The Local Church Leadership Workshop will be held in Stillwater at 1^st UMC, on Saturday, February 6^th, 2010. There are pamphlets in the foyer with the address, and class schedule. The church will pay the ^$10 fee. Sign up this week with the church office, and let us know if you are interested in riding in the church van, or car-pooling.

The Preschool is now accepting enrollment for the Winter/Spring semester. Tell your friends and neighbors. Enrollment is limited and all children are welcome.

A young women’s conference in Chouteau, OK for teen girls entitled “Daughters of the King: Wanted” on March 5^th and 6^th. Hosted by Brittany Perry the worship pastor at Word Fellowship Church in Chouteau. That weekend the ladies will be participating in a makeover, a glowstick party, and will be discussing how God wants them, how the enemy wants them, being wanted by family, being wanted by boys, and their response: wanting God. The cost for the event is only $6 for a t-shirt. Otherwise, it is a free event. Please contact Curtis M. Dooley Youth Pastor ASAP if you know someone who wants to attend.

On March 26^th-27^th, the Youth will be attending Acquire the Fire youth conference in Tulsa, a conference that has made a profound impact on the lives of many teens throughout the US. To make this event a success, adults are needed that have a heart to disciple teens, some who may not normally attend church.

United Methodist Women are gathering items to take to the Francis E. Willard Shelter for Abused Women. While they have gathered many things, they still have need of nightgowns, disposable razors, deodorant, toothpaste and other items that women use. UMW will meet on February 10^th at Steer Inn for lunch, and then return to the Family Life Center for their meeting. Lola Headrick will bring the program and Martha Swezey will supply a delicious dessert.

Women Of the Word Retreat, February 19-21, 2010 Open to all ladies wanting to enjoy a pampered weekend. Heart Spa where women are refreshed in Jesus. FUMC Claremore, - Enjoy Healing Hands; Refreshing Facials; Pampering Pedicures; Lessons for the Heart where you can relax in God’s Presence. For more details contact FUMC Claremore office.

The Food Pantry needs your help! There are many hungry people in our area that truly need the provisions from the food pantry each month. They need peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese, canned meats (tuna, chili, chicken, hams, etc…) and plastic grocery bags. Monetary donations may be made through the church by designating on your check or offering envelope how much of your donation should be given to the Food Pantry. Also, if you plant a garden, consider planting a row or two for the Pantry. Please help if you can, so we can continue to minister to the needy the way Christ would.

Ministry opportunity! We need someone with a heart for local mission to change the sign each week. Please prayerfully consider taking on this important task as a ministry that will take only an hour or less of your time per week, and contact Pastor Dave or the secretary to volunteer.

Torch Update Thanks to all who have been saving receipts for Torch! Thank you and please continue saving! There is a list of sponsors on the table in the back of the church. If you are interested in volunteering, please see Joe or Lori.

Please save your aluminum cans for our Youth. These Cans for Kids will be recycled. About once per month, all the cans can be brought to the church, (please crush the cans first, if possible) and the youth will take them to the recycling center. Please bring only pop cans and aluminum for recycling. The steel or tin cans that veggies come in aren't usable for this. The proceeds from this will assist the youth in their planned service programs.