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5220 S. 159th Ave

Omaha, NE 68135

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www.hopepresbyterianchurch.org

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Annual Youth Dinner – Sat., February 25, 2017 Doors open at 4:30 pm Dinner: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Silent Auction/Raffle: 5:00 – 6:15 pm Pop/Candy Walk: 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Tickets: $10.00 for Adult $6.00 for child

Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, green beans, salad, bread sticks, fruit cocktail, dessert, and

a drink. Mac and cheese will be available as an alternative to spaghetti.

The Youth Committee is asking for donations of themed baskets (new items only) or gift cards for the Silent Auction or Gift Card Raffle. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Kristi

Richling at klrichling@live.com or 402-699-0328. Donations can be placed in the CE office.

A MESSAGE OF HOPE Loving God, Loving Others, Living in Grace

FEBRUARY, 2017-VOLUME 2

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sermon Topics

· February 5, 2017 “> Pi R Squared”

Acts 10: 1-20

· February 12, 2017

“Do I need forgiveness?”

Luke 7: 36-50

· February 19, 2017

“Bigfoot”Big Heart, Big News”

Mark 5: 1-20

· February 26, 2017

“That Wretched Hive of

Scum and Villany”

Mark 7: 24-30

Ma hew 25:40 -- Whatever you did for one of the least of these

brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Most of us are fortunate enough not to know much about real

hunger and thirst. From "me to "me we might complain that we

are famished as we wait for our next meal. But our health is hardly

threatened when dinner is delayed for an hour!

Thanks to everyone who diligently help provide food for those in

need. From December 19 – January 20, 233 items were u"lized.

A touching story –

We received an envelope in the mail a couple weeks ago with

money in the envelope and a note saying – we have not been able

to come to church for a few weeks and donate to the food pantry,

so here is money. Please purchase what is needed. We did so,

took a picture, and e-mailed the photo to the couple showing what

their dona"on contributed to the pantry.

Pantry of Hope Submitted by Mike Molacek

Mission Submitted by Brian Claus

Winter Night Watch – Thanks go to Marilyn Wi e, & Judy Klostermeyer for serving on

January 6th and to Brian & Jacob Claus for serving on January 27th. Also thanks to all the

people who donated the following January dona"ons:

14 coats, 9 jackets, 5 scarves, 7 stocking caps, 9 pairs of gloves, 2 packages of socks, 6

hooded sweatshirts, and 2 women’s hats.

Salva"on Army s"ll has a need for old coats, hats, or gloves that are s"ll in good condi"on to hand out to homeless in

Omaha. You can bring them to church and place them in the basket in the Narthex. If you have any ques"ons about

the Winter Night Watch program please contact someone on the Mission Commi ee.

Siena Francis House Meal Serving

Hope Church is blessed to be able to help out for a once-a- month ministry at Siena-Francis House. We serve meals at

Siena Francis House – and are scheduled (nearly) every 1st Saturday of each month. Time invested is only a few hours

(4 pm-7 pm) and the signup sheet is located in the Narthex on the side table. Not much is easier than that – and the

rewards are immense! Please sign up to help serve….it is a worthwhile project that Hope Church has embraced

wholeheartedly! IF you are interested in you and your family, friends or small group taking over a month (all by

yourselves), please contact Mark Canady or the church office for more details. Thank you to those who served Jan 7th:

Tracy Comba, Judy Klostermeyer, Barb & Mike Dierking, Thelma Symanietz, Nancy Mi elbrun, Terry & Denise Kendrick,

Theresa & Mark Canady.

Our next meal to be served will be February 4th, please sign up to help out!

Siena Francis Thank you card writers

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help write thank you notes for Siena Francis on

Tuesday, December 6th. Volunteers were : Thank you to our volunteers who helped at Siena/Francis in January

Fritz Donahoo, Cheryl Schemanski, Nancy Binns, Jody Botsch, Diane Snyder, Marilyn Wi e, Jo Coleman. Janie Botsch

If you would like to help write and stuff thank you notes for Siena Francis house to their generous donors to ensure this

great mission in our community con"nues to thrive, please contact Janie Botsch at jcbotsch3@yahoo.com.

The next blood drive at Hope is scheduled for Saturday, February 25 (7am – noon). The Blood Mobile will be in the

parking lot in front of the church. If you would like to donate the gi' of life to others.

