Announcements for the week of February 1, 2009

The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

MISSION STATEMENT
The Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal) shares the love of Jesus through being a friendly community, participating in liturgically rich worship experiences, and by empowering individual ministries.

WORSHIP NEWS
WELCOME NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS
Please feel free to join us at the communion rail when it is time to receive Holy Communion. Our ushers and any member will be happy to assist if you have any questions during our worship. Jesus loves you! We are glad you are here.

Weather and Office Hours: With the change in weather, it is once again time to remind you that if the Bellevue Schools are closed, the church office will be closed. To see if weather or road conditions impact our weekend services please check our website and watch KETV’s scrolling closures for the latest updates.

YOUTH
Please mark your calendars for Feb 15. On 2/15, we’ll host our annual Valentine’s Bake Sale fund-raiser to raise funds for our activities and to contribute to Ian Tuttle’s Eagle Scout Godly Play Room project. Plan to bake goods and then sell our wares that morning. Watch the bulletin for more information!

10 Commandments Hike; Wagon Wheel District will be sponsoring its annual 10 Commandments Hike on Feb 7, 2009 from 8am to 4pm. This year we will be hiking to 10 churches in Bellevue (CHS is #10). All youth and adult Girl and Boy Scouts and church groups are invited. To register for this hike contact Woody or Linda Kline at 292-3357 or email ekleinheim@aol.com.

CHRISTIAN ED
We have a needs list for Journeys! I may request some specific items for specific weeks. We have our own shelves in the freezer and refrigerator so if you bring anything perishable they can be put in the appropriate place. Any non-perishable items can be put on the counter in my office. Copies of the list are on the clipboard table and one is posted on the big bulletin board in the undercroft.

COMMUNICATIONS
The Dean Fricke Memorial Episcopal Food Pantry, in addition to always needing non perishable food and large grocery sacks, is in need of additional volunteers to help sack groceries one day a month. At the present time, we need volunteers who are available on Mondays or Wednesdays. We would also like to have some additional people who would be willing to act as substitutes when a current volunteer is unable to do their sacking for their appointed day. The work is easy and not very time consuming and you will receive instruction on what is expected of you. If you are interested in volunteering to sack groceries or being a substitute, please contact Noreen Witty by phone at 289-3882 or by email at nwitty@cox.net.

Bellevue’s Backdoor Boutique sponsored by First Baptist Church is collecting used furniture, household supplies, and clothing. In 2008 they helped just under 9,000 people. Call Michael Flurry at 291-3378 if you wish to donate items.

On Feb 8 we will be serving a breakfast of stuffed french toast (or regular french toast if you prefer), bacon, and sausage between the services. Proceeds will go to building expenses for Ian Tuttle’s Godly Play classroom renovation. We’re trying an alternative to pancakes to add a little variety. Please join us for good food and fellowship!

The 3D group (Diet, Discipline, Discipleship) is meeting every Saturday morning at 10am in the conference room. This is a wonderful time for learning and fellowship. Questions? See Pat Tarleton.

VESTRY NOMINATIONS
Each year the vestry seeks out members of our parish who feel called to take an active role in the leadership of our community and who are willing to fill vestry positions being vacated as other’s terms of service come to an end. If you think God is calling you to serve in this capacity, or you see this gift in a member of our parish, please contact Dean Olander or Fr. Tom.

TIME AND TALENTS FOR 2009
Please submit your Time and Talents sheet for 2009, letting us know what ministries you are or would like to participate in. There are surveys on the clip board table and a box for them. In addition, there is a copy on the web site at:
http://www.chsepiscopal.org/programs/index.html.

YOUR OPINION MATTERS
To help us plan our Lenten Workshops, we need to know the day and time that works best for you and/or your family. We have two options available; both follow the format of a shared soup supper followed by a one hour program focused on music in the church.

Option 1: Wednesday night, dinner starting at 6:30 pm, program starting at 7:00 pm.
Option 2: Sunday evenings, dinner starting at 5:30 pm, program starting at 6:00 pm.

Please let us know your opinion by going to the link below and answering the question displayed. Thank you in advance.
Http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228QAW7KF2F

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Cathy Johnson (Feb 1), Hailey Gomeringer (3), Nicole Koster (4), Charlotte Austin (5), Robert Richter (6).

Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Dean & Mary Cowles (Feb 2), John & Janet Posekany (7).