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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Monetary donations will be collected after each service on Sunday, February 5. All donations received will be given to Sharing God’s Love. Please remember to drop some money in the soup pot to help feed those who are less fortunate.

SACRIFICIAL MEAL
The Union UMW will be having their Sacrificial Meal, Monday, February 6th, at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be Rev. Megan Gray from Epworth Children’s Home. Communion will be celebrated. All women of the church are invited to attend.

A PEP EXTENDED TRAVEL COMMITTEE will meet on Monday, February 6, at 2pm in LL14. Barbara Parker is in charge of planning a 5-7day travel adventure for the fall. Come and share your ideas or call Barbara at 772-4788 with your input.

SPIRITUAL LIFE RETREAT FOR OLDER ADULTS - FEBRUARY 7-9 - SPRINGMAID BEACH
This retreat is for older adults (55+) who desire to explore and enhance their relationship with Christ. There is a Conference Registration Fee of $40 per person (non-refundable). Contact Rev. Dick Holliday at 781-3013 to register.

CONFIRMATION will be offered for students 7th grade and above Sunday mornings, Feb. 26-May 20. Please sign up ASAP by dropping a note in the offering plate or by emailing Joel, joel.mcmakin@unionunitedmethodist.org. Please include name, phone # and email address.

SMALL GROUPS FOR ADULTS!
If you are interested in being in adult small group for study and discussion, starting in February, please fill out an information card on the table in the Sanctuary Narthex and leave it on the table. Email Joel at joel.mcmakin@unionunitedmethodist.org for more information.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER - FEBRUARY 21 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm - FMC GYM
Tickets to the Pancake Supper sponsored by New Life Class go on sale TODAY. They will be available before and after Sunday School outside the Fellowship Hall, and in front of the Wesley Center after the 8:30 worship service and before and after the 10:45 worship services. Advance price: $5/person with $20 Family Max; At the Door: $6/person with $24 Family Max. Union Brass will provide musical entertainment and everyone is invited to participate in our Silent Auction by bidding on some fabulous baskets. All proceeds will benefit Lake Murray Salkehatchie. Please join us for lots of food, good fellowship and some really great music!

THE ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM
is sponsoring a Family Heart 2 Heart Dinner and Dance at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 12 in the Family Ministry Center. This will be a kid friendly event and dress will be casual. Dinner will be potluck. The variety of music will include everything from oldies to new. We hope that everyone can attend as this will be a great time of fellowship and fun!

UNITED METHODIST MEN SPIRITUAL RETREAT WEEKEND
will be held February 17-19 at the Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach. Anyone interested, please contact John Crodian at 917-5056.

THE 29th ANNUAL REHOBOTH FISH FRY
will be held on Monday, February 27, from 6:00-8:30 PM at Rehoboth UMC. Meet at the buses by 5:00. Please park your cars in the parking area by the bus cages. RSVP to Jim Sharp at 749-6009 by February 20.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Wednesday Nights were such a success we are going to offer them again. They will begin April 11 and run thru May 30. All that is needed are volunteers to help put on the program. Come and teach your interest and maybe you can form a small group centered on that particular topic and interest. Please contact the church office to volunteer or fill out the tear- off located in the bulletin and place it in the offering plate.

915            Worship
1020          Breakfast
1100          Small Groups
Regular Sunday Worship schedule will still be available.

MOM’S MORNING OUT
Union Nursery is offering Mom’s Morning Out to mothers of children ages 10 weeks - 3 years old. Children can be dropped off at the church nursery at 9:00 am and picked up at noon on FEBRUARY 1, 15 & 29. The cost is $15.00 per child. Please make reservations by Noon the day before. A minimum of 4 students is needed in order to offer the program. Please email Debbie Wright at dewright@sc.rr.com to make reservations. If you have questions, call 414-7778.

UNION PRESCHOOL
Registration for in-house families (those currently enrolled and their siblings) and Union church members will be January 30-February 3 and open registration will begin February 6, 2012. For information and/or a registration form, please call the preschool office at 781-0630.

2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Are in alphabetical order and located in the narthex of the Sanctuary and in the hallway adjacent to the Chapel at the top of the ramp. Please check both locations for your envelopes. If you do not find your envelopes, please contact Becky Wrenn at 781-3013 ext. 104 or @ Becky.Wrenn@unionunitedmethodist.org.

Explanation of 2012 Offering envelopes:

Annual Fund:
Pays for missions, ministry, outreach & operations of the church.

Capital Fund:
Pays for debt retirement & capital improvements of the church.

