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KARIN'S COMMENTS...

I want you to know how grateful I am for your prayers during my recent surgery for breast cancer. Your cards and notes and hugs have been so comforting to me and to our family. The surgery is over - and now just six weeks of radiation will begin in a few weeks.

This experience has reminded me of how critical prayer is. What kind of prayer time do we actually commit to? I spend some time in prayer each day, but I'll admit some days more diligently than others. At our weekly meetings, the church staff commits to praying for the congregation - going through the alphabet - so that, in a year, we've prayed through the directory twice. We also pray for one another and for those who have specific needs or illnesses or joys that week. We pray for the world, for our troops in harm's way, for peace in Israel, for peace in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for the hungry and poor, and those fighting for basic human rights.

Our Prayer Lift is a group of committed pray-ers who meet each week to lift up concerns for those in need in our congregation and community. (Please note! We are in need of someone to be this group's coordinator, to meet with the group on Tuesday mornings, 10-10:30, keep an updated list of those to be prayed for, and delegate a brief devotion each week. If you could do this, please let me know. It would be a very rewarding opportunity and a way to deepen your own prayer life).

This recent time in my life has been one when I realize just how much I've been standing in the need of prayer; and how much comfort being prayed for has brought to me. I believe God brings forth blessing from our suffering; and the blessing to me is the reminder to be diligent in prayer - living, as Paul says, constantly in a state of prayer.

Thank you again for praying ... for me, for others, for the church, for our staff, for the world.

Peace,

JOHN'S JOTTINGS...

Just outside my window at home, a bunch of sparrows like to gather and kick up a fuss, as only sparrows can do. I like to watch them closely through the window. Because of screen and storm windows, they seem unwary and unable to see me. I think some of them would have six kittens if they knew this big human face was watching them only a few inches away.

As I think about this, it occurs to me that we would do well to remember that God is watching us very "up close" and not "from a distance", as Bette Midler used to sing. Maybe being aware of this, we could be led to change some things about the way we act or react to others, the way we turn others off without thinking, the way we sometimes return "kind for kind" instead of sensitive love in the way Jesus taught us it ought to be.

If you're one of those who make resolutions with the intention of keeping them, this might be one to write down. If God, who is infinitely everywhere, is watching me very close by, may I have the wisdom to mind my spiritual "p's and q's", and be more intentional in the basic way I live out my life as Jesus taught me.

"His eye is on the sparrow, and (I need to remember) I know he's watching me."

Have a blessed New Year!

ENCOURAGING NEWS FROM

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Special thanks from the Board of Trustees to the congregation for their generous support of the God's Miracle Fund. Our new boiler is installed and heat is plentiful and more energy efficient. We very much appreciate everyone's understanding for the one Sunday when the worship services went without heat.

With the boiler replacement behind us, the trustees are re-focusing their efforts to the continuation of replacement and repair projects around the church. These improvements are funded through the generous giving by means of the Improvement Fund envelopes that appear monthly with your pledge envelopes. To date, Improvement Fund giving has funded or supplemented funding of exterior door replacement, DuVall Chapel refurbishment, Sanctuary sound upgrades, and replacement of the bell tower roof.

Additional improvements that we hope to complete this year include: electrical upgrades at the parsonage; refurbishment of the Multipurpose Room; door replacement to the parking lot area; and reconstruction of the concrete walkway and steps at the front of the church.

Whether it's $5 or $50, your giving goes a long way in helping the trustees to maintain our church facility.

I would like to acknowledge the dedication of Trustee past president, Glen Whipple. Glen presided over the Board for the last two years, and we very much appreciated his counsel and leadership.

-Tracey Furman, President

HELP "KNEADED”!

Our church's efforts to attract visitors and new members has been successful, it would seem. On one recent Sunday, we had seven NEW local visitors! And the next day, seven loaves of bread were delivered to these folks. In the last six months, over 40 loaves of bread have been delivered. This success has resulted in a need to expand our team of 8 to lots more help for baking bread as well as delivering it.

Bread: Quick bread, such as banana bread, is fine; and the loaves can be any size, except mini-loaves. Making bread for your family? Add a loaf or two for the church. Current bakers Jenny Smith, Kim Longsworth, Jeri Anderson, Evelyn Pinkard, and Stu Foster make several loaves at a time. I call them as needed. Bread is kept in the church freezer.

