La Plata United

Methodist Church

6th Sunday after Epiphany

February 17, 2019

Café Worship (8:30)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Music Before WorshipWelcome & Centering

*Opening Prayer (Together)O God, I am small but you are large. I am weak but youare strong. I know little but you know all things. Yet yourWord declares that nothing is more important than I amto you. I am fearfully and wonderfully made! Let me livemy life in that truth. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Christ

Musical MomentAs the deer pants for the water, so my soul longeth afteryou. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worshipyou. You alone are my strength my shield; to you alonemay my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire andI long to worship you.

Announcements & InvitationsTime of Prayer:

Sharing Our Week’s Blessings & Trials, Requests,Silent Prayers, Pastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer (Together)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thyname. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as

it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Andforgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those whotrespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

ReloadScriptures for the Day

The Psalm Lesson Psalm 1The Epistle Lesson 1 Peter 4: 7-11

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E Boehl“Unwrapping Our Gifts: Part III”

Reception of New MembersBrothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism weare initiated into Christ's holy church. We are incorporated into God'smighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and theSpirit. All this is God's gift, offered to us without price.

Through confirmation, and the reaffirmation of our faith, we renew thecovenant declared at our baptism, acknowledge what God is doing forus, and affirm our commitment to Christ's holy church.

On behalf of the whole church, I ask you:Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evilpowers of this world, and repent of your sin?I do.

Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil,injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves?I do.

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in hisgrace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the churchwhich Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?I do.

According to the grace given to you, will you remain faithful membersof Christ's holy church and serve as Christ's representatives in theworld?I will.

The Pastor turns to the congregation and asks:Do you, as Christ's body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sinand your commitment to Christ?We do.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and includethese persons now before you in your care?With God's help we will proclaim the good news and live according tothe example of Christ. We will surround these persons with acommunity of love and forgiveness, and they may grow in their trustof God, and be found faithful in their service to others. We will prayfor them, that they walk in the way that leads to life.

Let us join together in professing the Christian faith as contained in thescriptures of the Old and New Testament:Do you believe in God?I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ?I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord who was conceived bythe Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead.On the Third Day he rose again, ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judgethe living and the dead.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?I believe in the Holy Spiritthe holy Catholic Churchthe Communion of Saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the bodyand the life everlasting, Amen.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATEREternal Father: When nothing existed but chaos, you swept across thedark waters and brought forth light. In the days of Noah you savedthose on the ark through water. After the flood you set in the clouds arainbow. When you saw your people as slaves in Egypt, you led them tofreedom through the sea. Their children you brought through the Jordanto the land which you promised.Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Tell of God's mercy each day.In the fullness of time you sent Jesus, nurtured in the water of a womb.He was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit. He called hisdisciples to share in the baptism of his death and resurrection and tomake disciples of all nations.Declare Christ's works to the nations, his glory among all the people.

Pour out your Holy Spirit and by this gift of water, call to ourremembrance the grace declared to us at our baptism. For you havewashed away our sins and you clothe us with righteousness throughoutour lives, that dying and being raised with Christ, we may share in hisfinal victory.

Remember your baptism and be thankful. Amen.

The Pastor turns again to the candidates:Now as members of Christ's Universal Church, will you be loyal toChrist through The United Methodist Church, and do all in your powerto strengthen its ministries?I will.

Then as members of this congregation, will you faithfully participate inits ministries and support it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts,your service, and your witness?I will.

Returning to the congregation, the Pastor says:Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to yourlove and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm theirhope, and perfect them in love.We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcomeyou in Christian love. As members together with you in the body ofChrist and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, werenew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of thechurch and support it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, ourservice, and our witness; that in everything God may be glorifiedthrough Jesus Christ.

Now may the God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory inChrist, establish you and strengthen you by the power of the Holy Spirit,that you may live in grace and peace.

Benediction and Welcome!*Please rise in body or in spirit

Liturgist: Carol Sorenson; Service Prayer Partner: Joyce Hancock

Traditional Worship (11:00)*You may leave your cell phones ON, but set to vibrate or silent, please*

Prayer Before WorshipO God, I am small but you are large. I am weak but you are strong.

I know little but you know all things. Yet your Word declares that

nothing is more important than I am to you. I am fearfully and

wonderfully made! Let me live my life in that truth. In Jesus' name,

Amen.

