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Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Newark, Delaware February 2021
Then Samuel took a stone, set it up…and said, “The Lord has helped us all the way,”
and he named it Ebenezer [Stone of Help]. 1 Samuel 7:12 GNB
“Love each other like the members of your
family. Be the best at showing honor to each
other.” — Romans 12:10
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, United Methodists came together globally to help bridge the gap be-
tween church and community, faith and action. The offering we did in January, Human Relations Day, honored Dr.
King’s legacy, too. For more 50 years, United Methodists have observed Human Relations Sunday in recognition of
the message Jesus demonstrated during his life: Every one of God’s children is important and equal—no exceptions.
Human Relations Day reminds us of Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community that speaks of loving every
neighbor as ourselves. It calls us into “neighborhood,” into being a neighbor, with all kinds of people in all kinds of
places. We give thanks for every person at Ebenezer who volunteers and works to bring Dr. King’s vision to reality,
who continues this work of making the people of this world more equal, more inclusive and more willing to love our
neighbors as ourselves.
We then, must believe we have a responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community and
missions that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals and consider the worth of every per-
son, regardless of age, race, economic status, disability, imprisonment or any other characteristic. But do we practice
it? Primary for us is the gospel understanding that all persons are important — because they are human beings created
by God and loved through and by Jesus Christ and not because they have merited significance. We therefore support
local and statewide mission projects in Delaware and beyond that reach, to maintain and strengthen communities for
the sake of ALL persons and their growth.
As United Methodists, every one of us is called to faith in action and that is why the Mission Team has a goal of
“Every Member in Mission” and we encourage you in 2021, to reach beyond your comfort zone!
Ask yourself these questions:
Do I actively try to have friends that are different from me in race, religion, nationality or in other ways?
What is one goal I could take in 2021 to make Dr. King’s vision and the vision of Human Relations Day a reality
in my own life?
What steps or actions will I take to make this goal happen? (Write them down.) Then, share your experience with
another person!!
If you do, you will be doing what Jesus did on earth, obeying Roman 12:10, and you will receive some surprising
blessings!!! ☺
Yours in Mission,
Linda Heller, Chair
EUMC Mission Team
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Greetings in the name of the Lord,
Thank you so very much for the joy you brought
me through your generosity during the Christmas season.
Every card, note, greeting, treat, and your participation in
the financial gift to the staff were a blessing to my soul.
Every day in my prayers, I give thanks to God for you
and for the privilege in this time to serve with you in
building God’s kingdom through the diversity of gifts
and graces with which God has blessed us.
***
I would like to request your help with regards to informing me and the
church when a member of our church family goes into the hospital. We no A very heartfelt “Thank
longer receive a call from the hospital informing us that a member is listed on You” to all the members and
the hospital census. In the past several months, there were a couple of instanc- friends of Ebenezer United Meth-
es when I was not aware that a church member was in the hospital until after odist Church for your generosity
they had returned home. If you go to the hospital or are aware that another this past Christmas season. We
church member is in the hospital, I ask that you let me, and the church office
know. I would rather hear from more than one person, than not be aware. received so many wonderful gifts
and we appreciate so much being
*** remembered by you.
As we enter February, we are still in the liturgical season of Epiphany, Your Ebenezer UMC Staff
the celebration of how the light of Christ spreads to all the world. Epiphany
begins with the journey of the Magi, who were Gentiles, not members of
God’s chosen people. They followed the light of a star to find and to worship
Jesus as a new king. During the weeks of Epiphany, the Scripture lessons in
the lectionary are stories of how Jesus’ nature and identity are revealed to his Prayer Point
followers through his words, miracles, and healings. Epiphany calls us to
light and truth. It reminds us that the true light has come into the world and
has come to all people. We are not only recipients of the light; as those who “We love because [God] first
follow Jesus as Lord, we are called to share the loved us” (1 John 4:19, NIV).
