Hello to all my hibernating neighbors, greetings in the name of Jesus. It was such a privilege to worship with our humble little group yesterday. I’m grateful for the slowness that the snow brings but I am now eager to get back into the swing of things. If you missed yesterday or watched online, then you missed getting one our beautiful prayer squares that Suzanne, Bonnie, and the Prayer Shawl team handmade for all of us. They make wonderful companions to your morning quiet time or something to put by the bedside to remember to pray. We will have them out in the narthex this Sunday, please make sure to grab one.
Read Pastor Steve’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached on praying in the Way of Jesus. In our powerlessness, we pray, and what God does is transform our hearts for reconciliation. Read it here.
This Sunday: Kids Club (5:00-6:30pm)
Thanks to Amanda Pratt for starting a new monthly gathering for our children, ages 3-10. Kids Club is going to be a fun filled evening of learning to love like Jesus. We will eat supper, play games, and have interactive bible study. Parents are welcome to stay, enjoy refreshments and hang out with Heather and I in the fellowship hall. This, like VBS, is a tremendous opportunity to bring in new families to our church. Please spread the word and have people RSVP with me: steven.lefebvre@twkumc.org
Also this Sunday: Fuel Bag Packing
Join us in the fellowship hall immediately after the 10am service to help serve food insecure children in Cheatham County. It is part of our Becoming the People of God stewardship series, packing bags for Fuel is a significant part of what it means to be a member at PVUMC, I hope you make the time to join us.
Journey to Freedom Returns in Lent
Starting in Lent we will be offering Journey to Freedom small groups on Wednesday Nights. There will be two offerings: Journey to Freedom (with Me and Jenny Barnes) & Journey to Transformation (with Scott Reall and Heather Lefebvre). For those who went through Journey to Freedom last fall and would like to go deeper in their recovery, Journey to Transformation is a tremendous opportunity to work on your spiritual health with the author of the book and a licensed marriage and family therapist. Groups will run February 21 – April 10th (5:30 – 7:30) and are open to the public (spread the word). Registration has begun! To register, email me and simply tell me which group you’d like to be in: steven.lefebvre@twkumc.org. Registration is just $20 and includes the book.
New Member Service and Luncheon: February 4th
At the end of our stewardship campaign we will be welcoming new members into the fold. If you have been visiting with us and have been considering becoming a new member, transferring your membership, or getting baptized for the first time, please don’t hesitate to connect with me. Our New Member Service is February 4th, don’t delay! Also please plan to stick around for the luncheon provided by our 55 & Alive Sunday School class!
New Office Hours
After six months of being on the job and learning what I need to connect, administrate, and prepare a quality sermon on Sunday, I have decided to put that beautiful office in the parsonage to use and take Monday as a work from home day. What this means is the office will be closed on Monday. I apologize if this causes any inconvenience. We will of course still be open 9-1 Tuesday – Friday.
Save the Dates
January 28th (Morning) – Fuel Bag Packing after church (11am)
January 28th (Evening) – Kids Club (5-6:30pm)
February 4th – New Member Service and Potluck
February 11th – Super Bowl Party at the Parsonage
February 14th – Ash Wednesday (6pm)
February 21 – April 24th – Journey to Freedom Small Groups (5:30 – 7:30pm)