Prelude, Lighting the Altar Candles,

& A Time of Quiet Meditation Linda Dent Mitchell

When the Prayer Before Worship has finished and the Prelude

begins, please quiet yourselves in preparation for worship.

Introit Chancel Choir

“Near to the Heart of God”

Welcome, News & Opportunities

*Call to Worship (Responsively)~from Jeremiah 17

Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,

whose confidence is in him.

They will be like a tree planted by the water

that sends out its roots by the stream.

It does not fear when heat comes;

its leaves are always green.

It has no worries in a year of drought

and never fails to bear fruit.

*Opening Hymn UM Hymnal, 110

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Prayer for The United Methodist ChurchGracious and All-Wise God, we give thanks for your

self-revelation to the world through this denomination. We thank

you for leaders who have come and gone, who have been a

shepherd to this flock and a faithful servant to you. As our

denomination struggles with a way forward in this new age for all

who are your creation, we lift up our hearts for General Conference

2019. May your Spirit break in to all involved and break out in Holy

Vision for Your Church, Holy Passion for your people called

Methodists, and Holy Revival in EVERY heart! Call to this Body

called United Methodist and do something mighty in their midst.

We claim it through the Risen Christ, Amen.

Passing the Peace of ChristThe Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us greet our neighbors and extend God’s peace to each other.

Children’s Moment Logan Marsh

Anthem: Chancel Choir

“Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge”

The Psalm Lesson Psalm 1

Offertory: Chancel Choir

“When Love Is Found”

Giving our Tithes and Offerings*The Doxology UM Hymnal, 95

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all

creatures here below. Praise him above ye heavenly hosts.

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication (Pastor)

*Hymn of Preparation UM Hymnal, 468

“Dear Jesus, In Whose Life I See”

The Epistle Lesson 1 Peter 4: 7-11

This is the Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

The Message Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl

“Unwrapping Our Gifts: Part III"

*Closing Hymn UM Hymnal, 577

“God Of Grace and God Of Glory”

Benediction

Congregational Response The Faith We Sing, 2080

All I need is you, Jesus, all I need is you.

You are the source of all I need. All I need is you.

Postlude Linda Dent Mitchell

*Please rise in body or in spirit

Acolyte: Sara Robertson; Liturgist: Jean Earnshaw

Organist: Linda Dent Mitchell; Chancel Choir Director: Pat Day

Service Prayer Partner: Jan Saunders

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God,

and in celebration of their 40th Wedding Anniversary,

by Jim & Betty Risley

The Scripture LessonsPsalm 1 (NIV)Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the

way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day

and night.

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in

season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,

Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

1 Peter 4: 7-11 (NIV)The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you

may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a

multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of

you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful

stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so

as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so

with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised

through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever.

Amen.

Living Into God’s Word1. Why does the Bible say we should “offer hospitality”without grumbling?

2. Those with gifts are faithful ________________ of God’s_____________ in it’s __________________ forms.

3. Why are speaking and serving the only two giftsmentioned in our scripture passage?

4. Is Love a spiritual gift?

5. Are you a good steward of your gifts?

6. Who is the most gifted person you know?

7. How has that person served you?

8. Reflect carefully. What do you like most about that person.The gifts they have or their examples of service? Why?

9. Who, exactly, are the “others” we are called to serve?

10. Do you speak the “very words of God”?

CALENDARSunday, February 17

8:30a Café Worship (FH2) 9:45a Sunday School for all ages11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)12:00p Communion Ministry Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)12:00p Youth Group Safe Night Sandwich making (Kitchen)12:15p Confirmation Class (YR) 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2)

Monday, February 18 - President’s Day - BLP & Church Office closed 5:30p AA Mtg. - 12 Step Home Group (Rm. 104) 7:30p Pastor’s Study “Unafraid” (Sanctuary) 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2) 8:00p AA Mtg - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

Tuesday, February 1910:00a Office Staff Meeting (Rm. 412/Board Room) 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2) 7:00p Trustees Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

Wednesday, February 20 9:30a Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Rm. 110)12:00p AA - Serenity Seekers (Rm. 104) 2:30p Food Pantry til 4:00 in the Bowie Annex 6:00p Beatitudes Puppets Practice (Rm. 110) 7:00a Cherub Choir / Crimson Angels Practice. (Rms. 104 & 110) 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2) 7:30p Chancel Choir Practice (Rm. 100)

