Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I am thrilled by the positive turnout we had last Sunday for the brunch.  May the Lord bless us greatly (as He so faithfully has) in the days, months, and years ahead.
I personally would like to thank all who were involved in planning this event.  Thanks for those who set up and cooked food and served.  Thanks for the cleanup staff.  It was very well done!  Thank you all!
Thanks to Matthew Hendrickson and his support team for all the work in creating a new website for our church.  It is looking good and coming along wonderfully!  We will let everyone know when it is up and running.  It will definitely be a far advancement for us for not only advertising our church but for our own members to use to stay connected with the church and receiving info and so forth.
As we step forward in faith as Christ’s church, we can be confident that He is with us and leading us and empowering us.  We have every reason for confidence and joy for a bright future.   “Be strong in the Lord!”
Treasure His promise: “Where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I in the midst of them” (Mt. 18:20).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All activities at the church for this evening (Tuesday) and tomorrow are cancelled due to the impending storm. 
That means: There is no Jr. Confirmation Class, Prayer Shawls, or Elders Meeting this evening.  There will be no Wednesday AM Bible Study this week.  The Lord keep you safe!  Elders, we will let you know when we will meet next.
Please consider purchasing grinder tickets from our youth.  Or you can call the church office (860)582-0723.
The Youth Grinder sale is Sunday, February 2nd.  These are truly the best, freshly-made grinders anywhere!!!
A reminder to all Boards and Committees, you are asked to get your annual reports in to the church office by Sunday, February 2nd.
Thank you.
Pastor will be away Thursday – Saturday this week.  If there is a need for emergency pastoral care, please contact Jeff Sonstroem (Chairman of the Elders) or Gene Giblin (President of the congregation).
This Sunday, January 26th, we will welcome our newest member: Inger Day.  She joins us by profession of faith.
Join us after the service for a reception for all our new members received since last January.
Pastor’s “Kingdom of God” Bible study will resume this Sunday at 10:45AM.
A Memorial Service for Jonathan Fabiani will be held at the church on Saturday, February 1st at 2:00PM.
There will be choir this Thursday at 7:00PM, but Pastor’s 6:15PM Bible study is not meeting this week.
SERVING THE LORD THIS WEEK:
Ushers:  Paul Arbesman
              Mike Plourde
Elder:    Jeff Sonstroem
Altar:     Leona Damboise
Acolyte: Richeeba Frederick
Coffee:   R/J Krampitz
God bless you all!
Pastor Kotila