Faith Forma on Ministry NEW SPRING STUDIES Word of Peace is unveiling a variety of new studies this Spring! Make it your New Year’s Resolu on to try something new. Sign up for classes Sunday, January 8 and Sunday, January 15. ALPHA (See ar cle on page 2) THE REST OF THE STORY is a Sunday morning study that focuses on the sermon text that is used in worship. Come and discuss the historical and cultural context of these Bible passages and learn more about what this means for us in today’s world. EATING & DRINKING During this threeweek study, we will learn how the prac ces of ea ng and drinking shape who we are as persons and our rela onships with each other and God. This study explores how food fits into our present cultural and global context, how it has been understood in Chris an history and theology, and how it might crea vely feed our spiritual lives today.
MAKING SENSE OF THE CROSS gives you the opportunity to “listen in” on a conversa on with two people having an open and candid conversa on and discussion about the cross. One of the voices knows a li'le more and assumes the role of teacher or coach, someone who has had the me and opportunity to study the faith in some depth. The second voice assumes the role of someone who is curious and knows a li'le bit about the faith but brings a lot of ques ons. Come ask ques ons about the cross.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY Looking to meet new people & grow in faith? • • • • • • • • • • •
FIX-IT FELLOWSHIP KNIT WITS MEN’S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY MEN’S NIGHT MONDAYS WITH MOMS MOPS: MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS WOMEN OF FAITH: 1 & 2 CORINTHIANS TUESDAY EVENING CIRCLE WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE VIA DE CRISTO YOGA
IMPORTANT DATES Sunday, January 8 Small Group and Adult Educa on Sign-up begins Wednesday, January 11 Confirma on Resumes Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16 Church School Teacher Workshops Teachers, please put the following dates on your calendar. Before church school begins in January it is important to gather and look at the goals and ministry ahead. If you cannot a'end the training designated at your church school hour, please feel free to a'end another day or me. Workshop Times: Sunday: 9:20; 10:50 Monday: 5:00; and 6:15 pm Thursday, January 19 Celebra on of Communion 5th grade KTP Event The next opportunity to par cipate in a Celebrate Communion Event is Thursday, January 19 at 5:45 pm. Registra on forms are found at wordofpeace.org or outside the educa on office. Sunday, January 22 and Monday, January 23—Church School Resumes
Middle School Ministry
High School Ministry
Middle School Ministry A.M. Two Sundays a month, all middle school youth are invited to MSM.AM (Middle School Ministry in the A.M.). We meet from 9:30-10:30am in the Youth Room for food, devo ons and fun games. MSM.AM is on January 15th & 29th. Invite your friends!
January 4th—NO Smallgroups January 11, 18 & 25—Smallgroups at 7:30 pm January 25—Tubing night @ Elm Creek 6:00-8:00pm, cost is $10! Meet at Elm Creek for an awesome night of frozen fast fun. You must have an Elm Creek Release form to par cipate.
Camp Sunday Summer is six months away, but who wants to wait that long to hear about the fun things we’ll be doing? January 29th is Camp Sunday at Word of Peace! Check out informa on tables, sign up early for camps and visit with camp staff! Grab a potato while you fill out paperwork. There’s a Potato Bake on Camp Sunday hosted by the youth who are a'ending the Na onal Youth Gathering in New Orleans!
Come worship with us as we confirm 108 ninth grade youth on January 7 & 8. Worship mes: January 7th at 11:00, 1:30 & 4:00pm and January 8th at 1:30pm Welch Village All Night Ski is February 10th. More informa on coming soon. Na onal Youth Gathering mee ng: Sunday, January 22 at 12:15pm in the Sanctuary. 5