Please contact Dave McKenna, 402-333-3061 or d.j.mckenna@hotmail.com or

David.McKenna@banko'hewest.com,.

Date Communion Servers

February 5, 2017 Mary Ellen Gumbert,

Michelle Greco

Marilyn Witte, Carol Rudesill

Thelma Symanietz

Greeters Coordinator Diane Huerta

February 5, 2017 Kellie & Chris Crawford Family

February 12, 2017 Larry & Cheryl Palmer

February 19, 2017 Cheryl Swalburg

Rosanna Morrell

February 26, 2017 Ken & Kellie Groetsema

Ushers Coordinator Diane Huerta

February 5, 2017 Nancy Mittelbrun

Thelma Symanietz

February 12, 2017 Donelle Thomas

Suzie Karnik

February 19, 2017 Kelly Klopp

John Klopp

February 26, 2017 Ron & Judy Bruening

Liturgist Coordinator Bobbie Geiger

February 5, 2017 Dick Corwine

February 12, 2017 Matt Frerichs

February 19, 2017 Bob Reeks

February 26, 2017 Rich Roberts

Audio Coordinator Niki Frerichs

February 5, 2017 Wayne Fry

February 12, 2017 Dale Brewer

February 19, 2017 Tyler Thraen

February 26, 2017 Chuck Lundquist

Visual Coordinator Niki Frerichs

February 5, 2017 Traci Chatten

February 12, 2017 Paula Washka

February 19, 2017 Kelsey Thraen

February 26, 2017 Paula Washka

"Thank you to Hope for all the prayers of support and

comfort during the loss of our daughter Heather. So

many sent cards, provided meals, and supported her

memorial wishes. We are grateful for this "family" and

remain humbled by your support. A special thank you

to Jayne and Mike Molacek, Rich Roberts, and Luke

Furman who helped with her service. And a very

special thank you to Pastor Dave for guiding Heather

through her denial, fear, and acceptance. Pastor Dave,

you gave so much to our family and to Heather. Thank

you!" Jon and Sue Roberts

Thank you to the most wonderful, friendly and caring

people of Hope Church. I appreciate all the cards, calls

and visits during the past year. Doreen Shafer

The family of Jolene Anderson would like to give

thanks to everyone for all the prayers, cards, and care

we received during our "me of loss. Ken Anderson

Hope II

Hope II will meet Friday, February 10, 2017. The

program will be Pastor Rus entertaining us with

his guitar. You may get to join in also. Hosts will

be Darrell and Linda Pullen, Don and Ruth Tucker

(in absentee) and some helpers, Beanie Huston

and Kit Corwine. Pot luck begins at 12 noon at

the church. Hope to see you there.

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STAFF POSITION EMAIL

Dave Matsumura Pastor revmats1@yahoo.com

Rus Kosits Associate Pastor Ruskosits@yahoo.com

Luke Furman Music Director lfurmanmusic@gmail.com

Deb Miller Office Administrator hopepresbychurch@yahoo.com

Jayne Molacek Treasurer mmolacek@centurylink.net

Mike Huerta Custodian diwho@centurylink.net

SESSION COMMITTEE EMAIL

Paula Washka Caregiving Ministry pollyanders@cox.net

Youth Ministry

Tracy Comba Fellowship Ministry tcomba@cox.net

Brian Claus Mission Ministry

Darci Davis Children’s Ministry darcildavis87@cox.net

Scott Gunderson Personnel Ministry gunders4@AOL.com

Dave Fehr Finance Ministry dbfehr@hotmail.com

Niki Frerichs Music & Worship Frerichs@cox.net

Mike Molacek Building & Grounds mmolacek@centurylink.net

Carol Rudesill Adult Ministry GmaCarolR@aol.com

Matt Van Hook Outreach Ministry mvanhook@gmail.com

Dave Matsumura Moderator revmats1@yahoo.com

Jayne Molacek Clerk of Session mmolacek@centurylink.net

Rus Kosits Associate Pastor Ruskosits@yahoo.com

Average A endance for December 176

ABIDE 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

On Saturday, March 4th, Hope Church is hos"ng a 3 on 3 basketball tournament where all

the proceeds are going to Abide Ministries. A lot of you are familiar with Abide, as Hope

has worked with them for the last couple years. Abide was started here in Omaha by Ron

and Twany Dotzler. Ron has spoken about Abide at our church in the past. Abide focuses

on transforming the inner city, one neighborhood at a "me. The Dotzlers started this

transforma"on over 26 years ago in North Omaha neighborhoods. Abide provides a holis"c

approach that focuses on developing healthy neighborhoods through four main areas:

community building, family support programs, housing and partnerships. Ron Dotzlers’ son,

Josh, played basketball for Creighton for 4 years and par"cipated in our basketball fund

raiser last year.

