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	*Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church. January/February 2010 Newsletter*

		Dear Church Family, Wow, we are at the beginning of another year. It is the end of the first decade of the 21^st century. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were worried about what would happen to our computers and electronics with the new millennium. But that never really materialized. The decade has brought us many new options for communicating, "Facebook" and "My Space," "texting" and "twitter". Have you tweeted yet? I haven't. Strange events, like the balloon boy. Inspiring events, remember when Capt. Sully landed his plane in the Hudson River safely and all the local boatmen came to the aid of the passengers? Terrifying events like the Tsunami, where we learned just how violently nature could act. There have been many challenges, 9-11, two wars and drone air strikes in Pakistan. There were the economic problems and subsequent bailouts. We are still struggling with our high unemployment. There were so many things that happened of note, too many to list here but through it all, good and bad, strange or awe-inspiring our God has been with us. Just as he promised; "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." [Matthew 28:20b] God bless each of you and your families during 2010. Blessings, Pastor Dottie


		Visit Pastor Dottie's Blog at: http://schapvillezion.blogspot.com/

	Verse for Jan/Feb: Psalm 25:1-2a; "To you, O LORD, I lift my soul; in you I trust, O my God."

Calendar
February
7 Worship with Communion
14 Transfiguration of our Lord Worship with Communion. Worship @ Elizabeth NH 1:00 pm
17 Confirmation class 6:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Worship Imposition of Ashes and Communion 7:00 pm
21 First Sunday in Lent
Men's Study on meets on Tuesdays 7:30 am
Daylight Adult Bible Study meets Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Woodruff farm
Adult Bible Study 1:00 PM Thursdays (please note time change)
Choir meets on Sunday at 9:00 am in the sanctuary
Sunday night small group study meets at 7:30 pm at the DuBois farm.

Thank You

Thank you for the congregational gift. Your generosity is overwhelming. Thank you to all who sent cards and gifts to Dan and me during the holiday season.

And special thanks for the prayers that are lifted up for our church family and for Dan and me everyday.
Peace and love,
Pastor Dottie

Thank You for Your Leadership in Worship

Thank you to everyone who participated in our special worships during Advent and Christmastide. There are so many people to thank. The Choirs sang and rang beautifully. Special music filled the air.
The church looked beautiful thanks to all who helped to decorate it. Thank you to those who brought dishes to our potluck fellowship meals. And a special thanks for those who expressed thanksgiving for the food and decorations and/or who lifted up our church and our church family in prayer.
Worship is the work of the people. And everyone in our church family contributed to our worship through gifts of treasure, time, talents and prayer, during this holy season. Each of you is a blessing.

Worship Committee

The Lord's Supper

Just as families have gathered for shared meals over the millennia we as the family of God have gathered to share the Lord's Supper on the first day of the week from the very beginnings of our Christian faith.
Our Book of Common Worship tells us; "It is appropriate to celebrate the Lord's Supper as often as each Lord's Day. It is to be celebrated regularly and frequently enough to be recognized as integral [essential, indispensable or necessary] to the Service for the Lord's Day."
This year our Session has decided to add the following dates to our Communion schedule, Jan. 10 [The Baptism of our Lord], Feb. 14 [Transfiguration of our Lord], May 23 [Pentecost], May 30 [Trinity Sunday], Nov. 21 [Christ the King].

We hope these additional opportunities to share in the Lord's Supper will strengthen you in the Lord, and encourage you on your walk of faith.


	*Pastor Dottie's Schedule* Pastor Dottie plans to be in the church office located in the manse Tuesdays through Fridays at various times. She can always be reached at 815-845-2272

		If you have found this newsletter we hope you find it uplifting. We invite you to join us for worship on Sunday at 10:00 am


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