At Colonial Park

 IMPORTANT DATE TO REMEMBER

THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

8:30 AM—3:00 PM

CHURCH COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES PLANNING RETREAT

FELLOWSHIP HALL

PLEASE MAKE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT RETREAT

AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR NEW CHURCH YEAR

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Colonial Park United Methodist Men

VALENTINE'S DINNER

February 10, 2012

Christian Life Center/Colonial Park UMC

DINNER AT 6:30 PM

Menu

Beef Tenderloin

or

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Spinach Salad, Vegetable Medley, Squash Casserole, Red Velvet Cake

Entertainment by:

The Frog Jump Gospel Quartet

$17.00 per person

Tickets on Sale Sunday

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Beth Moore's James: Mercy Triumphs Bible Study

See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple.   The class will run for 8 weeks, beginning Sunday, February 12th.  We will meet in the Conference Room from 4:30-6:00pm.   All are welcome, and we look forward to having you join us.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST/BIBLE STUDY

will not be held this Saturday due to

Council on Ministries Planning Retreat.

Our next meeting will be Saturday, February 18, 8:30 am

in the Fellowship Hall.  Hope to see you there!

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NEW MINISTRY FOR MEN

Colonial Park is initiating a new ministry for men.  Men's Spiritual Quest is being formed to provide group support for our spiritual growth, our individual Christian outreach and the concerns of our daily lives.  It meets on Tuesday morning at 6:00 am in the conference room.  If you are intrigued with the idea of reinvigorating your Christian growth come check us out.  For further information contact Charles Gilliland at 682-7163.

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 NEED A RIDE?  THE UNITED METHODIST MEN WILL GET YOU THERE . . .

The United Methodist Men at Colonial Park normally have an 8:30 a.m. breakfast with a devotional on the first Saturday of each month and also a meeting with meal, devotional and (often) a speaker at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of that month.  We are aware that some Colonial Park men or potential guests who might otherwise come to the breakfasts and/or the evening meetings may be challenged to attend because either they cannot easily transport themselves or they choose not to drive in the dark.  If this is true for you or someone you know, the Men's Club has formed a Transportation Committee which will assist anyone in joining in fellowship at these gatherings of the United Methodist Men.  All you need to do is call John Oldenburg at 755-5001 or Abbot Jordan at  756-0670 and "leave the driving to us."

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Wednesday Faire

February 8, 2012

5:30 pm

Adults: $6.00  Children: $3.00 

Tossed Salad, Beef Brisket, Au Gratin Potatoes,

Green Peas, Rolls and Assorted Homemade Candies

 All reservations for Wednesday night meals must be PRE-PAID.  If we haven't received payment for your reservation by the Monday at noon prior to the Wednesday night meal, your reservation will be cancelled.  There will be no extra food prepared without a reservation.

Youth Activities begin after school.

6:00 p.m.  Children’s Library, PreSchool Storytime/101 &

Helping Hands, 202

 6:15 p.m.  Bible Study, 

Jesus; Steps to a Passionate Faith,

February 1—April 11, 2012 

Dr. Cecil Bellew, Fellowship Hall

6:30 p.m.  Chancel Choir 

7:35 p.m.  Bell Choir

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Yoga Classes at Colonial Park

Yoga classes on Mon. & Wed. afternoons at 5:30 in the CLC.  Yoga, as typically practiced in the West, is a practice used to attain union of the mind-body-spirit through a practice of yoga postures & breathing.  Yoga is not a religion, but a spiritual practice & does not require a specific belief system to participate.  The philosophies of yoga are universal & can be incorporated within any belief system.  Yoga can be done by anyone at any physical level & requires little to no equipment.  The classes are open to everyone & are completely funded though donations, so I encourage you all to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.  Typical Yoga studios charge up to $20 per class here in the Memphis area, so stop by & take advantage of one of the many great things Colonial Park UMC has to offer.

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Sunday Morning Classes:

Adult Study Group, Family of Friends -Meets in the Chapel

Covenant Class Room 105 - We invite new worshipers & guests to our class.  We are an intergenerational fellowship of couples & singles from the mid-30’s on up, & our classroom is located across from the choir room down from the nursery. We study a variety of short-term lessons.  We look forward to seeing you Sunday.

