January 12, 2022
JANUARY IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH

I have always preached a stewardship emphasis every January that I have served in the pastorate. It's just natural...as we start a new calendar year it's important to evaluate and maybe even refocus what our priorities are. Webster defines stewardship as "taking care of something that doesn't belong to you, but has been entrusted to you." Biblical stewardship tells us that everything we have comes from God. We may try to say that we have "worked" for everything we have, but God is the One who gives us the ability to "work" for what we have. EVERYTHING BELONGS TO GOD! When we understand that...it's a little easier to manage (or steward) our finances. We must be responsible with that which God has entrusted to us. When it comes down to it, we all have a lot of STUFF! BTW...don't miss Sunday's sermon because we're going to talk a lot about STUFF! I'm actually going to give you a new and fresh definition of stewardship: Stewardship is protecting & growing the owner's assets with fierce intensity. I really like this definition. The next two weeks we are going to be working with this concept as we "Bring Christ & People Together" in our Midland Valley Community and beyond. I'm looking forward to what God is going to do in all of our lives in 2022 as we put Him first! See ya Sunday!

Pastor David A. Gallimore
TNT@MV
January 21-22

Forms are available in the youth house and should be turned in along with $40 registration fee by TONIGHT Wednesday, January 12th! Please make checks payable to MVNYI. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mike O'Hair at mohair@mvnazarene.org or Brooke Wood at bwood@mvnazarene.org.
The college group took 17 people to the Passion Conference
last week!! What a great group-
and how exciting!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS OFFERING

We are 2/3 of the way to our $75k goal! If you have not given to this offering, you can still do so. The projects this year will be related to our Sports Ministry & Children's Ministry (KIDSWAY). Mark your check or use the special offering envelopes on the table in back of sanctuary or in the foyer.
CANCER CRUSADERS

Cancer Crusaders will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at 6:30 pm in the student center (The Chapel).
This is a cancer support group for people
currently fighting cancer or cancer survivor.
Led by Julie Moore and Sara Shealy.
"THE UNIQUE WALK" SMALL GROUP

Formerly know as "The Singles" Small Group, began a new study on the book "Enough" by Sharon Jaynes, Sunday mornings @ 9:40 AM in Room 313 in the Family Ministry Center.
MUSIC / WORSHIP MINISTRY 2022 CALENDARS

If you didn't order a calendar and would like one, we have a few extras. Cost is $10. Contact Julie Moore in the church office for a copy.
*Bible Study on Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 AM in the sanctuary overflow. We will be studying the book of Ruth. All ages welcome. Call or text Donna Schwamberger with any questions at (706) 267-4670.

*Ladies' Fellowship will be Tuesday, January 18 @ 6:30 PM in the Chapel (on the hill). Bring your favorite casserole to share. We will have a representative from the Cumbee Center, April Jordan, as guest speaker.
The Caregiver’s Support Group

Will meet the 2nd Sunday of every month in the FMC Cafeteria at 4pm. If you are caring for someone else, please join us and invite any other caregivers you know.
PRAYER FOR THE SERVICE

Sunday's at 8:15 AM in the Pastor's Study,
a group will gather to pray for the service that day.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Wednesday Night Dinner
January 12, 2022

Menu for tonight:
Baked Spaghetti
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Bread
Salad
Dessert


Suggested donations are: $4-$5/adult & $3-$4/child.
To sign up: call the office, text Marlene Cain @ (843) 858-6442,
visit our church app, Church Facebook page
(Midland Valley Community), or fill out a
Connect Card and place in the offering plate.
For more info on church ministries and events, please go to mvnazarene.org or call the Church Office at (803) 593-3114.