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VOLUME 24, ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2016

From the Pastor’s Study

The sacred season of Lent comes quickly this understand and the cost of such a lifestyle may be
year. On the eve of Ash Wednesday February 9, a high. Our Christian word “martyr” is also translated
day known as Shrove Tuesday, our United Methodist as “witness.” As Hebrews 11 reminds us, history is
Men will host a pancake supper, signaling our filled with those who would give the ultimate sacri-
movement from Epiphany to Lent. Ash Wednesday fice and the full measure of devotion for Jesus.
is officially the first day of Lent and following our Fel- They comprise the “great cloud of witnesses” for
lowship meal on February 10 we will gather for wor- Christ. Lent reminds us that we all need to examine
ship at 6:45 PM in the sanctuary to receive the im- ourselves and ask, “Would I be willing to give my life
position of ashes and oil with the sign of the cross as if need be for Jesus?”
we recognize our brokenness and our need for Je-
sus’ healing blessings. February 14 is Valentine’s But just as winter gives way to spring, so, too,
Day, but it also happens to fall on a day for worship Lent gives way to Easter. Just around the bend is
in 2016 and will be the first Sunday in the season of Easter, the season of resurrection and new life. The
Lent. Our Scouts and Cubs will join us as well on crucified Jesus rises on the third day and we rise
February 14 as acolytes, ushers and greeters as we with Him to new and abundant life. Our annual
also observe Boy Scout Sunday and celebrate this celebration of the resurrection comes early in 2016,
important ministry of the church. (By the way, March 27. It will be preceded by our Holy Week
we’re very proud that our own Alex Patten brought services beginning with Palm Sunday and culminat-
honor and recognition to Ardmore and Troop 749 ing with our somber remembrance of Good Friday.
by receiving the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Lent and Easter remind us of the heart of the Chris-
Award for his Eagle project with Veterans Helping tian faith and the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that
Veterans Heal.) frees us from the penalties of sin and death. May
we keep them well and truly “follow Jesus and
Lent is one of our most sacred seasons. Dur- make disciples for the transformation of the world.”
ing Lent we contemplate and remember Jesus’ God be with you in your keeping of this sacred
journey to the cross and what His sacrificial love time.
means for us. We remember, too, that we are
called to take up our crosses and follow Jesus wher- Lenten blessings,
ever His will might take us. The cross of Jesus stands
before us as our symbol of victory over sin and Jock
death and our challenge to live a life of true disci-
pleship whatever the cost. As German pastor and P.S. Most of you are already aware that I will be
theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer reminded the world retiring, effective June 30, 2016. Your Staff-Parish
from his Nazi prison cell just before his execution at Relations Committee will soon be in consultation
the end of World War II, grace is free but it is never with our District Superintendent concerning my suc-
cheap. Lent reminds us that the cost for God was cessor. Please join me, the SPRC, our Bishop and
His only begotten Son. What has cost God so much cabinet in continuing prayer leading to the ap-
can never be cheap for us. That’s what we are to pointment of a new senior pastor for Ardmore. With
understand when we talk about our response to prayerful and receptive hearts, I know you will bless
God’s amazing grace – to take up our crosses and that person as you have blessed Cheryl and me.
follow Jesus. Following Jesus with a lifestyle of
grace will change us and help us influence others
for Christ. We must realize that not everyone will

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February Prayer Guide

SCRIPTURE Words, phrases, verse or verses that stand out in the reading.

OBSERVATION What thoughts or insights do these verses bring to mind?

APPLICATION How might these observations be applied to life, family,
work or church?

PRAYER Praise God and ask Him to help you apply this truth as you live
faith today.

