WORK TEAMS:  This past week we had 2 teams, making a total of 31 volunteers, helping 7 homeowners.  Way to go!

 

PRAYER LINE MINISTRY:  This personal prayer ministry is coordinated by Mrs. Peggy Hubert and is available 24 hours a day.   The phone number is 228-860-1642.

 

NEW BIBLE STUDY:  A new Efird Bible Study titled “From Genesis to Revelation: A Comprehensive Overview of the Bible” will be held on Thursday evenings at 6:30. 

 

ATTENTION EVERYBODY:  It’s that time again for Brother David to defend the coveted “Silver Spatula”!!  The 6^th Annual Wesley Foundation Sampling Supper will be held on February 20, 2010 at Long Beach FUMC.  The Auction starts at 5 p.m. and supper at 6 p.m.  Tickets are $10 (Adults) and $5 (students of all ages), age 4 & younger are FREE.  Tickets are available for purchase from Susan Butler.  The Praise Dancers will perform as part of the Youth & Children’s Talent Show!!  And there will be a Silent Auction.  The bus will leave HUMC at 5:00 P.M. if you want a ride.  Today is your last chance to purchase tickets!!

 

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE;  To have information printed in the March 2010 Newsletter, please have the information into the church office by close of business, Monday, Feb. 22^nd.

 

Vote for a Heritage Sweetheart:  The UMW Morning Glories Circle will be hosting a Sweetheart Pot Luck Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 21^th at 6 p.m.  They need you to vote for your favorite Heritage Sweetheart. This will be an evening full of fun and surprises.  See you there!

 

SEASHORE 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.

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.

UMW OFFICER TRAINING:  There will be UMW Officer Training on Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. at the Wesley Foundation, ‘The Barn’, in Perkinston, MS.  All unit and circle officers are invited to attend.  If you have questions, please contact Sheila Cruso.

HERITAGE “U”:  Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23^rd at 9 a.m. (Please note time change).  February is Vision Awareness Month.  Spokesperson Jane Seymour, along with Prevent Blindness America, the nations’ oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization support “Don’t Lose Sight” – a movement to educate adults ages 40-69 about their risk for macular degeneration.  Dr. Christopher Hogan of Hogan’s Eye Clinic will present on this topic.  Make your plans now to attend.

JANUARY HERITAGE “U” ATTENDEES:  Mark Romine from the Senior Planning Group returns for your requested PART II on Thursday, Feb. 25^th at 2 p.m.  He will provide detailed information on Reverse Mortgages, IRAs, Protecting your Principal & Interest Earned, Social Security Taxes, Healthcare Planning, etc.

COMPUTER LAB:  Reminder to those who ‘pledged’ an amount toward the purchase of computers for the new HUMC computer lab…please turn in your pledge as soon as possible.  If you will be writing a check, make it payable to Heritage UMC and put ‘computer lab’ on the ‘for’ line.

DISNEYWORLD ODYSSEY RETREAT:  Please keep the youth and their adult leadership in your prayers as they travel to and from Disneyworld and during their stay at the parks.

 

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING:  Thank you for your generosity! Heritage raised $304.94 and 141 food items.  Every dollar donated goes to Haiti Relief and every food item donated goes to the Food Pantry.  Nationally, as of Feb. 9^th $4.5 million has been raised!

 

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.

 

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.

 

JUNIOR HIGH SPIRITUAL LIFE RETREAT:  Please keep those youth and adults attending in your prayers for safe travels and a spirit filled weekend.