Starling Avenue Baptist Church Occasions
This Week at SABC
Sunday, January 22, 2023
10:00–10:30a.m. SundaySchool,Sanctuary
10:30a.m. ChoirRehearsal
11:00a.m. Hymnfest,Sanctuary
12:15p.m. BusinessMeeting,Sanctuary
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
10:30a.m. BibleStudy,OfficeConferenceRoom
6:00p.m. BibleStudy,Room202
7:05p.m. ChoirRehearsal
Welcome to Starling Avenue Baptist Church!
If this is your first time visiting with us, we sincerely hope that you find meaningful worship and a loving community here. There are guest cards in the pew racks if you’d like to let us know more about yourself. Drop these into the offering plate or the basket in the back of the sanctuary. We’re happy to welcome you as our guest today!
Today’s Lay Leader, Reed Finley; Offertory Prayer, Dwight Stultz; Greeters, Carol Merchant & Susan Franklin; Open & Close, Jeff & Susan Franklin.
Following today’s Hymnfest we will have our Quarterly Business Meeting in the sanctuary. Lunch will not be served.
Mark your calendars for our Spaghetti Supper onSunday,February12,at5:00p.m.
Weather Watch: In the event of a cancellation, watch these spaces for updates: WDBJ7, MartinsvilleChannel21,PhoneTreeandEmail.
Our Mission Tree isuponceagaintomeetaneedofoneofourchurchfamily.Forthoseof youwhoareunfamiliarwithourmissiontree,thiswassomethingstartedyearsagotoallow thechurchasawholetomeetanunexpectedneedwithinthefamilyofthechurch. Thetree hascardsonitthattotalthefullneedandarebrokendowninincrementsof$5,$10and$20. Thisenableseveryonetheopportunityto helpinasmallwaytotakecareofalargerneed. Theneedislistedonthecard,butnotnames. Thetreewillstayupforseveralweeks,sofeel freetotakeasmanycardsasyoulike. Placethecardandyourcontributionintheenvelope providedandplaceitintheofferingplateorleaveitonthestandnexttothetree.
Pastor Angela & Steve ZimmermanContribution Envelopes for 2023 are available for pick-up inthe churchvestibule. If you need them mailed to you, please call the church office at (276) 638-8861 or email church@starlingavenue.org.
Through your generous giving wehelp fund ministries ofourpartnershereinMartinsvilleandaroundtheworld. The Annual Mission Offering runsthrough Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023. Specialenvelopesarelocatedat bothentrancestothechurch.
CHURCH-WIDE MISSION PROJECTS
JANUARY - FEBRUARY Warming Center: Pleasebringanyofthefollowingitemstothe church throughout December and January: totes, gloves, hats, socks, hand warmers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, baby wipes, insect repellent, shampoo/conditioner, brushes/combs,femininehygieneproducts,deodorant,lipbalm,handsanitizer.
ONGOING Grace Network: ItemsforJanuary: oatmealcanisterorinstantpackets,toilet paper,feminineproducts,deodorant.
Birthdays: There are nobirthdays this week. If you are celebrating a birthday, please let Barbarainthechurchofficeknow.
Serving in the Military: Airman Cody Minter, USAF, 1341 Princeton Street, Abilene, TX 79602
You can call or text Pastor Angela at(336)212-3213.Ifnoanswer,pleaseleaveamessage, andshewillreturnyourcallortext. PastorAngelacanalsobereachedatthechurchoffice Monday–Thursday(276)638-8861.
Here are current ways to continue to give to the ministry and mission of SABC:
-Through USPS to932StarlingAvenue,Martinsville,VA24112.Yourofferingenvelopesare alreadyself-addressed. Allyouneedisastampandtapetoreinforce.
-Dropoffyourenvelopesinthe locked mailbox outsideoftheChurchOffice.
-Setupanautomaticor one-time bank draft throughyourbank.Simplygotoyourbank’s bill pay webpage. Set up Starling Avenue Baptist Church as the “payee” and have your payments automaticallydelivered electronically. This is simple anddoesn’tcostyou or the churchanyfees.
-Online giving availableatwww.starlingavenue.org. Youcanchoose“CoverFees”toslightly increaseyourgifttopayprocessingfees.
