Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Announcements 2-26

Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 31st.  We are in need of bags of candy.  If you would be willing to donate some candy, you may bring them in at any time.

LBA Meeting- The Local Board of Administration will meet this Tuesday, Februray 28th at 7pm

SRWC Ladies Board - The SRWC Ladies Group will be meeting at Java Journey Tuesday, February 28th in the "Gathering Place" at 7pm.  All ladies are welcome to attend.

Open Arms Food Pantry - Since beginning operation of the Open Arms Food Pantry, we have served 20 families with a total of 569 pounds of food.  This ministry has great potential of reaching the needy who have not only physical needs, but spiritual needs as well.  If you have given to the Open Arms Food Pantry in any way, thank you.  Please continue to bring in food donations and place them in the box in the foyer.  If you have any questions, please see Charlie Hawkins or David Deitz.

Open Arms Food Pantry Meeting - will be held on Sunday, March 4th at 5:00 pm

Tell Your Story - Would you be willing to share your story of when you came to Christ and a little bit of your spiritual journey?  There are sheets on the table outside the Nursery for you to take and tell us about the time when you were "Born Again".  These stories will be compiled and put into a booklet.  Give your Spiritual Journey stories to Andrea Ward

Church Website - If your class or group had anything on the church website, please resubmit that information in writing to Pastor Drew or Andrea.  The new church website is under construction.  You can check out the preliminary work at http://sandyridgewesleyanchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Announcements 2-19

Open Arms Food Pantry Meeting - Will be held on Sunday, March 4th at 5pm.

Open Arms Food Pantry - Since beginning operation of Open Arms Food Pantry, we have served 20 families with a total of 569 pounds of food.  This ministry has great potential of reaching the needy who have not only  physical needs, but spiritual needs as well.  If you have given to the Open Arms Food Pantry in any way, thank you.  Please continue to bring in food donations and place them in box in the foyer.  If you have any questions, please see Charlie Hawkins or David Deitz.

Salvation Army Soup Kitchen - Next Sunday, February 26th, the Youth Group Team will be serving.  See Pastor Drew for details.



Special Offering - A special offering will be taken Next Sunday, February 26th to come along side our youth and their efforts to raise money to feed the hungry in the 30 Hour Famine.


Reach Out with a Rose - The SRWC Children are making Duct Tape Roses to raise funds for a missions project.  The Duct Tape Roses are $2 each.  I fyou wish to place an order or have any questions, please see Patty Franklin or Karen Abofarraj

"Tell Your Story" - Would you be willing to share your story of when you came to Christ and a little bit about your spiritual journey?  There are sheets on the table outside the Nursery for you to take and tell us about the time when you were "Born Again" or a powerful move of God in your life.  These stories will be compiled and put into a booklet.  Give your Spiritual Journey stories to Andrea Ward.


Church Website -  If your class or group had anything on the church website, please resubmit that information in writing to Pastor Drew or Andrea.  The new church website is under construction.  You can check out the preliminary work at http://sandyridgewesleyanchurch.blogspot.com/

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Perfect isn't always worship

There is one song that sticks out to me from Sunday mornings worship.  It was not a new one.  It has been sung and played before.  For some reason, it just wasn't gelling.  The guitar was off.  The drums were behind.  One of the singers started to early.  They actually stopped it and started again.  Some might have been perturbed about the interruption in their worship.  Some might have been amused that there was a mistake.  Some might have been embarrassed for the worship leaders.  At first, I was a little of all those things above.  However, a thought slowly dawned on me.  Worship isn't about perfect music.  Yes in our head we all know this, but do we know it in our hearts.  Do we know worship isn't always about perfect timing, perfect songs, perfect words, etc.  We shouldn't be striving for perfection in our worship.  We are not perfect beings. Therefore if we bring ourselves to worship, then things will not be perfect.  And that is okay!

Do you bring your imperfect self to worship on Sunday mornings?  Do worship even though things aren't perfect?  You should because God wants you just like you are.  He doesn't want a perfect version of you.  His job is perfect.  Yours is just to be there.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Announcements 2-12


Open Arms Food Pantry Meeting - Will be held on Sunday, March 4th at 5pm.


Open Arms Food Pantry - As more people seek help from the Food Pantry, it is extremely important that we maintain a sufficient level of non-perishable canned food.  There is a receptacle in the foyer for these items to be placed and a list of items most needed on the table.  If you find it more convenient to give a monetary donation, please put it in an offering envelope and mark it "Food Pantry" or give your donation to Janie Carter

Reach Out with a Rose - The SRWC Children are making Duct Tape Roses to raise funds for a missions project.  The Duct Tape Roses are $2 each.  I fyou wish to place an order or have any questions, please see Patty Franklin or Karen Abofarraj

"Tell Your Story" - Would you be willing to share your story of when you came to Christ and a little bit about your spiritual journey?  There are sheets on the table outside the Nursery for you to take and tell us about the time when you were "Born Again" or a powerful move of God in your life.  These stories will be compiled and put into a booklet.  Give your Spiritual Journey stories to Andrea Ward.



Church Website -  If your class or group had anything on the church website, please resubmit that information in writing to Pastor Drew or Andrea.  The new church website is under construction.  You can check out the preliminary work at http://sandyridgewesleyanchurch.blogspot.com/

You're Invited -  You are all cordially invited to Ben Ward's birthday party.  It will be held in the church fellowship hall on February 18th from 2-4pm.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Announcements from 2-5

Pastoral Vote - A Local Church Conference will be held on Sunday, February 12th after Morning Worship service to conduct a pastoral vote.  The vote will be for a four year/extended call.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Absentee ballots are available if needed and if the individual is eligible to receive one.

Men's Prayer Breakfast - Next Sunday, February 12th at 8:30 am


Open Arms Food Pantry - As more people seek help from the Food Pantry, it is extremely important that we maintain a sufficient level of non-perishable canned food.  There is a receptacle in the foyer for these items to be placed and a list of items most needed on the table.  If you find it more convenient to give a monetary donation, please put it in an offering envelope and mark it "Food Pantry" or give your donation to Janie Carter


Valentine Feast- Plan on joining us on Saturday, February 11th at 5:00pm - 7:00pm for a time of fun, fellowship, and great food.  Cost $8 per person.  Sign-up on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Reach Out with a Rose - The SRWC Children are making Duct Tape Roses to raise funds for a missions project.  The Duct Tape Roses are $2 each.  I fyou wish to place an order or have any questions, please see Patty Franklin or Karen Abofarraj

"Tell Your Story" - Would you be willing to share your story of when you came to Christ and a little bit about your spiritual journey?  There are sheets on the table outside the Nursery for you to take and tell us about the time when you were "Born Again" or a powerful move of God in your life.  These stories will be compiled and put into a booklet.  Give your Spiritual Journey stories to Andrea Ward.



Church Website -  If your class or group had anything on the church website, please resubmit that information in writing to Pastor Drew or Andrea.  The new church website is under construction.  You can check out the preliminary work at http://sandyridgewesleyanchurch.blogspot.com/

You're Invited -  You are all cordially invited to Ben Ward's birthday party.  It will be held in the church fellowship hall on February 18th from 2-4pm.