This week is the Chili Cook-off so make sure you are signed up to attend! This is a family-friendly, community outreach event. Feel free to pass this invitation on and invite friends to this casual evening of fun and yummy, comfort food. Pastor Tim and Teen Ministry Associate Amanda Diehl will be making vegetarian chilies, and Care Ministries Coordinator Tami Gomez will be defending her title as #1 chilimaster. We are asking everyone to sign up here by Monday to bring a chili topping or side to share. We will also have a lighthearted competition with prizes for those that want to participate in the actual chili cook-off.

 

The white rose on the altar on Sunday celebrates the life of Eunice Hart, beloved mother of Carolyn Bryant. Our Christian sympathies go out to Carolyn and Eunice's family and friends.

Our worship arts director search team continues its work, having met nearly 20 times since the team formed at the end of last July (we have been meeting every week, with time off only between Christmas and the New Year). The team has reviewed more than 45 submissions, has conducted at least eight telephone interviews, and has conducted two in person interviews.

As part of our interview process, the team invited a select group of past and former worship arts participants, Council members, and other partners in mission to a time of worship last Sunday afternoon with a promising candidate. This session provided the search team a venue for committee members to assess the candidate in a setting beyond oral or telephonic interviews. The team appreciates the time invitees provided to assist in vetting this candidate.

The committee approaches the stage where it may propose a candidate to the Church Council for final decision. Our committee of Pastor Andy, Kim Niebuhr, Donna Noonan, Rob Pattison, Shahien Shahkar, Heather Salter, and Jan Selby appreciates your on-going prayers for wisdom, insight, and the Lord's leading as its work continues. 

 

Come enjoy the savory and sweet treats and fresh produce this Sunday. Reach out to Toshiko Barrett if you have donations or would like to help with this worthwhile ministry. 

 

Save the date for the next Interim Process Forum with Pastor Tim next Sunday, January 27th at 10:15 am in the Green Classroom to review a draft of the Saint Matthew Ministry Site Profile.