1. Text “Connect” to 817-381-3851

2. Serving Christ and our neighbors by developing life-transforming relationships with God, each other, and our world. a new day… a new vision

3. SUMC’s Church Council has adopted a new policy to protect our children, youth and vulnerable adults from abusers. Copies of the policy are available in the Church Office. All employees and volunteers who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults at SUMC, will be required to adhere to the policy. Stay tuned for more details.

4. We need your help cleaning up the pews after the 10:50 a.m. worship service. Just stay in the sanctuary after worship & watch for the rest of the mice. We should be finished in 5 minutes each week. We can’t wait to see you Sunday!

6. January is Bring A Friend To Church Month at SUMC

7. WHERE: Smithfield United Methodist Church Parking Lot 6701 Smithfield Road NRH 76182 WHAT TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon or until produce is gone WHO’S ELIGIBLE: Anyone with a smile on their face!

8. Ministry Audit Team Leadership Team Janet Taylor John Rector Lynn Glasscock Chad Brown Gene Rollins Marilyn Schorr John Clark Sandra Hedrick Diane Hutchinson Robyn Goss Discipleship Team Children’s Team Mason Doyle Lindsay Staples Sandy Bellamy Heather Doyle Beverly Rector Beverly Manning Scott Bort Jennifer Griffin Randy Plemons Rene Bort Young Adult Team: Chip & Katie Leatherwood, Cassie & Troy Sumner, Micah & Ally Neslony, Matthew Leach Hospitality Team: Sally Rhymer, Sandra Roberts, Sally McCrory, Steve Scott, Robin Langley

9. Are you hungry for spiritual renewal? Why not attend Walk #412 or #413? Men’s Walk 412 - February 4-7 Greene Family Camp, Bruceville Women’s Walk 413 – Feb. 11-14, 2016 Lake Brownwood Retreat Center Pastor Lisa is serving as Spiritual Director Applications in Church Office. Scholarships Available.

10. Stretch Goal: $9,000 per year reduced energy bills – more funding for missions Method: Comfortable, wise, committed energy stewards – full congregation Do you know that If no one is scheduled on the calendar to be in a room on campus then it’s unlikely the heat or AC will be on at that time ? Check the website or church office to verify that your activity is scheduled. Remember the nursery! $9,000 05 Oct $6,000 Goal

11. UMC Wesley Camp, Latvia

12. To sign up, go to www.smithfieldumc.org.www.smithfieldumc.org Click on the above symbol (next to worship times) and follow the prompts. Set up your account for one-time or ongoing gifts. Thanks for keeping SUMC in the black!

14. SUMC’s mission is Of Jesus Christ