BIBLE STUDY:  A new Efird Bible Study titled “From Genesis to Revelation: A Comprehensive Overview of the Bible” is soon to begin.  Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings.  Participant workbooks cost $12.  Please register with our church office or Sheila Gillies at 861-6039.

 

ATTENTION EVERYBODY:  It’s that time again for Brother David to defend the coveted “Silver Spatula”!!  The 5^th Annual Wesley Foundation Sampling Supper will be held on February 20, 2010 at Long Beach FUMC.  Tickets will sell for $10 (Adults) and $5 (students of all ages), age 4 & younger are FREE.  Tickets will be available for purchase after February 2 from Nancy Gentry and Susan Butler.  The Praise Dancers will perform as part of the Youth & Children’s Talent Show!!  And there will be a Silent Auction.  If you have anything you would like to donate please contact Nancy.  Anything can be auctioned off…baked goods, plants, artwork, handmade items, recycled items, etc.

 

SURPRISE PARTY:  You are invited to a SURPRISE 80^TH BIRTHDAY PARTY for Jesse Parker TODAY, February 7^th from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Flynn at 326-5788. 

 

WELCOME:  We would like to welcome the newest member of the Heritage UMC Family, Ms. Eleonore Jensen.

 

 YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:  There is a need for one adult to lead Children’s Church each Sunday during the 11 a.m. Worship Service.  Materials are provided.  The youth do the first Sunday of each month.  That leaves 40 Sundays… if 40 people each take one Sunday, everyone would only have to do it one time each year!!  Children’s Church gives our preschool through 3^rd grade children an opportunity to worship at their level of understanding AND it allows their parents an opportunity to worship as well.  Please contact Rhonda Hepler to volunteer (424-8704).

SESASHORE DISTRICT SPRING LAY SPEAKING SCHOOL will be held on Friday, Feb. 26^th from 5-9 p.m. and continuing on Saturday, Feb. 27^th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seashore United Methodist Assembly.  Registration forms must be turned in no later than Monday, Feb. 15^th.  For more information please contact Sheila Gillies at 392-1688.

ALL ABOARD:  A 7 day exotic western Caribbean cruise.  The boat will depart on Nov. 28, 2010 from New Orleans and return on Dec. 5, 2010.  The ship is the Norwegian Spirit.  Ports of call are:  Costa Maya, Mexico; Santo Pomas De Castilla, Guatemala; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico.  For additional information, contact Margaret Roberts at 392-2102.

RELAY FOR LIFE:  The youth are participating in the Ocean Springs “Relay For Life” on April 30^th.  They are selling Southern Belle Shirts.  The shirts are dark purple with the saying “Remembering by candlelight loved ones we’ve lost and those that still fight.  Southern Belles…celebrate the night as we Relay For Life”.  To place your order, contact any youth, Ms. Nancy, Cindy & Brian Sims, or Jamie Sanders.

HAITI RELIEF:  The UMW and the UMYF have put together 188 health care kits.  These, along with Cedar Lake’s total of 120 kits, makes a combined total of 308 Health Care Kits that Brother David will be taking to the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot in Baldwin, LA.  Thank you for your donations and help with this great need.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND YOUTH:  The 8^th Annual Poplar Head UMYF Spring Retreat is scheduled for Mar 19-21.  Cost is $50.  Youth can use stock funds if they have approved number of shares and 18 service projects completed.  Registration forms must be completed and turned in no later than February 28^th.  If you have questions, contact Ms. Nancy at 424-0043.

 

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING:  More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group.  Since that day, more than $60 million has been raised for local charities across the country.  Be a part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in need.  TODAY the youth will be at the doors with soup pots as you exit worship.  Please give generously.  Every dollar donated goes to Haiti Relief and every food item donated goes to the food pantry.

 

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY GET-TOGETHER:  All youth are invited to a Super Bowl Get-Together at Sara Lerch’s home on Sunday, Feb. 7 after UMYF.  Bring something good to eat or a 2-liter of soda and join us for fellowship and to watch the Saints win Super Bowl XLIV!!! WHO DAT?!?  If you have any questions, contact Ms. Nancy at 424-0043.

 

HAPPENING #60 will be held Feb. 19-21 at Galloway UMC in Jackson, MS.  This is a once in a lifetime experience for youth grades 10-12 (and sometimes adults).  We are very excited that Corey Sims, Brittni Damrill, Lindsay Dunaway, and Ms. Nancy are serving on staff.  The Happening experience is a powerful instrument of renewal in the church.  Its aim is to concentrate closely on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ.  The Happening hopes to give those that attend the desire to understand and serve the church.  It also provides a means to continue the Christian formation which is just begun in the three day program.  Please keep the retreat and all those participating in your prayers.

 

JUNIOR HIGH SUMMER MISSION TRIP:  The Junior High youth are attending Youth In Missions (YIM) at Lake Junaluska on July 4-8, 2010.  Registration must be done now so we can be assured a reservation.  Cost for the week is $350 and includes lodging, all meals at Lake J, transportation, & rafting.  Commitment forms have been distributed to all Junior High Youth including details for using stock funds and are due to Ms. Nancy on Feb 28^th.  If you have any questions contact Ms. Nancy at 424-0043.