E-News For January 5, 2022 ~ Church Directory Update ~ January is Ravioli Month ~ Nursery & Sunday School Helpers Needed!

Saxapahaw United Methodist Church

January 5, 2022

Wrestling with the Bible

Baptism of the Lord

Sunday, January 9, 2022

The baptism of Jesus is one of the few stories recorded in all four gospels. In all four gospels it marks the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Interestingly, each gospel writer tells the story differently. What do these differences tell us about the gospel writers? More importantly, how do these differences shape our understanding of God? Of scripture? Of baptism? As the Holy Spirit descends afresh on us, how might God be inviting us to live out our baptismal vows in 2022?

New Zoom Worship link for 2022: http://bit.ly/SaxUMCVirtualWorship2022

Snack Pack Ministry:

January is Ravioli Month!

Purchase and donate cans of ravioli (individual and regular size) and bring them to the church. A box for your donations is located near the information table at the church entrance. If you are unable to purchase ravioli, we welcome your financial support. Give online at saxumc.org to the BEJ Snack Pack Fund. Questions? Talk to Nancy Bare or Sue Eldon.

The Upper Room Resources

Pick up the January/February 2022 issue at the church or view the PDF File (see details below).

Morning Prayer with The Upper Room via Facebook Live, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. (CT). These guided prayer experiences are archived so you may join us at your convenience if you miss it live.

Resources for Spiritual Wellness in Anxious Times. For navigating the pandemic, this link makes available to you a robust list of timely practices—for individuals and families as well as your faith leaders. Included are digital devotionals, videos, eCourses, podcasts, etc., all of which can be accessed and distributed free of charge to everyone in your congregation.

A PDF File of the January/February 2022 issue of The Upper Room is available to our standing order churches. Because you are a paid subscriber, we want to provide this service to you since we realize many readers are currently reticent or unable to pick up their copy of the devotional guide because of the virus or closed church office. We encourage you to freely share with everyone in your congregation as a gift.

It's Time to Update Our

Church Directory!

It's time to update your information and photo for our Saxapahaw UMC Church Directory!

You can do this by filling out the online form:

http://bit.ly/SaxUMCDirectoryUpdate2022 or fill out our paper update form (available at the church). We plan to have the directory updated by January 31, 2022. Hard copies will be available in February.

If you would like to update your photo, please email a photo to Laurie Newlin saxumcbulletins@gmail.com.

Our Saxapahaw UMC Church Directory is available online:

https://members.instantchurchdirectory.com/

And through your mobile device through Instant Church Directory:

https://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/app/

You can search for other members, and then email, call or text them. No one else has access to the church directory unless you are listed in the directory. It is not public information. We will not send mass emails or phone calls to those in our church directory. It is truly for your convenience so you can reach others in our congregation.

Nursery Volunteers Needed!

Please help us provide this loving service to our increasing number of families who are visiting Saxapahaw UMC. Because of the growth in numbers, we need helpers to assist Eleanor Sanford, our nursery worker, each Sunday. Please select a date from the available dates on the schedule at this link: http://bit.ly/nurseryworkersignup.

Children's Sunday School:

Volunteers for Teachers and Assistants Needed

Can you give of your time once a month? Every six weeks?

Sign-up to be a Sunday School teacher or assistant on the clipboard in the sanctuary or https://bit.ly/SaxUMCSundaySchoolSignUp.

Questions, requests, or suggestions?

Contact Laurie Newlin at saxumcbulletins@gmail.com or 336-266-0743.

SAFE Community Meeting at Saxapahaw UMC Postponed

Unfortunately due to concerns over COVID, the event scheduled for January 8 at Saxapahaw UMC has been postponed.

Hopefully we will reschedule in February. Check back on our Facebook page and our website safealamance.org for further details. Or sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all events. Sign up at safealamance.org

February 10th Concert

at The Haw River Ballroom featuring Albert Cano Smit will benefit

SAFE Food Pantry!

SAFE is very excited to announce their partnership with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle & The Haw River Ballroom!

Pianist Albert Cano Smit will be performing your favorite Beethoven classics at the Haw River Ballroom on February 10. This event is donation based and 100% of your donation will be split between SAFE Food Pantry & The COT Education Fund which brings music to our local area schools.

Suggested donation is $25, however feel free to donate a larger amount to help this wonderful cause. If you are unable to donate $25, give what you can and come enjoy this event.

For more information and to purchase tickets follow the link below.

https://www.chamberorchestraofthetriangle.org/beerthoven

**All concerts and events at The Haw River Ballroom require proof of a

full course of COVID 19 vaccination and masks.**

Great News for 2022!

Announcing a new library outreach service location that is part of the Alamance Public Libraries mobile library, every 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Snow Camp Dollar General (131 W. Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd). Alamance Public Libraries will set up a "Mobile Cafe", with free wifi and books for the kids.

If you would like more information on this program and a list of other mobile library sites you can find that here: https://www.alamance-nc.com/library/services/mobile-library/

Worship ~ Sundays @ 11 am

All Are Welcome!

Sanctuary Worship: All are invited to participate in person.

Masks: We require masks for all indoor gatherings and use our 6 inch voices when we sing.
Nursery: Available between 10:45 and noon.
Children's Bulletins: Available at the main entrance.
Flowers: Contact Barbara Christy bchristy@schellbray.com if you can bring flowers one Sunday.

FaceBook and Zoom: We encourage you to continue to connect for worship online. Feel free to use the chat feature to greet one another and share the peace of Christ during the service.

FaceBook Live
Zoom (Video) http://bit.ly/SaxUMCVirtualWorship2022
By phone: Dial +1 646 558 8656, enter, meeting ID: 98064557041
Recorded Service, After noon on Sunday
Archived Services

Thank you for your continued support of the mission and ministries of Saxapahaw UMC. Tithes and offerings may be given by mail, in the offering boxes in the sanctuary, or via secure form on our website.