Exodus Class Room 253 - Our class ranges in ages 30’s to 40’s, single, married, and single on Sundays. 

Fidelis Class -Meets in the Fellowship Hall

Friendship Class Room 251 - Looking for a Sunday School Class?  Please come and join our class.  We are a group of 40+ individuals who subscribe to the following mission:  “We will welcome you into a loving, inclusive environment that promotes Christian friendship, learning and service leading us to be disciples of Christ.”  We meet upstairs across from the Jr. High Youth Sunday School room.  Come join us!! 

Open Door Class We are in room 255 above the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is welcome.

Wesleyan Class - Meets in the Conference Room

Junior High Sunday School and Senior High Sunday School -  Join us in Room 250 for lively Bible lessons and discussions that will help jumpstart your week at 10:50 a.m. each Sunday morning.

J.O.Y. GROUP

(Just Older Youth)

J.O.Y. Schedule for February

Thursday, February 9-Our Noon J.O.Y. Luncheon

Following a delicious lunch that Pam will serve us in a Valentine’s atmosphere, our friend, Bill Fuller, will entertain us with love songs, some of which he will sing and some we will sing (with his help).  We will also enjoy some fun Valentine activities and celebrate February birthdays.  Sign up and enjoy this special time with church friends.

Thursday, February 9, 1:30 pm-Planning Time

We will share in a time of planning for our three monthly J.O.Y. events at 1:30 Thursday, February 9 (following our luncheon program).  Please think about what you would enjoy at these times and be present to help plan our activities for the next several months.

Thursday, February 16, 10:00-Our J.O.Y. Monthly Outing

This is an off campus event in which we will go to a designated place of interest and then

we will have lunch at The University of Memphis Holiday Inn.

Thursday, February 23, 5:30-J.O.Y. Supper Club

We will meet at the church to go to a local restaurant for dinner and fellowship.  Location will be set. 

Please sign up each Sunday on the pad provided in the main hall as you enter or leave the Sanctuary. 

The pad will have sign up space for each of the monthly events.

Please call us if you have questions, 489-3899.

Mary Ann and Joe Piercey, Coordinators, Senior Adult Ministries

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PRAYER GROUP

Everyone is invited to come and pray every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Garden Room. 

United Methodist Women

Kairos Prison Ministry "God's Special Time" 

"You came into prison and you visited me."  Matthew 25:36  It's cookie baking time again!  Thurs., Feb. 23 in the CLC kitchen from 10 am until 5 pm.  Come help for a little while or all day.  We need tubs of chocolate chip cookie dough or will accept your homemade cookies.  NO NUTS, RAISINS, or SUGAR SPRINKLES allowed by the warden.  We have a fun day of fellowship, while helping the Kairos folks at the West TN State Penitentiary.  Questions? Call Pam Solaas 268-7261.

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UMW General Meeting

will be February 14th.  John Oldenburg will bring us information on MIHN.  Potluck lunch will follow the meeting. 

Circles will meet February 21st.

Please bring items for Golden Cross and Cancer Care items for Methodist Healthcare Auxiliary.

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HELPING HANDS CIRCLE MEETINGS

will keep their regular schedule, last Wednesday night of the month, room 105.

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  UMW Craft Work Shop
Every Tuesday, 9:30 am
In the Fellowship Hall

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Free Zumba Class

Tuesday, 6pm

In the Gym

Free Yoga Classes

Monday, 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 5:30 pm
In the Gym

 Mother’s Day Out
has enrollment spots available.  Contact Elizabeth Levy,

683-0308.

Children’s Ballet & Dance

At Colonial Park

     Children’s Ballet & Dance will now be offering classes at Colonial Park.  The program, directed by former ballerina Mary VanDyke Roudnev.  Classes offered at Colonial Park for ages 2.5-16 yrs. will include pre-ballet/creative movement, hop/jazz, & tumbling.  Children’s Ballet & Dance will offer a discount to Colonial Park children.

     Mrs. Roudnev has designed a fun & unique program of classes that build confidence, poise, posture, discipline, memory skills, & concentration skills.  Classes will be held in room 270.  For more information or to register, contact Children’s Ballet at 921.0388 or visit www.BalletChildren.com.

Colonial Park Methodist Church (Park & Estate)