This is the 2nd year we are hos"ng this tournament and plan to con"nue it as an annual event con"nuing to build

year a'er year. Please consider suppor"ng this great effort to raise funds and awareness for Abide. If everyone

could talk about this with friends, co workers, neighbors, kids, grandkids, etc. and get one person to get a team of 3

together to par"cipate that would help make this a success. Also, if you would like, sponsor a team by paying their

$75 fee or help keep score or "me during the tournament, please see Dave Fehr, Adam Briley, Bre Jorgensen, or

Tyler Thraen.

There are flyers and entry forms in the Narthex.

Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday

Hope Church, that "me of year is here again when the two top teams do ba le on the field of

play to come out victorious…of course, we are referring to the annual Hope Church Souper

Bowl Sunday youth group food collec"on!!! Similar to last year there will be two bins in the

Narthex to collect can goods and packaged foods . Please donate non-perishable food items

(can goods, macaroni & cheese, ramen noodles, granola bars, etc.) in the bins. On Feb 5 the youth groups will

count all the donated food items in their barrels to see which youth group will be declared the victor. All the food

items will be donated to Together, Inc. which is a local organiza"on dedicated to preven"ng homelessness. For

more informa"on about the Souper Bowl of Caring you can visit their website h!p://www.souperbowl.org

For more informa"on on Hope’s food drive beneficiary see togetheromaha.org

Mission Spotlight of the Month JDRF

Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda"on

JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda"on) has led the search for a cure of Type 1 diabetes since 1970. In those

days it was called juvenile diabetes because it was commonly diagnosed in children. Today we know that an equal

amount of children and adults are diagnosed- approximately 110 per day. Thanks to be er therapies, which JDRF has

been instrumental in, and making available to people as they wait for a cure.

What is Type 1 diabetes – Type 1 is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone

that people need to get energy from food. Type 1 strikes children and adults and onset has nothing to do with diet or

lifestyle. There is currently nothing one can do to prevent it and there is no cure.

Living with Type 1 is a constant ba le with daily injec"ons, tes"ng, diet control and exercise. People with Type 1 rely

on insulin to control their blood sugars. However, insulin is not a cure nor does it prevent the possibility of serious

side effects. Even with strict disease management, a significant por"on of the day is s"ll spent with high and low blood

sugars which can lead to serious complica"ons such as heart a ack, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputa"on.

JDRF wants a world without Type 1. They want to change the reality of the disease for millions of people—and

prevent anyone from ever knowing it. They do this by funding research, advoca"ng for government support of

research, and new therapies. JDRF has funded nearly 2 billion dollars in research to date.

A representa"ve from JDRF will speak to the congrega"on this month on ways to support JDRF whether it be your

"me, talents, voice, prayers or monetary dona"ons. For more informa"on on JDRF you can visit their website

h!p://www.jdrf.org/

February Birthdays

Alex Johnson 02/01 Derek Comba 02/13 Karli Crawford 02/20

Mark Canady 02/03 Diane Snyder 02/13 Emma Ahrenholtz 02/24

Dane Lowry 02/05 Ava Gensler 02/13 Ron Bruening 02/28

Fritz Donahoo 02/06 Jan Hague 02/14 Brian Mi elbrun 02/25

Madison Canady 02/08 Annabeth Royers 02/14 Addison Cha en 02/28

Ember Davis 02/09 Michele Greco 02/16

Katherine Van Hook 02/09 Alyssa Grenawalt 02/17

Gordon Neubauer 02/10 Mary Ellen Gumbert 02/17

Ashley Stroyek 02/10 Kelly Crawford 02/17

Lee Hi 02/10 Cindy Williams 02/18

Joan Toman 02/11 Sarah Gensler 02/19

Effie Golliday 02/11 Gretchen Fry 02/20

John Morse 02/12 Judy Bruening 02/20

Session Highlights Submitted by Jayne Molacek, Clerk of Session

Minutes of Regular Session Mee"ng on December 20, 2016, e-mail vote on January 6, 2017 and Special

Session Mee"ng on January 8, 2017 were approved.

