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HAMILTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
                                 OPERATION OVERBOARD:  Going Deep with God
Operation Overboard:  Going Deep with God is the theme of our 2012 Vacation Bible
School!  VBS has been set for Sunday, May 20-Thursday, May 24 from 5:00-8:00 pm.  We
will have the following classes:  Preschool; Kindergarten-1st Grade; 2nd-3rd Grade; and
4th-5th grade.  MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
                                                         THANK YOU
I would like to thank everyone for the cards, visits, calls, and prayers after my mother’s
death.  I would especially like to thank Pastor Scott for his visits, and I would like to thank
Moanie (Ann Anderson) for her help, love, and support.
                                                                                             Joan Holman
                                             FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Hamilton First Baptist Church is offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace
University.  A preview will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 6-8 pm.  The class begins
on Sunday, February 19, runs from 6-8 pm, and lasts for 13 weeks.  Child care will be
provided.  If you have questions or want more info, you may call FPU Leader Ashley Buntin
at 816-244-5369 or  the First Baptist Church at 583-4435.
                                     BACCALAUREATE PLANNING MEETING
A meeting to plan the Baccalaureate service for the 2012 graduating class will be held on
Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 pm at Penney High School.   All graduating seniors and their
parents are encouraged to attend, but everyone is welcome!
                                             ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
An Ash Wednesday Worship service will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 pm in
the Sanctuary.  We hope to see you there!
                             STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW FUNDRAISER
The Steam and Gas Engine Association will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser on
Saturday, February 25 from 5:00-8:00 pm in the Hamilton UMC Family Life Center.  Hope to
see YOU there!
                                     YOUTH GROUP SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Mark your calendars NOW to attend our Youth Group Spaghetti Supper on
Saturday, March 17 from 5:00-7:00 pm.  Proceeds will be used to help with youth events and
mission trips.
                                              WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
The 2012 World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday, March 2 at 1:30 pm at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.  Everyone is invited to attend!