Undesignated Fund:
Allows the Finance Team to use the money received where it is needed most.

TASTE OF UNION COMING AGAIN!
Watch for details! Questions call Shari Johnson at 732-3137 or Jim Buck at 781-3804.

UNION CONCERT SERIES
Friday, February, 24th
7:30 pm
The Rosewind Duo
Clifford Leaman, Soprano Sax & Scott Herring, percussion

SOUTH CAROLINA UMW 2012 SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT
All women of the church are invited to attend the South Carolina UMW 2012 Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska during one of two identical sessions. Session I will be May 4–5 and Session II will be May 5–6. “Make Room for God” will be the theme of the Retreat, and local Midlands area Christian speaker and Bible teacher, Jean Padget, will be the Retreat speaker. UMW Circle members can get more information from their Circle Chairs, and any woman interested in attending can contact Gail Elfert at 732-2302 or celfert@aol.com for more information. Reservations must be made by March 4, 2012.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
If inclement weather should occur that causes conditions to be unsafe for the members to attend worship services or other church functions, information will be obtained from the Sheriff’s Dept., S.C. Highway Dept, and the Weather Station. Then a decision will be made. Cancellation information will be placed on the TV report, our website at www.unionunitedmethodist.org, the church sign, and the church phone message at 781-3013. If the church line is busy when you call, please try again.

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Date	Sermon Title	Service	Delivered by

01/29/12	Authority	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
01/29/12	God's Purpose In You	Traditional	Joel McMakin
01/22/12	Living Our Purpose As A Church	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
01/22/12	Irrational Faith	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
01/15/12	Come & See	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
01/15/12	We Need Each Other!	Traditional	Joel McMakin
01/08/12	The Good News Begins	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
01/08/12	Servants of The Gospel	Traditional	Joel McMakin
01/01/12	The Beginning Is Near	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
01/01/12	New Year, New Opportunities!	Traditional	Joel McMakin
12/24/11	From Guest To Family	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
12/18/11	Our God Is An Awesome God!	Traditional	Joel McMakin
12/04/11	The Reason For Christmas	Traditional	Joel McMakin
11/27/11	The Way To Hope	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
11/20/11	Our God Saves!	Traditional	Joel McMakin
11/20/11	Both Sides Of The Sin Coin	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
11/13/11	Questions About the End Times?	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
11/13/11	God's Investment Plan	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
11/06/11	To Know God And Make God Known	Traditional	Joel McMakin
11/06/11	Hip! Hip! Hooray!	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
10/30/11	Well, That's Just Great	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
10/30/11	The Future Is In Our Hands	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
10/16/11	Whose?	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
10/16/11	Three Characteristics Of A Thriving Church	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
10/09/11	What If Everybody Did That?	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
10/09/11	Things That Compete With God	Traditional	Joel McMakin
10/02/11	Sour Grapes In God's Vineyard	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
10/02/11	Is Jesus Talking About Us?	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
09/25/11	Yes—Not!	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
09/25/11	The Authority Of Jesus And The Church	Traditional	Joel McMakin
09/18/11	Second Street Saints – Or Should That Be Woodrow Street Saints?	Traditional	Paul Van Dine
09/11/11	Remembering	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
09/04/11	The Blame Game	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
08/28/11	A Call To Love	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
08/21/11	Who Dat?	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
08/21/11	Living Sacrifices	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
08/14/11	Religion That Leads To Jesus	Traditional	Joel McMakin
08/07/11	The Dreams Of A Dreamer	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
07/31/11	A Cup Of Cold Water	Contemporary	Dick Holiday
07/31/11	With All Your Soul	Traditional	Joel McMakin
07/24/11	While The World Falls Apart	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
07/24/11	Weeds In God's Kingdom	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
07/17/11	While The World Falls Apart	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
07/17/11	Weeds In God's Kingdom	Traditional	Joel McMakin
07/10/11	Ours To Grow	Traditional	Dr. William Phillips
07/10/11	The Sower, The Seed And The Soil	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
07/03/11	The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
07/03/11	Jesus' Gracious Invitation	Traditional	Joel McMakin
06/26/11	Instruments of Righteousness	Contemporary	Joel McMakin
06/19/11	Go!	Contemporary	Dr. William Phillips
06/19/11	The Great Commission	Traditional	Joel McMakin
06/12/11	Who Can You Trust?	Traditional	Joel McMakin
06/12/11	Can YOU Really Be A DISCIPLE Following The American Dream?	Contemporary	David Clifton
06/05/11	Witnesses	Traditional	Joel McMakin

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