light with all the world, through our words and Valentine’s Day is fun, but I
deeds that model Jesus’ actions and mission. pray, God, that you show me
Right in the middle of February, February
how to share your love every
17 to be exact, the season of Epiphany comes to day of the year.
an end and we enter the season of Lent as we
observe Ash Wednesday. Lent is a season
marked by confession, repentance, reflection,
fasting, almsgiving, as we journey toward the
passion of Jesus in his suffering, crucifixion,
and death, culminating in the glorious celebra- The Highlighter
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and vanquished the power of sin and death for all who accept God’s gift of
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ny in the sense that in the season of Epiphany, the light becomes clearer and
more easily seen. In Lent, the light does not disappear, but becomes less of a Pastor: Rev. Mary H. Browne
focus as we reflect on the nature of our sin and the ways in which we have not Voice: (302) 731-9495
walked in the footsteps of Jesus, have neglected keeping our love for God with FAX: (302) 731-9555
all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30) as the main thing, and E-mail: newarkebenezerumc
failed to love each other as Jesus has loved us (John 13:34-35). @verizon.net
If you choose to engage in a spiritual discipline during the season of Editor: Beverly Shunta
Lent, my byword for you in your choice, whatever it may be, is intention, Newsletter deadline:
intentionality. Perhaps you decide that you will spend 10 minutes a day in The 15th of each month
Web site:
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Ash Wednesday Lenten Bible Study
Service Our Lenten Bible Study this year will be the newest book by best-selling
February 17, 7:00 p.m author and United Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton. Words of Life is a study of
the Ten Commandments, combining Scripture and inspiration to explore the bib-
In-person & Livestream lical context and contemporary context and to encourage reflection on how these
We will have one service historic theological and ethical statements can give guidance in our daily faith
for Ash Wednesday this year. journey.
We are working on a plan for We will have 2 meeting times for the Lenten Bible Study, a daytime group
distributing ashes in a caring that will meet on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (the first meeting will be on
and safe manner. We are also Monday to accommodate Pastor Mary’s schedule), and an evening group will
working on a plan to provide meet on Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Both meeting times will be offered
ashes to anyone who chooses to in-person and via ZOOM. The dates for the daytime group on Tuesdays will be
attend the service via livestream. February 22, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. The dates for the evening group will be
If you know you plan to February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.
attend the service via livestream, There are clipboards on the table in the narthex of the church on which you
please contact the church office can sign up to be part of the study or you may contact the church office via e-
so we can make sure you are mail or telephone. We are asking for a donation of $15.00 for the hardcover
provided with ashes ahead of the book, but this should not be a barrier to anyone being able to participate in the
service. Lenten Study. Please contact Pastor Mary if you have any questions.
Worship with Hearts, Hands and Voices
Greetings in the name of Christ,
We are finding creative ways of connecting with Ebenezer worship and continuing to develop our faith. We have
an excellent AV team with Rick Browne, Bill Clark and Reed Williams making sure that each Sunday, we celebrate
inside and outside the sanctuary. The music ministry is making every effort to continue the musical traditions of our
worship. Most importantly, that we have a worship leader to lead us through the singing of the hymns.
Charles Wesley was focused on living a worship lifestyle during the music that we sing and praise God
with. Jumping ahead a number of years, we encounter the episodes of the First Great Awakening (1730s-1740s), Sec-
ond Great Awakenings (1790-1850’s), The Great Awakening (1850’s-1900’s), periods of revival and resurgence of
gathering God’s people to God. Great hymn writers of the time included; William Howard Doane, Fanny Crosby, Ma-
jor Daniel Webster Whittle, Philip Phillips, Philip P. Bliss, James McGrannahan, George Stebbins, Francis “Fanny”
Havergal and Lina Sandell-Berg. The Taizé and Iona communities provide ecumenical musical worship available to
everyone. They use easy tunes, short phrases of worship and much repetitive singing. Again, the point is to draw focus
to worshiping God and worshiping God as a community. It is important to note that, even though we are not meeting at
the same time for fellowship and worship, we are still a community.
