Reflections of Father David

February is often called the month of love. Right in the middle is Valentine's Day, a day specially set aside for people to declare their love, one for another. More roses are sold at this time than any other time of the year.

Take a moment and think about the power of love. We will do things we would rather not, all in the name of love. People will sacrifice huge amounts of time and energy simply because they love someone. It is said that love is the greatest power on the face of the earth.

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KID’S WINTER RETREAT

The Kid’s Winter Retreat is quickly approaching!  The event is scheduled for February 20 and 21.  Kid’s in grades 3 through 12 are encouraged to attend.  Please contact Kevin Cornell at 517-743-1471 for more information.

Directory Updates

It’s time to update our parish directory again!  On the table in the Narthex are sample copies of the parish directory, birthday list, wedding anniversary list and baptism list.  Please take a moment to check your family information and update the lists as necessary. New directories will be available later this month.

Childrens Choir

Children ages 3 through grade 5 are encouraged to join the Children’s Choir.  Youngsters will meet in the church following the 10:30 AM worship service for a 15 minute choir rehearsal.  Parents with questions may contact Kathy Huebner, choir director, at 272-2473.  

Loose Connections - “Loose Connections” – that’s the title of a thought provoking video presentation that will be shown at the St. David’s Senior World Luncheon Program on Thursday, February 11.  Members of St. David’s are encouraged to attend!  Bring a dish to pass and enjoy fellowship with our friends from Lansing Manor, Serenity Place, Sterling House, and other locations. Contact Lore Tuttle (321-2469) for reservations or questions.

Secret Pal Party -  All the ladies of St. David’s are invited to participate in the Secret Pal Party.  The event will take place on Sunday, February 14, with a potluck following the coffee hour, at approximately 1:00 PM.  If you are currently a member of the Secret Pal group, this is when you will be able to know who your secret pal was during 2009.  If you are currently a member, please bring a dish to pass.  This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know all the lovely ladies in our parish.  

We thank Carolyn Jacobs, who has coordinated Secret Pals for many years.  She is now stepping down as coordinator.  We are in need of a new leader for this activity.    If you are interested in this ministry, please see Carolyn after church or phone her at 622-1983.

The Outreach Committee will be distributing Thanksgiving Food Baskets again this year to 55 families. On average we spend about $85-$90 for food for each family and provide enough food for a week.

There are three ways you can help:

1.    Donations—Please use the Food Basket envelopes in your Sunday Bulletin for your donation. If you write a check, please write “Food Baskets” in the memo line.

2.    Set-up—We will be getting everything (tables, food, boxes, etc,) ready on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6pm-9pm (right after the Shopping Extravaganza) in the Great Hall. If you have an hour or more and would like to see what goes on “behind the scenes,” your help would be most welcome. Free pizza and pop will be provided.

3.    Packing and Distributing Food Baskets—Packing and distributing will occur on Sunday, November 22 from 9:15am-3:00pm in the Great Hall.  All are welcome for whatever time you can give. We need people to pack and deliver food baskets.

If you have any questions, please contact Jerry Williams or Sharon Phipps. Thank you, in advance, for giving generously of your time and money so that we can extend God’s love to these families.

St. David’s Mothers of Preschoolers group would like to invite you to a free fashion show on Thursday, November 5 from 10:00-11:30 AM. This event is free! There will be food, door prizes, and plenty of fall fashions to admire. Come learn how to put your best fashion foot forward as the owner of K2 Boutique shows what looks best on different body types using the moms as models. Free childcare is available, but you must RSVP as space is limited. Please call 323-2272 for more information or to RSVP.