January 28, 2012 Let the Pilgrimage begin!
As Lent approaches we focus our shared worship and individual reflection on Jesus' journey to the cross and the implications of God's suffering and transforming love. For your daily devotions, check out the online devotional site found at www.d365.org
Important Dates to Remember:
Ash Wednesday Worship: February 22, 6:30 pm (sanctuary)
First Sunday of Lent: February 26
January 28, 2012 
February 12th
You are invited to a Valentine banquet after the morning service on February 12th. Tickets are $5 for an individual and $10 for a family. The whole church is invited and all proceeds will go to support our children going to Passportkids! this summer. Baked spaghetti will be served and entertainment will accompany your meal.
January 28, 2012 I am writing 48 hours away from departing on pilgrimage to Israel. My clothes are stacked in the bedroom and reading for the trip stacked in my office. They advise "pack light" and "pack smart." Good advice for a trip...and the journey that is our lives. You will find more information on the website, including an option of following a blog of our daily excursions and reflections (please note the comments will be from all participants). As you may have learned by now, there will be 22 of us, all pastors, and from various denomination persuasions, plus our leaders. I offer my end of a covenant of prayer for you as I am away.
You are in good hands while I am away, God's and each others'. Those who will be preaching include Jon Self, staff led communion, and Rev. Susan Reed (Associate Minister, Broadway Baptist Church; Moderator of KBF). The Wednesday evening James Pathway will be taught by Mike Yelton and Brittany Krebs. Thanks to all.
Did you know?
A missional garden was approved at our last business meeting. It will be planted on our property, weeded by our volunteers, and harvested in support of our longstanding partner, South East Associated Ministries. SEAM will distribute the much needed vegetables to the neighbors Jesus calls us to serve. Thanks to Suzanne Shepherd for offering the vision and to the church family for an enthusiastic response.
The Missions and Church Life Team is in readiness to help our partner school, Goldsmith, with Blessings in a Backpack. The school system continues working out the details. You will hear more from Robin and her team as vital assistance arrives for families and how you can help.
The Pilgrimage of Lent
All of us are on a life journey that is a spiritual journey. The season of Lent calls to a pilgrimage of remembering and renewal as we focus our worship and our devotion to our Lord's pilgrimage to the cross, evidence of God's suffering and redemptive love. There will be opportunities for you to study and reflect, experience and share with others this journey that begins with Ash Wednesday Worship, February 22nd.
I am grateful for your support in this pilgrimage which takes me away and home again, changed and changing.
Shalom,
Don
January 28, 2012 Wednesday Nights: "Old Enough to Know" series
February 5th: Youth SMAC
March 9-11: KBF Youth Mission Weekend
January 28, 2012 
February 24-26
with Middletown United Methodist youth group
Cost: $20
January 28, 2012 Our Wednesday night lessons in February are:
1st: Jesus heals the ten lepers
8th: Jesus gets baptized
15th: Fruits of the spirit: Love
22nd: Ash Wednesday service
29th: Fruits of the spirit: Peace and Joy
January 28, 2012 Budget Needs for January $35,250
Budget Offerings for January $33,700
Budget Needs Year to Date $25,250
Budget Offerings Year to Date $33,700
Budget Expenses Year to Date $23,617
January 28, 2012 
Saturday, March 3
10:30 am
St Barnabas Catholic Church
3042 Hikes Lane
Everyone invited
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year the first week in March.
January 28, 2012 
FAN
February 5th
noon - 2:00 pm
Come explore worship and music with us. Parents you are invited to drop your children off and come back to pick them up.