Delivery: The loaf is put in a gift bag along with St. Paul's information packet, the Epistle, a personal letter from the pastors, and a complimentary ticket to a pancake breakfast. Faithful Bread Ministers Sue Roberts, Ken Pinkard, Marguerite Anastasi and Stu Foster deliver these packets to the visitors' homes on Monday or Tuesday, after Betty Simmons calls me with the info. Each person delivers one week a month. (Note that the Pinkards and the Fosters are baking and delivering!)

We are now exceeding what one person can deliver some weeks. We need to double our team to keep up with the demand.

If you can help in this very important activity, please call Jan Aamodt (301-340-6680); or let the church office know.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OFFER SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

UMW Lydia Circle, with the assistance of the United Methodist Men, will serve the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 8th in Heavener Hall from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Cost: Adults/$5; children/$1; $15 max for a family. Everyone is welcome!

Sacred Circles: A Celebration of Women's Spirituality 2005 will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on February 18-19. Friday evening will feature keynote speakers Sharon Salzberg and Eileen Fisher on the theme, "Expanding Our Views of What Compassion Means". Two sessions on Saturday will be workshops by leaders from the major religions of the world.

This is a great opportunity to connect with women from all the religious faiths; and to share our spiritual experiences. Several women from St. Paul's are planning to attend, so car-pooling can be arranged. A brochure is posted on the bulletin board outside the Church Office. Contact Kate Lewis Brown for further information.

At our Christmas luncheon, which was a huge success -- a Special Mission Recognition pin was presented to Tracey Furman in appreciation for her service to our church.

PREPARE YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS FOR THE LENTEN SEASON, WHICH BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 9th.

-Bev Burdin, Vice Pres.

UNITED METHODIST MEN LOOK TO THE FUTURE

While leaving the church on a recent Sunday, I walked by the bulletin board listing all the activities of the UMM. Most of all, I thought about the men involved in all the activities. Men sharing good-natured humor, labor and fellowship. When you get a chance, please stop by this bulletin board (in the hallway leading to the parking lot) -- and be amazed as I was!

This Month's Activities

Wed., Feb. 2 - Supper & General Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Heavener Hall. Following the meal, Jim Heins will treat us to a program on his trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Women interested in hearing this presentation are invited to join us at 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 5 - Pancake Breakfast featuring hoecakes (cornmeal pancakes) in honor of Black History Month. Proceeds will go to St. Paul's Educational Award Fund.

I'm looking forward to my fourth year as President of this great organization.

Working with you in service,

Harold Moyer

SCOUT SUNDAY TO BE OBSERVED

On February 13th, we will again celebrate Scout Sunday with a bang! Boy Scout Troop #439, sponsored by St. Paul's for over 50 years, will be invited to attend our morning worship with their families, and participate with a color guard and a moment of sharing. All Boy and Girl Scouts and leaders are invited to attend worship in their official uniforms.

Following worship, St. Paul's UMYF will host a congregational lasagna lunch (with salad, French bread and dessert) in Heavener Hall, as both a fund-raiser for our summer trip, and in honor of both Boy and Girl Scouting. Cost will be $8 per adult; $5 for children under 5. Any youth or adult in a (Boy or Girl) Scout uniform will EAT FOR FREE!

Please sign up in the Narthex if you plan to attend.

W A N T E D!

Our UMYF program is in need of a portable ping-pong table that collapses flat for shared closet storage. If you have a good condition table taking up space in your basement or garage -- and would like to donate it to our youth department, call Rick Buckingham (33301-933-7933) to arrange for a pick-up.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO EASTER LILY FUND TO BE TAKEN

Once again, we begin preparations to fill the chancel with beautiful lilies for Easter Sunday worship services on March 27th.

The Altar Guild will order 70 lilies. In turn, anyone may make a $10 contribution to the Lily Fund in honor or memory of a loved one. The bulletin listing will remain the same as in previous years; the only difference will be that donors will be contributing to the fund rather than buying a specific plant. Lilies may be taken home after the last service on Easter. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to the contributors.

Contributions will be received in the Church Office on Sundays, February 27, March 6 and March 13 at the following times:

8:45-9 (between first & second service)

9:50-10:15 (between second and third service)

11:15-11:30 (after the third service)

Checks may be made payable to St. Paul's UMC, with "Lily Fund" on the memo line. No orders will be taken after Sunday, March 13.

