Prayer UpdateJanuary 22, 2012

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 5:7

Prayer Concerns•Jessica Taylor, Joan’s daughter-in-law was hospitalized for severe headaches and referred to a specialist.

•Phillip Freymeyer, Joan Taylor and Jean Dyer’s brother has had cancer surgery.

PraisesMuch-needed rain.

Prayer ConcernsOur men and women serving in the military.

Continued Prayers

• Pat Patterson

• Cathy Machado

• Tom Ballard, Jr.

• Emilio Vincente

Continued Prayers

• Hoyet Seals

• Marguerite Lloyd

• Tom Bicknell

Continued Prayers

The Officer and Smith families.

Combined Worship ServiceNext Sunday, January 29 at Escalon UMC

9:45 am Gathering Music and Worshipfollowed by Potluck Lunch

Meet here at 9 am to car pool

(no service here)

Mission Trip to Central America

February 16-25, 2012

Twin bed sheets and pillowcases are needed!

See the bulletin for more information.

The Young AfricansOur African Dream

Concert Feb 11 at 6 pm

Short Concerts Feb 12 at 9 & 11 am

Free Admission!

River Oak Grace Community Church

Lenten Bible Study

5 week study coming in March!

See Pastor Tim to participate

Scout Sunday and Breakfast

• Sunday, Feb. 5

• Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. in Johnston Hall.

• FREE (but donations would be welcome and greatly appreciated)

• Our scouts will also participate in our Worship service

Spaghetti Dinner

• Hosted by United Methodist Men

• Saturday, Feb. 18 at 5 pm

• Invite your friends and neighbors

Super Bowl Party

• February 5 at 3 pm in Johnston Hall.

• Bring your Lawn chairs and snacks.

• Enjoy the game with a fun group and a large HD screen.

Events Today

• After Church: Coffee Fellowship

• Lunch with Friends 12:30 pm at the Oakdale City Annex (250 East E St.)

Watch for the Souper Bowl of Caring TV

Support Community Sharing

More Upcoming Events• Monday, 1:30 pm – Afternoon Circle• Tues. - Prayer & Meditation• Feb. 9 – UMW Luncheon• Feb. 9 – Trustees• Feb. 12 – UMM Breakfast• Feb. 12 – MAP Meeting• Feb 16 – Finance Meeting• Feb 19 – SPRC Meeting• Mar 2-3 – UMW Rummage Sale