For your thought: I propose that there will be another “awakening” within our worshiping community. As I have
stated several times, it is not if, but when. In the meantime, we will persevere, doing all that we can do to worship God.
This distancing from one another has created plenty of loneliness, seclusion, isolation, and in all learning to live in si-
lence.
A perspective on the silence that has surrounded us without the fellowship and meeting together to worship:
At this time in worship, and in our personal time, one can find a relationship with God in a way that may never
have been expected before. This silence is as important as the singing, when all we are left with, once the singing, the
praying and the preaching are done, is that time when we connect with God during with the silence. What a frightening
place this can be. Alone, with God, in silence! However, is this not the exact place where we want to be?
The music ministry at Ebenezer strives to carry out Wesley’s conviction to providing a way to continue and build a
relationship with God. I am always available for comments and suggestions. I look forward to a time when we will
again meet to worship God.
Soli Deo Gloria
Robert Rudolph
Director of Music
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United Methodist Women
Shout Out
First a thank you to all who
have supported the Ebenezer Unit-
ed Methodist Women during our
many events in the past. You were
always there for us at the Chicken
and Dumpling Dinner, the Pound
Auction, the Soup & Chili Supper
and Cookie Walk. These func-
Souper Bowl of Caring is transforming the Big Game into a nation tions helped us
-wide movement inspiring people to give locally and make a collective pay for the
impact on hunger. Mobilizing grassroots resources including church- many missions
es, schools, civic groups and caring individuals, the Souper Bowl of we support
Caring movement has created over $160 million worth of support that yearly.
stays completely local.
At this
In 2020, more than 5,000 groups collected over $10.6 million in time, being un-
dollars and food donations for hunger-relief charities across the coun- able to have
try. Over $163 million has been collected since Souper Bowl of Caring these events
began in 1990. because of the
pandemic, we need your help. We
We will be collecting cans/boxes of soup until Sunday, February would like to ask if you would be
7, the day of Super Bowl LV. Look for the box in the narthex. able to make a contribution to the
E.U.M.W. We would certainly be
grateful. If you are able to con-
tribute, please make a check to the
EUMW and note for missions. In
advance thank for your time and
consideration.
United Methodist Women
Circle Meetings
A Route — February Priscilla 2/9 7:00pm, Zoom
1 Sharon Keeler & Gail Donaldson S & S / Naomi 2/10 10:00am, church
8 Paul & Beverly Shunta Executive Board 2/2 12:30pm, church
15 Sharon Keeler & Gail Donaldson
22 Donna Sperow and Belita Duncan
B Route — February
1 Paul Kelley
8 Paul Kelley
15 Paul Kelley Need a ride?
22 Kathy and Doug Gibney If you need transportation to
Substitutes
Sandy Berk 410-392-4147
doctor appointments, the drug
Stephanie Carpenter 302-731-4308 store, etc., call one of the REMMs
Ron Case 302-737-8567 (retired Ebenezer members and
Mary Anne Menghi 302-234-1544 mates) who have volunteered to drive: Ron Case 302-737-8567, Rick
Newark Senior Center 302-737-5747 Guretsky 302-239-4911, Paul Kelley 302-737-2669, Paul Shunta 302-
Paul & Beverly Shunta 302-239-7765 239-7765, or Reed and Elaine Williams 302-737-1882.
