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Jan. 12 • 2025
Baptism of the Lord
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Sermon:
‘Called, Claimed, Loved’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson,
pastor
Scripture:
Isaiah 43:1–7 • Luke 3:15–17,21–22
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Join us for refreshments and fellowship in the fellowship hall immediately after the worship service.
Please consider signing up to bring a treat for our fellowship time.
Treats can be store-bought or homemade; sweets, fruits, veggies or meats.
There is a sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall, and if you have questions, please contact, by voice or text, Barb Kelleher, (251) 269-9815.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
| ►Training for new church officers... | |
. . . is today at 2 p.m. in annex room 2, led by the pastor.
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| ►All this month in the sanctuary | |
During the month of January, we will continue to worship in the sanctuary due to all the flu and Covid going around.
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God is good all the time.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
“Anna continued faithfully in prayer until her prayer was answered.
“Faithful praying may mean a lifetime of waiting to receive an answer. God is looking for intercessors who are willing to continue to pray and to believe until they see God’s answer, even if that does not happen in this lifetime.”
— From Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
■ Preschool board — Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. in annex room 2
■ Finance committee — Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in annex room 2
■ Worship committee — Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 4 p.m. in annex room 2
Do you like to sing?
Please consider joining our new choir if you like to sing.
Initially, we will only meet for two choir rehearsals prior to singing during the worship service in the sanctuary the first Sunday of each month.
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
— Psalm 96:1
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| Getting an early start …
Christmas market planning meeting for 2025
Please join us for our first planning meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
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Thursday, Jan. 16 • 6 p.m.
Gelato Joe’s
202 E. Michigan Ave., Foley
Please confirm with Mary McNair by noon that day so tables can be arranged. Call or text her at 251-295-5267 or email her at marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com.
■ Session meeting — Monday, Jan. 20, at 4:30 p.m. in annex room 2
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The food pantry normally is open on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 74 families, including 260 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).
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| Many of our food pantry clients are not prepared for this cold weather. We will collect clean, gently used winter items — all sizes — coats, jackets, scarves, gloves, hats, blankets, etc.; whatever you can spare and share with our clients throughout the month of January. Items may be placed in the box in the back of the main sanctuary. If you would like to have your items picked up at your house, please contact Kathy Menk, 251-518-7966. Thank you!
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ discussion class | |
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| Join Snacks with Susan and Daryl for an eight-session overview of “Christianity’s Family Tree” by Adam Hamilton.
Each denomination has a unique, valuable perspective to offer on the Christian faith. For each group, he gives a brief history, outlines major beliefs, and describes some things we can learn from tradition to strengthen our own Christian faith.
We meet Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 4. We hope you’ll join us.
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| ►Adult Bible study class, led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.
We meet on Sundays at 9 a.m. in annex room 2.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers and concerns
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Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
■ Sheree and Eddie Waters’ grandson, Colt, has approval from insurance for a new shot.
■ Alan Ritter, son-in-law of Mimi and Johnny Hollis, was finally approved for disability.
►Please remember our military friends
and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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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.
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