January is here!

(and it's cold)

A resident struggles to walk in a blizzard in Manhattan, New York. Public domain photo.

As we grit our teeth through this week's arctic temps (more coffee/tea/chocolate, maybe??) and brace ourselves for the Gigantic Snowstorm That May Or May Not Be, what better time to come together for a day of warm fellowship? Here are the announcements for this week's meeting:

URGENT: Need someone to teach the 1-2nd grade class. Pls email me back ASAP if you can take this class. You will have a helper.

* Mtg time: Thurs, 9:45am, Wakemans Grove COB in Edinburg

* Theme: Survival: WATER

* Lunch: brown bag (bring your own)
* Remember: Box Tops and non-perishable foods for donation

* Cleanup: we're shorthanded, so please be ready to pitch in (as you always are! so grateful! thank you!)
* Temps: near 40! warmer than today, but still cold, so kids pls bundle up!

* GRADUATION: Tami would like to meet Thurs morning with those involved

* WILLIAMSBURG TRIP March 1-3: time to sign up! Read more here.

* SHARE YOUR GIFT NIGHT: our annual talent show in February! come prepared to sign up! details Thurs. Always a fun event.

* MOMS' GROUP: 7pm Monday, Jan 25 @ Sew & Vac in Woodstock. This month's topic: learning/teaching math.

* VALENTINES FOR VETS: Friday Feb 12; we'll meet at Chick-Fil-A in Martinsburg at 11:30am to fellowship, then head over to the VA Hospital to distribute valentines. 

---Special announcement for the 2-3rd grade class!--

If you think it is important to ease your child into "public speaking", here is the opportunity for you.

I invite you to put a first aid kit together with your son or daughter and help them prepare a short show and tell.

E.g. - for what occasion -home, camping, hike

        -why is an item important 

        -how do you use it

        -etc.

In class the child might have to choose one item to talk about, if all 24 are prepared! 

We will keep it relaxed and age appropriate.