(coordinator)
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Thank you for Pastor’s Message
Respecting the Space
(Continued from page 2)
I want to thank everyone for
working with us to provide safe ser-
vices on Sundays, services that abide intercessory prayer. May I suggest that you choose a particular spot
by all the current state restrictions. where you will sit or kneel each day as you pray. Place a Bible, note-
While we are all doing our best, I pad, and pen by that spot so that you are able to read and record any in-
sight that may come to you through the power of the Holy Spirit. Per-
wanted to share just a few friendly
haps you decide to give up a food or an activity. May I suggest that you
reminders if I may:
decide on a monetary amount and each time you make a choice not to
*Always wear your mask when eat that food or not to engage in that activity, put that monetary amount
inside the building. aside in cash or by a notation in a calendar or planner. When Easter
*Please do not gather or linger arrives, donate the total you’ve accumulated to an organization that
in the Narthex before or after ser- cares for the needs of people in our community or around the world (e.g.
vices. UMCOR).
*Please sit in your assigned seat. The season of Lent lasts for 40 days to reflect the 40 days that Je-
If you are a family or a couple, sus was in the wilderness, tempted by Satan, in preparation for his earth-
please be sure to sit closely to each ly ministry. It is difficult for us to relate to the level of sacrifice and
other so as not to spread into the 6 commitment that Jesus displayed in this journey; yet, Lent provides us
feet separation from the next mem- with an opportunity to deepen our spirituality and experience transfor-
ber/members. mation in the journey toward Easter.
Thank you for your support and In His Service,
attention to this matter.
Carol Coney Rev. Mary Browne
Why we lament— The power of love —
In 2020, the coronavirus pandem- By comparing love to everything
ic struck America during the middle from oxygen and fire to wind and
of Lent, a season associated with dep- war, songs and poetry emphasize its
rivation. Some people made light of immense power — for good or for ill.
the shutdowns, joking, “I didn’t mean Christian author Patrick Morley uses
to give up this much for Lent!” Others metaphors that focus on love’s practi-
asked why the suffering was occurring cality in everyday life: “Love is the
in the first place. glue that holds us together and the oil
Professor N.T. Wright, in an es- An interlocking community that keeps us from rubbing each other
say for Time, explains that asking Christ distributes courage the wrong way.” He also calls love
“why?” but receiving no answer is key through community; he dissi- “the WD-40 of relationships” be-
to biblical lamenting. Adding to the pates doubts through fellow- cause it “can seep into tight places
mystery, he says, is that God also la- ship. He never deposits all where logic, threats and even promis-
ments — grieving at the wickedness knowledge in one person but es just can’t seem to penetrate.”
of humans, despairing over Israel’s distributes pieces of the jigsaw St. Augustine, who predated
unfaithfulness. Jesus cries at a friend’s puzzle to many. When you in- WD-40 by centuries, knew that love
tomb; the Holy Spirit groans in an- terlock your understanding with not only eases friction in personal
guish. mine, and we share our discov- interactions but, with God’s help, can
“Part of the Christian vocation,” eries, when we mix, mingle, change hearts and lives. “Love all
Wright concludes, is not being able to confess and pray, Christ [people], even your enemies,” he ad-
explain why but lamenting instead. speaks . vises. “Love them, not because they
“As the Spirit laments within us,” he are your brothers, but that they may
— Max Lucado, Fearless become your brothers. Thus you will
says, “so we become, even in our self-
isolation, small shrines where the ever burn with fraternal love, both for
presence and healing love of God can him who is already your brother and
dwell. And out of that there can for your enemy, that he may by lov-
emerge new possibilities … new ing become your brother.”
hope.”THE HIGHLIGHTER February 2021 Page 6
Family Promise - "Thank you!... to our Ebenezer fami-
ly and friends for your generous donations
Giving Thanks to the annual Gifts For The Christ Child
During the past challenging baby food drive. During this Advent sea-
year, our Ebenezer and Resurrec- son we were able to collect 411 items and
tion Parish team remained active deliver them to the St. Stephens Food Pan-
providing meals and supplies for try in Wilmington for distribution to fami-
Family Promise families. With lies in need. May God bless you for your
new guidelines in place, we charity toward the smallest of His children
switched from our traditional in these difficult times."
