the family of God. 40 Days to Spiritual Health Lent is the 40 day period between Ash Wednesday (February 21st) and Easter (April 8th). Traditionally, it has been a time when Christians re-examine their spiritual life and try to discern the quality of their relationship with God. There are many individual approaches to strengthening the spiritual life, including: choosing to fast, praying more often, reading the Bible and devotional literature, engaging more often in public worship, serving God more intensely in the world. We miss the mark if we focus only on our desires. Lent ought to be a time of deeper dedication to God and seeking ways in which we can help to further God's kingdom on Earth.
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