"When two or more gather in my name..."
Praise!Last Sunday, a special love offering was taken for Lyn-Lyn Brenan’s family members in the Phillippines. $603.00 was collected! Praise be to God for all the glory! Trustees MeetingThe trustees will be meeting tomorrow, Monday, February 6 at 6:30 pm. The 2012 members are Kevin Porter (chair), Steve Wheeling, Mr. Pat Burkett, Caryl Holden, Courtney Cox, Bill Krepp Peggy Stroupe, Joe Kline, Jackie Cokain, Ray Graff, and Pastor Ed Gresick.
Ad. Council Meeting
The Ad. Council will meet on tomorrow, Monday, February 6 at 7:30 pm. The 2012 members are Ray Graff (chair), Kevin Porter, Susan Urbassik, Chuck Ziegler, Jim & Cheryl Hedglin, Dick Mihleder, Mr. Pat Burkett, Jan Porter, Randy & Lori Adams, Doug & Brenda Sturtz, Courtney Cox, Jon Phillips, Beth Campbell, Linda Smith, Dick & Mary McElhattan, Fred & Kelley Karns, Staci Hoover, Jim Miller, Jeff Brenan, Dawn Wheeling, and Pastor Ed Gresick.
Bible Study
Tuesday evenings Pastor Ed leads a Bible study based on James W. Moore’s 6 week Bible Study program and DVD “How God Takes Our Little and Makes It Much”. This new Bible study is open to anyone who is interested! It meets on Tuesday’s at 7 pm here at our church and will run through Tuesday, February 14.
LOGS
The Ladies of Grace will be meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at 1 pm here at our church. All ladies are welcome!
Prayer Group
The prayer group meets on Wednesday’s from 5-6 pm in our Prayer Chapel. The purpose of this prayer group is to help everyone draw closer to God and to one another as prayers of praise and petition are offered to God. Please sign up on the back of the “Because You Count” attendance sheets to attend or for prayer requests. Please contact Susan Urbassik for more info.
Praise & Worship and Choir Practices
Praise & Worship practice is at 6 pm on Wednesday’s and Choir practice is on Wednesday’s at 7pm. All are welcome!
Valentine’s Baskets
Today is the last day for donations for Valentine’s Day Baskets to be delivered to our church family that aren’t able to attend church. Between the business of the holidays and the arrival of spring, can be a very long and lonely time. Baskets, cellophane, ribbons, lotions, warm fuzzy socks, warm lap robes, large print crosswords, word finds, etc. and candy are some suggestions for donations. Contact the office at 432-8664 for more info. Please bring in all donated items by today (Monday at the very latest!). Please sign up to help fill them and to deliver them. (Only 1 person has signed up so far.) Thank you!
Mission Trip Dinner
The next Mission Trip Dinner will be Saturday, February 18 from 4-6 pm to benefit the 2012 Mission Trip. A pancake “Breakfast for Dinner” will be served. Donations will be graciously accepted. Please come and support this very important fundraiser!
Summer Camps
Registrations forms for the 2012 Wesley Woods Summer Camps are located on the table at the back of the sanctuary and on the welcome table in the narthex. Please pick one up and start planning – registrations are due for Wesley Woods by May 1! For more info. and/or to inquire about scholarships, please call the church office at 814-432-8664.
Tax Help
Volunteers will be available to complete your 2011 tax returns at the Baptist Church in Franklin. They will be working every Thursday and Friday starting February 2 through April 13 from 8 am to 3 pm. You should bring all 2011 tax documents including your real estate tax receipts marked PAID. It would also be helpful if you bring last year's (2010) paper work. There are a lot of changes this year so if you have any questions, call Jackie at 432-3476.
Worship Leaders Special Music
February 5 Kevin Porter February 5 Hunter & Hagan Cook February 12 Jim Hedglin February 12 Susan Urbassik
February 19 Chuck Ziegler February 19 Kevin Porter
February 26 Whittni Wheeling February 26 Nelson Porter Coffee and Hot Chocolate Ministry Bread Ministry
February 5 Betty Dean & Mable Leyda February 5 Jan Porter
February 12 February 12 Peggy Stroupe
February 19 Garnet Hovis & April Ziegler February 19 Peggy Stroupe
February 26 Ray & Soni Graff February 26 Darlene Knight
Prayers and Concerns List
The Caring Place:
Alma Hoovler-Rm #203
Florence Scriven-Rm #31
Genny Weaver- Rm #220
Eleanor Phillips- Rm #206
Chapel Ridge- Harold Neidich
Sugarcreek Station:
Jean Kline- Rm #606
Cecile Wagner- Rm#407
Rita Finch- Rm #503
Bill Henderson
Tom & Nancy Thomas
Josh Marsh
Tom & Mary Anderson
Dennis Combs
Bishop Tom Bickerton
Our DS-Rev. George Porter
Larry Stack
Ray Henderson
Floyd Heffernan
Patti Hedglin
Terri’s Dad & Mom
Ike Morgan
Bev Hanna
Cathy Berry
Bill & Donna Rice
Harold McLaughlin
Marilyn McChesney
Anna Stewart-Fred Karn’s sister
Terry Thomas
Sandy Yeager
Ruth Roble & family
Krepp family
Pam Dickey & Family
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, February 5 (5 Sunday after Epiphany) Communion Sunday Sunday School 9 am
Worship Service 10 am
Monday, February 6
Church Office 9-3 pm
Trustees 6:30 pm
Ad. Council 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 7
Church Office 9-3 pm
Bible Study 7 pm
Wednesday, February 8
Church Office 9-3 pm
LOGS 1 pm
Prayer Group 5 pm
P&W 6 pm
Choir Practice 7 pm
Thursday, February 9
Church Office 9-3 pm
Friday, February 10
Church Office 9-3 pm
Pastor’s Sabbath
Saturday, February 11
Franklin DCOM 9 am
Sunday, February 12 (6 Sunday after Epiphany)
Sunday School 9 am
Worship Service 10 am
Finance 11:30 am
Deliver Valentine’s Day Baskets
