Love Conquers All
The love for equals is a human thing — of friend for friend, brother for brother. It is to love what is loving and lovely. The world smiles.
The love for the less fortunate is a beautiful thing — the love for those who suffer, for those who are poor, the sick, the failures, the unlovely. This is compassion, and it touches the heart of the world.
The love for the more fortunate is a rare thing — to love those who succeed where we fail, to rejoice without envy with those who rejoice, the love of the poor for the rich …. The world is always bewildered by its saints.
And then there is the love for the enemy — love for the one who does not love you but mocks, threatens and inflicts pain. The tortured’s love for the torturer. This is God’s love. It conquers the world.
—Frederick Buechner, The Magnificent Defeat
“Let all that you do be done in love” – I Corinthians 16:14
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony” – Colossians 3:14
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. – Romans 12:9-10
Announcements
Sunday School – 8:30 AM in the Community Building
Choir Practice Every Wednesday at 4:00pm
You may reach Pastor Joe at 570-465-7303 or his cell #570-267-4570
Sunday, February 2nd – Boy Scout Sunday
Wednesday, February 12th – President Lincoln’s Birthday
Friday, February 14th – Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 15th – Family Supper in the Community Building at 5:30 PM
Sunday, February 16th – Session Meeting following Worship Service
Saturday, February 22nd – President Washington’s Birthday
Tuesday, February 25th – Newsletter Deadline
Trip to see Moses at Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA – If you are interested in going, there is a sign up sheet in the vestibule. The scheduled date is Thursday, June 12th. Cost is $52.00 for adults, $29.00 for teens (age 13-18) and $19.00 for child (age 3-12). If we have 15 or more, the adult price changes to $49.40. The teen and child price stays the same. If there are any children or teens within the church that would like to go, the church has offered some funding, but there must be at least one parent or grandparent with the child or teen. If you have any questions, please see Bonne Travis or Carolyn White. Please sign up by February 16th.
Pastor Joe will be coming to choir practice on Wed. afternoons and stay afterward for anyone who would like to meet with him. It would be best to call or e-mail to make arrangements.
Past and present Elders are needed to be Worship Leaders to do the Welcome, Announcements and Call to Worship. Please see Joyce to sign up. Also Liturgists are needed – Bill will be circulating – be ready!!!
Prayer Shawl Ministry – We have several shawls ready. If anyone knows of anyone in need of one, please let Carolyn White know. Also, if anyone is interested in making shawls, scarves, hats and mittens at home and wants to donate them to this ministry, please give them to Carolyn White for distribution. We will resume our meetings, once the weather gets better. Thank you!!!
Loose Change Offerings
1st Sunday – Local Emergency/Deacon’s Fund
2nd Sunday – Local Emergency/Deacon’s
3rd Sunday – Kenya/Rev. Malaho
4th Sunday – Building Maintenance
5th Sunday – Habitat for Humanity (whenever there is a 5th Sunday)
Pastor Marilyn and Ray would love to hear from you during the winter months. The address is:
5201 W. Camelback Rd. Lot B 31, Phoenix, AZ 85031, The phone is 607-222-8261 and the e-mail address is: barnardms82@gmail.com
Jim & Kim’s Catering is pleased to introduce a new service for seniors and shut-ins. We are now offering Home Cooked meals delivered right to your door. We deliver for $7.00 a person. Call Kim Barbour with orders or questions—570-967-2372 or 607-438-8042. Check our our website, weekly menus are on there: www.jimkimscatering.com