Worship Leader: Sonya Miller

         Prelude Cheryl Miller
         Songs of Gathering Maribeth Rhodes
                  Hymnal page 8: `` Brethren, We Have Met to W orship''
                  Hymnal page 26: `` Holy Spirit, Come with P ower''
         Welcome and Announcements
         Call to Worship Based on Ephesians 2:8-10
                  All: We are saved by God' s grace alone.
                  Leader: Salvation and faith are gifts we receive with
                                    gratitude.
                  All: We are God's workmanship,
                  Leader: Made with awesome complexity and capacity.
                  All: We are created to do good works,
                  Leader: To bless and encourage the people we spend our days
                  with.
                  All: God has prepared us in advance to do good works.
                  Leader: We each have a preordained calling to do good to
                  others.
Prayer
Hymns of Praise
                  Hymnal page 116: ``Crown Him with Many Crowns''
                  Hymnal page 124: ``O Worship the Lord''
Offering/Offertory Katrina Pieri

Children's Time Sonya Miller
                  ``The Earthmover'' by Les Brown
         Scripture Reading James 2:14-26 Benjamin Miller
         Message `` Redeeming Works '' Linford Martin
         Hymn of Response
                  Hymnal page 425: ``Come, Come Ye Saints''
         Sharing Time and Prayer Linford Martin
         Dismissal of Bible Memory Participants
        B enediction
         Sending Song

Prayers With a Purpose (10:30-10:45 a.m.) in Linford's office
Classes for children through adults

Welcome to all of you who are visiting us toda y ! Coffee and tea are served in the kitchen following worship. Sunday school is offered for adults in our fellowship hall and sanctuary; for high school youth in the house adjacent to the church; and for junior youth and children in the basement. Nursery care is available during our worship service and Sunday school hour. Children's bulletins are also available on the ledge just outside the sanctuary. May you have a meaningful time of worship and fellowship.

Today Noon Come and join the MYF for a potato bar fundraiser meal immediately after Sunday school. Donations will be accepted.

W ednesday        -         5:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening fellowship meal.
                           The suggested donation is $2/adults, $1/children and $6/
                           family. The FMC small group will be hosting the meal
                           this week.
                  -        6:30 8:00 p.m. The JYF will have a work night at the
                           Food Pantry .
                  -        7:00 p.m. MYF Bible study led by Linford Martin
Wednesday        -        7:00 p.m. Ladies Prayer Time
Thursday         -        6:00 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast at the Essenhaus
                           7:00 p.m. Church Council
                
Next Sunday, February 6 , the Bethany Choir will be joining us for our worship service. Plan to attend and enjoy their special music and time of worship.                                                                       
                 
Attention s eniors or anyone needing parking assistance :
Would you like someone to park your vehicle when you arrive at church on these cold and snowy winter mornings? There will now be someone waiting to help at the East and West entrances. If you would like to volunteer to lend a HELPING HAND with the parking, please see Merle Mullet, 825-9777.

The Possess the Land Committee has compiled a report from the January 19 meeting. This report will be in the mailboxes on February 13 and we will discuss it the evening of February 16 at 7:00 p.m.

There is a sign up sheet in the foyer for the winter book/Bible study. We will discover ways to CRAVE GOD, rather than food, computers, TV, and facebook, among other cravings. Please sign up so we know how many books to order. The book is entitled, ``MADE TO CRAVE''.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Come quickly to take part in an excellent service opportunity ! A two week service trip to Mississippi is being planned tentatively for a March 2 departure. As long as you like to have fun, you are qualified! Please contact Don Miller or Jerry Beasley if you are interested.

The Goshen College Chorale directed by Assistant Professor of Music Scott Hochstetler will explore choral settings of the Psalms from medieval chant through the modern period at the Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical on Tuesday, Feb ruary 8 at 1 p.m. in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall. Composers will include Bourgeois, Monteverdi, Hassler, Brahms, Bernstein, Ives and more .


You're invited to the 2011 Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes annual gathering on February 25-26, at Kern Road Mennonite Church in South Bend, Indiana. Join fellow MCC supporters from across the region as we explore the theme ``A table of sharing'' in relation to MCC's work around the world. Highlights include a peace and justice hymn sing with Mary Oyer, a variety of MCC workshops and the chance to hear from Arli Klassen, MCC Executive Director. For more information call the MCC Great Lakes Office at (574) 534-4133 or register online at greatlakes.mcc.org/annualgathering.
         A s our congregational representative, Weldon Friesen, will be attending these sessions and would welcome anyone to join him . You are invited to bring donations of twin-size winter weight comforters or blankets to the Saturday session . If hand made, they should be knotted with crochet cotton . You may bring your donations for this to the church before February 23rd . A brochure is posted on the bulletin board.

Quilting for Bethany's Benefit Auction : Bethany Christian Schools has set up a quilt at the school for friends to help quilt for its Benefit Auction on March 25 . Come Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 p . m . or anytime 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and invite others to join you. Check in at the office upon arrival. If you would like to stay for a complimentary lunch, call the school in advance at 534-2567.

Jefferson Brethren ``Creation Station'' Preschool is in need of a Pre-Kindergarten Extended Day teacher and an assistant for the 2011-2012 school year. Qualifications include a vibrant Christian faith and a love of children; training and/or experience in early childhood education; ability to be flexible and to be a team player. Contact Pam Garber, Children's Director, at 533-1121 for more information or to apply.

LaCasa, Inc. is looking for office volunteers for two mornings or afternoons per week. You would assist LaCasa's staff with filing, general office duties , class prep , and provide front desk back-up. Work shifts that fit your schedule. Thank you for considering helping LaCasa. Call 574-533-4450 to schedule an appointment.





I would like to express my deep thanks and appreciation to everyone for the cards, wall hanging, comforter, gift of money, and most of all for coming to my retirement dinner last Sunday. Your love and support at that time was very much appreciated.
                                             --DeRoy Kauffman


Nursery Workers :
This Morning:    Worship Service: Joe and Patti Keller
         Sunday School: Mike and Amy Ritchie
Next Sunda y:     Worship Service: Steve and Shelley Bontrager
         Sunday School: Kevin and Jenny Miller

Report for Jan. 23 : At tendance: 168 Sunday School: 159
Budget: $ 5,383.49 ; Designated: $ 755 . 00 ; Total: $ 6,138.49