Fairview Church of the Brethren Newsletter

January 2020

SHARON’S SHARINGS

If you were not able to be at Fairview Sunday when the children led our worship service, you missed a special time. Garrrett & Allen Pace; Hayden, Landon, Wyatt, Denver & Lincoln Brinegar; Zachary, Caselynn, Eden & Astrid Mason; Gracie, Daylen & Dalton Lawson; Ellie & Jameson Quimby led our service and message. The musical prelude by Gracie at the piano, and Hayden on the saxo-phone, prepared the way. Written by Kim and organized by Kim and Joie, most of the children had reading parts that accentuated the theme, “Light”. “The Children’s Choir” and the “Itty Bitty Children’s Choir” delighted us all. I especially was blessed to see the Dads getting the “Itty Bitty” choir members in place at just the right time. The tap duo, by Gracie and Caselynn to the song, “Angels We Have Heard on High”, raised our hearts in praise and made me want to dance with them. Those who spoke were clear, distinct and prompt as they read their script and Scripture readings. More can be said about these sixteen young ones, but I think it is safe to say everyone was touched in some way by their ministering to us. Their message: “So this year, when you walk …When you drive …When you joyfully tuck presents …Let the star perched atop it remind you of the star on that special night, many years ago, when the Light of the World was born. Let the candles glimmering on your windowsills remind you that you are the reflection of Jesus’s light....Let the twinkling stars in the sky up above remind you that in a world full of Herods, wise men still seek him. Let the voices of the children in our church remind you that you, too, have a gift to give back to the Lord. Whether it’s through song, or dance, through sharing scripture, or stories, let your life shine with the light of Jesus this Christmas season, and all year long.” They closed with the song “This Little Light of Mine” and the children gave an ornament of light to each one present as a reminder of the message of “Light”. The Benediction: “May the beautiful light of every Christmas season remind us of Him, who is the source of all light. Amen.”

May God continue to bless each of you as we begin the New Year and live out this message.

I love you all, Pastor Sharon

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January

Birthdays

• 4 Pat Conger

• 4 Randy Mason

• 11 Bob Clark

• 13 Richard Burger

• 15 Dale Brinegar

• 17 Gary Hanes

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Thank you children for the fabulous Christmas service! The songs, music, statements, all so inspire ring and heartfelt. It was a great way to lead into Christmas!! Thank you one and all!! Thank you Kim Lawson and Joie Mason for all you did to make it sooo great! Emily Penner and the your church family

New Ministry Opportunity

You will BECOME A “BLANKETEER”. PROJECT LINUS’ MISSION provides new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ag-es 0-18. All are welcome! You will need yarn and a size H/5mm or I crochet hook. And anyone of any level of ex-perience, or none are welcome!! Put this on your calendar the 1st Tuesday of each month.

Thank you’s

Dear brothers and sisters of Fairview,

I want to say a big THANK YOU for the generous Christmas gift given to me Sunday. You have been a blessing in many ways, thank you so much.

I love you all, Sharon

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Valentines Dinner

Saturday, Febrauary 15th at 6:00 p.m. Bring your loved ones to en-joy a mael of Spaghetti or alfredo, garlic bread and a salad. Plus

desserts.

Dinner is a free will donation. The money will help 10 ladies that are planning to go to a women’s re-treat in Bransons, MO. The money will help offset

the cost of the registration and fees. There will be a drawing for a door prize.

New Ministry Opportunity

Death Row Support Project

“You have the power to change the isolation of death row. You can bring a ray of light and hope through dis-mal darkness. At the same time that ray of light might touch your own heart and teach you things you never imagined.” Michael Ross was executed in Connecticut on May 13, 2005.

I was involved with a prison ministry while I lived in NM. It was a blessing and I learned a lot.

If you feel or think this is something God is putting on your heart to be involved with talk with me, Emily Penner for more information or

go to this site and learn more. http://www.brethren.org/drsp/resources.html

18140 Highway T61

Unionville, IA 52594-8089

Telephone 641-452-6439

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