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ISLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ)

MARK BRINGS MORNING MESSAGE ICC OFFICERS INSTALLATION LOOKING AHEAD

ICC LOSES GOOD FRIEND PRAYER CONCERNS ATTENDANCE FIGURES WORSHIP PLANNING

CHURCH OFFICIALS

CURRENT CHURCH EVENTS

WEBSITE LINKS AND OTHER INFORMATION

PASTOR

Judy Bennett

Home: (740) 633-8960

Cell: (304) 281-0528

E-Mail

ELDER ON CALL THIS WEEK!

KIM BYARD

CLICK HERE FOR ELDERS SCHEDULE

MODERATOR

Mark Mayer

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TREASURER

Fritz Bennett

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FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Kim Byard

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COUNCIL SECRETARY

Sally Horn

E-Mail

ELDERS

(term expires 2010)

Kim Byard

Roy Edge

Susan Toland

(terms expire 2011)

Miriam Lydick

JoAnne Malatinsky

Emily Mayer

(terms expire 2012)

Fritz Bennett

Deb Edge

Sally Horn

ELDER EMERITUS

Nancy Darby

Nila Richardson

DEACONS

Betty Bowman

Butch Bowman

Audrey Bruess

Brendan Byard

Dave Byard

Tim Horn

Stacy Hornick

Brenda Mayer (Chairperson)

Connor Mayer

Jason Morris

Pat Pickering

Ray Rice

Artie Spoon

Emily Toland

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

(click committee name for the committee webpage)

MEMBERSHIP

Emily Mayer

OUTREACH

Susan Toland

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PASTORIAL RELATIONS

Kim Byard

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Mark Mayer

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PROPERTY

Ray Rice

SPECIAL EVENTS

Brenda Mayer

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WORSHIP

Joanne Malatinsky

YOUTH ACTIVITY

Sally Horn

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Chris Horn

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Martha Nelson

CHOIR REHERSAL CANCELED

Hello tall of you Song Birds

As you may have guessed by now I am canceling choir for this week. The forecast is once again ominous and the side roads are still atrocious. With the approach of more snow and/or freezing rain - it will make conditions much much too dangerous to be walking or driving out and about at night.

Soooooooo ---- as much as I hate this because of the new music I am so excited about ---------- I am going to cancel now so that I won't have to worry about it tomorrow and Wednesday. And with the Ash Wednesday rehearsal already having been called off ----- our next rehearsal will not be until Wednesday the 24th at 7:30 since it will follow the Lenten Study.

I would appreciate your letting me know that you get this ---- even if it's just a "GOT IT" sent back by return email. That way I will know when all have been informed. I will call Shirley.

Stay safe and warm and pray pray pray for a SLOW thaw.

Much love

Judy

INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY 14TH

WORSHIP SERVICE

Dear Friends,

As I miss gathering with all of you in worship this morning, I want you all to know that I have remembered you in prayer and truly miss gathering at table to share the Lord's Supper. But we are always bound together in Spirit no matter where we are and that truly God's love is the blessed tie that binds us together in Christian love.

I want to get out another few announcements in response to several questions that have been sent my way. The Worship Leader/Participant schedule will NOT be pushed back as we did in December. We will keep the schedule as is for February 14th. Next Sunday's worship schedule will be:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14^TH

Worship Leader: Kim Byard

Acolyte: Connor Mayer

Elder (Bread): Emily Mayer

Elder (Cup): Sally Horn

Elder On Call: JoAnne Malatinsky

Deacon: Brenda Mayer and Connor Mayer

Deacon: Dave Byard and Stacy Hornick

Scripture: Dave Byard ------ (Gospel) Luke 9:28-36

Scripture: Brendan Byard ---------- Exodus 34:29-35

Message Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Bulletin Theme: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom.

Also next Sunday of course is SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY - ONE WEEK REMOVED Even though we will already know the winner of this year's game (GO SAINTS) we will still be able to enjoy delicious soups, salads desserts and fellowship. The offering we receive at that meal will go to the national Souper Bowl of Caring's project of benefiting local soup kitchens - and thus go to the Soup Kitchen in Wheeling. We are asking you to either bring a pot of soup if you are so inclined - or a salad of some sort - or a yummy dessert. We will need this time of fellowship after having been apart during this inclement weather.

Beginning Wednesday, February 24th @ 6:30 p.m. we will begin a 5 week Lenten study on being clay in the Potter's hand. This study will lead us up to Holy Week and a Seder Supper that will be observed on Maundy Thursday, April 1st. More information will follow next week. ---------- Each Study will then be followed by rehearsal for the choir at 7:30.

I pray you are all safe and warm and again I remind you that we are all one day closer to Spring.

Again I ask that if you know of someone who does not have email - that you will pass this info along to them by giving them a call and sharing what is here.

As I look out the windows at the beauty of the sun shining on the snow, I realize that even though the snow is a hardship for many it is also a beautiful example of how God can bring beauty out of the worst of situations when we lean on Him and celebrate the vastness of His love for each of us.

Thankful for each of you

Much Love

Judy

WORSHIP SERVICE

CANCELLED

Friends,

As I suppose most of you have surmised by now - there will be NO WORSHIP SERVICES TOMORROW. To give you an example of what some amounts are like around the area ---- Our driveway has 16 - 17 inches and where it has drifted there is even more. Belmont County is on a Level 3 Emergency order which means emergency vehicles only. Even if that Level changes, none of us should be out on the ice - especially with the 9 degree temps with wind that is forecast for morning.

Let me call your attention to some important things.

CALL THOSE WITH NO EMAIL and advise them of the fact that worship has been canceled. If you are notifying someone please let me know so that I can be sure all are covered.

Much love - many prayers - and blessings for the day

Judy

MARK MAYER DELIVERS THE MORNING MESSAGE

ICC Moderator Mark Mayer brought our morning message for the January 31st Sunday Service. Mark, filling in for Pastor Judy who was away, brought the message "It's Not You -- It's Me." The Gospel reading for the morning was from Luke 4, versuses 21-30. Mark's inspirational words were a true blessing from God and the ICC is so grateful to have him. Great job Mark!!

ICC LOSES GOOD FRIEND

On January 16th the Island Christian Church lost a wonderful dear friend in Frank Mobley. Frank is the husband of Judy Ann Leech Mobley and son-in-law of Betty Lou Leech.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Community Motorcycle Ministry, 21 Dot Street, Clyde, NC 28721; or to the Wesley United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Faye Thornes, 5846 George Island Landing Road, Stockton, MD 21864.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN FRANK'S MEMORIAL GUEST BOOK

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT FRANK MOBLEY

ICC INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 17^th --- Installation of church officers for 2010. This will take place during the morning worship service. Installed will be all Elders, Diaconate, Executive Officers and Committee chairs.

2010 CHURCH WORKSHOP

SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 8:00 AM to Noon

ELDERS (both active and inactive), DIACONATE, WORSHIP LEADERS and COMMITTEE MEMBERS WORKSHOP here at the church. We begin with BREAKFAST and follow immediately with workshop. This workshop will be both instructional and plenary for 2010. Mark your calendar. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING.

ANNUAL "SOUPER" BOWL SUNDAY LUNCH

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7^th ---- ANNUAL “SOUPER” SUNDAY Plan now to be here for this fun and delicious lunch following our morning worship service. Several of our soup chefs will provide the soups and we will also serve sandwiches. Donations will be received and will go toward the National Souper Sunday offering. ------- Stay tuned for further information.