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This Sunday's Worship

Sermon:"Freedom in Christ – A Call to

Evangelize"

David Howell

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Women's RetreatDon’t forget to register for our upcoming Women’sRetreat. On Saturday, February 24, from 9 am - 2pm. ReGenerations President, Jessica Stollings,will help us understand and maximize the strengthsof a multigenerational family of faith. We’ll grow,discover new ways to communicate and have fun.Registration brochures can be found in the narthexor you can register online athttp://www.johnknoxpres.org (under quick links,women’s retreat).

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Summer 2018 YouthTrip ChaperonesSign-ups for our youth group’s summer trips are infull swing and we are grateful for the awesomeresponse and excited about all of the students we'll

be serving and worshiping with at each of ourconferences and mission trips.But with an awesome season of registration comes agreat need for chaperones and leaders for ourstudents. None of our trips will be possible withoutthe commitment and support of awesome adults likeyou who are willing to love and lead our studentsthroughout the summer.If you are interested in more information aboutchaperoning any of our summer trips or would bewilling to sacrifice some of your time at home topartner with us as we serve, learn, grow, and buildrelationships Jessica would love to talk with you!Shoot her an email (jmeggs@johnknoxpres.org) orcall her in the church office anytime!

Parlor UpdateIf you have walked down the adult Sunday schoolhall over the past weeks and peeked into the oldparlor, you might have noticed that our long awaitedrenovation is well underway! Initially, the old flooringwas removed, the bookcases were cleaned off, andthe sliding room partition was removed. In recentweeks, the upper wall separating the kitchen areafrom the rest of the space has been removed and youcan begin to see the new breakfast bar takingshape. Canned lighting in the ceiling illuminateswhat once was a rather dim area. We bid adieu tomost of the furniture that has served us well thesemany decades and it now begins a new chapterhaving been donated to Greer Relief. Painting beganon Monday of this week and new flooring is slated tobe installed as soon as that is completed. Newseating has been ordered and over the next weeks, you will begin to see a new exciting space take form. Thistransformation is due to the dedication of a team that begins with Caleb and the P&O committee. They havebeen committed to this project for years and while their actions may not have seemed overt, they have beenlaying the proper foundation for this extreme makeover for some time. Nancy and Gene Coggin, longtimemembers of JKPC, continue to show their love even after their time here has concluded. A generous gift intheir memory from their son, Mike Coggin and his wife Tanya has funded a majority of these renovations. Their generosity along with financial and spiritual commitment from our Session, have allowed our team todesign a complete project instead of having to do it in phases. Last but not least, many thanks to ourcommittee comprised of Debbie Smith, Jennifer Campbell, Chris Matthews, Miller McClintock, and JeanBaiden. They have invested hours in their dedication to creating a space that not just meets our current needsbut will serve the congregation well for years to come. Be patient through our construction phase - we thinkyou will be pleased with the results!

Annalynn Barnett

Youth Ministry NewsSunday Night Youth GroupJoin us in the Youth Center for fellowship and games, dinner, and the second week of our series Evidence aswe dive deeper into the fruits of the spirit.Jr. Highs: 4:30-6Sr. Highs: 5:30-7

Sr. High Mini-MontreatThis year's Senior High retreat with our FoothillsPresbytery friends will take place March 16-18 andwe want you to come with us! Registration formsand payments are due THIS SUNDAY (noexceptions)! Forms can be found here. or picked upfrom Jessica in the church office!March 16-18Montreat, NC$125/student**if you would be willing to come with us as achaperone, let Jessica know!**

Children's Ministry NewsKids’ Club Sunday SchoolOur elementary children will be starting a new Bible study for the month of February. They will be learningabout the Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5: 1-12, where Jesus tells us who He is, and how He wants us to liveour lives. Each week, the children will dive into these verses through art activities, games, and drama. Thechildren will be asked to try to memorize some of the Beatitudes, so you might want to quiz them on some ofthe verses. Our Kids’ Club teachers for this month are Carol Kendall, Jenna Livingston, and Chris Mathews.Thank you to all of our Sunday School teachers who spend their time helping our children learn the word ofGod!

Children’s Music ProgramIt’s time to make some beautiful music together! Our next “musicalburst” of Sunday afternoon practices begins on February 11. Mrs. Martinwill be leading three weeks of hand bell practice: February 11, 18, and25. All children ages K3 – 5th grades are invited to come learn somenew songs on the hand bells. Practice will be held in the children’schoir room on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:15. The children will bepreparing for a performance during both worship services on Sunday,March 4.

United Ministries' SoupDrivePlease remember to bring your canned soupdonations for United Ministries this Sunday. Theydepend on John Knox to keep their supply stocked!Thank you!

Ushers for February8:30Laurie Davis

11:00Head Usher: John BrumleyLeaders: Steve Meggs and Jon Nelson

Clerk’s ReportThe Session of John Knox Presbyterian Church met on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM, in theFellowship Hall for their regular monthly meeting and their annual planning retreat. The following are some ofthe items discussed:· Nancy Grigsby reviewed the 2018 Budget and the Session approved it.· Rev. David Howell reviewed the J/K Sexual Misconduct Policy and reporting procedures. He explained theimportance of everyone having a heightened awareness of abuse in today’s society.· The Admin Committee made a motion and the Session agreed to use the funds still remaining from theCapital Campaign, $ 229,968 as of 12/31/17, to reduce the Church’s debt. This would reduce the total debt byabout 1/3.· Sandra Moore explained several Nursery staff additions and a raise for one worker transitioning from part-time to regular.· Sandra also explained some of the new changes for the Sunday School procedures and reviewed some ofthe key activities and dates over the next three months.· Stevie Greene reported for Evangelism that Joel and Caroline are working on the website format.· She shared a copy of the password protected digital directory with the Session.· They are looking into signs to direct folks on Sundays when we have a combined service.· Laurie Davis reported for Fellowship that they are continuing to prepare meals for home bound folks onWednesday nights.

· Spending was slightly ahead of budget in 2017 due to the expense of operating the Gym and scoreboard.· The Church Picnic will be May 6th and will be catered by Bawld Hawg BBQ. Mary Stall has agreed to be incharge again this year.· Fellowship proposed and the Session approved having a combined service on May 6th.· Cecil Kelley reminded folks that there will be a combined service on January 28th so that everyone canattend Rev. David Howell’s installation.· Folks were also reminded that Easter comes early this year, with Ash Wednesday on February 14th.· The piano concert on March 24th was postponed due to a conflict with the Greenville Symphony.· Kitty Olson advised for Nurture that the date for the Dementia follow-up to the Conference on Aging willsoon be announced.· All Elders now have Care Companions. Amy Leidheiser will be scheduling their training.· The Session discussed the small number of folks that need the help of Stephens Ministers right now. 11candidates will start training on January 11th.· Rich Falasco will continue to coordinate the WNL meal delivery with Fellowship.· Miller McClintock led a discussion of the renovations of the Old Parlor. A detailed breakdown of the costswas reviewed and the Session agreed to cover the final portion of the cost with $ 4,519.90 from the CapitalReserve Fund.· Rich Falasco spoke about their efforts to tweak the procedures and times for the automatic door locks.Kenneth Cates asked that we have better communications with the congregation about the lock situation.· Miller reported that installation of the new digital display boards is complete.· The new chairs for the Kirk Room are on order.· P&O made a motion, asking for permission to remove some of the trees in front of the Chapel, which aregradually destroying the parking lot and drives. After a lengthy discussion, a substitute motion was approvedto send the question back to P&O, requesting more options to consider, including future green spaces andparking for the Choir. Dick PowersClerk of Session

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

February

2 - Dave Henderson, JT Davis, Cindy Smith, Anna Colacioppo3 - Evans McClintock, Ravanna Jackson, Caitlin Garrett, Garrett Boling, Mary KatherineNelson, Cooper Bridwell4 - Scott Greiner5 - Penny Myers, Muffy Smith, Matthew Hall

By the NumbersAttendance on Sunday, January 2810:30 - 282

Weekly Offering Received: $31,830.00Weekly Budgeted Offering: $17,211.31YTD Offering Received: $76,544.15YTD Budgeted Offering: $68,845.24

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