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 12th)
Annual Church Planning Meeting
Our church-wide planning meeting is
Saturday, January 18th 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 15th.
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 3rd 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 18th at 9:30 am
to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on January 19th
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
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