Thursday, February 21 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2) 7:00p The Other Twelve Disciples rehearsal (Sanctuary) 7:30p SPRC Mtg. (Rm. 412/Board Room)

Friday, February 22 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2)

Saturday, February 23 7:00p Safe Nights (Rms. 102, Parlor, FH1 & 2)

Sunday, February 24 8:30a Café Worship (FH2) 9:45a Sunday School for all ages11:00a Traditional Service (Sanctuary)11:15a Kid’s Church (Rm. 423)12:15p Confirmation Class (YR) 5:30p Young Adult Gathering (Panera Bread)

Monday, February 25 1:30p Red Cross Blood Drive (FH1) 5:30p AA Mtg. - 12 Step Home Group (Rm. 104) 8:00p AA Mtg - Warner Group (Rm. 104)

KEY: FH1=Old Fellowship Hall, FH2=New Fellowship Hall, Rm. 104=Old Youth Room, Rm. 106=Old Conf. Rm #1,

Rm. 110=Old Conf. Rm. #2, Rm. 102=Old Parlor BLP=Blessed Lambs Preschool,

HERE’S THE SCOOPSAFE NIGHTS - Safe Nights begins this Sunday, Feb 17. Delivery of gear fromLifepoint Church will be arriving as Cafe Service finishes at 9:30 am. If youcan stay to breakdown tables/chairs, unload the truck and set up cots in FH2after Sunday school, your help would be most appreciated. There will be lotsof supplies to unload!

We are expecting 55-60 guests each night, with an occasional high of 65. These numbers have been pretty consistent and a winter mix at the beginningof the week will likely keep these numbers high.

Donations of lunch items are needed: cases of bottled water, cutie oranges,fruit cups, single serving bags of chips, and granola bars/etc. Guests canchoose a couple side items to go with their sandwiches and bottled water fortheir bagged lunch. Please leave donations in the kitchen or on the counterin the lobby on Sunday and throughout the week, labeled for Safe Nights.Thank you!

If you see somewhere you can help fill in the volunteer gaps (or anychanges), please contact me kim.williams19721@gmail.com or cell phone703-615-1580. We still need TWO overnight hosts for Mon and Sat.

LITURGIST MINISTRY - We currently have a dedicated team of Liturgists forboth the Café and 11:00 services. However, we are few in number. Pleaseconsider joining our team! Liturgists have the opportunity to assist with thechurch service by reading the scripture lesson prior to Pastor Susan beginningthe service. We schedule two Liturgists each Sunday (one for the Café serviceat 8:30 and one for the 11:00 service). Please email Debra Bowling(talloak2@hotmail.com) if you would like to become a Liturgist.

DROP N DATE - The youth will be hosting a Drop N Date on Friday, February15 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. This is a time of babysitting so that parents can goout. Parents need to register their children (forms will be on the window of theSunday School office) and provide a bag dinner. Youth, and adults, willsupervise children who will be grouped by age. The cost is a donation to theyouth ministry. Polly Boggs organizes this event and can answer anyquestions.

YOUNG ADULTS - Join us Sunday February 24 at 5:30 at the La Plata Panerato talk, share ideas and help us understand your needs. La Plata UMC is tryingto expand our support of college students, young families and new

professionals. Needs vary and all ideas are welcomed, but your input isneeded! The Sunday School class that meets in the parlor each Sunday at 9:45AM is also geared toward this group. Corrie Roberts is overseeing these efforts,please talk with her about any ideas or questions.

DINE OUT - We will have our first Dine-Out of the year at Outback Steakhouse.Nicole and her fine crew do a lot for LPUMC every year, so please join us andsupport both Outback and our "Building Fund Reimbursement Program".Outback will give LPUMC 10% of all the money spent on food between7:00-9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12th at the La Plata Outback location (acrossfrom the Church). The servers will appreciate you having a coupon or showingthe image of our event flyer from the Church's Facebook page. This is theperfect way to have a night out and help the Church's building program in onestep. Come on, you're gonna eat anyway, join in!