December Clerk’s Report was approved.

December Finance Report was approved.

Mo"on from Youth Ministry Commi ee to be able to sell "ckets on Sunday, February 5, 12 and 19 for the

Spaghe< Dinner Fundraiser to help with the cost of youth mission trips. Seconded and carried.

Mo"on from Mission Commi ee to schedule the gym for the Church Garage Sale from June 19 – 24, 2017.

Seconded and carried.

Mo"on that the $645.00 from the grant from Presbytery be put into General Fund. Seconded and mo"on

did not pass.

Mo"on that the $645.00 from the grant from Presbytery be sent back to them for payment toward our per

capita. Seconded and carried.

Finance Submitted by Dave Fehr

Hope Presbyterian Church

Summary Financials

4th quarter ending Dec 31st, 2016

YTD

Actual YTD Actual

Revenue Expenses

Pledge Income $345,728 Staff Expenses $ 190,119

Shared Space Income $ 13,733 Building & Grounds Expenses $ 54,773

Non Pledge Income $ 12,109 Committee Expenses $ 13,396

Per Capita $ 3,947 Mortgage Expense $ 96,479

Restricted fund Income $ 38,281 Office/Admin Expenses $ 20,343

Other $ 19,987

Restricted fund expenses $ 64,678

Total Revenue $413,798 Total Expenses $ 459,775

Net Cash Flow $ (45,977)

NOTES: NOTES:

Checkbook balance is $19,015.19

Other expenses consist of Per Capita

Balance on Certificate of Deposit is $52,600 and building Insurance expenses.

of which $25,461 is usable and $27,139 Mortgage Balance is $901.418.64

is in restricted funds.

Building & Grounds Submitted by Mike Molacek

Fellowship Submi ed by Tracy Comba, Fellowship Elder

If you missed our first, and hopefully not last, Trivia Night, on January 14, then you have no idea how much

fun was had! 45 people showed up for a night of food, fun and trivia. There were 8 rounds of 15 ques"ons,

with each round featuring a different topic. All who were there agreed we HAVE to do this again. Hopefully

we can make this an annual event!

If you are interested in volunteering for the Fellowship Tea food commi ee, it’s not too late. There has been

only one mee"ng so far, so you wouldn’t be out of the loop if you joined now. Contact Sharon Neubauer or

Tracy Comba if you are interested.

The Fellowship Tea is set for April 1, and we are looking for hostesses and butlers, so check your calendar if

that’s something you’re available to do. There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex.

We con"nue to look for volunteers to provide fellowship on Sunday mornings a'er service. If you are

interested, there is a sign-up sheet on the Narthex table, one on the refrigerator in the kitchen, or you can

email me at tcomba@cox.net. Thank you!

THANKS TO:

Anonymous for a dona"on of $500 for pain"ng.

PUNCH LIST DISCUSSION:

2017 Mee"ng Schedule determined.

Dick Corwine will proceed with the gym south storage window coverings.

Family Room second light switch needed.

Plugs on the sanctuary ramp needed.

Sanctuary ceiling fans under considera"on.

Mee"ng Room 1 carpet replacement needed.

Chancel area light replacement to be worked on.

Classroom visibility research.

Garden or not discussed. Will do only if an interested person comes forward to head this.

M&R Services completed pain"ng on December 27. Associate Pastor Office, Finance Office, Family Room,

gym entry and a classroom wall.

Pastor’s Pen Pastor Dave Matsumura

Dear Friends,

Have you lost all the weight you resolved to lose yet? Have you realized the financial stability you said you wanted

yet? Have you patched all your rela"onships, become a be er communicator, forgiven those who hurt you, corrected

your paren"ng mistakes, put the toilet seat down, made your bed, worked out, ate only healthy foods, slept at least 8

hours a night, cut down your screen "me, increased your in"macy, become more godly, grown your faith, witnessed

to others, became less judgmental, laughed more o'en, taken yourself less seriously, or whatever resolu"on crossed

your mind earlier this year? Have you accomplished any of that?