February 1 I John 1:1-10 February 16 Mark 10:32-34
February 2 Amos 5:18-24 February 17 I John 3:1-3
February 3 Psalm 142 February 18 Obadiah 1:15-17
February 4 Mark 9:33-37 February 19 Psalm 145:10-21
February 5 I John 2:1-6 February 20 Mark 10:35-45
February 6 Amos 7:7-9 February 21 I John 3:11-17
February 7 Psalm 143 February 22 Jonah 1:1-17
February 8 Mark 9:42-50 February 23 Psalm 146
February 9 I John 2:7-17 February 24 Mark 10:46-52
February 10 Amos 7:10-15 February 25 I John 3:18-24
February 11 Psalm 144:3-4, 12-15 February 26 Jonah 2:1-10
February 12 Mark 10:13-16 February 27 Psalm 147:1-11
February 13 I John 2:18-28 February 28 Mark 11:1-11
February 14 Amos 9:11-15 February 29 I John 4:1-6
February 15 Psalm 145:1-9

February 10 Ash Wednesday Service, 6:45 PM
March 20 Palm Sunday
March 23 Holy Week Lenten Meditations
March 24 Holy Thursday Communion Service, 7:00 PM
March 25 Good Friday Service, 7:00 PM
March 27 Easter Sunday

Service of Discovery, 9:00 AM
EPIC Worship, 10:20 AM
Service of Resurrection, 10:30 AM

From Pastor Lisa PAGE 3

The story shoulder reminding us of our eventual earthly
demise. Rather, the ashes on our foreheads
goes that a two are a visual cue that we need to die to self
every day, putting our own needs aside and
first grade boys, serving others. And most importantly, we die
to self in order to fully follow Christ.
best friends, were
All of these things point to our
having a commitment to follow Jesus, regardless of
where that promise takes us. In Luke’s gospel
conversation in Jesus tells us, “Whoever wishes to be my
follower must deny his very self, take up his
church on Ash cross each day, and follow in my steps.” And
this is the type of self-denial Christ intended
Wednesday, after we practice. Our Lenten journey might
indeed mean avoiding certain foods, but the
the traditional meaning in our hearts should be one of
commitment to Christ and not a smaller dress
imposition of size J Each day we should vow to take up
our cross in the form of serving God and
ashes. Seated in neighbor, with God’s help and assurance.

their pew and watching the other At our previous church in Greensboro
one Ash Wednesday, I remember Jock
congregants go up to the altar, they began imposing ashes on the staff around lunch
time, rather than waiting until the service that
to reflect. One of the boys said to the other, evening. I was grateful for this reminder, and
as I spent the rest of the day in and out of
“Do you really understand what those ashes the office I saw others in the community with
the same mark as mine. We’ve come a long
on your head are all about?” The other little way from sackcloth, but I still enjoy this visible
cue. It reminds me of our Holy Communion
boy nodded slowly and confidently, and in a liturgy, when we pray for God to “make us
one in Christ, one with each other, and one
very self-assured voice said, “Of course! It in ministry to all the world until Christ comes in
final victory.”
marks the day my mom goes on a diet every
Lent is about bearing and wearing:
year!” True enough, Ash Wednesday is the bearing the mark of the One who died for us
yet lives and reigns; and proudly wearing
beginning of the season of Lent, where that mark. Once the ashes are washed
away, we’ll always have Christ’s mark on our
typically Christians engage in self-denial of hearts. Lent is a time to let it show.

some form (and for some this involves food!). Lenten blessings,

But Ash Wednesday is so much more Pastor Lisa

important than that. The roots of this practice

are historical, but ashes are biblical. One

scriptural interpretation asks us to think of the

ashes with regard to mourning. Remember

how Job sat in the ashes, despairing of his

situation? Dust and ashes were an outward

sign of grief in ancient times, and Job was

certainly grievous about what was

happening in his life. Also, in the book of

Esther, when Mordecai found out that all the

Jews would be killed he donned sackcloth

and ashes, and “went through the city,

wailing with a loud and bitter cry…” (Esther

4:1). In fact, as he did so, Mordecai found

many Jews wearing sackcloth and lying in

the ashes.

Ashes do prompt our thinking towards

our mortality. Yes, from dust we came and to

dust we will all return, but the ashes aren’t

meant to be a morbid angel sitting on our

News from the Loft PAGE 4

THE SANCTUARY CHOIR
We have loads of beautiful choral music planned for the winter and spring of 2016! In the mix are pieces fa-
miliar to us and others that have long been in our catalogue, but rarely sung: English choral anthems, modal
anthems, etc. At Ardmore, the Sanctuary Choir is proud to sing a wide variety of quality choral literature. If you
enjoy singing… join the choir! We love to sing good music, and we also like to have a good time!

