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Everyone is invited to an all-church workday planned for Saturday, January 11th at 9am. There will be bagels, coffee, and OJ. The focus of the event is to give the Sanctuary, Parlor and Welcome Center spaces a thorough cleaning including: Remove pew cushions to clear-out scraps and crumbs Dust the floor under all the pews (we have a very wide dustmop) Organize pencils and offering envelopes in the pews Vacuum the many fallen pine needles (from Christmas decorations) from carpet corners, chancel, baptistry, Parlor, Welcome Center, and stairs to the attic And whatever else we spot that morning

The January Mission offering is designated to the American Baptist Retired Ministers and Missionaries fund that remembers the pastors, missionaries and leaders who have served American Baptist Churches. Join us for a short video presentation about RMMO on Sunday, January 12th in the Parlor after the worship service. The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering is always about celebrating, thanking, and lifting up our servant leaders. We remember the pastors, missionaries and leaders who have served ABCUSA churches and ministries. Each of those who have celebrated the wondrous works of Christ will be remembered in the form of a thank you check – a tangible expression of our enduring gratitude for their service. A certain portion of funds are also allocated for direct emergency assistance. Recipients include retired ordained ministers and commissioned missionaries who have devoted 15 years or more to ABCUSA, as well as surviving spouses. Funds in 2023 were allocated to Thank You Checks $598,652 (62%) and Emergency Assistance $366,916 (38%). Every time they receive emergency assistance or a thank you check; these retired servants express their gratitude for being remembered and the difference your gift makes in their lives. Please consider how you can support these servant leaders in your mission offering this month.