We would like to let you know that the Christmas poinsettia ordering system seemed to work well. Although orders were 30% lower, we had plenty of plants to beautify the Sanctuary. The surplus of income over expenses was about $80, which went directly to the Altar Guild to help defray cost of flowers for special occasions, expense of cleaning the paraments, and cost of Altar Guild supplies. Thank you for your support.

-Betsy Sanford, Worship Ministry Team

WORSHIP TEAM TO SPONSOR VIRGINIA SINGING GROUP

The Worship Ministry Team is looking forward to the beginning of Lent with our Ash Wednesday service at 8 p.m. on February 9th in the Sanctuary. Then, during Lent, the team is sponsoring the weekend visit of the Wesley Singers from Virginia Tech.

This group will be visiting St. Paul's on March 5-6, as the first stop on their Spring Break Singer's Tour. They use their spring break in God's ministry through work projects for low-income families, and sharing their music throughout the Southeast. This has been a 30-year tradition for the group.

On Saturday evening, the Singers will entertain with a full choir, praise band, handbells, and comedy skits. And, on Sunday morning, the Singers' praise band and full choir will perform during the 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services.

We are seeking volunteers to help with the Saturday evening meal, overnight accommodations for two or more students, and preparations for a potluck lunch prior to their departure on Sunday. Please give consideration to helping in one or more of these areas.

You may sign up in the Church Office, or contact Linda Ferrara (301-946-5990) or email: lj5352@aol.com.

Mark your calendars for this special weekend, and help us welcome this wonderful group of talented young Christians as they share their gifts with us.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SEES THAT "GOD COMES TO US"

Our Church School continues its growth and dynamic experiments with new curriculum. We introduced new study resources this year, specifically the Firelight Learning Curriculum that breaks the year into blocks of five Bible stories.

Our new block begins this month around the theme "God Comes to Us." Students see Abraham realizing a promise from God kept, and will explore static electricity, a shepherd's lunch, and learn how to do portraits of Church School partners. Students in the Youth classes will follow the seasons of the church calendar, focusing this month on the early ministry of Jesus.

We want feedback from teachers on curriculum. Some of you feel the new resources do not follow closely enough the Church School calendar. Let us know the pros and cons of your materials. We want the best feedback to plan ahead.

Thank you to the Discipling Ministry Team for completing educational milestones that students will reach at various ages. Copies of the milestones are available in the Church Office. They now become the "benchmarks" against which our teachers will educate.

Last, we welcome Penny Hess as a new Dept. Head for Youth, replacing Terry Townsend who helped get a great program revitalized. We will soon need new recruits for the Elementary and Pre-School departments -- and a Superintendent to replace yours truly.

-Mike McCurry

ADULT SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES LISTED

Steward: Living as Disciples in

Everyday Life led by Jeri Rhodes

12 Mondays, Jan. 24th - Apr. 25th,

7:30-9 p.m. in the Music Room.

(No classes on Feb. 21 or Mar. 28)

We are called to be stewards in many ways: our responsibility to the environment, to each other and to support the church, both financially and with our time, talents and prayers. The study walks us through the meaning of each of these calls and helps us develop our response.

Fee: $20

Women Speak of GOD led by

Emily Robinson & Bruce Stayman

8 Tuesdays, Jan. 11-Mar. 1

(Make up days: Mar. 8 & 15)

7:15-9 p.m., Room 117

Dr. Amy G. Oden, Professor of the History of Christianity at Wesley Theological Seminary, created this study of Christian writings by women. The women studied include Perpetua, Macrina, Juana Inez de la Cruz, Susanna Wesley, Jarena Lee and Georgia Harkness.

Fee. $8

Discovering God's Vision For Your

Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts

(Inventory) led by Kate Lewis Brown

Two Wednesdays, Feb. 16 & 23

9:30 a.m.

Courses offered, pending sufficient registration.

Cost: $17

The Mountain Way

"Back in Business"

After Ken's month-long bout with pneumonia, The Mountain Way shop is back in business again: Wednesdays, 10-12:30 p.m., pancake breakfast Saturdays, and Sundays after worship.

Be sure to keep those Campbell, etc. labels comin'! Drop them off in the Church Office or at our shop.

Quote:

"If you tell a person there are 300 billion stars in the sky, they will believe you.

If you tell a person a bench has just been painted, they have to touch it to make sure."

