Hello!
I’m pleased to report that we had a successful Winter Flea Market and supply drive for Haiti this past week. Between the preschool and church donations, we were able to fill four vehicles full of relief supplies and delivered them to South Dade Haitian UMC on Monday. And our hard working volunteers raised $1300 for the church budget through the Flea Market. Also serving during the Flea Market, our Health Ministry volunteers did 75 blood pressure evaluations! We hope this new ministry will continue to be a blessing and make a personal impact on those in our community. Congratulations and thank you to everyone!
For our last week in the FaithQuest series we will be talking about Peter, specifically the episode when Jesus walks on water to the boat where Peter and disciples are and asks to come out too. When Peter does, he is overwhelmed by the mounting waves and he begins to sink into the troubled waters. Jesus lifts him up and asks Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” I encourage you to read this passage in Matthew 14: 22-33 for there is much to speak about faith in this passage. What stands out to you? The miracle itself or Jesus’ actions before the miracle? The fear of the disciples or Jesus’ words to “not be afraid.” The fierce wind or Jesus’ outstretched hand?
Yes, there is much to consider in this passage…there’s a word in it for each one of us on a faith journey, no matter where we find ourselves. For Peter a key to his FaithQuest is the opening question: Lord, if it is you, then ask me to come to you on the water. And Jesus simply replies: Come. I hope you hear Jesus’ invitation in your own life…to come to him. And I hope you will come to worship this week and we meet Jesus together as his disciples.
Peace, Pastor Amber

•    Another Baptism & Confirmation Q&A will be held Thursday night at 7pm in Room 101. If you are interested in either one of these opportunities, please come and hear some basic information and expectations from Pastor Amber. If you cannot attend, please contact Pastor for another time.
•    Newsletter folding team is asked to assemble Feb/Mar newsletters this Friday at 10am. Thanks for your help, ladies!
•    SHARE food packages will be distributed this Saturday, 8-11am in the Fellowship Center.

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