Feb. 9 • 2025
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.

I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

— 1 Timothy 2:1,2

   
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

■ Officers retreat for elders and deacons — Sunday, Feb. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall

■ Preschool board — Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. in annex room 2

■ Finance committee — Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. in annex room 2

■ Worship committee — Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2

■ Deacons meeting — Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall

■ Gulf Coast Presbyterian Women’s Gathering — Thursday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Foley. Everyone is welcome.

■ Session meeting — Monday, Feb. 17, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2

We are looking for someone to fill the role of treasurer for our church.

If you (or someone you know) are interested and qualified for this position, we prayerfully ask that you submit your letter and resume.

Below is the job description for the treasurer position.

Swift Presbyterian Church
23208 Swift Church Road
Foley, AL 36535

 — JOB OPENING — 
Church treasurer
Effective as early as March 17, no later than March 31

Interested applicants: Send a cover letter along with resume, salary requirements, and three references to “Personnel Committee” at the address above. Experience in accounting, including revenue, disbursements, payroll, tax reporting, workers’ compensation, assets and investment required. Experience in “fund-based” software is beneficial, training will be provided. A background check will be conducted.

Position: church treasurer, part time, approximately five hours weekly, annually 260 hours.

Purpose: manage the financial activities of Swift Presbyterian Church, including income and revenue, expenses and disbursements, payroll, tax reporting, workers’ compensation, assets and investments.

Selection: elected annually by the session and accountable and overseen by the finance committee

RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES:

General:
     • Have a love for God and demonstrate a commitment to following the way of Christ.
     • Be knowledgeable and have experience in accounting practices, including revenue, expenses, payroll, payroll taxes, workers’ compensation reporting.
     • Oversee and account for assets and liabilities according to decisions of the finance committee and the session.
     • Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Weekly/semi-monthly:
     • Supervise collection, counting and deposit of contributions, ensuring at least two people are present during collection and counting.
     • Process timely payment of ordinary operating expenses, including payroll. For irregular or non-operating expenses, obtain authorization from appropriate authority.
     • Post transactions to the church ledger/software.

Monthly:
     • Attend the finance committee meeting, provide financial reports on operational funds, cash balance, investments, and any other requested reports.
     • Reconcile bank account statement to church ledger/software.
     • Maintain records of all income, revenue, receipts, disbursements, assets. Including documentation related to loans, mortgages, investments and payroll taxes.

Quarterly:
     • Prepare and report all tax information according to IRS requirements.

Annually:
     • Prepare budget worksheets and necessary reports.
     • Prepare statement of giving to contributors according to IRS regulations for tax deductions.
     • Prepare and report tax information, W-2s, 1099s, workers’ compensation, etc.

The food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.

This week, we served 96 families, including 364 people.

If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.

If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact Jan Taylor (251‑978‑6418).

Love isn’t a feeling. It’s an activity. It’s something you do. And participating in the act of love is the secret to understanding God’s love — the secret to a life well lived.

How is that kind of love done?

The how is what this study is about. Real growth happens when you learn how to tap into the empowering, energizing love of God. Using it fills you. Risking it secures you. Giving it satisfies you.

     ⯀ I’m With You — we’ve been given the invitation to love. Taking it seriously is where life meets faith.

     ⯀ Free To Fail — exploring the nature of failure, how it works, and what God does

with it.

     ⯀ Audacious Love — understanding why receiving love is essential to giving love.

     ⯀ Be Not Afraid — chasing out the anxieties that keep us from acting and living the life that Jesus has called us to.

     ⯀ Follow Me — delving into how to bring our passions and plans together and bind them to God’s plan.

Join Snacks with Susan and Daryl as we dive into our February study. We meet in annex room 4 on Sundays at 9 a.m. We hope to see you there.

We have begun a new study in the Book of Hebrews. Come join us in this new journey. We meet on Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2.

Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to place flowers on the chancel to honor or celebrate a loved one or a special occasion or “just because,” please contact Susie Alexander at 217-246-4051.

Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.

Pastor
The Rev. Alexandra Hutson
251-250-9522
pastoralexandra@swiftchurch.org
Friday is her sabbath day of rest.

Swift Church staff
Sena Cooper, office assistant
Stephanie Craft, office assistant
251-943-8367
office@swiftchurch.org

Swift Church Preschool
Jessica Hammontree, director
251-943-8367
swiftchurchpreschool@gmail.com
Preschool website