Ken & Evelyn Pinkard, Shopkeepers

(301-942-2231)

COFFEEHOUSE SPRING SHOWS

CANCELLED

The Coffeehouse team has decided to take a break for the spring to accommodate family and work schedules. We have sustained this fun and meaningful outreach for nine years! This fall/winter season, we donated proceeds to the St. Paul's youth work trip, Montgomery Hospice, the community-based shelter, Interfaith Housing Coalition, and St. Paul's music program. Many thanks to all who have helped this ministry thrive.

Our team will meet later in the spring to talk about future shows.

-Molly Ruskin

LENTEN OFFERING TO BENEFIT LOCAL & WORLD ORGANIZATIONS

The organizations being supported this year through the special Lenten Offering are: UMCOR (Tsunami Relief), National Federation of the Blind, Domestic Violence Resource Project, and Hospice Casey House in Montgomery County. A letter, describing each of these organizations, will be going out to the congregation in early February. Please give prayerful consideration to giving to one of these worthy charities during the Lenten Season.

"The Landless Rural Workers' Movement and Agrarian Reform in Brazil" will be the subject of an open forum, sponsored by the Justice & Compassion Team, and will be held on Sunday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m. in Heavener Hall.

The speaker will be Prof. Miguel Carter, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at American University. Prof. Carter's professional interests are in the areas of community development, social movements, civil society, religion and politics, transitions to democracy and electoral demography. His region of expertise is Latin America. Prior to his engagement with American University, Prof. Carter served as a Research Fellow in Politics at the University of Oxford's Centre for Brazilian Studies and consulted for The World Bank. He is currently preparing two book manuscripts on Brazil's landless rural worker's movement (MST) and has written extensively on Paraguayan politics.

For more information, contact Jon Melegrito (301-933-5239).

FRIENDSHIP CLUB TO HEAR "NEW" ENTERTAINER

For the Friendship Club's February meeting, on Tuesday, Feb. 8th - in addition to another "best ever" potluck lunch - we will be having a "new" (to us) entertainer. Her name is Denna Joyvor, and everyone is sure to enjoy her piano and vocal renditions. She is well known among the entertainers in this area -- so, plan to come out and enjoy!

Our January meeting was well attended (about 80 members and guests!). Dale Jarrett was unable to make it; Steve Gellman came at the last minute and presented a great program.

We had 78 "seniors" come out for our lovely Christmas "ham lunch" in December, when we were serenaded by St. Paul's Quartet. Thank all of you for the nice Remembrance Gifts that you brought for the guests at the nursing home. They were well received and appreciated.

Hope to see all of you on Feb. 8th!

-Sue Merritt, Reporter

APOLOGIES FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

We are very grateful for all the gifts we have received for the God's Miracle campaign and wanted to express that to you by means of individual notes. Based on the check written, it is often hard to determine if the gift came from a single donor or from a couple. We apologize for those offended when we included a family member who was not to be included. When we switched to writing the note to the name on the check, we offended those who gave the gift as a family. Please accept our apologies and understand our intention to express our appreciation.

ADMIRABLE PEOPLE SHOW UP IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY

It is always inspiring to read about admirable people who have risen above poverty and restrictions to show moral and religious conviction. We are pleased to have a new autobiography in the library, Long Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela (call #92 Man M). [The Library Committee wishes to thank Rick Buckingham for this donation]. Mandela, a contemporary Methodist, changed the world by leading a defiant campaign against apartheid in the 1950s, which led to his imprisonment on Robben Island. Mandela's release in 1990 and eventual election as South Africa's first black President ensures his place in history as a man who fought for racial equality and moral responsibility.

This biography, and others of inspirational leaders, will be on display during the month of February.

In January the Library Committee purchased some new books with funds provided by the UMM from their June pancake breakfast. We thank the UMM (and all those talented pancake breakfast volunteers!) who continue to support our church library. We look forward to introducing these new books to you in future Epistle columns.

-Debra McCurry, Librarian

MEMORIAL FUNDS PUT TO GOOD USE

St. Paul's has an active Memorial Funds Committee that meets and decides how best to use monies received in memory of former members and friends of our church.

As you go through our church building, you may have noticed some changes, such as new exterior doors on the Mitchell Street side leading to DuVall Chapel and the Church Offices; new hymnals and Bibles in the Chapel; a renovated kitchenette in the Multipurpose Room; and new red paraments in the Chancel area. Soon there will also be new purple paraments in the Chancel. These tangible improvements to the building - as well as a sizable contribution toward the new exterior doors to Heavener Hall, and a contribution toward the Youth Group Travel Fund - were all made possible with Memorial Funds.