hosting model, with families en- Paul and Beth Manchester
joying dinners and overnight stays
at the church, to delivering meals
and supplies to their temporary Calling all Virtual Angel Tree
hotel accommodations. For 2020
we supported 9 families during 3 Mission Pictures!!! For over 25 years, Ebenezer has
different weeks. Thanks to every- supported Prison Ministries by
Ok, so many of us have pictures providing Angel Tree gifts for chil-
one for your generous donations we took at EUMC and at Mission
which allowed us to keep the dren of incarcerated parents. We wel-
projects, right? Maybe they are on comed the familiar tree with tags, as
goodwill flowing. We are sched- your computer or phone!
uled to serve the first week of we chose the Angels for our shop-
February, praising the Lord for The Mission Team is trying to ping, And we enjoyed the festive
this life-changing mission. build a better, interesting and dy- gifts in the narthex before they were
namic section to the EUMC web- delivered.
As we move into our 10th site!! So if you can send Linda Hel-
year, there is an opportunity for This past Christmas we adjusted
ler any pictures and identify the to selecting children assigned to us
others to become involved. name of the project or activity, that
Prayerfully consider the Family online. And, thanks to many, each of
would be great! If you can identify the 30 Angels, plus siblings and care-
Promise team. We welcome the people (if there are not too
Kathy Zinn who has joined the givers, received gift cards along with
many,) that would even be greater!! Christian booklets that were mailed
team. We offer our heartfelt
thanks to Garnet Dennis, Jean So please check your pics and from the Prison Ministries organiza-
Harlan, and Brooksie Pruden who send any to Linda at tion to each family. We give thanks
have selflessly served since the lsheller@comcast.net for the joy of giving and continuing
beginning. Thanks so much!!! our Christmas tradition.
Deb August
Stewardship Update
Thank you for wonderfully showing your trust in God to provide you with
time, talent, and resources to support the mission and ministries of Ebenezer,
as demonstrated by your response to our 2021 stewardship campaign.
For 2021, we have received 68 pledges for a total of $252,943 ($236,429 oper-
ations and $16, 514 capital). This total is a 9.6% increase over the 2020 pledge
total.
We had 20 new pledges from members and friends who did not pledge in
2020. We also had 13 members and friends who increased their 2020 pledge
Thank you Ebenezer for your for 2021. We have 38 pledges that stayed the same for 2021 and 9 that de-
wonderful support of our New creased. There are 24 members and friends that submitted a 2020 pledge that
Sock drive in November. You all we have not heard from for 2021.
blessed many people with your
generosity. During these cold If you would still like to submit a pledge for 2021, we will accept them
months good warm socks are a anytime. You can check with Carol in the church office for a pledge card or
necessity. I delivered a large gar- use our online pledge card. https://form.jotform.com/202824799904164
bage bag full of new socks! Bill Clark,
- Dot Towery StewardshipTHE HIGHLIGHTER February 2021 Page 7
Greetings from your Health and Wellness Ministry
We hope you all had a safe and happy Christmas season. Our new year con-
tinues to be a challenge with COVID-19 still very much a part of our lives. We
are still unable to have lectures at this time, but we will continue to give you infor-
mation regarding COVID-19.
A little about the New Vaccines. cles, feeling tired, or mild fever. check on you. And v-safe will remind
To stop this pandemic, we need to These reactions mean the vaccine is you to get your second COVID-19
use all our prevention tools. Vaccines working to help teach your body how vaccine dose if you need one. Your
are one of the most effective tools to to fight COVID-19 if you are exposed. participation in CDC’s v-safe makes a
protect your health and prevent dis- For most people, these side effects will
difference — it helps keep COVID-19
ease. Vaccines work with your body’s last no longer than a day or two. Hav- vaccines safe.