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN - The UMWwill meet on March 19, at 7:00 PMin Fellowship Hall 1. Amy Young from The Catherine Foundation will join us totell us about her work empowering women and men to make the best choicesfor their lives and the lives of their children. We will hold a baby shower tohelp stock their shelves with needed items for the community. They haverequested the following items be donated: Diapers in sizes 2, 3, & 4, Onesies,Outfits for girls and boys in size 2 & 2T, baby lotion and shampoo, formula,crib sheets, and gifts cards to Walmart, if you do not want to shop. They do notneed blankets as those are donated on a regular basis.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Do you Knit or Crochet? Come join our PrayerShawl Ministry. Prayer Shawls have a profound effect on those who receivethem as well as those who create them. We plan to meet once a month, andour next meeting is on March 5 at 5:30 in the church parlor. We already havea special request from the Pastor for Prayer Shawls. If you are interested, butwould like more information, or would be interested in the pattern (crochetand knit) for our special project, please call Karen in the church office at301-934-2288. Patterns are now available on the website.

SUMMER CAMP - It may be cold outside, but you can begin registering forsummer camp!! There are summer camps offered through the BaltimoreWashington Conference where our children and youth have Christianfellowship, develop deeper relationships with God and enjoy great outdooractivities! Manidokan is near Harpers Ferry WVA and West River is south ofAnnapolis. Both offer week long camps for children and youth entering grades

2nd - 12th next fall. The cost for the week is about $485. La Plata UMC offerscampership money for any of our children or youth who want to attend! Pleasecontact Corrie Roberts for information about how our church can support yourcampers.

FINDING OUR WAY FORWARD - On February 23-26 in St Louis, MO, theUnited Methodist denomination will convene a special session of GeneralConference to discuss and make decisions regarding a way forward in ministrywith and for the LGBTQ community. As so often is the case, sides have beenchosen and unfortunately persons and words on both sides of this issue havebeen hurtful to others. I believe that prayer is the most powerful of tools thatJesus gave us and that ,at this point, prayer is the best way to intervene intothe heart of all involved in our denominations' scheduled meeting. To that end,The Prayer Partners have organized a Prayer Vigil during the duration of themeeting. Sign up sheets will be coming around and a large scalerepresentation of the available prayer times will be on the wall in the commonarea. I hope that you will agree to take ONE OR MORE prayer slots and prayfor our denomination. You do not have to come to the church to pray. You maypray wherever you are. All we ask is that you take the task of prayer seriously.God is ready to give us God's full attention when we pray. Let us pray faithfullyto the Lord who knows all...and yet still wants to know from us what is in ourheart.

FLOWER CHART - The 2019 Flower Chart is now posted on the bulletin boardin the narthex. Please stop by and choose a date to provide flowers to decoratethe altar in honor or in memory of a special person in your life.

WORSHIPWORSHIP SCHEDULE - The Sunday morning worship schedule is: CaféWorship at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall 2, and Traditional Worship in theSanctuary at 11:00 AM.

NURSERY IS AVAILABLE - Nursery care for little ones (ages 0-4 yrs) isavailable during the 11:00 Sunday morning service. If your little one becomesunsettled and is in need of more care, please contact an usher who can directyou to the nursery or to the rocking chairs in the back. We are grateful to thestaff and volunteers that help us provide a nursery each week.

If you are a parent or a grandparent of young children, or you just want tospend some time with the youngest in our congregation, consider signing upto volunteer in the Nursery. To volunteer, or for information, contact AlyssaWheeler at awheeler007@gmail.com.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES - are available, please see an usher to get one.

SERVICE & CARINGFREE CANCER SCREENING - The Charles County Department of Health offersfree Mammograms, Breast Exams, Pap Tests and Colonoscopies. Call301-609-6843 to find out if you qualify and to schedule an appointment.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP - The Food Pantry is requesting yourdonations of the following items, grape jelly, canned peaches, pears,mandarin oranges, applesauce, (no peel off cups please), pasta meal bags,baked beans, soups, children's juice boxes, snack items for kids (individualwrapped cookies, cheese crackers etc.). You may place your donated items inthe Food Donation Box in the front entrance. Pet food donations are alwaysappreciated. You can also make monetary donations, just write "Food Pantry"in the memo line of your check, or give online.

