arry each other’s burdens....” Galatians 6: 2

Church Family,

I would like to express my sincere thanks, gratitude and love to this wonderful church family. The prayers, calls and texts we have received the past two weeks have deeply touched Keri and me. To all who brought food over to the house, offered to drive me to rehab or for any other sign of love this church has shared with us, we are so grateful. I am well on the road to recovery and I can’t wait to be back in church and praising God with y’all.

Once again, to the members of this amazing church who helped carry my burdens of recovery, I will always be truly grateful for the love that was shown.

God bless,

Chris

Sandy Connor, Nancy Franklin’s sister, will be having surgery on a brain aneurism on February 8th.

Pastor Chris for a speedy recovery from recent knee surgery

Lynn Flickinger

Pat Curphey

POINT WASHINGTON UMC CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2017 - WWW.PWUMC.ORG - 850-231-4928 - INFORMATION@PWUMC.ORG

Please Keep in Your Prayers

BJ and Amy Shell knew what kind of church they wanted when they moved here this past summer. Amy described it, “Bible-based, sound theology, and a welcoming

community. We knew we had found this when we visited Point Washington!”

The Shells moved here from Hilton Head, South Carolina where they lived for fifteen years. BJ and Amy have two children Owen, 11 and Lucy, 10. The family vacationed here several times and since BJ’s work would allow them to live anywhere in Florida, they chose here! The Shells joined PWUMC last November!

Amy spoke about her first week settling into their new home. “We moved here not knowing anyone. I was quite lonely when we first moved here, but since we have been coming to PWUMC, the women have been very sweet and welcoming. It has been wonderful to make Christian friend-ships again.”

Amy teaches sixth grade girls on Wednesday nights. Her experience teaching dancing helps her relate to the girls. “I love it. I have always enjoyed teaching teens and ‘tweens. I love getting to know the girls. The depth of knowledge that they possess amazes me.

For example, we were talking about getting to heaven being as difficult as putting a camel through the eye of a needle. The girls applied that concept to their lives today and we had a wonderful discussion. Sometimes we have a hard time getting to the lesson because we could fill the whole hour talking and sharing. The girls are so open and wonder-ful! Karen Bennett teaches with me on Wednesdays and we are both having a blast! What a blessing!”

Amy also volunteers for Food for Thought one day each week. She picks up empty back packs from Emerald Coast Middle School and Bay Elementary School. She refills them at Food for Thought and returns them to the schools. BJ has recently joined the church’s Vision Committee, filling a challenging and rewarding position.

The adult Shells attend Sunday School in the sanctuary at 10 AM with Cindy and Jeff Garrard. The Shells have settled in now and agree, “We are very much at peace.”

February Birthdays2 - Dan Baker Katie Ott-Demeester Jeremy Snyder4 - Michelle Selph Frank Cathey,Sr.5 - Jody McCormack7 - Johnny Allan Doug Horne Zoe Walega8 - David Lawrence10 - Jean Crews Kendall Moore Christine Smiley Reed Coker12 - Grace Marse Margaret Cannon Catherine Walega

13 - Jane Behr Martha Rester14 - Jana Gritzmacher15 - Terry Crews17 - Hampton Murphy20 - Louisa Kaufmann24 - Brad Beauchamp25 - Charles Knox Marshall26 - Nicholas Hundley Howard Orr Catherine Frappier28 - Susan Massey

SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 - 11:00 am every week!

BIG WEDNESDAYS every week! 6th grade- College includes Open House 3:00 - 5:30pm, Church Dinner 5:30 - 6:15pm ($5), and Small Groups 6:15 - 7:30/7:45 pm. Pick up at 8:00 pm!

Mark your calendars for upcoming dates!

Feb 5th Flag Football Super Bowl 2:00- 4:00 pmFeb 10th Middle School Movie Bible Study 7-10pFeb 12th Wildside for Everyone 6:00-8:30pmFeb 17th-19th High School Winter RetreatFeb 24th Deeper for High School 7:00 - 11:00pmFeb 26th Wildside for High School 6:00 - 8:00pm

Contact Paul Barnett at pwumcyouth@yahoo.com for more information.

Movie with Mar Monday February 20thMovie TBD! Contact Marri Helen pwumcchildren@gmail.comto save your spot!

POWASH KIDS IS BACK!!Please note our new schedule! Pre-K and K will still meet after school on Mondays. Tuesdays will now be ALL BOYS 1st-5th grade, and Wednesdays will be ALL GIRLS 1st-5th grade. Contact Marri Helen for more information.

Change Tour at Destin UMC February 24th at 6:00 PMWe are reserving 25 spots. Please RSVP to Marri Helen by the 20th!

Little Lambs We will meet this month on Tuesday February 14th at 10:00 am in the SC! This is a great time for preschool children and also great fellowship for Moms!Contact Lauren Justiss at 334-701-7777

Church Council Meeting on Sunday February 12th at 1:00 pm in the Stephens Center. The Mobile Singing Children Concert will follow at 2:00 pm in the FLC!

Chris’s Wednesday night Bible study will resume on February 8th. We will be studying “He Set His Face to Jerusalem” by Richard B. Wilke.

Wednesday Night Family DinnersFebruary 1stBaked Potatoes, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Chili, Salad-Kids menu: Chicken fingers, corn dogs, Tator TotsSet up Crew: Jerry and Nivine Todd, Marie Spafford

February 8th Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, SaladKids Menu: Chicken Tenders, Corn Dogs, Mac & cheeseSet up Crew: Chris and Janice Helms, Don Pace February 15thHamburger Bean Casserole, Salad, Corn bread Kids Menu: Chicken Nuggets, Corn Dogs, Tator Tots Set up Crew: Joe and Cathy Carpenter, Shannon Lewis

February 22ndChicken/Sausage Jambalaya, Salad, Garlic BroccoliKids menu: Chicken fingers, corn dogs, Mac & Cheese Set up Crew: Danny and Patsy Powell, Terry Crouch

It’s not too late to make your reservation! Call the church office today if you are not already on the list!

