Pie Auction Nets a Thousand-Plus for Baja Trip

The recent revival of the Pie Auction fundraiser paid off handsomely on Sunday as members of the congregation gathered in the Fellowship Hall to bid on pies contributed by members. Auctioneer Nick Collins did a bang up job keeping the bidding hot and heavy. At least one of the pies went for over a hundred dollars and altogether the auction brought in an estimated $1,100.00. The money will go toward defraying the expense of the church youth group mission trip to Baja, California in Mexico July 15-21.

Food Pantry Needs Replenishment

The Food Pantry has served a record number of families in recent months and the shelves are bare in many places. Many items are currently unavailable at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank where supplies for the Food Pantry are generally obtained. All local Food Pantry member congregations are asked to contribute food items to help restock the shelves before the next distribution scheduled for February 21. If you want to donate food, please place items in the usual area at the entrance of the Fellowship Hall. Canned fruit and hearty Campbell style meals and cereal are particularly needed, but contributions of any non-perishable food will be very much appreciated.

A Book and a Buck

There is still time participate in Shenandoah Presbytery's "Book and a Buck" program. Bring a book to send to one of the church libraries in Ethiopia, or give a dollar to send a book , or both. See the table in the Fellowship Hall. Lit's wrap it up by February 15.

Next Baja Mission Trip Announced

Shenandoah Presbytery has announced the 2012 Mission Trip to Baja California, Mexico, July 15-21. The mission team will be building houses for families in need. Sixty team spots are available on a first come basis. Registration is now open and closes April 1, 2012. For more information, and registration forms go to www.shenpres.org/mc/mce1.html. An organizational and informational meeting will be held in February; watch for future announcements.

Nursery Care During Worship

We are thankful for the excellent child care provided by Mary Lambert and Merrily Kohler during the worship hour on Sunday. The availability of a volunteer to assist them is also an important part of caring for our nursery children, 3-years and younger. Thank you for your willingness to help! The nursery volunteer schedule is available on the table in the Fellowship Hall.

Children's Church

Children's Church with Susan Quigley is provided every 2nd and 4th Sunday for children aged 4 through second grade.