For most of us the answer is an empha"c “NOT EVEN CLOSE!” That’s not surprising because changes aren’t

completed in a short, “once and done” type of manner. Changes happen with inten"onality, repe""on, forgiveness

and support. Inten"onality is when we recognize our need for change and we decide to do something about it.

Repe""on is when we start doing new behaviors and having new thoughts and a<tudes, all of which feel foreign and

strange to us. It requires effort to do these things but the more we repeat them the easier it gets. Some folks say it

takes 7 weeks to form a new habit. Repe""on, even when we don’t “feel like it” is pu<ng that inten"onality into

prac"ce. Forgiveness comes into play because we will fail. If we are able and willing to forgive ourselves that goes a

long way toward restar"ng and con"nuing the process of change. If we don’t forgive ourselves it makes it all the

easier to quit. Finally support is gathering others around to encourage us in our new behaviors and a<tudes. Careful

choosing of our support system is crucial for us to accomplish our goals. The right support system can encourage as

well as challenge us, help us forgive ourselves as well as hold us accountable, accept where we are and push us

toward what we want.

It’s the same with our congrega"onal goals. We want to solidify our founda"ons through worship, discipleship,

mission and finances; grow our children, youth and our community, and deepen our faith in the God who calls us to

be His own.

These things will take inten"onality, repe""on, forgiveness and support to be realized over the next few years. It will

require crea"vity and our best reflec"ons, honest appraisals and clear suppor"ve cri"ques, self-forgiveness and

forgiveness of others and pu<ng aside our par"cular wants in order to address the needs of the whole.

As I said last month, we are in a regrouping, regathering period in our congrega"on. It’s important for us as we’ve

realized a need for a change in direc"on and prac"ce. Those kinds of decisions always cause some consterna"on as

we all have to make adjustments in our behaviors and a<tudes. Our expecta"ons have to adjust from what used to

be to what can be. We have to adjust from what I want to what God wants from me, from what was ‘normal’ to a

new ‘normal.’

As the new Session comes on board we will con"nue to solidify the par"culars of direc"on and prac"ce and con"nue

the process of becoming the church God wants us to be.

Blessings,

Pastor Dave

Education Submitted by Carol Rudesill

EDUCATION NEWS for the February 2017 Newsle!er - Carol Rudesill - 402-598-1890

If you have ques"ons or sugges"ons about educa"on opportuni"es or

you wish to offer support with any opportuni"es offered, please contact

Rus Kosits, Associate Pastor for Children, Youth and Family Ministry.

You may contact Rus at ruskosits@yahoo.com or 402-895-4044.

Educa"on commi ee mee"ngs are open to all who are interested. Mark your Calendars!

YOUTH Commi ee (Grades 6-12) will meet Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m.

CHILDREN’S Commi ee (Nursery to Grade 5) will meet Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT EDUCATION mee"ng is TBD. Talk to Carol Rudesill if interested – 402-598-1890.

YOUTH ON SUNDAY MORNINGS: Students are encouraged to a end worship at 9:00 if possible.

Grab a snack during fellowship "me and chat with friends. Youth in grades 6-8 and 9-12 meet at

10:30 a.m. to discuss the weekly sermon and how it applies to them. Youth New Member Class also

meets at 10:30 a.m. Bring your ideas, ques"ons and challenges to class. Grow in your rela"onships

with God and others.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Middle School and High School youth are invited to make connec"ons each Wednesday from

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Leaders Rus Kosits and Kellie Groetsema invite other adults to be part of the

leadership team for this opportunity for youth of Hope and their friends. A ques"on box allows

youth to ask about things on their mind. Ac"vi"es include baking, cra's, games – the

possibili"es are endless. Rus has lessons to help youth go deeper in faith development. Please

contact Rus Kosits at ruskosits@yahoo.com or 402-895-4044 for more informa"on or to offer

your support.

JOIN PASTOR DAVE THURSDAY MORNINGS The Hope library is a great place to gather with Pastor

Dave and a small group of people Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Get to know others in the group

as together you slowly explore the book of ACTS. No prior Bible knowledge is required. For more

informa"on you may contact Pastor Dave at revmats1@yahool.com or 402-895-4044.

SERMON DISCUSSIONS WITH PASTOR DAVE Each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave will meet in Adult

Classroom One with people interested in cha<ng about the weekly sermon or other topics of interest

to them. What was meaningful for you? What do you have ques"ons about? How might this message

relate to your life? What else is going on in your life or the world that you may wish to discuss? Come

whenever you can!

