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CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 12^th – 18^th, 2012

Today               8:00AM            Worship & Communion

                          9:15AM             Adult Sunday School

                         10:00AM        Worship & Sunday School

Monday           6:45PM            Scouts – Fellowship Hall

6:30PM            Shepherding – Sanctuary

6:45PM            Scouts – Fellowship Hall

                         7:00PM           Bible Study

Tuesday          10:00AM            Staff Meeting

                           6:00PM         Bells – Back Room

                        7:00PM            Choir

                        7:00PM            AA – Fellowship Hall

Wednesday     9:45AM            Bible Study – Library

                        4:45pm            Scouts – Back Room

                        5:00PM            Scouts – Fellowship Hall

                        6:00PM            Lay Leadership – Library

                        6:30PM            Scouts – Fellowship Hall

                                                7:00PM           Ad Council - Library

Thursday        12:00PM           Ladies Fellowship – Library

                        5:00PM             Wedding Rehearsal

                           6:30PM         Scouts – Fellowship Hall

Saturday          9:30AM                       UMW - Library

                        2:30PM            Wedding

HAPPENINGS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY DINNER, sponsored by the Ecumenical Churches of North Kingstown, will be held today at 1PM at First Baptist Church in Wickford. Everyone is invited.

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL – Lent in the ancient church was a time to prepare for baptism and to re-examine the spiritual practices of the faith. We are preparing to print a Lenten Devotional. Mark Zaccaria is looking for writers.

                                              SPIRITUAL FORMATION

FAMILY EVENT

Mark your calendar

For this family event!

March 4^th   Jim Hendricks, Christian pianist, will be with us in worship and then in concert.  Plan to join us at 4PM for a time of uplifting music and spiritual refreshment! We are opening this event to the community and district.

Pianist Jim Hendricks intrigued musicians and family members as a child with the uncanny ability to play anything he heard on records and memorize any printed music that came across the piano. While still in grammar school, Jim was able to transcribe by ear complex harmonies and melodies – without the use of a piano. He continued intensive musical studies and was considered a professional as a teenager.  After high school, Jim performed with such legends as Dave Brubeck, Della Reese, Rita Moreno, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis, and many others. He also competed in international piano competitions and was a featured orchestral soloist, performing the piano music of Rachmaninoff. By the age of twenty-five, Jim had accepted a professorship in the piano department of Chicago State University.   While on tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jim realized he was not using his talents for God's glory. Already being a dedicated Christian for many years, Jim knew it was time to leave the secular music world and follow God's calling into Christian ministry. 

       He has played at the Chrystal Cathedral.  He has made thirteen piano recordings, performed on ABC, CBS, TBN and PAX, and authored the book Contemporary Arrangements for Today's Church Pianist.

     A free will offering will be taken to support the Jim Hendricks Ministries.  

COMMUNITY DINNER, sponsored by the Ecumenical Churches of North Kingstown, will be held today at 1PM at First Baptist Church in Wickford. Everyone is invited.

Driver Needed - NK Meals on Wheels needs driver to deliver meals to the homebound. There is also a need for substitutes who can help on an as needed basis. To volunteer or for more information, call Martha Parks at 294-6362.

Emergency Closings - If worship or church activities are cancelled or postponed due to hazardous weather conditions, we will make every effort to notify you by through the Rhode Island Broadcasters channels, email, facebook, and a few by telephone.  In all cases we expect everyone to use their common sense regarding travel conditions.  Please, be safe!

Winter Clothing – We will continue to collect winter coats and clothing for people within our local community. Please bring clean articles of clothing only.

NURSERY CARE - With the help of Isabel Hayes and Paula Martasian, we have organized a rotational nursery care schedule for the 10AM service.  If you are interested in helping or have questions, please speak with Isabel or Paula.  

Please bring your calendars. Along with these classes there will be a weekend retreat at Camp Aldersgate (TBD) with youth from other churches and an all day Saturday session at the church. Confirmation will be held on May 27^th, Pentecost Sunday.  

    SUB SALE - The Youth are selling subs for doe $5 for Super Bowl Sunday!  (Feb 5^th)  See a youth member after church to order a sub and let them know the fixings you like.  They are great subs!

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS! – Saturday, February 11^th, is the annual Youth Pasta Dinner & Talent Show. You can participate by signing up to perform a talent at the show. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.  The dinner is served at 5pm and the Talent Show starts at 6pm. You can buy your tickets from the youth or at the door. $10 for a family; $5 for individuals. Join us for a fun night!

 4^th ANNUAL LADIES VALENTINE BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday, February 11^th, at 9AM. Please sing-up in the Narthex.
Come, have a wonderful breakfast and receive a rose and a kiss.©

LENTEN DEVOTIONAL – Lent in the ancient church was a time to prepare for baptism and to re-examine the spiritual practices of the faith. We are preparing to print a Lenten Devotional. Mark Zaccaria is looking for writers.

FLOWER CHART -   A new flower chart has been posted in the narthex.  You are invited to give flowers to be placed on the altar in memory or in honor of a loved one.   Envelopes for payment of $20 are in the narthex. Please make checks payable to NKUMC.   Be sure to fill out the envelope with names, numbers, etc. in case we need to contact you.

LITURGIST – We invite members of the laity to be liturgists in both our 8AM and 10AM services. Please sign up on the Sunday sign-up sheet outside the sanctuary.    

Bell Choir – We are temporarily merging the adult and youth bell choirs for an intergenerational choir. Please speak with Deb Snow.

 Recycling – If you are not taking them home, please leave bulletins in the recycling basket at the rear of the Sanctuary.