Wednesday, January 19, 2011

FUMCOB News and Events for 1/23

Link to 1/16/11 Sermon: Wash Your Mouth with a New Song


Please join us February 6 through March 13, 2011 for a sermon series and study based on Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations written by Robert Schnase, bishop of the Missouri Area of the United Methodist Church. The practices include Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for the two hour study which will begin following worship at about 11:30. If you need transportation or child care, please contact Pastor Cheryl.


The Men’s Group will provide a ham and bean supper on January 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm including homemade coleslaw, rolls, chocolate cake and assorted beverages. $9.00/Adults, free for children 12 and under. Take-out available.


Join us Sunday, February 13 at 6:30pm for a night of delightful chocolate desserts and charming entertainment. You can sign up to participate or just come and enjoy.


Join us for a Mardi Gras Potluck following worship on Sunday, March 6. There will be beads and mask-making, fun and fellowship. Bring a fanciful dish to share.


Please join us for worship on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, March 9 at 6pm as we mark the beginning of Lent and accept the mark of ashes that we may be reminded to "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel." —Mark 1:15


Join us Sunday, April 24th at 5:56am for an outdoor sunrise service at the parsonage on Easter morning.


Bishop Peter Weaver of NEAC to preach here on Sunday, May 8th.