This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - January 24, 2014

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Friday, January 24, 2014

 

The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life;

of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:1

 

This Week In Worship – January 26, 2014

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Pastor Stephen preaching: Repent, Follow, Repeat

Chancel Choir Anthem: Still Waters

 

UMM Breakfast

All the Men of the church are invited to

the United Methodist Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, January 25^th at 9:00 am

 

2013 Sermon Book Available

The 2013 edition of

Sermons at Providence-Fort Washington

is available for $12.00.

It is also available on-line at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/banquo

All proceeds go to the church’s General Operating Fund.

 

Rocking Readers - UPDATE

It is never too late to become a Rocking Reader.

Please see Ann for information on how you can make a difference

in a child’s life by becoming a Rocking Reader!!

 

Wednesday Bible Study

We are just beginning reading EXODUS.

See Pastor Stephen for more information

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

 

Toiletries for Urban Ministry

We are continuing to collect toiletries for Urban Ministry

Please bring item and place them in the

basket in the narthex.

We will soon be collecting warm clothing and coats

for Urban Ministry.

 

New Church Website

The Church has a new website:

http://www.p-fwumc.org

Check it out and give Pastor Stephen

any comments or suggestions.

 

2014 Worship Attendance Goal

Our Worship Attendance Goal for 2014 is 90.

Our average worship attendance for 2014 is 78.67.

Our worship attendance on January 19^th was 78.

 

Typhoon Haiyan Update

As you are aware, typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines.

We are asking for donations to help the survivors.

Donations marked “typhoon” or “Philippines” will go

directly to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

where 100% of the money is used for relief efforts.

You can also give online at www.umcor.org.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group is now leading Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, February 15^th at 9:30 am

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on February 16^th

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - January 16, 2014

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, January 16, 2014

 

Then I said, ‘Here I am;

in the scroll of the book it is written of me.

I delight to do your will, O my God;

your law is within my heart.’

Psalm 40:7-8

 

This Week In Worship – January 19, 2014

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Pastor Stephen preaching: We Have Found the Messiah

Chancel Choir Anthem: Be Thou My Vision

 

Annual Church Planning Meeting

Our church-wide planning meeting is

Saturday, January 18^th at 9:00 am

Everyone is encouraged to attend

Members of the Administrative Council should plan to attend

 

2013 Sermon Book Available

The 2013 edition of

Sermons at Providence-Fort Washington

is available for $12.00.

It is also available on-line at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/banquo

All proceeds go to the church’s General Operating Fund.

 

Rocking Readers - UPDATE

It is never too late to become a Rocking Reader.

Please see Ann for information on how you can make a difference

in a child’s life by becoming a Rocking Reader!!

 

Wednesday Bible Study

We are just beginning reading EXODUS.

See Pastor Stephen for more information

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

 

Toiletries for Urban Ministry

We are continuing to collect toiletries for Urban Ministry

Please bring item and place them in the

basket in the narthex.

We will soon be collecting warm clothing and coats

for Urban Ministry.

 

New Church Website

The Church has a new website:

http://www.p-fwumc.org

Check it out and give Pastor Stephen

any comments or suggestions.

 

2014 Worship Attendance Goal

Our Worship Attendance Goal for 2014 is 90.

Our average worship attendance for 2014 is 79.

Our worship attendance on January 12^th was 88.

 

Typhoon Haiyan Update

As you are aware, typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines.

We are asking for donations to help the survivors.

Donations marked “typhoon” or “Philippines” will go

directly to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

where 100% of the money is used for relief efforts.

You can also give online at www.umcor.org.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group is now leading Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, January 18^th at 9:30 am

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on January 19^th

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - January 9, 2014

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, January 9, 2014

 

The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;

the Lord sits enthroned as king forever.

May the Lord give strength to his people!

May the Lord bless his people with peace!.

