Announcements
2012 Pictorial Directory and 2012 Church Directory. Both are available to church family and friends. Stop in the church office to pick up a copy.
On Sunday, February 5, 9:30 AM, (Super Bowl Sunday), please bring cans of food for the hungry to church. My sisters and I will collect them while we are greeting. Thank you. – Jacob Lebold
Music Lovers' Jam: Saturday, February 11, from 4-9 pm in the Social Hall, potluck supper at 6:30 pm. All invited to come play, come listen, come for the fellowship. Mark your calendar! – Robin Nordmoe, Contact Person
Paper Sunday February 19: Please bring donations of paper items (copy paper, toilet paper, paper towels, paper linen napkins, paper cups, etc.) to the church the week of February 19-25. The Stewardship Board appreciates your support!
Just for Fun: Wine and Cheese! During the month of February, all are invited to the church any weekday morning from 9 am to 12 noon for cheese and crackers, coffee or tea, and an opportunity to “whine” about any topic of your choice (weather, politics, local happenings, etc.). Or, just stop in to greet the staff and your church friends! Brian Wynkoop will provide the cheese! Other snack donations welcome…starts Wednesday, February 1.
Join the Men’s Breakfast the first Monday of every month at 7:00am at R&M Southside Diner on Newark Road. The fellowship and hearty breakfast are definitely worth getting up early for–bring a friend!
Open Table Lunch: Looking for a lunch date on Sundays? You are invited to be a part of a lunch group after church each Sunday. The group will decide on a restaurant, reserve a large table, and then meet for fellowship and fun. See the Pastor.
Quilters: All who like to quilt, or want to learn, are invited to quilt on Thursdays from 10 am to 2:30 pm, with a covered dish gathering at noon, in the social hall. Two or three persons are needed to keep the quilting tradition alive in our church. Call 393-1736 for further information.
View the Pastor's Sermons Via Video On-Line: Did you know that you are now able to view Pastor Keith's sermons in video on our church website at www.mvucc.org ? Just click on the "sermons" tab and select the one you wish to view.
Pew Cushion Fund: Anyone interested in making a donation toward the purchase of new pew cushions for the Sanctuary may make checks payable to First Congregational UCC, designated “Pew Cushion Fund.”
The Winter Sanctuary: Adult Forum recently heard an outstanding presentation by Darko Gligorovski, a Kenyon student, volunteer, and board member of The Winter Sanctuary. He spoke about the homeless shelter in Mount Vernon and the issues of homelessness and poverty both here in Knox County and around the nation. Those interested in donating to the shelter may make checks payable to The Winter Sanctuary and mail them in care of Gay Street UMC, 18 North Gay Street, Mount Vernon. The shelter also needs donations of clothing, shoes, personal care items, socks, underwear, snacks and breakfast foods. Items can be taken to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish House across East High Street from the church, where the shelter is temporarily housed. They are seeking a building for a permanent facility. Thank you for caring!
Kroger Reward Program: Have you re-enrolled for this year? If not, call the church office, 393-1736. It is necessary to re-enroll each April to remain in the Kroger Rewards program. The NPO number you will need is 81294. Your participation helps the church to achieve its annual budgeted income.
Pastor's Sermons Now On-Line: Click on "Blog" in the site directory and read, print or comment on Pastor Keith's weekly thoughts.