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In our scripture today we read that Philip met Jesus and was so excited about meeting Him, he ran to his friend Nathanael to tell him! When Philip told Nathanael that he had met Jesus, from Nazareth and that He was the One who had had come to save them, Nathanael responded with, "but does anything good come from Nazareth?" Philip told Nathanael, "come and see!"

Have you ever heard of this saying? Do you know what it means?

Sometimes we decide, by the way a book cover looks, whether or not we want to read it. Just think all of the imaginary adventures you have missed out on by not reading a book because the cover looked "boring!"

Sometimes we do this with people as well! Just like Nathanael judged Jesus for where he was from, we look at people and judge them for what they are wearing, where they are from, how they talk and by the color of their skin. We make up our own story, without really knowing anything about them, all based on their outer cover.

The Bible teaches us we are all wonderfully made by God! This does not mean we are all the same! We know that God gives us different gifts and strengths and that we all have a different story, different likes and interests and different looks! The next time you meet someone that looks a little different from you, don't judge, go and see and listen and learn! You may learn something new and even make a new friend!

Dear God, Help me to open my eyes, ears and heart to all of those who are different from me! Amen.

Just like all of us, every single snowflake that falls from the sky is different! Their differences don’t make any of them less beautiful than their other snowflake friends! Create a snowflake as a reminder that YOU are different AND wonderfully made!

Visit the church campus this week and search for the hidden snowflakes! How many can you find? Let us know and the person that comes the closest to the correct number hidden will receive a special prize! Email Jessica your number by Saturday, January 23!

We celebrate with great joy a new addition to the Doherty family, a baby girl, expected February 19, 2021! Member Care invites you to share in Anne, Tim, Thomas and William's excitement by signing up to contribute to a Baby Blessing Basket to be delivered to the family just prior or shortly after her arrival. The sign-up includes diapers, wipes and their most frequented grocery stores and take-out restaurants. Items can be dropped off at the church office or in the black bin under the FLC awning on or before February 7!

If you know of any member concerns or needs, please email Jim.

For the updated password, email Caroline .

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in celebrating and promoting the worth of every human being. In his pursuit of equal rights by nonviolent means, Dr. King encouraged diverse cultures to live together in a spirit of love, understanding and service to one another.​​" - City of Charlotte

This group is assembling goodie bags for distribution to the homeless or those in need. They will meet outside, this afternoon and hope to assemble 24 bags. Each youth will take home two bags and hand them out when they come across someone in need!

For those of you who contribute to your pledge through the offering plate on Sunday, there are many opportunities to fulfill your commitment including, mailing a check, PayPal or a one-time or reoccurring bank draft. Drafts can be setup or changed at anytime. Please contact Jacqueline for more information.

If you are interested in delivering a meal or care package, please contact Leslie Saleeby at lesliesaleeby@bellsouth.net.