These improvements help make our church building a better, more beautiful place; and give us something by which to remember our former members and friends - and, at the same time, have no impact on the church's operating budget.

-Clarence Waldroff, Chair

OLDER ADULT MINISTRY SCHEDULES FEBRUARY FESTIVITIES

Birthdays are a dime a dozen, but it's not too often one celebrates the 100th! Long-time St. Paul's member, Fred Klauda does just that on February 10th. Fellow harmonica player and good friend, David Taylor, has been working hard to ensure Fred's first day as a centenarian is a big splash. Fred lives at Circle Manor and the facility is planning a birthday party at 1:30 p.m. on the 10th. All are welcome to come and celebrate. David also plans to take Fred to the Friendship Club luncheon (Feb. 8th) so that he may be appropriately honored there.

All are also welcome to join the OAM on February 15th for this month's "Tuesdays Together", an informal worship service held at noon in the Sanctuary, followed by lunch ($4) and fellowship/games in the Octagon.

One last thing ... A number of our older congregants are in need of a little extra "TLC". You can help by being a part of the Joyful Visitor program. A ten-minute visit once or twice a month is all it takes. It's a great way to provide Christian fellowship and support for those members of our church family who are homebound, hospitalized or simply wanting company. There is great need for visitors, so please prayerfully consider writing "become a Joyful Visitor" on your to-do list. For more information, please call Meg Baker or Rev. John Walker (301-933-7933).

"Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire"

According to the words of an old hymn, prayer is many things to many people: "The burden of a sigh, the simplest form of speech, the Christians' vital breath ... ".

Whatever prayer is to YOU, won't you join the Prayer Lift group on Tuesday mornings, 10-10:30, in DuVall Chapel? After a brief devotion, the group offers their individual, silent prayers for others.

{Editor's Note: Be sure to see Pastor Karin's article on p. 3 regarding Prayer Lift!)

Do you or your group need a room at St. Paul's? All rooms are scheduled through one person, Carol Lewis in the Church Office. Our building is used tremendously by many groups, and to avoid conflicts, every committee, team, group, etc. must schedule their events through Carol. Please don't ask the staff or chairpersons if you can meet in a particular place! Ask Carol! Please call her at the Church Office and she will be glad to work with you.

Did you know that there are over 16 outside groups that use our church facilities on a regular basis? What a wonderful ministry we provide to the community.

MEET YOUR LAY LEADERS

[A Continuing Series]

"Music has always been my therapy, my balm," writes Meg Baker. She accompanies the Carol and Praise Choirs, St. Paul's Quartet, and plays in our praise band. She has composed much of the music for the last three Christmas pageants. "It has been a tremendous growth experience for me--spiritually and musically", says Meg. She enjoys working with Pastor Karin in liturgical dance.

Meg chairs our Older Adult Ministry, and serves on the Conference Committee for Older Adult Ministries in Columbia, MD. She also writes the Kids' Korner for the Epistle.

Raised in the Shenandoah Valley (Waynesboro, VA), Meg joined St. Paul's with husband Mike in 1995 when their identical twin sons, Morgan and Mitchell, were babies. Meg has a B.A. in both economics and music from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, and has credentials and experience in several job areas.

Mike Baker is a computer software engineer with Applied Information Sciences in Greenbelt, MD. Morgan and Mitchell, now 10, are best friends most of the time. Morgan loves his Gameboy and Mitchell enjoys sports.

Meg and Mike taught Kindergarten Sunday School for four years. Meg has chaired UMW's Jochebed Circle, and has taught Vacation Bible School for six years.

Equally involved in her boys' school, Meg serves on the PTA Board, publishes the school directory, and volunteers in many other capacities. In her leisure time, she enjoys creative writing and various musical endeavors.

Meg says her Christian Believer and Disciple studies have provided "fertile ground for personal renaissance."

-Jan Aamodt

MORE NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED

On Sunday, November 28th, ten new members were received into the "family" of St. Paul's.

And, on Sunday, January 16th, two more new members were received:

The Story of Stephen Ministry

Part Three

Stephen Ministry might have remained a local church story. However, after a few months experience, two Stephen Ministers in Kenneth Haugk's church cornered him after worship services and wouldn't let him go until he promised to bring the new ministry to other churches. "This is good stuff," was how they put it.