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS IN THE LIBRARY Chuck Bulger expects his class to be focused on

Psalms through February. It is considered to be the most important book among the wri"ngs and

according to Luke was quoted as such by Jesus himself. Early Chris"an congrega"ons probably sang

hymns from the Psalter in their services. Luke believes words contained in Psalms are fulfilled in the

life of Jesus, and his disciples had to obey orders given in this book. [Luke 20:41-44; 24:44; Acts 1:20;

13:33] All are welcome. Refer your ques"ons to Chuck Bulger at 402-861-1904.

MEN’S BREAKFAST EVERY SATURDAY AT 6:30 A.M. This is a group for guys who have limited "me, can

get up early, and who are interested in learning more about what the Bible says! They are studying “Life

Lessons from Jesus” by Bill Hybels and John Ortberg. Join them each Saturday at 6:30am at the Summer

Kitchen Café in La Vista. Contact Josh Widman at joshwidman@cox.net or 402-651-4366 for more

informa"on.

PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB Page Turners Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 14 at 10:30am in

the church library to discuss Invisible Thread by Saura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski. The book is about a

successful ad sales rep in Manha an--stopping was never part of her plan. He was a homeless, eleven-

year-old panhandler who asked for spare change; she kept walking. But something stopped her in her

tracks, and she went back. She con"nued to go back again and again. They met up nearly every week for

years and built an unexpected, life-changing friendship that has today spanned almost three decades. “…

It drew me to him, as if we were bound by some invisible, unbreakable thread….” If you like to read, join

us. Facilitator is Georgia Bulger – 402-861-1904.

WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS – NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME! Stop by the library Wednesdays from

1:15-2:30 to join other women as we share about our lives and support each other. We will discuss the

Shulammite Woman on February 1 and Gomer on February 8. Anyone is welcome to join us. Bring

your friends and neighbors! See the ar"cle on MY ONE WORD for plans beginning February 15. Refer

ques"ons to Carol Rudesill at GmaCarolR@aol.com or call 402-598-1890.

WOMEN’S GROUP FOR PRAYER, DISCUSSION AND FELLOWSHIP All women are welcome Monday,

February 27 at 6:30 p.m. for con"nued discussion of the book, The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel. Each

chapter stands alone, so come when you are able. Learn about grace and its transforming power through

true stories shared by the author. The February mee"ng will be at the home of Kathy Andersen, 3727 S

118th

St – 402-330-3568. If you would like more informa"on, please contact Julie Reeks at 402-880-0042

or email her at juliereeks@gmail.com.

MY ONE WORD FOR 2017 - A 4-WEEK STUDY The NEW YEAR is a "me many choose to make changes. By

February (or sooner) many resolu"ons have failed. A book by Mark Ashcra' and Rachel Olsen says to focus

on ONE WORD to concentrate your efforts. Mark says: “What if our hopes for the year ahead centered on

who God wants us to become and the transforma"on process? My One Word replaces broken promises

[resolu"ons] with a vision for real change. When you choose a single word, you have a clarity and focus.”

Click this link for more informa"on: h p://myoneword.org/

Join a group and share 4-weeks of fun with others! To get a discounted book, contact Carol Rudesill at 402-598-1890

or GmaCarolR@aol.com. Carol will offer four opportuni"es to view DVD segments.

10:30-11:30am - Sundays – Begins February 12

1:15-2:30pm - Wednesdays – Begins February 15

6:15-7:15pm or 7:30-8:30pm - Wednesdays – Begins February 15

Wednesday groups will not meet March 1 – Ash Wednesday

Great Plains Presbyterian Pilgrimage is a weekend journey that will deepen your faith,

heighten your joy and invigorate your life in Christ! GPPP#21 begins Thursday, March 30 at

5:00 pm and ends Sunday, April 2 about 4:00 p.m. We will get you to Camp Calvin Crest near

Fremont and bring you back home. Experience God’s love for 3 full days! Enjoy music, food,

daily worship, many short talks and meaningful discussions. Contact Josh at

joshwidman@cox.net or 402-651-4366 or Carol at GmaCarolR@aol.com or 402-598-1890 if

you are interested. Or go to www.gpppilgrimage.org and check Hope bulle"n boards. Please

register by March 15th

if possible. Scholarship assistance is available.