Weekly News
Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with the community.
Mission Trips
Henderson Settlement Mission Trip
Henderson Settlement Mission Trip and Fund Raising Planning. Scheduled meeting dates are 1/20/19, 1/27/19, 2/10/19, 2/24/19, 3/10/19, 3/24/19 and 4/14/19. If interested in going on trip or participating in fund raising or donating towards the building projects, please contact Wally Mlynarski at wzm.fish@gmail.com or 267-884-1326.
"Souper" Bowl
Sunday fundraiser
Want to be on the winning team? Support the Henderson Settlement Mission Team as they kick off their "Souper" Bowl Sunday on February 3rd with a luncheon of vegetable beef soup, salad and cornbread. A donation of $6 per person to eat-in or $8 for a take-out quart of soup. Serving begins at 11:00 a.m. in the FLC.
Belize Mission Trip
There will be an informational meeting for those interested in learning more about the 2019 Belize Mission Trip on January 27th at 4:30 p.m. in WAB 101. Cost of the trip is $1600.00 and there are a few spots still available. Contact Bob Popoff at robert.popoff@ltc-west.com with any questions.
Women's Retreat
Administrative News
Church offices closed January 21st
The church offices will be closed
on Monday, January 21st
in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Stewardship
2018 Total Income = $1,211,338
2018 Total Expenses = $1,188,169

On January 15th, the Administrative Board approved our 2019 budget set
at $1,288,807, an 8.86% increase from our 2018 budget of $1,183,884. 
If you would like a copy of the complete 2019 budget,
copies are available at the church office and outside the Sanctuary.
Annual Conference Delegates needed
We are in need of district At-Large Delegates for Annual Conference this year. In this role, you will serve as a laity voting member of Annual Conference, voting on various petitions and legislation that is brought to the floor. You must be a member of DUMC to serve. This requires a 3-night stay in the Lake Junaluska area June 14-16. The Catawba Valley District is able to reimburse up to $100 for expenses. Please contact Wendi Brooks at  wendi.brooks@denverumc.org  if you would like to serve.
Congregational News
Joy Marie Circle
The Joy Marie Circle will be having their monthly meeting on Monday, January 21. 2019.  It will be a New Year bringing opportunities for the UMW to come together and make things happen. We would love to increase our membership this year and we welcome all women of the church to join us. We meet the third Monday each month at 7:00 p.m in the CORC. Hostesses and program to be determined.
Table Talk and Life Groups
Menu for January 23rd - Hawaiian BBQ chicken (BBQ chicken with pineapple and herbs), Creamy Rice casserole, Green Beans & Hawaiian Rolls.

Groups open for all ages (kids, youth and adults). Nursery available.
See you Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.!

Prayer Shawl ministry
Attention all who knit and crochet! A new ministry is forming to make Prayer Shawls for those people who are struggling with life's challenges. We will meet in room WAB 101 on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Yarn will be provided and all skill levels invited. Bring your needles and hooks and join us on January 24th for our initial get together. Questions contact Maggie Kessler at 704-947-8557 or mjkessler@bellsouth.net .
New Members!
On January 13th we welcomed Ken and Kierstin Beach. Ken joined by transfer from Linwood Church Of God in Gastonia, NC, and Kierstin joined by transfer from Newspring Church in Greenville, SC.
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