THE ALTAR FLOWERS are
given by the Evko family to the Glory of God and in honor of Taylor
Evko's 18th birthday.
COFFEE HOUR The Osborne
family will be hosting coffee hour after the 10 AM service. Everyone is
invited to this wonderful fellowship. Come and enjoy!
BIRTHDAYS: Happy
Birthdayto Ellen Godsey (2/04).
SCHEDULE CHANGE:
Effective Monday, January 30th, Father Herbert will be off on Mondays
each week.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING: Annual Meeting will be held today, following the 10:00
Service. Please plan to attend. We will elect vestry members, review
the budget, and report on the vestry's work this year. We are
grateful to all those who expressed willingness to serve on the COS
vestry in the coming year.
The nominating
committee is putting forward the following slate for election at the
Annual Meeting: Brian Nidermaier, Susan Daniels and Randi
Murdock for three-year terms. Nominations will be accepted from the
floor. Please plan to join us. There will be supervised activities for
K-8th grade in the Sunday School rooms during the Congregational
Meeting?
DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER: Please send your reports, news and
pictures to Pat Hardy by Jan 31st for the February Newsletter. THANKS!
EPISCOPAL SINGLES is
hosting their second annual Meet and Greet for singles of any
denomination in the Richmond area. This event will be on Saturday
evening, February 11, from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Parish Hall of Historic
St. John's Church on Church Hill. Episcopal singles, laity and clergy,
Diocese of Virginia and Diocese of Southern Virginia, are especially
encouraged to attend. For more information contact Karla Hunt, kwestfallhunt@verizon.net
,St. John's, Church Hill.
BRETHREN: First
Baptist, Ashland, is proud to announce the return of the group
Brethren. Based out of the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area, the
professional, Christian male ensemble is a group comprised of 30
singers from all walks of life. First Baptist invites you and members
of your congregation to a free concert on TONIGHT, January 29, at 6:00
PM. Please come prepared to hear a wide variety of sacred styles
including, classical, gospel, traditional hymnody, and much, much more!
ECW: The ECW met
recently to discuss 2012 disbursements. Here are the items we have
approved:
$3000 - COS Building
Fund
$1,125 - ECW Diocesan
Charities and Administrative Fund
$1000 - Shrinemont
Scholarships
$600 - New computer and
digital camera for Vicar's office
$500 - WHEAT
$500 - COS Outreach
$500 - Pat Hardy's
Attendance at ECW National Convention
$200 - Western Hanover
Rescue Squad
$200 - Montpelier Fire
Dept.
$200 - COS Youth Group
$100 - The Mustard Seed Fund