ARDMORE BELLS
We are thrilled to have two new ringers! Amelia Johnson and Trish Barfield have joined us in the New Year
and we are having a blast with them. Amelia had never rung before but reads music and is a swift learner!
Trish has previous handbell experience and is a solid ringer for sure. We are looking forward to ringing on
Sunday, February 21st, the second Sunday in Lent.

THE PRESCHOOL CHOIR
As it is Epiphany, we are singing a lot of songs with the theme of light and the concept of Jesus as the light of
the world. As we enter Lent, we will delve into songs that are more introspective and have concepts of our
service to one another. Meanwhile, we continue to learn about music: 3/4 time in particular: snow floats down,
rain is falling, falling, and the wind whishes around us in the choir room as we play games with triple meter. :)

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
Winter weather aside, we are busy working on our Lenten anthem “A Lenten Prayer” by Robert Powell, learn-
ing our hymn of the month (No. 173 “Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies”) and exploring music-reading skills.
After we sing on Sunday, February 14th, we will begin a new hymn of the month, No. 296 “Sing, My Tongue,
the Glorious Battle”, and will delve into Cary Ratcliff’s introspective, modern anthem “How Shall I Sing to
God?”, which we will present in March with the Sanctuary Choir.

Music for the Month and More…

Transfiguration Sunday, February 7, Communion:
The Sanctuary Choir will sing “The Glory of the Father” by Hovland and “Light Divine” by Archangelsky.

Ash Wednesday Service, February 10, 6:45PM
The Sanctuary Choir will sing “Prayer to Jesus” by George Oldroyd and “Sign Us With Ashes” by William Rowan.

Sunday, February 14, Lent 1
The Preschool Choir will sing and Children’s Choir will share “A Lenten Prayer” by Robert Powell during the Offertory. The

Sanctuary Choir will sing “I to the Hills Lift Up Mine Eyes” by Jean Berger as the Benediction Response.

Sunday, February 21, Lent 2
The Ardmore Bells with ring! Selections include: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”;

“I Must Tell Jesus All of My Troubles”;
and “Sweet Hour of Prayer”.

Sunday, February 28, Lent 3
The Sanctuary Choir will share “The Stranger” and “Now and Always” by D. Lovitt.

Sunday, March 6, Lent 4, Communion
The Sanctuary Choir will sing Mendelssohn’s gorgeous “He Watching Over Israel” and Mark Miller’s moving “Even Here”

during Communion.

Children and Family Ministries PAGE 5

KidSpace and Wednesday Night Fun

Bring your little ones to KidSpace and stay for fellowship meal after. KS is a
wonderful opportunity for Ardmore’s children and guests to learn more about
Jesus. . The 1/2 hour class consists of a kid-friendly Bible lesson, self expression
time through art and crafts, and prayer time.

Children are challenged to recall prior lessons, scripture and more. Please
JOIN US! If you believe you may be interested in helping in this area of minis-
try we would love to have you participate, reach out to Nicole Stevens our
Dir. of Children and Youth. We gather weekly in room 218.

• 5:00 PM: K-2nd KidSpace • 5:30 PM: Pre-K’s KidSpace •

Potluck Social for our 20’s, 30’s and 40’s

Young families, couples and singles... join other 20, 30 and 40 something’s
for a POTLUCK SOCIAL on February 27, 6:00- 9:00 PM, at the home of Sarah
and Drew Blackwell (3031 Magazine Drive, W-S). We ask that everyone
bring a covered dish and if you have little ones, bring them along, too.
We will have childcare available for you.

Please RSVP to Nicole Stevens so we will be able to plan accordingly for Potluck Social
all our participants. GUESTS are welcome to attend as well.

Any questions, please reach out to NICOLE 723.3695 x105
or SARAH 331.2627

Ardmore’s Annual CHILI COOK OFF is Coming!

Dust off your spice rack, grab your apron and fire up your stove or
crock pot to make your best pot of chili to share after worship,
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28. We will have Four Categories
available:

•HOT •MILD •INTERNATIONAL •VEGAN

Please ENTER TO COMPETE by reaching out to Christine Reynolds at 971-9379, and be sure
to tell her what category of chili you plan to prepare. You will help serve bite size samples to the
congregation early in the event before sitting down to eat. Please plan to bring anything your chili
requires i.e.: chips, cheese, sour cream .

