Announcements
Announcements
1. ALTAR FLOWERS- The beautiful flowers that adorn our altar were provided by Barbara and Charles Bibbs in celebration of Bradley and Kayla’s birthdays.
2. EASTER FLOWERS- It’s time to place your order for flowers to help beautify our sanctuary this Easter. The plants may be picked after Easter Sunday worship service for you and your family to enjoy. Order forms are in the narthex and must be returned by Sunday, March 15th.
3. DOLLAR DINNERS -Our weekly Lenten potluck dollar dinners will be on Wednesdays at 6 pm, starting February 25th. Join us for a time of fellowship as we journey towards Easter. Each week, a main dish and beverages will be provided. We ask everyone to bring a side dish or a dessert to share, an offering of one dollar per person, and your own table service. All are welcome- the more the merrier!!! The sign-up sheet on the bulletin board lists the theme for each week- week one is Italian. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare.
4. LENTEN BOOK STUDY- Join us as we read about Adam Hamilton’s travels to England, where he explores the defining characteristics of a Wesleyan Christian in his book Revival. We will meet on Wednesday evenings starting February 25th, right after Dollar Dinners. Books are available online and in digital format. If you previously signed up and requested a book, they are now available in the office.
5. ASH WEDNESDAY- On Wednesday, February 18th, we will have two opportunities to mark the beginning of lent. There will be a silent prayer service at noon for those who wish to sit in the sanctuary for a time of prayer and reflection and to receive ashes. At 7:00 pm, we will have our traditional Ash Wednesday service, with scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes, and a blessing. All are welcome.
6. SHROVE PANCAKE DINNER- Hope UCC will be hosting their annual Shrove pancake dinner and Ash Wednesday Service on Tuesday, February 17th starting at 6 pm. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.
7. GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY- The Missions Team is currently collecting hats, mittens, and gloves for the children at Georgetown Elementary. Please help support this drive by placing your donations in the collection bin in the breezeway by Sunday, February 22nd.
8. LENTEN DEVOTIONALS- A limited number of copies are available in the narthex of The Sanctuary for Lent 2026 by Amy Sigmon. This booklet of daily devotions is based on the Revised Common Lectionary and aims to help readers journey through Lent and prepare to experience the joy of the Resurrection.
9. DORCAS CIRCLE- Our next meeting will be on Wed., Feb. 18th at 1pm in
the Fellowship Hall. Join us for light refreshments, grace, and fellowship!
10. BABY WHITT- Congratulations again to Sally & Joe Whitt- they recently welcomed grandson Benson Cooper Whitt.
11. BLACK HISTORY MONTH- As a part of our worship service this month, we are celebrating Black History Month. In week one we looked at the life of social and civil rights activist Marie Wilkinson. Last week we highlighted the life of musician, composer, and acknowledged father of Black Gospel music, Thomas A. Dorsey. This week we explore the profound history of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable- regarded as the first permanent non-Native settler of what would later become Chicago, Illinois, and is recognized as the city's founder.