Brownstown-Sefton News
Bucky, the Burro, Kicking Up His Heels …
… in anticipation of spring? Baby Bucky had been napping in the sunshine and, upon waking up from his nap, he ran and was kicking up his heels in the sunshine. We wondered if he was anticipating, and welcoming, spring, as it was a really nice, warm day.
On the other hand, Katie …
… the doggie, was getting a new heat lamp bulb installed Tuesday, as the snow and wind was bringing bitterly cold drafts across the fields. Katie doesn’t like to be in the house, by the heat, so the next best thing is to take the heat to her.
Sefton Unit HCE Change
The Sefton HCE Sweetheart potluck meeting will be held this Friday at Emmanuel Methodist Church, rather than Thursday, due to a previous reservation of the fellowship room. Meet at 11 a.m., eat at 11:30 a.m.
There will be no Valentines exchange this year.
Fayette County HCE Craft Day …
… will be Feb. 25, at 1 p.m., at the Extension office in Vandalia.
In keeping with the IAHCE theme this year, all the HCE crew members are encouraged “to get on board” and attend, to help make favors for the goody bags for the IAHCE 2016 conference. There are 500 favors to make, so we need “all hands on deck” to help. If possible, pack a stapler and staples in your duffle bag to bring along.
All Fayette County HCE oars are needed in the water, so please don’t “jump ship” or “mutiny.”
Any questions, contact the captain, Flo Allen, or the C.E. Officer of the Day, Ashley Davis.
Golden Years Club Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Breakfast …
… is Saturday, Feb. 20, at the VFW Post 9770 building, from 8 a.m.-noon. Menu will also include French toast, bacon, honey buns, monkey-bread muffins, coffee & tea.
Golden Years Club Valentine Potluck
Sixteen Golden year members and friends braved the cold February wind and snow on Tuesday to attend the Golden Years noon Valentine’s Day potluck meeting.
A valentine-decorated bag placed near the sign-in register held the valentines. A valentine card for the club’s friends Bill and Barb Vision was also signed by all present.
The club president, Pastor Don Thomas, welcomed all to the meeting, asked the blessing and invited those with February birthdays and anniversaries to be served first.
Following the meal and completion of Donnie Smail’s kitchen cleanup crew, Thomas called the meeting to order. Treasurer Smail gave the club’s financial report.
A brief discussion was held on plans for a new building for the club’s meetings.
A meeting and further discussion of paperwork is planned.
Plans for the club’s Feb. 20 community breakfast were made, The menu of biscuits and gravy, French toast, bacon, honey buns, monkey bread muffins and beverages was discussed.
Volunteer contributions were: sandwich bread-Flo Allen, Panzi Blackwell and Lavonne Kramer, two loaves each; biscuits-Don Thomas; and syrup-Don Smail. Other supplies are on hand.
Readings were contributed by Thomas and Panzi Blackwell.
Due to the weather, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn early.
Brownstown First Christian Church
The congregation of the First Christian Church was greeted by Faye Schwarm and Cathy Haynes and led in songs of praise by Susan Smith, Matthew Smith and Cameron Callaway, accompanied by Robin Lovett, pianist, and guitarists Walt Kinney and Chuck Enlow.
Guest speaker was Kendall Biopp, who ministered at the church in the 1990s. Accompanying him were his wife, Lisa; son, Cameron; and daughter, Kelsey and her husband.
Special music was contributed by the Quest-4-Christ Kids, followed by the message, delivered by Kendall Bopp.
Also serving-Ellen Willms-Sunday school nursery; Cathy Smith-a.m. nursery; Ashton Smith and Bonnie Shelton-toddler worship; and Duane Willms & Terry Smiith-shut-ins.
Announcement
• Valentine’s Banquet-Sunday; 5:30 p.m., meal (BB Beef/Italian chicken), and 6:30 p.m., entertainment.
Brownstown United Methodist Church
Bette Stolte, pianist, played the prelude as the congregation of UMC gathered for Sunday worship services.
Jeff Kelly and Junior Williams served as ushers. Wade Voelker, Braydon Elam, Evan Elam and Eli Elam lighted the altar candles.
Pastor Don Thomas greeted all, recognized the birthdays and anniversaries, shared the announcements and prayer requests, and led in prayer.
Pam Orr led the children’s worship and served breakfast pizza. Flo Allen led the adults’ worship.
Announcements
• Monday, 10 a.m.-noon – Helping Hands Ministry Food give-away at Brownstown UMC.
Anyone who has any extra jars with lids or quart size plastic bags, the Helping Hands Food Pantry could use some to rebag some bulk foods.
• Thursday, 1 p.m. – UMC women will meet at Emanuel Church to observe call to prayer and self-denial; special offering.
• Sunday, 4 p.m. – Cluster Lenten services begin at Brownstown UMC, The Rev. Ed Wojnar will be preaching. Offering goes to Lessie Bates Neighborhood House and the Shalom at Sandoval. Finger foods afterwards.
Next week, it will be a Funkhouser UMC, with the Rev. Don Thomas preaching a (healing) service.