Our congregants and guests are asked to vote with their folding money and noisy change. All funds
collected will go to the SOUP KITCHEN/SAMARITAN MINISTRIES. It’s a “souper” way to contribute to
those in need, fellowship with your church family and enjoy a little friendly competition as well. We
will award People’s Choice this year after all funds are collected and counted.

Non chili chefs are asked to BRING A DESSERT TO SHARE with the congregations. Ardmore will supply
the beverages and side dishes. Please mark your calendars to join us! The annual chili cook off is
always a wonderful winter event, that warms the body, and the soul!!

Youth Ministries PAGE 6

FEB 07 Super Bowl game, 6:00-9:00 PM, location TBD
A-L bring salty item to share/M-Z sweet treat to share
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “Holy Spirit”

12-14 No Youth
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “The Church”

21 Youth Snack & Lesson TBD 4:30 PM, Snack Provider: Teri Liles
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “Discipleship”

28 Youth Snack & Lesson TBD 4:30 PM, need snack provider.
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “Salvation”

MAR 06 Youth Snack & Lesson TBD 4:30 PM, need snack provider
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “Weslyan Quadrilateral” with Pastor Jock

13 Youth Snack & Lesson TBD 4:30 PM, need snack provider
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “Worship” with Miss Dreama

20 Youth Snack & Lesson TBD 4:30 PM, need snack provider
Confirmation meets 4:30 PM, “Sacraments” with Rev. Lisa

27 Youth help serve breakfast, 9:00 AM
No meetings this evening.

Snack Sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/8050544acab2c7-myfsnax

Operation Warmth is
Wrapping Up!

Please donate what you can to our
friends at the Hospitality House Shelter
in Boone, NC. Our collection DEAD-
LINE IS FEBRUARY 10. The youth of Ardmore served the guests lunch over the 2015 fall retreat and learned
the one thing most needed were warm beverages for the long, frigid winter months.

Hospitality House is a When asked about serving and what they most enjoyed, one youth stated,
non-profit crisis interven- “You know I can make a small difference and really that, just that alone is a
big deal.” Another said, “Smiling at a stranger makes us not strangers any-
tion agency that pro- more; it’s the start of a friendship and being able to do nice things for your
vides food, shelter and
supportive services to friends and others is what being a Christian is all about.” Amen?

individuals and families Donated items can be dropped off in the mission closet (left door, closest to
living in crisis, poverty the covered walkway) in the small crates on the right rack or at the church
and homelessness, that office. Main items needed are: coffee filters, drip type coffee (regular), hot
Operates the Bread of cocoa, and assorted flavors of tea. As an Appalachian State grad, I can at-
Life Community kitchen test to the cold winters. The congregations help is appreciated greatly in this
and administers the endeavor. Our plan is to hand deliver all items to the shelter, on our way
home Sunday, February 14, along with Valentine’s Day treat
Watauga Crisis bags.
Assistance Network.

Come to me all who are weary, and I will give you rest, Matt. 11:28

Senior Moments PAGE 7

Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Yes, Valentine’s Day will be here soon. This is the month to show love for oth-
ers. But I think that every month is a month of love at Ardmore UMC. Many members do special, loving deeds
for each other every day, especially for our seniors. It is wonderful to be part of a loving, caring congregation.

It is always enjoyable to visit senior friends, but last month it was a special treat when I visited Marian
and Donald Funderburk. It was so good to visit Marian at home, rather than at the hospital. Did you know
that Donald is a dulcimer maker? He made one for Lisa Wishon, a former Ardmore UMC associate minister
several years ago. Lisa had been taking dulcimer lessons and she was in Winston-Salem recently and wanted
to play her dulcimer for Donald. Lisa went with me to visit the Funderburks and she played her dulcimer for
them. It was a treat for Donald to see her enjoy playing the instrument that he had made for her. It was also
nice for friends to reconnect with each other. Haven’t I said before that Ardmore has some amazing and tal-
ented seniors? I’ll share more about other amazing and talented seniors in future articles.

Our January Young at Heart program was cancelled due to the winter weather. Bob Barton will be
back with his guitar in April and we hope to have someone from the Sheriff’s Department to inform us on how
to avoid scams and frauds also in April.