natural defenses so your body will be ing these types of side effects does How can I participate? Once you get
ready to fight the virus if you are ex- NOT mean that you have COVID-19. a COVID-19 vaccine, you can enroll in
posed (also called immunity). Other If you have questions about your v-safe using your smartphone. Partici-
steps, like wearing a mask that covers health after your shot, call your doc- pation is voluntary and you can opt out
your nose and mouth and staying at tor’s office. As with any medicine, it at any time. You will receive text
least 6 feet away from other people is rare but possible to have a serious messages from v-safe around 2 p.m.
you do not live with, also help stop the reaction, such as not being able to local time. To opt out, simply text
spread of COVID-19. Studies show breathe. It is very unlikely that this “STOP” when v-safe sends you a text
that COVID-19 vaccines are remarka- will happen, but if it does, call 911 or
message. You can also start v-safe
bly effective at keeping you from get- go to the nearest emergency room. again by texting “START.” How long
ting COVID-19. Experts also think When given each does of the vaccine do v-safe check-ins last? During the
that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may you will be kept for 15 minutes to first week after you get your vaccine, v
help keep you from getting seriously make sure you are safe and well -safe will send you a text message each
ill even if you do get COVID-19. enough to leave. When you get the day to ask how you are doing. Then
These vaccines cannot give you the vaccine, you and your healthcare you will get check-in messages once a
disease itself. worker will both need to wear masks. week for up to 5 weeks. The questions
The vaccines are safe. The U.S. Even after you get your vaccine, v-safe asks should take less than 5
vaccine safety system makes sure that you will need to keep wearing a mask minutes to answer. If you need a sec-
all vaccines are as safe as possible. All that covers your nose and mouth, ond dose of vaccine, v-safe will pro-
the COVID-19 vaccines that are being washing your hands often, and staying vide a new 6-week check-in process so
used have gone through the same safe- at least 6 feet away from other people you can share your second-dose vac-
ty tests and meet the same standards as you do not live with. This gives you cine experience as well. You will also
any other vaccines produced through and others the best protection from receive check-ins 3, 6, and 12 months
the years. A system in place across the catching the virus. Right now, experts after your final dose of vaccine.
entire country that allows CDC to do not know how long the vaccine will How to register and use v-safe
watch for safety issues and make sure protect you, so it’s a good idea to con-
tinue following the guidelines from You will need your smartphone
the vaccines stay safe. and information about the COVID-19
CDC and your health department. We
Different types of COVID-19 also know not everyone will be able to vaccine you received. This information
vaccines will be available. Most of can be found on your vaccination rec-
get vaccinated right away, so it is still
these vaccines are given in two shots, important to protect yourself and oth- ord card; if you cannot find your card,
one at a time and spaced apart. The ers. please contact your healthcare provid-
first shot gets your body ready. The er.
second shot is given at least three What is v-safe?
To register go to the v-safe web-
weeks later to make sure you have full V-safe is a smartphone-based tool site. Use your smartphone’s browser
protection. If you are told you need that uses text messaging and web sur- to go to vsafe.cdc.gov. Then follow
two shots, make sure that you get both. veys to provide personalized health the directions that you are given.
