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2012 – YEAR THROUGH THE BIBLE: The Gideons have a through-the-Bible reading schedule that we will secure and offer as an aid in this effort soon. Remember to look for 12 life transformational verses during the year. Write them down and meditate on them.

PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT: On January 28 at 6:00 p.m., Hope will host a pizza and movie night. There is no cost to you, but we do encourage you to bring guests: neighbors, friends, special friends, classmates. The movie is "Soul Surfer". There will be popcorn and soda also. Sign up by the mailboxes. This movie night is brought to you by your Fellowship Committee.

MOVIE NIGHT in February: Feb. 18th at 6 p.m. "Letters to God". Refreshments will be served. This movie night is presented by your Outreach Committee.

FAMILY PROMISE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY: There will be a volunteer training and discussion seminar entitled "Trauma - Informed Care" on Thursday, February 9, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Jackson Area Community Center. Speakers will be Kathleen Christenson, Director of FP and Lisa Thill, Licensed Therapist, FP. The topics will be: While our guests are with us, what can we do to lessen their trauma? How can we be more aware of the impact the trauma in their lives is having on them? What does all of this mean for us as volunteers? All FP volunteers and anyone interested in finding out more about FP are invited to attend. RSVP to familyprom.washco@gmail.com with the following: your name, phone, and church affiliation. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Knowledge is a wonderful gift which equips us for daily living. Knowledge comes with effort and application. Spiritual knowledge is likewise a gift. We offer classes for young and old alike that will prepare and equip you for daily living in a challenging world. Join a class and be better equipped to live for God.
Classes meet at 11:00 a.m.
Adult: Praying the Psalms, led by Don Luetschwager.
Adult: Love & Respect, led by John Janey
Elementary Class: Grades 2 – 5 are studying the New Testament.Teachers are Cathy Dunton and Melicent Hilsmann.
Middle School: Grades 6 – 8 are studying the true message of God’s love and how it shapes our
lives. Teachers are Shirley Hintze and Susan Kist.
Children’s Church: Sunday School offered to children aged 9 and under during the church worship service.

GROUNDWORK is a half-hour weekly program presented by Words of Hope and ReFrame Media. Tune in on Sundays to WJUB (1420 AM) at 7:30 a.m., WHBL (1330 AM) at 8:30 a.m., WFDL (1170AM) at 7:30 a.m., or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.

LOCAL MISSION: We collect for the Full Shelf Food Pantry in West Bend. Non-perishable food items can be placed in the trunk in the entryway.