Our February Young at Heart program will be Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. in the Bob Mar-
tin Hall. The program will be presented by author Kim Underwood and his wife Garnet Goldman, an artist.
You may remember Kim for his articles in the Winston-Salem Journal a few years ago. Kim has also written
some books, which Garnet has illustrated. I’m sure that we will enjoy hearing from them. The cost of the meal
is $ 8.00 and all ages are invited to attend. Call me (723-5566) or e-mail me ([email protected]) by
Tuesday, February 16 to make your reservations. Invite a friend.

February can be a cold, snowy month. Stay warm and be safe when you are out and about, and at
home. We don’t want any accidents. Call me if I can run any errands for you. I’ll be happy to help you out.
During this month of love, keep this quote in mind…”Taking time for love is more important than getting things
accomplished.” (unknown)

Love and Peace to All,

Mary Jo

Each month, The Upper Room Join us for food, fellowship and fun on
Daily Devotional Guides are
available in the Narthex. Please Tuesday, February 23 at 11:45 AM
take one for daily devotional use. To help offset
the expense of the guides, please place a $1.00 in in Bob Martin Hall.
the box near the guides, ask an usher to put it in
the box or use an offering envelope from the pew,
mark it for “Upper Room” and leave it in the offer-
ing plate.

Remember our Homebound “The Wonderful World of Kim and Garnet”

Do you know of a church member who has diffi- Kim Underwood, Author and Garnet Goldman, Artist
culties making it to worship on Sunday morn-
ings? For reservations, please call Mary Jo Brewer at
We provide copies of our weekly sermons on CD 723.5566 or email [email protected]
as well as our church bulletin. If you know of a by TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.
shut-in that would like to receive either or both
of these, please contact the church office and The cost is $8.00 and guests are always welcome!
we will add them to our mailing list.

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Happy February Birthday...

2/2 Marjorie Harris 2/13 Susan Jones
Rhodena Cromer 2/14 Katie Price
2/3 Diann Boyette Owen Burey
2/4 Cheryl Ollis 2/15 Megan McSwain
2/5 Charles Fodel 2/16 Isabelle Pagett
2/7 Katie Murray Page Hartsell
2/8 Lucia Smithdeal 2/17 Stephen Folwell
2/9 Faye Fenegan Colleen Hinton
2/10 Chris Correll 2/21 Tara Swinson
2/11 Beth Buresh 2/22 Ian Tomihiro
2/12 David Brewer 2/23 Elizabeth Martin
Will Olsen Charles Lawrence
Ben Smith 2/24 Cathy Amos
Darcy Steele 2/25 Boyd Creasy
Peggy Heacock 2/28 Michael Bachman
Ernestine Jackson Shirley Pfaff
Belinda Beard Ashley Griffin
Zach Nixon

To my church family,

I am so blessed to have such a loving, caring
family at Ardmore Methodist Church!! Please
know how much your cards, calls, and visits
meant to me. I thank you so much.

Love to all,

Jan Carter

Our Congregational Concerns

For friends and family in need of healing: Peggy Andrews, Jeanette Barbee, Polly Blackburn, Lydia Brinker,
Margaret Browning, Johnnie Bryant, Jan Carter, Ron Creasy, Lucy Doud, Ronda Ely, Fred and Lou Foster, Mar-
garet Foster, Betty Frazier, Marian Funderburk, Nell Hamilton, Marjorie Harris, Cliff and Nancy Harvel, Hattie
Hauser, Mark Hembree, Ruby Houlden, Earl Hucks, Jerry Johnson, Virginia Kennedy, Frankie Liles, Larry Martin,
Ruth Martin, Gertrude Maynard, CP Pate, Sylvia Powell, Bruce Richardson, Amy Robinson, Jim Smith, Hank
Spainhour, Carl Stevens, Carolyn Stuart, Mary Tatum, Jean Temples, Evelyn Williams, Jim Wooten, Sofie Zuluaga
For those who grieve.
For those who serve our country.
For those who come to Our Father’s Table Food Pantry and Clothing Closet.

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Faith Box

Faith Box was founded with a focus to help parents who may
have infants in neonatal care at local hospitals. Faith Box serves
to provide premature infant clothing for parents as they welcome
their new baby home. Ardmore UMC has been designated a drop off
location for new clothing that will fit premature infants. These clothes
will be delivered through Faith Box to parents around the state as out-
reach for support after long stays in hospitals. A box designated "Faith
Box" has been placed in the missions closet to accept donations for
Faith Box.

