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Sunday, February 05, 2012 You Are Here: News / Main Newsletter  | 
From the Pulpit

THIS SUNDAY, February 5, the message, from the Rev. Dr. Doug Hucke, will be "The Main Thing," based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. We will have just one service at 9:45 a.m.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, February 5, to take place in the sanctuary immediately following the 9:45 a.m. worship service, for the purpose of hearing the report of the Pastor Nominating Committee and acting on the nomination of their Candidate of Choice. There will be one worship service on that morning.  Morning classes will be in recess, and child care will be provided through age 5 .

DEACON REQUESTS. In addition to the request cards on the Welcome Center table in Fellowship Hall, you may make Deacon requests electronically for such services as prayer, visits, communion, meals, cards, etc. Use this link to access an electronic form on the Care page of our website, or e-mail deacons@sandiapres.org.
Educational Fellowship Opportunities

ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES
9:45 a.m.: Young Adults: Discipleship Essentials… CrossCurrents: The Truth Project… Four Lenses, One Jesus... Parentling Class: Never Mind the Joneses

DO YOU SENSE GOD'S CALLING IN YOUR LIFE? The SHAPE class will help participants discern their Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personal style, and Experiences--all to better answer God's call. Matt Pooley and John Bannerman will lead SHAPE on six Tuesday evenings, starting February 28, at 6:30 p.m. We will enjoy dinner together at our first meeting. Childcare will be available. For more information, call John Bannerman (856-8221) or Matt Pooley, (856-5040 x122). Please click here to sign up, or sign up in Fellowship Hall.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S STUDY – NEW TOPIC. All women at Sandia are invited to join the Wednesday Night Women's Study for King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus, by Tim Keller, on February 8. King's Cross is a study of the life of Jesus as told in the gospel of Mark, written in Keller's intellectual yet accessible style. The group meets in the Fascination Station at 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday. For information call Jane Matheu, 771-2474. Please click here to sign up, or sign up in Fellowship Hall to order a book ($15.00).
Bits and Pieces

2012-2013 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION. In-house registration, which is open to currently enrolled families and church members, will be Friday, February 17, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Open-enrollment registration will begin on Friday, February 24, at 9:15 a.m. If you have been placed on our waiting list for fall 2012-2013, please expect a phone call beginning Tuesday, February 21, when you will be informed of available spaces with regard to your position on our waiting list. Registration packages will be sent home with currently enrolled families beginning Wednesday, February 1, and will also be available at the front desk on February 1.

2012 FLOWER CALENDAR. The flower calendar for 2012 is available in a blue folder on the slat wall behind the Welcome Center in Fellowship Hall. We need sign-ups for 2012.

ADDRESS CHANGE? USPS charges Sandia for returned or forwarded mailings. If your contact information has changed, please notify the church office ASAP, or click here to access a form for sending the information electronically.
Social and Recreational Opportunities

HANDBELL CHOIR. The handbell choir will start rehearsals on Thursday, February 2, 6:00-700 p.m. If you would like information about how you can be involved, please contact Tim Falling, Timf@sandiapres.org or 856-5050 x117.

NEW TIME FOR CHOIR REHEARSALS. Beginning February 2, choir rehearsals move to Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome! Please contact Tim Falling, Timf@sandiapres.org or 856-5050 x117.
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Service Opportunities

BALLOON FIESTA VOLUNTEERS.  Balloon Fiesta isn't until fall, but we need some key volunteers now. The positions needed are Balloon Fiesta Coordinator, Balloon Fiesta Kiosk Coordinator and Kiosk Crew Chiefs. Please prayerfully consider donating your time to this important SPC ministry ASAP. You can contact Molly Minana at 298-6548 or Ron Reeves at 856-5040 if you have questions about the positions or wish to volunteer. 

SOUP-ER BOWL OF CARING. “Vote” for the Giants or Patriots with money collected by our youth to feed the hungry. Sunday, February 5.

GIFTS OF LOVE FOOD DRIVE. Please join our Upward Basketball teams in bringing nonperishable food for SPC’s food pantry on Sunday, February 12. Proceeds benefit several local food banks.

MEALS NEEDED. Various SPC groups and individuals support our campus ministry by providing the meal for the evening Bible Study (15-20 very appreciative college students!) on the third Tuesday of each month. If you or your group can help this significant ministry, we have some gaps in our schedule. Please contact Kristin Thompson, kristint@sandiapres.org or 856-5040, if you can help. We need meal providers for March 20.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE. Do you have room in your car and time in your schedule to transport an SPC member to and from church on Sunday mornings? Please call the church office or put a note in the Deacons’ box at the Welcome Center, including your name and phone number. Thank you for your help!

UPWARD VOLUNTEERS. We need volunteer referees, devotion leaders, set-up/clean-up crews, prayer partners, greeters & assorted helpers for Upward Basketball & Cheerleading’s 10th season at SPC! Sign-up sheets are in Fellowship Hall. For more info contact Mike Molony, 856-5040.

SPC’S FOOD PANTRY.  Please keep that food coming in every Sunday! Collection boxes are in Fellowship Hall and the FLC lobby. We give to four different food projects, one each week, so we need new supplies weekly:  hearty soups, rice, beans, powdered milk, canned fruit/vegetables/ meat, peanut butter, jam/jelly, un-sugared cereal, baby food/formula/cereal, pasta, chili, stew, juice, oatmeal, crackers, breakfast/granola bars, various tomato products/sauces.
 
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