Pastor's Paragraphs . . . . .Week of february 6, 2012

We knew when the due date was; Eloise had her bags packed.  I knew that I would be going to New Orleans soon, but neither of us knew that it would be last Sunday!  Whenever the baby “decides” to come, he comes.  And he came.  Born at 10:04PM last Sunday night, January 29.  His name is Donovan Thomas Airey.  He weighed eight pounds, one and six-tenths ounce; twenty-one inches long.  Mother and son are at home doing well, and grandmother will be staying until this weekend.  Then she will return to Jackson and go back to work next Monday.  Thanks to our church family for all of your wonderful love and support during these days.

This week we have seventeen people in Warrenton, Mo., at the CEF headquarters working.  Please remember them in your prayers.  They will return to Jackson on Saturday.  After their return, we will have a very busy week.  Adults on Mission, Joy Singers, and Cheerful Hearts next Tuesday morning and deacons next Tuesday evening.  Valentine banquet next Wednesday with Walt Grayson.  Tickets are seven dollars.  Call the church office if you still want to order some.  The deadline is next Sunday.

We celebrate the month of February with the WMU as WMU Focus month.  I personally appreciate the WMU for their leadership in missions all year long.  We still have a dynamic mission and mission support ministry here at Alta Woods, and the WMU is the main reason for that.  Our next big mission emphasis will be North American Missions in March.  The theme this year is “Whatever It Takes.”

This week I want to congratulate our church organist, Becky Miller, for completing six years on the church staff.  We love you, Becky, and we are glad that you are here!

Your Pastor,
Frank H. Thomas, Jr.