IN MEMORY OF CHARLES SIMMONS PAGE 10
by Carolina Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hedrick,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baity, Mary Jo Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. February Services and
Roy Nifong Scripture Readers
IN MEMORY OF NANCY FLYNN
by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baity, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster, February 7
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nifong, Martha Circle Luke 9:28-36
IN MEMORY OF PEGGY DAUGHTRY Ronda Ely, Garrison Schmidt
by Mr. and Mrs. William Hall
IN MEMORY OF RUTH DAVIS February 10
by Marguerite Wilson, Jane Click Ash Wednesday Service 6:45 PM
IN MEMORY OF PATTY WHISNANT
by Mary Jo Brewer, Sarah Penry, Mary O’Daniel, Mr. February 14
and Mrs. Larry Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster, I Corinthians 13:1-13; John 3:16-17
Carolyn Webster, Martha Circle
IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA MOCK Joe White, Carolyn Coram
by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence, Sr.
IN HONOR OF BETTY MC BRIDE February 21
by Della Scott Luke 9:51-62
IN HONOR OF ASHLEY FELTS AND PHILLIP EPTING Pam Myers, Carolyn Webster
by Steve Felts, Eva Jane Felts and Dr. and Mrs. Bill
Davis, Jr. February 28
Luke 10:17-24
J. R. Snider, Cathy Amos

Fellowship Meal 6:00 PM—Bob Martin Hall
ADULTS $6

CHILDREN/YOUTH $3
HOUSEHOLD MAXIMUM $20
Everyone is welcome! Reservations are required by 10:00 AM each Monday
morning by calling the church office. You may also complete the form in the

bulletin each Sunday!

Small group studies begin at 6:45 PM and there are several to choose from (see
the calendar on page 11) or contact Lisa Tanico.

Childcare is provided.

Our Time in January

OUR TIME: Attendance

8:20 AM Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 24
10:30 AM 37 29 24 NO
EPIC
WORSHIP TOTAL 190 140 123 SERVICES
SUNDAY SCHOOL 52 72 43

279 241 190
122 135 97

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31 12 3 4 56
8:20 AM Early Worship 9:00 AM Preschool Groundhog Day 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool 8:00 AM Vietname
9:15 AM Sunday School 6:30 PM GS 40261 9:00 AM Preschool 11:00 AM Ardmore Stitchers 5:30 PM FOOD 12:00 PM CHURCH se Adoption
10:20 AM EPIC Worship 5:00 PM KidSpace(K-2nd)/P PANTRY OFFICE CLOSES Group
10:30 AM Children's Church/ 1:00 PM UMW Ex- reK Choir
Learning Time ecutive 5:30 PM KidSpace(PreK)/
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Board Meeting Kid's Choir(K-4th)
4:30 PM UMYF Snack & Program 7:00 PM Miriam 6:00 PM Fellowship Meal
6:00 PM BS Troop 749 Circle 6:30 PM Small Group "Believe"
6:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Knowing Jesus
7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
7:00 PM Young Adults

7 89 10 11 12 13
Boy Scout Sunday 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool Ash Wednesday 9:00 AM Preschool
Transfiguration Sunday 6:00 PM GS 02321 and Chapel 9:00 AM Preschool 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Youth Winter Youth Winter
Youth Souper Bowl Flag 6:30 PM GS 02323 10:00 AM Esther and Chapel Roundtable
Football Party 6:30 PM GS 02811 Circle 11:00 AM Ardmore Stitchers Retreat Retreat
8:20 AM Early Worship 6:30 PM GS 40382 10:00 AM Martha 5:00 PM KidSpace(K-2nd)/
9:15 AM Sunday School 6:30 PM GS 40576 Circle PreK Choir 9:00 AM Preschool
10:20 AM EPIC Worship 7:00 PM GS 40017 3:00 PM Deborah 5:30 PM KidSpace(PreK)/
10:30 AM Children's Church/ Kid's Choir(K-4th) 12:00 PM CHURCH
Learning Time Circle 6:00 PM Fellowship Meal
10:30 AM Traditional Worship 6:00 PM Shrove 6:45 PM Ash Wednesday OFFICE CLOSES
4:30 PM Confirmation Class Tuesday Pancake Service
4:30 PM UMYF Snack & Program Supper 7:00 PM Young Adults
6:00 PM BS Troop 749 7:15 PM Sanctuary Choir
6:00 PM Handbell Choir

