Announcements – January 23, 2010

A.M.
Songleader – Troy Phelps
Pianist – Ronda Creech
Bible Study – David Evans
Split Sermon – Gary Antion

P.M.
Songleader – David Johnson
Pianist – Sarah Bates
Bible Study – Lyle Welty
Split Sermon – Peter Eddington

Attention Seniors: Those seniors who signed up to participate in the “secret grandparent” activity, please check the table in the dining hall each Sabbath through February 13, for a card from your teen.

Cincinnati Children’s Winter Party, Tonight: The annual children’s winter costume party at the home office will be this evening at 6:30. Plan to join us for games, fun and food!

Winter Dance Weekend, Feb. 5-7: The Cincinnati East congregations will host the Winter Dance Weekend on Feb. 5-7, 2010. We will have a Bible study and dessert social on Friday evening and the dance Saturday night. A group activity on Sunday morning may be planned for those interested. Mark your calendars so you don’t forget. We hope to see you there!

January 2010 Sabbath School Classes: Classes meet at 1:30 in the warehouse.
Class # Lesson Jan. 23 Teachers
Class 1 “The First Commandment” Molly Harris, Laurel Krenz, Linda Merrick
Class 2 “The Ninth Commandment” Bobbi Kitts, Heather Bennett
Class 3 “Be Happy With What You Have” Derek and Denise Strauss

To the Young Adults of the United Church of God: Hard copies of all the Youth Corps information are available on the information table and also on the United Youth Corps Web site (http://www.ucgyouthcorps.org). All applicants are encouraged to review and consider the mission statement and outcomes of United Youth Corps prior to applying.
We are pleased and excited to announce we are now accepting applications for this year’s programs in:
• Zambia – East Africa (late July/early August 2010; application deadline Feb. 15, 2010)
• Ghana – West Africa (Aug. 8-20, 2010; application deadline Feb. 15, 2010)
• Kenya – East Africa (Dec. 13-29, 2010; application deadline June 30, 2010)
• Amman, Jordan – Middle East (mid August 2010 to June 2011; application deadline April 1, 2010)
If you think this might be for you, please see the fact sheets on the various projects offered this year, available from your pastor or you may view and download fact sheets for any of the projects at http://www.ucgyouthcorps.org.
Scholarship Subsidy: United Youth Corps is again offering to scholarship a portion of the airfare cost of ALL accepted Youth Corps applicants. This is a financial commitment that United Church of God is making to this education and service program for our qualified young adults. In most cases, airfares vary from $1,700 to $2,300 round-trip to most locations in Africa. With current economic conditions being what they are, all applicants should understand that these airfare costs could rise some. That said, those applicants accepted will receive up to $850 scholarship to offset the total cost of the airfare.
It is strongly recommended that, as an interested applicant, you discuss your desire and preparedness to serve in one of these projects with Mr. Register. United Youth Corps is not a Church-sponsored travel program. While international travel is central to the experience, it is a chance to refocus one’s dedication to serving God, His people and the world in the broader context of the Christian calling. We desire to have applicants who are committed to those values and goals.
If you have any further questions about United Youth Corps, e-mail either doug_horchak@ucg.org or david_baker@ucg.org.

Spring Holy Days Singles’ Weekend in Asheville, April 2-5: Asheville, North Carolina, will be the site for a singles’ activity during the 2010 spring Holy Days. The event’s main attraction will be an all-day tour of the beautiful Biltmore House, gardens and winery in Asheville.
Known as the eighth wonder of the world, the Biltmore House is a real-life castle built in the style of a French Renaissance château that spans over 4 acres and has 250 rooms! Singles will discover original art from such masters as Renoir, magnificent 16th-century tapestries, Napoleon’s chess set, a library with 10,000 volumes, a banquet hall with a 70-foot ceiling, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley and priceless antiques!
Cost for the weekend will be $200, which includes housing and most of the meals.
A nonrefundable $100 deposit is due by Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The remaining $100 balance will be due upon arrival or can be mailed in prior to the event.
Please mark your calendar for Friday, April 2, through Monday, April 5, 2010, and plan to join us for this amazing and breathtaking event! Space for this event is limited, so sign up today! Contacts for this weekend are John Dean and Ruben Gusman. For more information and to register for the event, visit our Web site.