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Sunday, January 29 is the Fourth Sunday after the Ephiphany. Guest pastor The Rev. Wayne Gustafson will preach the sermon Living with Authority. Download the bulletin.
Church Calendar
Upcoming Events
January
29: Fifth Sunday Mission:
One Great Hour of Sharing
February
5: Film on the making of the King James Bible, after Fellowship Hour
9: Bible Study, 10:30–noon. First of 8-week Bible Study on the Old Testament. See description at right.
12: Kitchen Cupboard Sunday
14: Kitchen Cupboard Staffing
(Lorna Herdt, Debbie Novelli)
19: Farewell Fellowship Hour for Mary Lou Kish
22: Ash Wednesday
23: Pastor Parish Relations committee meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the pastor's office
March
8: Church Council meeting, 7:00
(early to ccommodate schedule conflicts)
11: Kitchen Cupboard Sunday
13: Kitchen Cupboard Staffing
(Susan Spear, Lorna Herdt)
18: Book Discussion of Asphalt Jesus
after Fellowship Hour
Faith in Books Sunday
(date to be announced))
April
1: Palm Sunday
5: Holy Thursday
6: Good Friday
8: Easter Sunday
8: Kitchen Cupboard Sunday
10: Kitchen Cupboard Staffing
(Carol Hockett, Margaret Robertshaw)
29: Fifth Sunday Mission:
Feinstein Challenge/ Kitchen Cupboard
May
6: Kitchen Cupboard Sunday
8: Kitchen Cupboard Staffing
(Open. Contact Debbie Novelli at cnovelli@baka.com or 539-6628)
13: Mother’s Day / Blanket Sunday
27: Pentecost
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SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:00 a.m.
Choir Rehearsal: Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Pastor: The Rev. Rebecca Dolch
We welcome all who seek a church community whose worship and service affirm the spirit of Christ. We encourage your participation in mission projects, theological discussions, spiritual growth, choir, and social fellowship. We value the development of personal friendships in a caring and giving community.
One Great Hour of Sharing
Fifth Sunday Mission Collection, January 29
Gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing lay the foundation for all of UMCOR's work by covering the costs of doing business. This means that all gifts designated to specific programs can go 100% to those programs, because UMCOR's basic expenses are covered.
Join United Methodists everywhere by participating in the special offering that supports UMCOR’s vital work. Please give generously. Envelopes are available in the hymnal racks.
Study the Old Testament Together
Thursday mornings 10:30-Noon beginning February 9.
Join Rebecca Dolch as we watch Great Courses DVDs about the Old Testament. We will discuss these lectures given by Professor Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University. She is also Affiliated Professor at the Woolf Institute, Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations, at Cambridge in the UK. If you are interested, please contact Rebecca. You may bring friends. DVDs could also be available on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or other times.
Small Jobs for Starters
Be a part of the Chapel's Health and Vitality!
Over the years and with the passage of many ministers, the constant at Forest Home Chapel has been the congregation – keeping the budget, the structure, the music and the spirit alive with no staff and minimal committee meetings. It’s the kind of blessing that doesn’t get into annual reports and is known only to a small but loyal community. There continue to be ongoing Small Jobs that need doing, are in no way onerous, and help us all feel part of the Chapel’s health. For starters:
- Attend Chapel on Sundays
- Pass the collection plates – no signup required
- Sign up to read scripture. Signup sheet in in foyer
- Sign up to bring your choice of fruit/cheese/ crackers/sweets to feed 30-35 at coffee hour (coffee will already be prepared). Ask an experienced chapel member for tips, but please, keep your offering manageable and enjoyable for you!
- Slip some “gently used” children’s books into the red crate in the hall
- Take the Bright Red Bookshelf books to Family Reading Partnership office in Danby once every three or four months
- Be part of our next book discussion of Asphalt Jesus, by Eric Elnes, March 18, after Fellowship Hour
- Help deadhead plants, pull weeds, move stones: April–October
- Contribute financially
- Check this website regularly, for news, photos and announcements!
THE CHAPEL actively supports the multi-faith Area Congregations Together, CROP Walk and the Ithaca Kitchen Cupboard food distribution program. Through the United Methodist program of Apportioned Giving, Church World Service and the Mennonite Missions, members support local, national and international development and relief work.