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Valentine's Day CHURCH OFFICE 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool Set-up for Chili
Youth Winter Retreat CLOSED 11:00 AM UMW 11:00 AM Ardmore Stitchers 5:30 PM FOOD 12:00 PM CHURCH Cook Off
8:20 AM Early Worship Presidents' Day Prayer and Self 5:00 PM KidSpace(K-2nd)/ PANTRY OFFICE CLOSES
9:15 AM Sunday School 6:30 PM GS 40261 Denial PreK Choir
10:20 AM EPIC Worship 6:30 PM Missions Service and 5:30 PM KidSpace(PreK)/ 26 27
10:30 AM Children's Church/ and Outreach Luncheon Kid's Choir(K-4th) 9:00 AM Preschool 12:00 AM Cub
Learning Time 5:30 PM Teachers' 6:00 PM Fellowship Meal 12:00 PM CHURCH Scouts Pinewood
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Sorority 6:30 PM Small Group, "Believe" OFFICE CLOSES Derby
4:30 PM Confirmation Class 7:00 PM Knowing Jesus 5:00 PM Cub
6:00 PM BS Troop 749 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Scouts Pinewood
6:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Young Adults Derby

21 22 23 24 25 45
8:20 AM Early Worship 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool World Day of
9:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool 11:00 AM Ardmore Stitchers 6:00 PM Ardmore Prayer
10:20 AM EPIC Worship 5:00 PM KidSpace(K-2nd)/ Community Club 9:00 AM Preschool
10:30 AM Children's Church/ 9:00 AM Preschool 11:45 AM Young at PreK Choir Dinner 12:00 PM CHURCH
Learning Time 5:30 PM KidSpace(PreK)/ 7:00 PM GS Service OFFICE CLOSES
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Registration Heart Kid's Choir(K-4th) Unit Meeting
11:30 AM Chili Cook Off 6:00 PM Fellowship Meal
4:30 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM GS 02321 6:30 PM Small Group, "Believe"
4:30 PM UMYF Snack & Program 7:00 PM Knowing Jesus
6:00 PM BS Troop 749 6:30 PM GS 02323 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
6:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Young Adults
6:30 PM GS 02811

6:30 PM GS 40576

7:00 PM GS 40017

28 29 1 2 3
8:20 AM Early Worship 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool
9:15 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM Preschool 11:00 AM Ardmore Stitchers 5:30 PM FOOD
10:20 AM EPIC Worship 5:00 PM KidSpace(K-2nd)/ PANTRY
10:30 AM Children's Church/ 9:00 AM Preschool 7:00 PM Miriam PreK Choir
Learning Time 5:30 PM KidSpace(PreK)/
10:30 AM Traditional Worship Registration Circle Kid's Choir(K-4th)
4:30 PM Confirmation Class 6:00 PM Fellowship Meal
4:30 PM UMYF Snack & Program 6:30 PM Small Group, "Believe"
6:00 PM BS Troop 749 7:00 PM Knowing Jesus
6:00 PM Handbell Choir 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir
7:00 PM Young Adults

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Join us for Worship February Food for Share

Early Traditional Service NEEDS THIS MONTH: Tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce and
8:20 AM canned soup

Sanctuary ADDITIONAL NEEDS: Coffee, diapers (size 4, 5 and 6),
laundry detergent, and toiletry items (soap, shampoo,
Sunday School for ALL Ages deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors).
9:15 AM
This list serves as a guideline in
Education Building making donations that meet spe-
cific needs for the month. Gro-
Contemporary Service cery bags are available in the
10:20 AM Narthex, the lobby near the ele-
vator and beside the Missions
Rozzelle Chapel Closet near the entrance to the
Education Building. Please take
Traditional Service one, fill it up on your next grocery
10:30 AM shopping trip and return to the
Sanctuary Missions Closet.

Thank you for your EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY!