CHURCH NEWS:
We express our sincere sympathy to Lucille Wagner, Bob and Barb Sikma, Patti Wagner, Doug Wagner, David Wagner, Danielle & Noah Tobias , Darren & Taylor Wagner in the passing of Mr. John Wagner. “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our tribulation.” ( II Corinthians 1:3,4)

New Consistory Members: Reminder – if you haven’t done so already, please check your slots in the office for schedules, etc. Thank You

Reminder: Exiting Committee chairs please have a meeting with new committee chairs to brief them on 2026 duties, responsibilities and any current activities your committee is involved in. Thank You

For Emergency Purposes: In case of emergency, please contact your Shepherding Elder. Should you wish to contact Rev. Oord call him at: 616-401-6481.

80+ Birthday List – If you are reaching that special milestone in life and would like your name added to the 80+ Birthday List, please let me know. I will certainly add your name to this special list. Thanks – Carole

Offering Envelopes are located in the Narthex. Please find your box there.

OCC UPDATE: We had a wonderful Blessed year in 2025 which has depleted our inventory. Great problem to have!! If you see something you think we could use, it would be greatly appreciated. This month we’re specifically looking for Hot Wheels, YoYo’s, and children’s socks (boy and girls), all sizes, except infant size. Your kindness is so much appreciated.
Thank You So Much

Reminder: Financial Reports – that time of year has come to turn in your reports for 2025. Thank You, Carole

Food Pantry. We had 30 families and 84 people at the food pantry on Saturday, Jan. 10th. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non-perishable food items. We can use the following: oatmeal, Knorr Sides, canned pasta, pasta sauce, soup. Thanks for all your donations! Please place items on food cart in the Fellowship Hall by Friday, Jan. 23rd.

Old Hymnals: The old hymnals are now located on the bottom book shelf in the Lab. Please feel free to take as many copies as you wish. Thank You

Evangelism Station: Check out the new items in the Evangelism Station in the Narthex. There are options for children and adults. Please take and use any items as you share the Good News! Enjoy

The 2026 Flower Schedule is now up in the Narthex. If you would like to furnish flowers for a particular Sunday, please sign your name on the list.

Upcoming Dates:
Monday, Jan. 26th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study
Monday, Feb. 9th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study
Monday, Feb. 9th: 7:00 PM -- Consistory Meeting

Gloria: The Illiana Oratorio Society will be presenting Gloria by Vivaldi and Gloria from Mass in C Minor by Mozart. Rehearsals are every Monday beginning on Feb. 16 through April 13 from 7:30-9:00pm at First Church of South Holland, 16248 South Park Ave. Attendance at a minimum of 6 regular rehearsals + the final dress rehearsal is required. The performance will be Sat., April 18 at 7:00pm at First Church of South Holland. For more info, visit www.illianaoratorio.org or find us on Facebook or Instagram.