In This Issue

Adult Education

Early Morning Service – 8:30 am

MSPC on Twitter

Habitat Build

Souper Bowl of Caring

 The Deacons of MSPC

February Birthdays

Important Dates

Wednesday, February 3
MSPC Writer’s Group – 10:00 am
Bible Study – 5:30 pm
Bell Choir, 6:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal, 7:15 pm 

Friday, January 8
MSPC Book Club, 12:00 noon

Sunday, February 7
Worship/Communion, 8:30 am
Sunday School  9:30 am
Worship, Communion 10:50 am 
Committee Meetings, 12:15 pm

Wednesday, February 10
Bible Study – 5:30 pm
Bell Choir, 6:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal, 7:15 pm 

Sunday, February 14
Worship, 8:30 am
Sunday School  9:30 am
Worship, 10:50 am

Wednesday, February 17 – Ash Wednesday
Bible Study, 5:30 pm
Bell Choir, 6:15 pm
Ash Wednesday Service – 7:00  pm
Choir Rehearsal, 7:45 pm

Sunday, January 24
Worship, 8:30 am
Sunday School  9:30 am
Worship, 10:50 am
Luncheon & Town Hall Meeting – 12:15 pm

Tuesday, January 26
Session Meeting, 7:00 pm 

Sunday, February 28
Worship/Communion, 8:30 am
Sunday School, 9:30 am
Worship 10:50 am

the Messenger is the monthly newsletter of Madison Square Presbyterian Church.  Please email your announcements to be published, questions, and comments to: church@msqpc.org

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Adult Sunday School - 9:30 am - Jan.10
There are now two Adult Sunday School Classes.

1. Listening for God, Vol. 4 - will meet in parlor. Books available in church office. - $13.00

2. Bible 101: An introduction to the Bible - led by Rev. Ilene Dunn - will meet in fellowship hall

Early Service Sunday Mornings Now Begins at 8:30 a.m.

MSPC is now on twitter!
To follow us, you can visit www.twitter.com/msqpc or simply wait until we have our link up on the church webpage! We're following a few organizations we think you might be interested in. If you have other suggestions for groups for us to follow, please email them to mreznicek@sbcglobal.net. Help us create a fun twitter group!
Micaela Reznicek
Cell: 210.367.8120


Habitat Build
Our Habitat Assignment this coming year is once again at the beginning of the House Build. Saturday, January 30 we will install roof decking, install fascia, hang exterior blue board, install front porch posts.
On Saturday, February 6, we will install ventilation ductwork, complete siding installation and install insulation.
Our luncheon on January 30 will be provided by our MSPC Lunch Squad.
There is plenty to do! I need volunteers to work those two Saturdays.
Workdays are from:
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
or
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact Rich Nelson at:
richnelson2001@yahoo.com
to reserve your place in "Our Gang"
Thanks!
Rich Nelson
  

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING - Sunday, February 7
A simple prayer: "Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat" began a youth-led movement to help hungry and hurting people around the world.
This prayer, delivered by Brad Smith, then a seminary intern serving at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC, gave birth to an idea. Why not use Super Bowl weekend, a time when people come together for football and fun, to also unify the nation for a higher good: collecting dollars and canned food for the needy? Youth could collect donations at their schools and churches in soup pots, and then send every dollar DIRECTLY to a local charity of THEIR choice.
The youth of Spring Valley Presbyterian liked the idea so much they decided to invite other area churches to join the team. Twenty-two Columbia churches participated that first year, reporting their results so a total could be determined, and then sending all $5,700 they had raised to area non-profits.
That was 1990. The movement caught on quickly and grew into a national movement. Since 1990, ordinary young people have generated an extraordinary $60 million for soup kitchens, food banks and other charities in communities across the country.
On Sunday, February 7 children holding soup pots will meet you as you leave worship and accept your donations. Canned and dry goods, warm clothes and blankets can all be brought and dropped off in the shopping cart at the church door.

The Deacons of MSPC

Susan Scales
Diane Stallings
Rey Menchaca

Patricia Oxford
Randy Rice
Ken Sheppard

Samantha Carnahan
Katsy Murphy
Jeannie Whitley
Bobby Holmes

“Deacons offer a caring ministry in their commitment of compassionate, faithful, trustworthy and Christ-centered lives.  The Madison Square Presbyterian Church deacons offer a safe, caring outlet for anyone experiencing a life crisis or challenge which could include divorce, loss of a loved one, hospitalization, illness, relocation, retirement, unemployment, empty nest or other life transitions.”

February  Birthdays

2 – Anne Moses
      Jennifer Whatley
4 – Dorothy Williams     
 5 – Eileen Smith
7 – Freddie Welch
10 – Nelda Muelker
   Ned Lee
11 – Erin Shaw-Meadow
12 - Ellen Werckle
13 – Blane Trautwein
15 – Cathy Whitlow
16 – Kyle White
         Bob Frere
19 – Jimmy Moses
         John Moses
         Chris Nolan
21 – Keri Moses
22 – Martha Leigh
            Charlotte Hildebrand
            Sture A. Ansel, Jr.
23 – Chris Kamenzind
         Becky Greenup
25 – Jennifer Whatley
26 –  Clyde Hudgins
28 – Vi Berbiglia
Clifford Todd