Up and Going

On a bright and beautiful morning, 18 members and guests gathered in the festively decorated Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM to celebrate Christmas at the December Up and Going meeting. A bountifully set table provided by attendees awaited our enjoyment. And, enjoy we did. The food was delicious. Thank you to all for providing such a wonderful meal with desserts. Gerald gave the meal blessing. Helen Lindler thanked everyone for attending and a short business session was held. Gary gave the Treasurer’s Report. Prayers for the sick…Pastor Eargle, Leon and Ramonia and praises for O’Neal and Damon and Mrs. Miriam that their health has improved.
Gary read from “The Message” the precious story of Jesus’ conception and birth events. We then sang songs telling this story in song with Joan Marco, pianist, and Tommy Faulk on guitar. These beloved Christmas songs were enjoyed by all. Special thanks to Joan, Gary and Tommy.
Helen, Team Leader, gave the devotions from Our Daily Bread entitled “Grace Now,” reminding us that it makes no difference how busy or irritated we become, we should always be filled with God’s love. God’s love is not self-seeking; it is not easily angered (1 Corinthians 13:5).
Helen reported seeing the most beautiful rainbow that appeared to be right over St. Jacob’s Church on the afternoon of Stanley Slice’s visitation. We discussed God’s promise of the rainbow and God’s speaking to us through the rainbow; the how and why they appear.
Our Christmas gift of food and other items for We Care totaled 96 pounds. Oliver Gospel Mission was thrilled to receive our gifts last month. I am so proud of each of you. You have given so generously to these projects.
January is our annual Soup Pot Lunch and Bingo. Please sign up and list your contribution to the soup pot or a dessert or sandwiches, crackers or cornbread. Please bring items early or previously cooked. We will begin cooking soup at 10:00 AM. Don’t forget to bring repurposed Bingo items. We will play as long as the prizes last. We wish each of you a blessed New Year.
Helen
Team Leader for
Up and Going