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Prayer Requests
Prayers for Patricia Miller, mother of Mike Miller.
Sympathy Requests
Cade, Cale and Ceedan Pierce in the loss of  their wife and mother, Camille Pierce.

Ron Lee and family in the loss of his son, Dwight Lee III.

Debra Romeo on the loss of her husband, and Jennifer Hooker and family on the loss of her father, George Romeo.

January 18 
Enchiladas, rice and beans for all ages. We will have a mixture of cheese, chicken and beef from Maria Cuca's.

Click here for pricing and future menus.
Reception
Honoring Evon Bair
 
Please join this Sunday, January 22, for a time to recognize Evon Bair, Director of Building Blocks, for twenty-one years of service! Evon has retired and is leaving the school in the capable hands of Nancy Smith. Please stop by the Welcome Center to congratulate Evon after worship between 9:30am and 12:15pm.
Kitchen Coordinator Position

Stephanie Adams has resigned from her position as Kitchen Coordinator to pursue full-time culinary employment. We appreciate Stephanie and all the delicious meals she has prepared and coordinated! 

If you or someone you know is interested in this part-time role (most hours on Wednesdays), please submit a letter and resume to Melanie Grice. The Kitchen Coordinator plans the menus, purchases food and supplies, prepares meals, organizes the church kitchen and coordinates volunteers who help prepare and serve meals. There may also be opportunities to plan other activities such as meals for church groups and special events, including on weekends.
Esther Circle in January
 
Our Bible study is The Bible and Human Sexuality.  We will meet each Thursday this month in the Hallelujah Center Rm 7 at 6pm for refreshments, study, fun, fellowship and prayer. Childcare is available in the Nursery.  Come join us! Extra books are available. email Kara Hammonds 
for more information.
Communion Server Training
 
There will be a training for all communion servers and coordinators in the Sanctuary at 12:15pm this Sunday, January 22. Even if you have been to training previously, we would like you to attend. If you are interested in joining the team of communion servers, but don't know what it all entails, you are also invited to attend. Please contact Kim Kuhlman with questions.
January 17, 2017
Keller UMC News
January 21 and 22  
Sustain
Psalm 104:13-24

The constant presence of God through the Holy Spirit sustains us no matter what might happen around us. We are called to be people who sustain others in their ups and downs and help them feel God's loving presence. When we follow God's example, we are fully alive! 

Contemporary Worship:
Saturdays, 5pm
Sundays, 9:30am 

Traditional Worship:
Sundays, 8:15 and 11am 
Online Registration
Now Open for
Miles 4 Mission

5K Run and 1 Mile
Paint the Way Color Dash


Saturday, March 4

Not a runner? You can still be part of the event by being a sponsor or volunteer. Contact Janna Elliott for details and to volunteer.

More information and registration here!                 
Mission 1025
 
This Sunday, January 22, we will begin with a snack supper in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm followed by food packaging in backpacks for our weekend supplemental food program for area Elementary schools. Children are welcome to participate and nursery will be provided for children under three. Youth will also join their entire church family at Mission 1025.
Join the KUMC Care Team

We are developing a new group of caring individuals who will work as part of several teams providing care to our members in the following ways:

* Provide meals for those who experiencing illness, injury or a new baby 
 
* Send follow up cards after illness, injury or new baby  
 
* Assemble care packages for pastoral hospital visits 

Contact Pastor Stacy for details! 


RSVP to Audition for Summer Theater Workshop

Keller UMC announces the 2017 production, Elf the Musical, Jr. Auditions are May 19 and 20. RSVP to audition here! Contact Trey for more information.
New Small Group Studies  
Space is limited so register soon!

Moms' Bible Study: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World -  Led by Adrienne Marley, t his small group will gather together weekly for fellowship and discussion.  This study meets Tuesdays through April 4, at 9:30am FLC 204. You may bring your own book (we are using the study guide version) or request a copy for purchase by registering here...please let us know if you will need a book or just registration!

24 Hours That Changed the World - No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Please join us in this Lenten journey, as we walk through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life together. Books are $5 or bring yours! Wednesdays, March 8-April 5, 6:30-7:30pm.

Be a Part of SAGES Connection

Volunteers are needed for our visitation ministry to Senior Adults. If you are interested in providing care to senior adults, you are invited to attend a gathering to be matched with an individual or couple in need of support.  We will meet  Wednesday, January 18, at  6:30pm in DAC 410. We are requesting regular contacts to some of our members who could benefit from acts of kindness. For more information, contact Pastor Scott We hope you will consider joining us (rsvp here) and let us know if you are aware of someone who could use a Sages Connection care partner!
Children's Ministry
Eggos and the Great Egg Drop

Sunday, January 29, 5-7pm, the 5th and 6th Grade Fellowship will meet in the Family Life Center to  munch on scrumptious Eggos and then see just how high we can drop an egg from without it breaking!
Good News Jars

This past weekend we made Good News Jars in Sunday School. Through out the week encourage your family to leave messages of Good News in the jar. Take time periodically to read the messages to each each other! 
Youth Ministry
Confirmation Retreat -  February 4-5
Pine Cove Retreat Center  in Tyler TX

Registration is now open for the Confirmation Retreat! We have lots of activities packed  into this weekend including: games, small groups, music, worship and fellowship. You don't want to miss the barn swing and bon fire with s'mores!  Registration closes on January 30 Sign up here!  P arents also needed to help drive and chaperone.  Contact Martha Houghteling for details!
 
Students-$100
Adults-$75