Missions food project. Interfaith Community Services is asking for help from the local churches to fill the needs of the community during the economic crisis. If you can help, here is a list of the items requested. Non perishable food items: macaroni & cheese or dry pasta or rice mixes, canned or dry soups and meals, peanut butter, jelly, dried beans, rice, canned meat, baby food & formulas. Food may be brought to the Church and deposited in the barrel in the Narthex or taken directly to Interfaith at the corner of Quince at Washington in Escondido. Thanks for helping our neighbors in need!

Office Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

January Events

Sundays at 6:30 PM at the church Adult Bible Study will meet in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Dave Walker leading the study of the Gospel of Matthew.

Every Thursday, at 1:30 Fitness & Flexibility meets in the Fellowship Hall led by Carl Grubbs, a Senior Olympian.

Bell Ringers: Beginning Thursday, January 7, and every Thursday at 1:30 PM Duet rehearsal and  at 3:15 the Bell Ringers meet for set up, with practice from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. If you can read music and would like to learn to play handbells, come to the church on any Thursday afternoon at 3:15 PM.

Thursday, January 7, Prayer/Worship team will meet at 6:00 PM in the Prayer Room and the Finance Committee will meet at 7:00 PM.

Saturday, January 9 at 8:00 AM the UM Men's group will meet for breakfast at IHOP on Restaurant Row in San Marcos. All men are welcome to come.

Sunday, January 10, after worship. (11:15) there will be a Missions Meeting in the Prayer Room.

Tuesday, January 12,  the Welcome/Care team will meet at 2:00 PM in the Prayer Room.

Thursday, January 14 ladies Love Circle will meet at 10:00 AM at the home of Gay Hamby.

Friday, January 15,  February KAIROS dates and articles are due. They may be emailed to Jean at missionsanmarcos@dslextreme.com or dropped off at the office.

Monday, January 18 at  9:30 AM there will ba a Sew-A-Thon in the Fellowship Hall to sew diapers, T-Shirt dresses and shorts for children in third world countries.

Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 PM Trustees will meet in the Prayer Room and the Church Council will meet at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, January 23, the church will have a Prayer Vigil from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Sanctuary. If you would like to take part in prayer at home, during that hour that would be appreciated as well.

Tuesday, January 26 at 5:45 AM is San Marcos UMC's turn to work at Interfaith's Soup Kitchen serving a meal and preparing lunches. If you would like to volunteer and feel good about helping those less fortunate, come to Interfaith in Escondido at the corner ow Washington & Quince Streets. Your help is welcome!

San Marcos UMC will host the Rotating Shelter from February 13 through February 27, 2010. If you would like to help with donations of meals, money or time, please call Elsa Singh at 760-746-7897.

Sunday schedule:

• 10:00 am Sunday School for children and youth.
• 9:45 am Prayer Ministry in the Prayer Room
• 10:00 am Worship and Children's time.   Our hall serves as a "cry room" with sound.
• 11:15 Coffee Fellowship
  
•  "Lunch Bunch" on the third Sunday monthly.

Our prayers are with the soldiers and civilians who continue to face danger in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other dangerous posts across the world. Pray for those who have lost loved ones on all sides, and that the Prince of Peace may lead us to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East and around the world.

Prayer Room:  The Prayer Room off the sanctuary is open weekdays during office hours (Tue-Thu 7:30-5:00) for anyone who wishes to come in and pray. No key necessary- come and stay as long as you like. There is a notebook for prayer requests and reports to be shared.

God bless you, and see you in church!