Opportunities for Ministry and Service Sunday, February 20th 3rd Sunday lunch @ Williams—12:30 PM Tuesday, February 22nd UMW @ —8:00 PM Wednesday, February 23rd Prayer Meeting @ Williams—5:45 PM Choir @ Williams—6:30 PM Thursday, February 24th Bible Study @ Audrey Smith’s—10:00 AM (Revelation 16-18) Lay Servants Academy February 25-27th, lay leaders from all around the conference will be gathering at the Conference Center in Blackstone to take eighteen courses including Lay Speaking and an overview of United Methodism. If you are interested in growing your faith and increasing your skills for ministry, this is a great opportunity. For more information, see the “Events” section of conference website (www.vaumc.org) or talk to Pastor Andrew. Learning to Pray... Throughout Lent (the season of preparation leading up to Easter), we will be focusing our attention on prayer. Stay tuned for more information about how you can get involved as we set aside this special season to grow in our understanding and practice of prayer. Bible Study Schedule The Monday evening Bible Study is going on sabbatical for a time while the morning Bible Study has moved to Thursday morning. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us at Audrey Smith’s home Thursday as we dig into the book of Revelation (chapters 16-18 this week!). Ushers for January-April Ushers: Jeffrey Bacon, Frank Bacon, Haynie Hite, and William Bacon Alternates: Ricky Bacon, Walter Moseley, Earl Callis, and Chris Bacon Outreach Opportunities! School Supply Collection! As the elementary school reaches it half-way point in the school year, the students’ supplies are running low. Let’s give our teachers the support they need by giving generously. Throughout the month of February, we want to fill our donation box with supplies! [Big pink erasers, pencils and notebook paper are in high demand.]