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Feb. 4 • 2024
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
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— 9 a.m. —
►Worship service
inside the sanctuary
Sermon:
‘All You Need Is Love’
— The Rev. Alexandra Hutson
guest minister
Scripture:
Psalm 147:1–11,20 • 1 Corinthians 13:1–13
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Welcome back the Alexandra Hutson as our guest minister.
The Rev. Alexandra Hutson will officiate at a memorial service for Richard Allen Graham, husband of Gail Graham, immediately after our Sunday worship. This will be in the sanctuary.
Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and conversation immediately after the worship service.
If you would like to help the deacons provide fellowship treats (either a sweet or a protein or a fruit), please sign the list on the table in the fellowship hall, or contact Kathy Menk 251-518-7966.
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| ►Next week the Lords Supper | |
Feb. 11 is Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday, and we will serve the Lord’s Supper — a week later than usual.
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God is good all the time.
■ The Souper Bowl of Caring fund-raiser will be next Sunday, Feb. 11, in the fellowship hall, immediately after the worship service. Bring your favorite soup. All donations will go to the food pantry. Questions? Please call Mark Melton at 251-269-8051or email him at bigmarkmelt@gmail.com.
■ Ash Wednesday worship will be Feb. 14 at noon. The Rev. Alexandra Hutson will conduct the service in the chapel, with imposition of ashes. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall.
■ Intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the chapel.
■ Our food pantry is open to serve the community each Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
| ■ Fellowship |
Thursday, Feb. 15 • 6 p.m.
Fish River Grill
608 S. McKenzie St., Foley
(https://fishrivergrill.com/)
Please confirm with Mary McNair by noon that day so tables can be arranged. Call or text her at 251-295-5267 or email at marymcnairrealtor@gmail.com.
This is a great chance to bring a friend, too.
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| Holy Week services at Swift |
■ Palm Sunday — The Rev. Jerry Blacklaw will lead the worship service March 24 at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary.
■ Good Friday — The Rev. Alexandra Hutson will conduct the worship service March 29 at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
■ Easter Sunday — The Rev. Alexandra Hutson will lead our worship service in the sanctuary at 9 a.m.
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The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.
This week, we served 60 families and 205 people.
If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please contact Al Sprouse (251-744-1944) or Jan Taylor (251-978-6418).
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| ►‘Snacks with Susan and Daryl’ Sunday school class | |
Join us to look at some of the stories we probably learned as kids, but with an adult perspective.
Sometimes where we are in life determines how we understand the Scripture, so let’s put that to the test.
We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 4.
| ►Adult Sunday school class led by Bill and Catherine | |
Join us as we continue our study in the book of Exodus.
We meet at 8 a.m. in annex room 2.
| ►Youth Sunday school class, led by Sheree Waters | |
Join us as we study the Bible together. The youth Sunday school class meets at 8 a.m. in annex room 3.
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Thank you for your generous pledges and ongoing offerings. Your support and commitment to Swift Church is greatly appreciated.
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Prayers and joys
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Please call the church or email to notify us of any joys or concerns; birthdays, anniversaries, health issues or family deaths so that we may put it in the weekly emailed announcements for your church family to pray with you or to praise God for your joy. (We don’t publish personal prayer concerns on the website.)
■ David Angle’s successful procedure and recovery at home
►Please remember our military friends
and families in your prayers. | |
Names are listed in the monthly newsletter.
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If you would like to place flowers on the chancel to honor or celebrate a loved one or a special occasion or “just because,” please contact Susie Alexander at 251-943-4145 or 217-246-4051.
Are you willing to serve as a liturgist, acolyte or greeter/usher? Contact Marvin King or Eunice Ray, worship elders.
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