Holland's Highlights
"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."
 -Psalms 29:11
Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with your
brothers and sisters in Christ.
Join us for UMYF today from 4:30-6:15 pm as we continue with the second in the series, Is Jesus In My Mirror? Registration for our Ft Caswell retreat (March 20-22) is OPEN and due by February 2 . Form can be found on the Holland's youth website at www.hollandsyouth.org . There are a few more weeks remaining for basketball games! The schedule is listed below as well as on the Holland's youth website. Please come support our high school and middle school basketball teams!
Young Adult Sunday School
The 2020 New Year is bringing a new Sunday School class for young adults at Holland's UMC. It doesn't matter if you are single or married with children, come join us and check it out! We will meet Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Hall from 9:45 am - 10:45 am. The class will begin with a six week study by Kyle Idleman entitled, Not a Fan , but attendance every Sunday is not required.

Holland's Basketball
Come show support and cheer on our Holland's youth basketball teams! All games take place at Garner United Methodist.
Middle School Schedule:
January 25 - 1pm
February 1 - 1pm
Tournament Begins February 6, 2020
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High School Schedule:
January 16 - Gold - 7:15am
January 18 - Purple - 10:30am
January 25 - Gold - OPEN
Purple - 11:45am
February 1 - Gold - 9:15am
Purple - 11:45am
Tournament Begins February 8, 2020
Wednesday Night Live
Join us Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm for Wednesday Night Live!

This week is hosted by the Wake 22 Area Girl Scouts and we will be serving chicken & egg noodles, applesauce, green beans, rolls, and desserts.

Dinner will be served at 5:45 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Wedding Shower

Join us TODAY , January 12, from 2-4 pm in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate Justin West and Megan Lee. Please bring a favorite recipe to share with the happy couple! They are registered at Amazon, Target, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond. All are welcome!

ASP Valentine's Babysitting

ASP will be hosting its annual Valentines Day babysitting on February 15th from 5-9 pm in the youth room. Donations will be accepted to help fund the teams from Holland's working in the Appalachian mountains this summer. Dinner will be served.
Young At Heart Seniors

This Thursday, January 16 , our YAHS will meet at Smithfield BBQ restaurant on 401 HWY in Raleigh at 11:30am. Please join us for fun and fellowship! You are always welcome to bring a friend!
Emmaus Walk
The Walk to Emmaus for men is March 5-8 , 2020, and the women’s Walk is May 14-17 , 2020. If you have someone whom you are sponsoring, this is the time to get the application in, especially so for men because the men’s Walk comes up so soon. If you want to participate as a pilgrim, contact Rod Poole at 919-721-9161 for an application, or ask anyone else at Holland’s who has done the Walk.  
Cub Scouts Pack 10

Pack 10 will host its annual Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, January 28th at 5 pm for $5 per person (under 3 years is free). We will serve pancakes with toppings and sausage.
Men's Bible Study

Join us Monday mornings at 7 am for the Men's Bible Study in Rev. Rich's office. We are studying the book, 7 Men by Eric Mexaxas.
All men are invited and welcomed!
ASP Auction

ASP's annual auction will be held on February 22 from 5-8 pm . A BBQ chicken dinner will be served. A silent auction and baked goods will be available during dinner. The live auction will begin around 6 pm. Please contact Laura Hoffman (919-434-9740) or Donna Hayes (919-632-4955) for questions or donations.
Pecans (Thank You!)
First Journey Circle would like to thank everyone for your support with our annual pecan fundraiser. Our missions throughout the year would not be possible without your help. We have several bags of pecan halves and pieces for cooking. If you need any in the future, contact Donna Burnette or any circle member. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Providence Presbyterian's
Women's Day
"Walking with Jesus in word, in Prayer, and in Spirit"
Join us on Saturday, February 8 from 8 am - 1 pm for Providence Presbyterian's Women's Day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is $20. Please register online by February 5 at www.providencepresb.org . The speaker will be Phyllis Elvington, who is well known for her energetic, uplifting, and well-prepared style as a speaker/leader for Bible studies, missions studies, and prayer retreats. For additional questions, email margieataylor@aol.com.
H.O.P.E. Ministry
We are currently in need of winter clothes! Please bring any coats, jackets, gloves, long pants, thick socks, sweatshirts, etc. and place clothing in the H.O.P.E. bin located in hallway outside of church office. 
If writing a check, make payable to Holland's and note H.O.P.E. Ministries .
For more information, contact Lee (lwhitaker7@nc.rr.com) or Cindi Whitaker (cwhitaker7@nc.rr.com).
SAMARITAN'S PANTRY
Samaritan's Pantry is a church-wide ministry to help those in need. Each month, we suggest an item of the month, or you can bring an item you have on hand. A donation basket is located in the hallway near the church office.

Suggested items for January:
Soup, Chili, & Crackers
Contact: Sandra Irving; 919-977-0295

Altar Flowers 2020

If you would like to donate an altar flower arrangement in 2020, please sign up for the Sunday(s) of your choice at the bulletin board outside the church office.
Sunday, January 12
2:00 pm Latino Worship - Original Sanctuary
2:00 pm Justin West & Megan Lee Wedding Shower - Fellowship Hall
4:30 pm UMYF - Education Wing
 
Monday, January 13
7:00 am Men's Bible Study - Pastor's Office
7:00 pm Disciple II - 103
7:00 pm Troop 10 Meeting - 215, 217
 
Tuesday, January 14
9:00 am Morning Glories - 103
10:30 am Staff Meeting - Pastor's Office
7:00 pm SPRC Meeting - Pastor's Office
7:00 pm Trustees Meeting - 108
7:00 pm Missions Committee Meeting - 102
7:00 pm Pack 10 "Down & Derby" - Sanctuary
 
Wednesday, January 15
5:45 pm Wednesday Night Live - Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm Music Makers - 103, 107
6:30 pm ByGrace Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:30 pm Chancel Choir - Choir room
7:30 pm Prayer Works - 200

Thursday, January 16
8:00 pm AA & Al-Anon - 216, 217, 220

Sunday, January 19
2:00 pm Latino Worship Service - Org Sanctuary
3:00 pm PRZ Rehearsal - Sanctuary
4:30 pm UMYF - Education Wing

We are a caring community that invites and equips people to follow Jesus.
Holland's United Methodist Church
9433 Ten-Ten Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
[919-772-5294]  [ www.hollandsumc.org ]