The vaccines may work in slightly dif- check-ins after you receive a COVID-
ferent ways, but all types of the vac- 19 vaccination. Through v-safe, you Blessings,
cines will help protect you. can quickly tell CDC if you have any Your Health and Wellness Ministry
The vaccines may cause side ef- side effects after getting the COVID-
fects in some people, like sore mus- 19 vaccine. Depending on your an-
swers, someone from CDC may call toTHE HIGHLIGHTER February 2021 Page 8
17 Zachary Fritz
Cheryl Trexler
18 Harrison Caldwell
Carol Coney
19 Shirley Austin
01 Sarah Harlan Megan Jones
Don LeRoux Dorothy Towery
Robert Root 20 Zachary Dennis
02 George Fritz Hannah Feldmann
Kathy Gibney 21 Cynthia Deckman
Barbara Lucht 22 Cathy Dobies
Connie Miller Linda Tressler
03 Clara Brelsford 23 Cameron Keys
Ken Johnson 24 Daniel Castle
04 David Rodeheaver 25 Jordan Dennis
Jen Stout Janice Smith
05 Peggy Frymoyer 27 Doris Komnik
Margie Pankok Christy Templeton
06 Robert Combs Smith
Pat Grimes 28 Lois Hall
Ronald Van Dan Michael Whiteman
Joe Wood 29 Amanda Maynard
07 Jeff Donovan March
James Lumb 02 Sarah Wood
09 Willard Jackson 03 Daniel Klopfenstein
10 Olivia Ormsby Emilie Murray
11 Holly Hudson 04 Hailie Rosario
12 Susan LaMedica Dan Shelton
13 Thomas Ainsworth 05 Ed Wolfe
Pastor Mary Browne 06 Gianna Snyder
Ashley Feldmann Maxwell Snyder
Audrey Foster 07 Evan Murphy
John Minker Braedon Smith
Jennifer Wilhelm-Ward 08 Sandy Berk
15 Svannah Applegate Deborah Donnelly
Joan Wiant Jonice Louden
16 Nancy Sadler
Thank You ...
Ben Shoop wants to thank Pastor Browne, Cal-
vin Keeler, Sr. and everyone at Ebenezer for the
cards, food, prayers and support he has received.
Curtis Reedy would like to thank everyone for
their continued support and prayers.
To our Ebenezer family - thank you so much
for prayers, cards and well wishes for Judy . Her When we say, “I’m not [ talented, clever, strong,
treatments continue to be effective to date. A spe- good, __________ ] enough,” God says, “I AM.”
cial thanks to Pastor Mary and Calvin for their visits
and flowers over the Holidays which lifted our spir- When Moses inquired about God’s name, “God
its during these dismal shut down times . said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’.” - Exodus 3:14
Judy and Tom CrescenzoFebruary 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Groundhog 3 4 5 6
Day
5:00pm Soccer 10:00am AA 9:15am BSFT 6:30pm NA
Shots 9:30am Bible
Study 6:00pm BSA50 10:30pm NA
12:30pm UMW 6:45pm NA
Exec. Board
Family Promise Week
7 5th Sunday 8 9 10 11 12 13
after Epiphany/
Scouting Sunday 5:00pm Soccer 9:30am Bible 10:00am AA 9:15am BSFT 6:30pm NA
Shots Study
10:00am Worship 10:00am S&S/ 6:00pm BSA50 10:30pm NA
6:30pm Legion 7:00pm Priscil- Naomi Circle
Oratorical Speech la Circle 6:45pm NA
Contest
7:00pm Admin
Board
14 Transfigura- 15 16 17 Ash 18 19 20
tion Sunday Wednesday
5:00pm Soccer 7:00pm Ste- 9:15am BSFT
Valentines Day Shots phen Ministry- 10:00am AA 6:30pm NA
ZOOM 6:00pm BSA50
10:00am Worship 6:30pm Legion 7:00pm Wor- 10:30pm NA
Oratorical Speech ship Service 6:45pm NA
Contest
21 1st Sunday 22 23 24 25 26 27
after Lent
Holy Communion 5:00pm Soccer 7:00pm Mis- 10:00am AA 9:15am BSFT 6:30pm NA
Shots sions
10:00am Worship 6:00pm BSA50 10:30pm NA
10:00am Hope
Dining Room 6:45pm NA
28 2nd Sunday
after Lent
Holy Communion
10:00am Worship
3:00pm Millcroft
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Every Member in Mission p. 1
A word from the Pastor p. 2
Ash Wednesday / Lenten Study p. 3
Worship in creative ways p. 3
Souper Bowl of Caring p. 4
United Methodist Women Shout Out p. 4
Respecting the Space p. 5
Courage p. 5
Missions and Stewardship p. 6
Health and Wellness—COVID vaccines p. 7
Birthdays/ Thank you/ / Puzzle p. 8You can also read