So Haugk gave in and agreed to find a way to bring Stephen Ministry to other churches. Six months later, Haugk and his wife Joan, founded the not-for-profit Stephen Ministries organization and began bringing the Stephen Ministry concept to other congregations.

It spread like wildfire. In less than 10 years, there are 9,000 congregations from more than 100 denominations that have a Stephen Ministry program. Over 450,000 lay people have been trained as Stephen Ministers.

More than a million people across the United States, Canada, and the world have been touched by God's love through a Stephen Minister. And that is the mark of God's doing, because finally the story of Stephen Ministry is more than a million+stories of caring ministry. We of the St. Paul's Stephen Ministry program, past and present, are proud to be part of the Christian caring community.

The End

-John and Kate Lewis Brown

Stephen Leaders

UMYF SPONSORS "SOUPER BOWL" PROJECT

On Sunday, February 6th, the UMYFs will celebrate Superbowl Sunday with a "SOUPerBowl for the Hungry". Since 1993, youth groups nationwide have raised a total of $24,000,000!!!

Please bring to church that Sunday an extra dollar to place in the Soup Kettles on your way out of church. And help our youth make a difference in the fight against hunger. All monies collected that day by our youth will be donated to Bethesda Help. Let's remember the hungry and homeless in the midst of a cold winter. Thank you in advance for supporting this project.

HISTORY COMMITTEE OFFERS TIDBITS

The Church History Committee thanks all who have turned in old bulletins, programs and memorabilia during the past year. Every item helps us reconstruct the history of St. Paul's.

Tidbit question: Since 1985 the senior pastor receives a housing allowance. What happened before that time? Where did the pastor live?

[Answer is hidden on another page of this issue]

-Emily Robinson

Church Historian

"SPIRITS" BASKETBALL WINDING UP SEASON

Our youth basketball team, the “Spirits”, is finishing up their 2004-2005 season. The final games are:

Sun. Feb. 13 - 2 p.m. vs. Millian Memorial at Hughes UMC, 10900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring.

Sun. Feb. 27 - 2 p.m. vs. Millian Memorial at Hughes UMC

If you plan to attend, please remember to dress warmly - the Hughes gym is unheated!

NEW GROUP BEING FORMED FOR YOUNG WOMEN

A new study group, for women in their 20's and 30's, will begin with the Lenten Season. It will be a one-hour-a-week gathering for mothers, singles, married - it doesn't matter!

If you are interested, please contact Michele Van Son (St. Paul's Seminary Intern) by emailing her at michelevanson@hotmail.com. We hope YOU will join us!

IS THERE A NEW BABY IN YOUR FAMILY?

St. Paul's gives a Bible to new arrivals the first Sunday the whole family is in worship together. Please call Pastor Karin at the church office and let her know when you will be there. We want to greet your new addition with a blessing!

ANNUAL SKIING TRIP COMIN' UP!

Our UMYFs are sponsoring a trip to Ski Liberty, Carroll Valley, PA on Saturday, February 5th, meeting in the church parking lot at 7 a.m., and returning about 8 p.m. Costs, with our group rate, are as follows:

Lift Ticket only $43

[Note the correct cost is listed here, slightly more than what was published in the youth newsletter]

Lift + ski rental & lesson $71

Lift + board rental & lesson $71*

Beginner Package (Ski) $59

Beginner Package (Board) $59*

[*SNOWBOARD rental may require a CREDIT CARD]

[Changing from skis to snowboard, or vice versa, will incur a $5 fee]

Lunch voucher $7.50

Van $8.00

[Van transportation is limited and will be provided first to non-drivers]

Make checks to: St. Paul's Senior High UMYF, indicating items paid for. Payment due 2/1/05!

Note that each participant will need to complete a liability form, to be obtained from Rick Buckingham. In addition, each person should bring $10-12 on the day of the trip for lunch and supper money!

"We can't thank you enough for the wonderful job you did in October hosting a Help the Homeless Mini-Walk. In addition to raising $1355, you contributed 66 registered walkers to our effort to reach the 5000 walkers needed to receive a $100,000 grant from the Fannie Mae Foundation! We are happy to report that, thanks to support from many schools and congregations like you, we have reached this goal." Community Ministry of Montgomery County."

St. Paul’s EPISTLE&
Kensington, Maryland	February 2005	Vol. 49, No. 1

St. Paul’s EPISTLE&

Kensington, Maryland

February 2005

Vol. 49, No. 1