Thank you to all of our Wednesday night setup crews! Your dedication and servant’s hearts are greatly appreciated!

Women’s MinistriesThe next United Methodist Women’s Meeting is Tuesday February 7th at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary. All ladies of the church are invited!

This weekend, I had the blessing of participating in the 2017 Women’s Retreat- Women in Need of God’s Sustenance (WINGS). I and over 40 other Christian women had the opportunity to relax, release and receive God’s sustenance. As one woman said, “What a wonderful experience. It was a wonderful spiritual event.”Walton County’s own Sylvia Anderson Powell, our guest speaker, spoke on “Consider the Lotus: It Grows Out of Muddy Murky Waters and Blossoms in the Light” and “..but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)Many thanks to Roxanne Thompson, the Retreat Commit-tee Chairwoman, and all the other volunteers who made this event such a blessing. I am very thankful for what we accomplished for God’s glory.

Blessings, Barbara Brooke

Praise Music presented by “Sol”

Point Washington UMC Calendar - February 2017

1 3:30 Youth Open House5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner6:15 Small Group Bible Studies6:15 Choir PracticeKindness Club

26:30 Men’s Bible Study

1:30 - Piecemakers5:30 - Seaside Basket-ball practice- FL6:30 - Emmaus Cluster Meeting in Sanctuary

3

Children’s Winter Retreat at Camp Blue Lake

4 8:00 - UMM Monthly Meeting- SC

57:30 Worship-Sanctuary8:45 Worship-Sanctuary10:00 Sunday School11:00 Worship - FLC

2:00 Flag Football Superbowl for Youth

68:30 Stained Glass Group

2:30 PoWash Kids5:30 - Seaside Basket-ball practice- FLC

79:30 Women’s Ministry Meeting- SC

2:30 PoWash Kids

5:45 Women’s Bible Study- SC

82:30 PoWash Kids3:30 Youth Open House5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner6:15 Small Group Bible Studies6:15 Choir PracticeKindness Club

96:30 Men’s Bible Study9:00 Women’s Bible Study- SC

1:30 - Piecemakers

1010:00 - Caregivers - SC

7:00 Middle School Movie Bible Study

11

127:30 Worship-Sanctuary8:45 Worship-Sanctuary10:00 Sunday School11:00 Worship - FLC

1:00 Church Council Meeting - SC 2:00 Mobile’s Singing Children - FLC6:00 Wildside for Youth- All AGES

138:30 Stained Glass Group

2:30 PoWash Kids

5:30 - Seaside Basket-ball practice- FLC

1410:00 Little Lambs Play Group - SC2:30 PoWash Kids5:45 Women’s Bible Study- SC

152:30 PoWash Kids3:30 Youth Open House5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner6:15 Small Group Bible Studies6:15 Choir PracticeKindness Club

16

6:30 Men’s Bible Study9:00 Women’s Bible Study- SC

1:30 - Piecemakers5:30 - Seaside Basket-ball practice- FLC

17High School Winter Retreat in Orlando

18

9:00 UMM BarBQ Sale- SC

197:30 Worship-Sanctuary8:45 Worship-Sanctuary10:00 Sunday School11:00 Worship - FLC

208:30 Stained Glass Group2:30 PoWash Kids5:30-Seaside Basket-ball practice- FLC6:30 Agape Workshop-SC

President’s Day- Schools closed

21

2:30 PoWash Kids5:45 Women’s Bible Study- SC

6:00 Vision Committee Meeting- FLC Library

6:00 Bible Study Cindy Garrard’s Home

222:30 PoWash Kids3:30 Youth Open House5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner6:15 Small Group Bible Studies6:15 Choir PracticeKindness Club

236:30 Men’s Bible Study9:00 Women’s Bible Study- SC

1:30 - Piecemakers

5:30 - Seaside Basket-ball practice- FLC

24

10:00 - Caregivers - SC

7:00 Deeper for High School

25

10:00 Rehearsal for the Northwest Florida Ballet- FLC

267:30 Worship-Sanctuary8:45 Worship-Sanctuary10:00 Sunday School11:00 Worship - FLC

2:00Northwest Florida Ballet- FLC6:00 Wildside for High School

278:30 Stained Glass Group

2:30 PoWash Kids5:30 - Seaside Basket-ball practice- FLC

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2:30 PoWash Kids5:45 Women’s Bible Study- SC

FINANCIAL REPORTAs of December 31, 2016Year to Date Giving to the General Fund: $997,020.00Year to Date Expenses: $1,027,330.00

Emmaus News!The next Emmaus Cluster Meeting is Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm at Seagrove Baptist Church.The next walk will be a men’s walk BLEW # 254 February 23rd-26th!

Agape Workshop in Stephens Center at 6:30 pm on February 20, 2017.

Men’s Ministry NewsThe United Methodist Men will meet this Saturday February 4th at 8:00 am in the Stephens Center for their monthly breakfast and planning meeting. All men of the church are invited to attend! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!Saturday February 18th - Men’s BarBQ Pulled Pork Sale 9:00 am in Stephens Center

Saturday March 11th at 6:00 pm- Annual Wild Game DinnerSee upcoming bulletins for more details!