Greetings!
It sounds like winter weather will be making its presence this weekend. Just a reminder, if the service is canceled, notice will be sent out via email, phone calls and announced on Topeka TV stations. Rev. Dee’s sermon for January 25th is titled, “Shining Light”. The Scripture readings will be from Isaiah 9:1-4. We hope you can attend in person. If not, the service recording is typically posted to Facebook later in the day.
Souper Bowl Sunday:
We are collecting soup and other food items for the “Souper Bowl of Caring”. Items collected will help restock our Blessing Box. It is so named because soup is typically collected and ends on the NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday.
Coming Events:
• 29th: Kansas Day
Blessing Box:
Please make sure your donation won’t freeze in winter weather. Our Outreach Board and volunteers who keep the box filled, try to monitor this so nothing bursts inside the box from freezing. Right now – hats and gloves are a great thing for someone to find in the box – as well as canned goods and boxed foods. Thanks for your continued support of this mission! Feel Blessed!
Susan’s Gift:
We continue with “Susan’s Gift” to collect scarves, hats and mittens for the Blessing Box and the Rescue Mission.
Women’s Fellowship continues to collect Best Choice labels. Clip the labels and drop them in the can located on the kitchen counter in Fellowship Hall.
Meals on Wheels:
Adults can eat lunch at the ELM Building Mon-Fri for a small charge of $4 for those 60+ and $8.00 for those under 60. Please call a day ahead by 11 a.m. to reserve your spot at 785-893-1107. There is usually a copy of the menu at the front of the sanctuary.
Please remember our members in nursing homes and retirement communities:
George Kirkwood Marlene Barningham Glen Wollen
Brookside Lexington Park Assisted Living 138 E. Elm, Apt 3
700 W 7th St 1021 SW Fleming Ct. Apt 226 Harveyville, KS 66431
Overbrook, KS 66524 Topeka, KS 66604
Winter Driving Tips:
- Check your local weather and traffic reports before heading out.
- If roads are not in good shape, consider postponing non-essential travel until the roads are cleared. If you do have to go out, make sure you are prepared in case you become delayed while traveling.
- Tell others your route and anticipated arrival time.
- Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition before you travel.
- Keep your gas tank as full as you can.
- When driving, increase your following distance from 3-4 seconds to 5-6 seconds. It takes longer to slow down and stop on icy roads.
- Keep family and emergency phone numbers, including your auto insurance provider and a towing company in your phone.
- Consider keeping a power bank for your phone in your car in case your car loses power.
- If stranded, run the engine for about 10 minutes per hour to run the heater and charge your cellphone. Open a window slightly to let fresh air in and avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
- Have an emergency supply kit in the trunk (recommended items: jumper cables, duct tape, first-aid kit, blankets, water, non-perishable food, flashlight, ice scraper and gloves).
Stay Warm!
Jerry