Pastor’s Desk
Anxiety seems too much like self-torture to be a sin. We are often quick to excuse ourselves for the sin of worry. Sin is often about short cuts to pleasure, but not always. Worry doesn’t bring any pleasure. So why worry about the sin of worry? Here’s why: Worry is rooted in our desire to control things; it is our natural inclination to be in charge. Jesus warns His disciples not to fall prey to worry because it is a subtle way we put ourselves in place of God. I am looking forward to this final, challenging installment in this series.
See you this weekend for: Dare to Be A Disciple series. Read Luke 12 to prepare.
Membership Class: Our next 3-part membership class will take place starting THIS Sunday, January 29th from 3:00 – 5:00 upstairs in Brickhouse. If you have signed up or would like to attend the class, please pick up class materials this weekend at the Guest Services counter.
You can pick up your giving statements in your mail slot this weekend. If you do not have a mail slot you can request one. If you do not pick it up from your mail slot the statements will be mailed home to you after the 29th.
Blood Drive: The Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Crossroads THIS Saturday, January 28th from 8 a.m. to noon. You can sign up at www.givelife.org with the sponsor code “crossrsch”. If you have any questions, or would like to help, contact Liz Hatfield at lizhatfield@hotmail.com I will be there I hope to see you there!
Sermon Based Small Groups: If you are interested in being a part of a small group, this is a great place for you! These groups meet weekly or bi-weekly to discuss the sermon. We are also looking for people to lead/host a group. Contact Tiffany at tnottingham@aboutccc.com if you’re interested in signing up or have any questions.
Free Tutoring & Homework Help
My name is Lauren Harris and I am a second year student at Valparaiso University majoring in secondary math education. As part of my own education curriculum, I need to gain as much teaching experience as possible. I would like to offer my services FREE to any grade, middle or high school student that may need help in math or any other subject (excluding calculus). I will be available on Saturdays from 9 am – 2 pm starting Saturday February 4, 2012 through April 28, 2012. I will be offering individual hour time slots & will make appointments. I will be located at the church in the Moose Mountain room.
9 -10 am
10 -11 am
12 – 1 pm
1 – 2pm
Please call me on my cell phone to make an appointment at (219) 308-2691. Please leave a message & I will call you back. I look forward to helping make learning FUN!!
Shoes for Afghanistan: Our son Zach just posted that when they pass through the villages just about all the kids have no shoes. They are up in the mountains in Afghanistan, it gets cold, and few if any houses are heated. Zach is asking for people to send socks, shoes & gloves for kids up through 12 years old, even if they're used but in good shape. Probably coats & baby blankets would be good too. Anything you all could do will be appreciated.
Yes, Zach’s National Guard Unit lost the four soldiers 2 weeks ago.
Pastor Jeff Carter, Hobart Presbyterian
If you would like to donate items (or towards postage), collections are being taken at Immanuel Presbyterian Church (140 W US Hwy 30, Schererville) or the Schererville Chamber of Commerce (13 W Joliet Street). If you have any questions, you can call Pastor Jody Noble at IPC, 219-865-2686. Thank you.
