I hope your new year is starting out well for you. Here are some updates about your church.
You are a generous people. We received $67,052 for our Christmas offering this year, more than double previous years! Every dollar goes to missions in providing ministries and resources to people around the globe and right here in Springfield. There is some more really great news from Mozambique. The well has already been dug for our sister church Quequera UMC with clean drinking water flowing for 3,500 local residents from our offerings. Thank you Schweitzer for being so generous in honor of Christ’s Birthday!
I sense a growing hunger in the church and in the community for God. Last night, nearly 100 people crowded into the Fellowship Center for tsmith. Remember: There are spiritual growth activities each Wednesday for all ages with childcare provided. Come be a part.
We keep providing information in many communication formats throughout Schweitzer. While the bulletin newsletter is no longer handed you on Sundays printed copies are available in the foyer for all who want them. The bulletin newsletter is also posted on our website each Thursday. For the home bound and who request it, the newsletter is mailed. We encourage everyone to visit our website schweitzerumc.org to keep current on what is going on at Schweitzer.
Schweitzer is giving $11,600 of our Christmas offering to Friends Against Hunger. It’s not too late to serve Saturday, Jan. 14th at Friends Against Hunger. Just show up and give a few hours of your time to package meals. For details, click here.
This Sunday we’re beginning the new message series: 2012 the world in His hands. We are getting it started by talking about recognizing our time on this earth is limited and our need of seeking God’s wisdom as we journey through 2012. Read Psalm 90 to prepare for worship. We’ll see you in church.