Psalm 29:10-11

 

This Week In Worship – January 5, 2013

Baptism of Our Lord

Communion Sunday

Pastor Stephen preaching: Called and Given

Chancel Choir Anthem: Jesus Savior, Come to Me

 

Annual Church Planning Meeting

Our church-wide planning meeting is

Saturday, January 18^th at 9:00 am

Everyone is encouraged to attend

Members of the Administrative Council should plan to attend

 

2013 Sermon Book Available

The 2013 edition of

Sermons at Providence-Fort Washington

is available for $12.00.

It is also available on-line at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/banquo

All proceeds go to the church’s General Operating Fund.

 

Rocking Readers - UPDATE

It is never too late to become a Rocking Reader.

Please see Ann for information on how you can make a difference

in a child’s life by becoming a Rocking Reader!!

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Bible study resumes on January 15^th.

We will be reading EXODUS.

See Pastor Stephen for more information

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

 

Typhoon Haiyan Update

As you are aware, typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines.

We are asking for donations to help the survivors.

Donations marked “typhoon” or “Philippines” will go

directly to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

where 100% of the money is used for relief efforts.

You can also give online at www.umcor.org.

 

Toiletries for Urban Ministry

We are continuing to collect toiletries for Urban Ministry

Please bring item and place them in the

basket in the narthex.

We will soon be collecting warm clothing and coats

for Urban Ministry.

 

New Church Website

The Church has a new website:

http://www.p-fwumc.org

Check it out and give Pastor Stephen

any comments or suggestions.

 

2014 Worship Attendance Goal

Our Worship Attendance Goal for 2013 was 92.

Our average worship attendance for 2013 was 80.67.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group is now leading Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, January 18^th at 9:30 am

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on January 19^th

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - January 2, 2014

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, January 2, 2014

 

For the Lord delivers the needy when they call,

the poor and those who have no helper.

He has pity on the weak and the needy,

and saves the lives of the needy.

Psalm 72:12-13

 

Upcoming Events in the

Providence-Fort Washington Artist Series

 

and the Night Visitors

 

January 4 & 5, 2014

Matinee performances 2:30 pm

 

Amahl tells the story of a poor boy and his mother who host the Three Kings as they search for the Baby Jesus. It is an opera in one act by Gian-Carlo Menotti and was first performed live by the NBC Opera Theatre on December 24, 1951. The program lasts about an hour and is very appropriate for children.

 

Please invite your family and friends to experience this wonderful Epiphany Story

 

This Week In Worship – January 5, 2013

Epiphany Sunday

Pastor Stephen preaching: Should We Be Frightened?

Chancel Choir Anthem: As With Gladness Men of Old

(because of the set-up for Amahl, we will celebrate

Communion on January 12^th)

 

Annual Church Planning Meeting

Our church-wide planning meeting is

Saturday, January 18^th at 9:00 am

Everyone is encouraged to attend

Members of the Administrative Council should plan to attend

 

2013 Sermon Book Available

The 2013 edition of

Sermons at Providence-Fort Washington

is available for $12.00.

It is also available on-line at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/banquo

All proceeds go to the church’s General Operating Fund.

 

Rocking Readers - UPDATE

It is never too late to become a Rocking Reader.

Please see Ann for information on how you can make a difference

in a child’s life by becoming a Rocking Reader!!

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Bible study will resume on January 15^th.

We will be reading EXODUS.

See Pastor Stephen for more information

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

 

Typhoon Haiyan Update

As you are aware, typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines.

We are asking for donations to help the survivors.

Donations marked “typhoon” or “Philippines” will go

directly to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

where 100% of the money is used for relief efforts.

You can also give online at www.umcor.org.

 

Toiletries for Urban Ministry

We are continuing to collect toiletries for Urban Ministry

Please bring item and place them in the

basket in the narthex.

We will soon be collecting warm clothing and coats

for Urban Ministry.

 

New Church Website

The Church has a new website:

http://www.p-fwumc.org

Check it out and give Pastor Stephen

any comments or suggestions.

 

2013 Worship Attendance Goal

Our Worship Attendance Goal for 2013 was 92.

Our average worship attendance for 2013 was 80.67.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group is now leading Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, January 18^th at 9:30 am

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on January 19^th

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen