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Weekly Email BLAST, January 23, 2015
TOOLS FOR THE JOURNEY: An Educational
Seminar to Encourage, Equip, and Empower...
Sunday, January 25, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel:
If you are a parent, grandparent, or an individual able to speak
truth into the lives of young people, you will want to be present
for this unique educational opportunity in which you will
discover a Biblical approach to discussing suicide and
hopelessness. This program is designed to intellectually and
emotionally outfit you with invaluable tools conducive in
assisting young people on the journey of faith. If you have
questions or would like more information, please contact Eliot
Winks or Meredith Reuscher at 683-0254.
ANNUAL REPORTS DUE
Monday, January 26, 2015
Annual reports for 2014 from committees are due to Jeanne
Stevens (jstevens@sycamorechurch.org) by Monday, January
26. If you have questions, please call Jeanne at 683-0254.
Thank you.
IHN Signups
Our next IHN Host week begins February 8.
Look for the signup table that will be set up in the Cafe this
coming Sunday and will remain through February 1. Please
consider how you might volunteer to help make our guests feel
comfortable. Also, we are looking for family-oriented DVD's
that you may have outgrown; you may drop them off at the
signup table. If you have questions, please contact Peggy
Jacobs at 683-6150. Thank you!
Prime Timers' Luncheon Cancelled
February 5, 2015
The luncheon scheduled for February 5 has been cancelled
due to a rising number of lingering illnesses. As concerned
and responsible hosts, we thought it best not to hold a social
Continuing Care List
Please pray for:
Chuck Lowe
Harlyn Hubers
Joan Wagner
Jim Abbott
Kim Fix
Zach Malanchuk
Lewise Kalsbeek
Richard Jones
Mackenzie Hicks
Ernie Tong
Robert Weidner
Patty Reinhart
Marirose Stiver
John Gillcrist
Mel Reno
Emily Hill
Julie Malcolm
Mildred Frantz
Mary Read
Ron Brady
Joe Burnett
The Rhein's Family
Dianne Harmon
Tom Morgenfeld
John Gantt
Ruth Gantt
Marcia Werger
John Taylor
Dave Spaeth
John Beil
Robbie Koslan
David Read
Please Pray for the
Family and Friends
of those who have
died:
gathering at this time. We apologize for the disappointment,
and thank you for your understanding. Please take care and
feel better! If you have questions, please call the church office
at 683-0254. Thank you.
Attention: All Veterans & families of active duty
military men and women:
We are trying to compile a list of ALL veterans who are
members of SPC. We would like to know which branch of the
military they were in, if they were enlisted or drafted, and when
and where they served. It would be helpful to know their
addresses and phone numbers as well.
In addition to veterans, we would like the following information
on any active or deployed military men and women who
belong to the church or are related to any church member(s):
names, addresses, and branches of the military.
Please call Dee Daniels (Deacon at SPC) at 513-652-9317
and leave a message, OR email her at deed1@cinci.rr.com
Prime Timers...News Flash...
Savannah and Charleston Trip
A recent cancellation has opened up two spaces on this
outstanding adventure. Hurry, call Irene Strong at 677-1712 if
you are interested. These spaces will be gone in a "FLASH!"
Prime Timers' Royal Caribbean "Fall" Cruise
This trip is almost full...only seven cabins are left...
SO, HURRY- HURRY- see Irene Strong in the Cafe this
coming Sunday, and do not let this unbelievable, all inclusive
cruise pass you by, literally. So, if you are interested in going
on this fabulous adventure (Royal Caribbean Serenade of the
Seas 10 night cruise), reserve your cabin NOW.
This cruise ship will set sail on September 15, 2015 and travel
through New England to Canada allowing you to basque in the
glow of a kaleidoscope of fall colors as the foliage emanates
from the coastal shores, which also feature scenic lighthouses
and breathtaking landscapes. Irene has all the details, so plan
on stopping by the Cafe this coming Sunday!!! Space is very
limited, so bring your check book or credit card with you to
reserve your once-in-a-lifetime trip!
**for those not currently registered, air fair pricing is subject to
change...
If you have questions, please contact Irene Strong at 677-
Thelma Crawford
1712.
Prime Timers: ONLY 10 SPOTS REMAIN!!!
Do not disappoint by procrastinating another moment...
JUST DO IT; register for our Bardstown & Louisville trip
scheduled for June 16 and 17, 2015. This two day - one night
trip is filled with a wide variety of activities including an
exceptional production of The Stephen Foster Musical and
exciting tours of Churchill Downs and the Louisville Ball
Factory...and much more!
To register, look for the Poster in the Cafe area, and discover
the details of this exciting jaunt down south to Bardstown - the
most beautiful small town in America, and Louisville.
The LOW cost of this trip is $265.00 for double occupancy and
$335.00 for single occupancy. A deposit of only $50.00 will
hold your reservation with your final payment due on April 5,
2015.
The Tour Includes:
Transportation via deluxe Motor Coach; gratuity to driver;
Accommodations: Hampton Inn, Bardstown;
Meals: Dinner at Chapeze House; breakfast at Hampton Inn;
Admission: to all venues as listed in the *itinerary;
Taxes and Gratuities: included for all *itinerary features;
Escort: Irene Strong
Questions: Call Irene Strong at 677-1712.
Lost and Found
Boy's GapKids Coat
If you lost a boy's coat in size XXL (14-16), we have it here in
the church office. It is a dark gray wool jacket with a
herringbone pattern that zips up the front and has 4 pockets on
the front as well. If this sounds familiar, please stop by and
see if it belongs to you.
Speaking of Lost and Found, you may or may not be aware
that the church office houses a small place for these items. At
the beginning of each new year, we like to clean it out with
your help. If you have misplaced any eyeglasses, scarves, or
gloves, you may want to see if we have them. The office is
open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thank you.
2015 Offering Envelopes
You may pick up your 2015 offering envelopes in the Cafe.
Thank you. If you have any questions, contact the church
office at 683-0254.
Children's Ministries
SUNDAY
(January 25)
All are invited to connect in worship at 10:45 a.m. Grades 1-6
will worship in the Sanctuary. Sunday School is available for
preschool - Kindergarten, but children in those grades are
welcome and encouraged to worship with us as well.
For more information, contact Jan Ferris at 683-0254. Thank
you.
Student Ministries
Sunday (January 25)
Confirmation 915:
9:15 a.m. in the Underground.
4th Sunday Worship:
Join us in the Sanctuary at 10:45 a.m. Sit with your family or
join us in the "Student Section."
Confirmation 430:
4:30 p.m. in the Underground.
Tools for the Journey Workshop: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the
Chapel. Equipping Families: Suicide. For all students (12+),
their parents/guardians, grandparents, and any other
interested congregants!
WALK/BABES: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. in the Underground.
Quest Big Game Party: Sunday, 2/1, 6:00 p.m. in the
Underground. Last Name A-P, bring an appetizer; Last Name
Q-Z, bring a dessert. Food, Fun, and Football!!
Student Ministries Happy Church Summer Trip (June 712): For current students in grades 8 - 12. Visit the Kiosk for a
flyer! 20 student and 5 chaperone spots are available. An
application and $25 deposit are due on 2/1/15 to save your
space!
Family Happy Church Summer Trip ( June 11-14):
Open to all congregants - grades 5 and up! Participants under
18 must attend with a parent/guardian. Visit the Kiosk for a
flyer! 25 Spots total are available! An application and $25
deposit per person are due 2/1/15 to save your space!
First Senior High Sunday Practice: Sunday, 2/8, 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. in the Sanctuary for ALL Senior High Students.
*Kroger Cards must be re-registered every year! To do so, go online
to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Registering your Kroger Card
supports Student Ministries!! Please Contact Wendy Grethel with any
questions!
*For questions or additional information regarding Student Ministries,
contact Meredith Reuscher at 683-0254.
Adult Ministries
Matthew 25 Ministries:
SPC will be serving at Matthew 25 Ministries on Saturday,
February 21, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sign up in the Café. Contact
Wendy Grethel at wgrethel@sycamorechurch.org
Eunice Circle Announcement: All women are invited to
attend the Eunice Circle meeting on Thursday, February 12, at
12:00 noon in the Chapel. Program: February Highlights by
June Purcell; light lunch served. For more information, call
Jeanette Miller at 683-0639.
A Solution is Available for You!!
Men of Sycamore! You are invited to join a group of devoted
men who are committed to learning from the Word of God. We
support one another and discuss practical applications for
transforming our thought, actions and deeds to strengthen our
relationship with Jesus Christ, serve Him and proclaim the
glory of God. The participants of the Men's Bible Study meet
every Wednesday morning in Room 120 beginning at 6:45
a.m. to enjoy fellowship, hot coffee and the desire to grow
spiritually. We have started a new study of I Corinthians. You
are encouraged to join other Sycamore men to work together
to find solutions for the challenges we each face every day.
Saturday StoneMason Bible Overview has ended. Their
next Saturday study entitled Twelve Ordinary Men (about the
disciples) will begin on March 14, 2015. More information is
forthcoming.
Dinners for 6, 7, or 8 - Please see the guest/host chart in the
Café.
Singles meet for lunch on the the third Sunday of each month
following the second service. They meet in the Cafe first to
decide on a restaurant. All singles are welcome!!
Lamplighters is beginning a new study. We will be opening
up II Corinthians. This would be an excellent time to visit us if
you were thinking about joining a group but didn't feel right
about breaking into the middle of a study. Lamplighters is a
self-led small group that meets every Tuesday night at 7:00
p.m. in the Media Center and the membership is constantly
evolving. Study guides are being ordered soon. Call Joyce or
Don Dunham (398-6893) if you are interested or just have
questions.
MOPS (moms of preschoolers)
A Christian small group that supports moms. MOPS meets
the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in
Rm. 229. We need people who will give a helping hand with
childcare. We need your hands. Contact Trina Gunn at 5189809 or theyounggunns@gmail.com for more information.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University:
This is a 9 week study with classes beginning in February.
Neil Gartner will be the class leader. The program teaches
you how to beat debt, build wealth, and keep your own
economy thriving with topics like "Super Saving" and "Dumping
Debt." Sign up now at the Adult Ministry Table in the Café
area. Questions? Contact Neil at
mailto:neilgartner@fuse.net.
Sunday Small Group Study: Not a Fan: Becoming a
Completely committed follower of Jesus, by Kyle Idleman; New
people welcome anytime. We meet at 9:15 a.m. in Rm. 120
and again at 10:45 a.m. in the Manse. This study will present
an honest look at your relationship with Jesus and allow you
the opportunity to consider if it is really the relationship He
desires to have with you. Sign up in the Café or online at
sycamorechurch.org.
not a fan. Kyle Idleman
Beth Moore Women's Study Children of the Day: 1st & 2nd
Thessalonians will be studied. Meets Wednesdays in Room
120, 9:30-11:15 AM.
Adult Ministry...it's never too late...
to join an Adult Ministry Small Group - Continue your spiritual
growth! There are a lot of options:
Adult Small Group Calendar:
Take a look and see if anything inspires you; everyone is
welcome to attend. On-line registration is available, and you
may purchase your books in the area outside of the Music
Room
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Sundays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Room 120, Study: Book of
Matthew, Leader: Randy Gross
Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m., 2/8/2015-4/12/15 (Easter off),
Room 223: Financial Peace University, Leader: Neil
Gartner
Mondays, 10:30-12:00 p.m., Room 120: What's So
Amazing About Grace, Leader: Marilyn Poe
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Room 120:
Women of the New Testament, Leader: Claudia Gross
3rd Tuesday, Harmony, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Room
120:The Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury, Leader:
Mitzi Green
Tuesdays, Lamplighters, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Media
Center, II Corinthians, Leaders: Don and Joyce
Dunham
Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 a.m., in Room 120, Men's
Bible Group, I Corinthians, Leader: John Strong
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:15 a.m., Room 120: Beth
Moore, Children of the Day, 1st and 2nd
Thessalonians will be studied. Leader: Jenny
Ellsworth
If you would like detailed information, including contact
information, please visit the Adult Ministries Table in the Cafe,
or call Wendy Grethel at 683-0254. Thank you.
Iberian Vacation with Barcelona Extension:
This is your chance to take advantage of this once in a lifetime
opportunity to visit Spain including Madrid, Lisbon, Salamanca,
Tangier, Morocco, Granada, Toledo, Barcelona, and more.
Visit the Cafe area for detailed information on making this
dream trip your reality.
Questions: contact Ceil Allard at 459-1730 or
ceciliamargaret.allard@ge.com or Lois Borisch at 489-0744 or
leborisch@gmail.com.
The Media Center's Suggestion of the Week:
Reaching for the Invisible God Yancey, Philip 248 Yan
For those looking for the meaning of life and how to have
peace with God, this could be the book for you! Check it out!
Additional Childcare Available:
If you are interested in participating in any of our Sunday
morning classes and workshops, please note that we now offer
a supervised area for preschool age children and older during
the 9:15 a.m. hour. Please sign in at the Nursery. For
questions, please contact Julie Smith at
juke777@hotmail.com.
Lawn Fete Collections
Items for Lawn Fete and the Spring Sale can be dropped off at
the storage facility at any time. If the building is closed, just
put the item on the porch, and it will be moved inside the next
day. Pickups will start in March. If you have questions,
contact Doug Gausmann (683-8614 or gausmannd@fuse.net).
"Living a Giving Life" Stewardship 2015
Please mail in your pledge cards, or drop them in the collection
plate on Sunday. Alternatively, you can pledge online at
www.sycamorechurch.org. Thank you for your continued
support.
Follow Sycamore on Twitter:
If you want to keep up with the latest happenings at church,
just follow us on Twitter for photos, events, and inspirational
thoughts--@SycamorePC.
Sycamore Public WIFI
Log in to Sycamore's public WIFI anytime you are at the
facility. Search for the SCPublic network, and access it with
the password: scwelcome.
Deacons of the Month
The Deacons for the Month of January are Jeff Carr (513-2470559) and Jeanne Stevens (513-683-0254).
Active Military Service
SSG Kurt Davis, US Army National Guard
2nd Lt. Mark Folchi, USAF
PO3C James Hough, USN
Sgt. Paul Ryan Keller, USAF*
Brandyn LaFarge, USN
Staff Sgt Kelsey Melzer, USAF
MM3 Joseph Prickett, USN*
Staff Sgt. Andrew Ruberg, USMC
LCpl. Zachary Sultz, USMC
Sgt. Nathan McCall, Army*
2nd Lt. Michael Hills, Army*
*Deployed
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