FAITH SHARINGHAS GOD BLESSED YOU? - When God answers our prayers, or provideshealing, or helps us find a job or get a promotion; when God has touched ourlives – we have a responsibility to tell others what God has done. This is agreat way to start a conversation about our faith with those who know us. Tellthem how you feel about being touched by God, or how God has answeredyour prayers.

PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS - It is the simplest and most effective way toshare Christ with others: just invite your friends to church with you. Mostpeople who grew up as Christians and who aren't in a church say they justhaven't found a church they like, and because no one has invited them. Mostpeople if you ask, will say yes to an invitation. Just ask them to come to churchfor a special event, or special Sunday, or to hear a sermon you think will helpthem.

MAKE A NEW FRIEND TODAY - As you enter Church today to worship, lookaround and see if you can find someone you don't know. During Passing of thePeace, make a point to introduce yourself to them and invite them to join youin an activity of the Church. If you can't get to them during the Passing of thePeace, hang around for a bit after worship and strike up a conversation withthem. In time you'll discover if they are long lost members, or here for the firsttime. Either way, you get to make a new friend. Thank you for being one ofthe friendliest and most caring congregations around.

ADMINISTRATIONSTEWARDSHIP - Please be sure that the outer doors close firmly and arelocked when you leave the building. Turn out the lights when you leave aroom. Turn off the heat/air conditioner in the room you are using. These areall things we can do to keep our building secure, our members safe, and ouroperating costs down.

CHURCH WEBSITE - To go directly to our church website onyour mobile phone, you can scan this little black box withyour cell phone’s QR Reader app. Put your phones cameraover this graphic, and it will take you to our website, or key inwww.laplataumc.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS - The Baltimore-Washington Conference will once again beoffering college scholarships for the Fall 2019 semester. Students can applyJanuary 3 - March 7, 2019 through an online application system. Scholarships are available to students attending or enrolling in accreditedcolleges and universities in the United States. Students must be an activemember of a church for at least one year and be attending (or will attend) anaccredited college or university within the United States full-time. Studentswill need to provide their official transcript (high school or college) and contactinformation for two church references (pastor and another member of thechurch). In addition, the student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higheron a 4.0 scale.

Our Prayer ListGayle Wilkerson - is back is back home after being admitted to Charles

Regional Medical Center on Sunday.

Carl Greene - as he awaits a new date for his knee replacement surgery.

Diana Church - Pastor Susan’s extended family, as she recovers from a

devastating house fire.

Continue praying for these friends & loved ones:Christina Kingsbury Alyssa Buckler Jennifer Hancock

Jennifer Carpenter Hailey Sellers Julie Burch

Mike Merritt Laurie Hamilton John McPherson

Larry Johnson Jim Harmon Chris Rogers

David Beatty Mary Pat Berry Marion Craft

Sharon Ferguson Mike Byrd Jason Morrison

Rollie Hower Ted Rogers Patricia Buckler

Rosalie Snyder Jennifer Hamer Sharon Biasatti

Bob Huffman June Hanson Madelyn Donaldson

Crystal Rupprecht Don Stapleson Mary Ann Bivens

Stephanie Williams Landin Richards Renee Nash

Jerome Church Charles Snyder Chick Richardson

Sonny Rupprecht Trevor Brown Doug Williams

Lennis Bridgett Randy Hill Diana Church

Tom Berry Bruce Richardson Don Rowe

Barbara Rowe Keith Winters Katrina Gessner

Joyce Dean Karyl Beveridge Gayle Wilkerson

John Stapleson Iris Dickerson

Our Church Staff & Church Leadership Rev. Dr. Susan E. Boehl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Rev. Ed Chance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retired Pastor / Visitation

Corrie Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth Leader

Karen Hamner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Administrator

Patricia Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choir Director

Linda Dent Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist

Cheryl Reckeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hand Bell Choir Director

Laurie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Treasurer

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Superintendent

Jim Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Sexton

Bill Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groundskeeper

Julie Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preschool Director

Trish Carruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Preschool Director

Eugene Bradford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Council Chair

Archie Verdiglione, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay Leader

Kevin Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Trustees President

Rick Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff-Parish Relations Chair

Zana May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Committee Chair

Our Church Motto for 2019

“Finding our way forward, hand in hand with God and with each

other"

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