Monthly Mission Collection for UMW
The United Methodist Women are collecting containers of Mr. Clean or PineSol-type cleaners for Hesed House in Lincolnton. Please put donations in the bin in the mission hall marked “monthly missions.”

Bible Studies
*Women’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 10:00 am in room 9. Our study is Broken and Blessed – How God Used One Imperfect Family to Change the World. This is a study of Genesis from the first family of Adam and Eve through Joseph and his brothers. Please see Jenny Reilly for more information.
*Tuesday night Bible study meets at 7:00 pm at the home of Revs. Jan and Elinor Heermans. New study being announced next week.

Funtimers News
*March 16, 11:30 am: Spring luncheon that will be St. Patrick’s Day inspired. Sign up in the mission hall.
*June 3: “Not Just Another Love Story” at NarroWay Theater in Fort Mill, SC. This is a Broadway-style production where America’s greatest generation remembers the days of World War II. Cost with lunch is $32 per person and without lunch is $24. Sign up by May 14. See Dianne Tannery for more details.

Free Tax Return Assistance
Free tax return assistance is available through East Lincoln Christian Ministries. To see if you qualify or for an appointment, call 704-966-1696. See the bulletin insert for more details.

Youth
*The confirmation retreat is March 10-12.
*WinterJam is today (February 19)! Youth should be at Salem at 3:15 and ready to leave at 3:30. See Megan Wallace for more details.

Children
*SPARK Kids meets every Wednesday at 6:30 in room 3. Our February focus is “Love One Another.” Check your email for upcoming GO night information.
*Summer camp registration is now taking place. See Mandy Hilton for school-age children or Jenny Reilly for preschoolers.

Nursery News
The children’s ministry team is in need of worship and Sunday school hour caregivers for the nursery. Please see Jenny Reilly to volunteer!

Prayer and Care Ministry
*If you know of someone in our church family who could use a visit, please let the church office know. We are also looking to expand our visitation team and welcome individuals who could spend a little time brightening up someone else’s day. Training is provided. See Barbara Yarbrough or Jenny Reilly for more information.
*If you know of someone who would benefit from a handmade prayer shawl or prayer squares, please stop by the church office. We know prayer works and want others to know how surrounded in prayer they are while going through a difficult time.