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HAPPY NEW YEAR:
Surprise!  You have won a FREE ticket for flight 2022.  See details below!  
And… always remember ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD, PRAYER AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

TICKET FOR FLIGHT 2022
Dear Family and Friends,
Hello and welcome to Flight 2022.  We are prepared for take off in the New Year.  Please make sure your Positive Attitudes are secured and locked in the upright position.  All self-destruct devices; pity, anger, selfishness, pride and resentment should be turned off at this time.  All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should you lose your Positive Attitude under pressure during this flight, reach up and pull down a prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith has been activated, you can assist others who are in need of help.  There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight.  GOD our Captain, has prepared us for take off. Wishing you a New Year filled with new HOPE, new JOY and new BEGINNINGS!
Have a safe and healthy New Year. 
Stay Blessed and welcome to 2022!


THE COVID TASK FORCE
met last night and it was decided that in loving concern for all at Rockport, these are the recommendations:  Masks will continue to be STRONGLY ENCOURAGED, choir will now meet in the sanctuary with safety protocols in place, the Men's Group on Thursday has been cancelled and they will try again on February 10th (stay tuned), children's activities / confirmation / youth has been postponed (see below in the News from our Youth and Children's Ministries), Al-anon will now meet in the sanctuary, and the Book Club will go zoom on Jan. 17th.  The task force will meet again on January 24th to reassess.


YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:  
If you would like a copy of your 2021 year-end contribution statement please call the church office, 440-331-9433 or send an email.  Please specify if you wish for an email statement or a hard copy.  If a hard copy is desired, let me know if you want it mailed or you will pick it up. Thanks, Sara Chapman 
 

BOXED OFFERING ENVELOPES AND 2022 CALENDARS:  
Boxed offering envelopes are available in the narthex. These boxed sets are ideal for those folks who contribute weekly.  We also have 2022 calendars available from Zeis McGreevey Funeral Home for those who desire one.


JANUARY 13, 2022 MEN'S GROUP GET TOGETHER HAS BEEN CANCELLED!  We will try again on February 13th at 6:30pm.  Stay tuned!


BOOK CLUB: 
Please join us on Monday, January 17that 7pm VIA ZOOM.  Call the church office for zoom info. We are reading the book The Guest List  by Lucy Foley.  This thriller novel takes place on an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one.  And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why? Hope to see you all on January 17thfor fellowship and discussion and see if your prediction of who did it was right!


REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm


GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER
Rockport All Church Information and Financial Reports are accessible here or in the church office.  

 
 

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!
 

 

Calendar of Events:


Tuesday, January 11, 2022
       6:30pm – Choir Rehearsal IN SANCTUARY
  
Thursday, January 13, 2022
       6:30pm – Men’s Group Potluck CANCELLED
 
Friday, January 14, 2022
       9:45am – Al-Anon IN SANCTUARY 

Sunday, January 16, 2022
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       9-9:45am – Confirmation Class #4 POSTPONED
     10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed; Choir sings
 
Monday, January 17, 2022
      7:00pm – Book Club VIA ZOOM

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
      6:30pm – Choir Rehearsal IN SANCTUARY  
  
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
      6:30-8:00pm– Good News Kids & M&M's
      6:30-8:00pm – Youth Group Homework Hang-out, Rm. 17(Youth Rm.)

Friday, January 21, 2022
       9:45am – Al-Anon IN SANCTUARY 

Sunday, January 23, 2022
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
     10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed; Choir sings

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
      6:30pm – Choir Rehearsal IN SANCTUARY   
 
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
      6:30-8:00pm– Good News Kids & M&M's
      6:30-8:00pm – Youth Group Homework Hang-out, Rm. 17(Youth Rm.)

Friday, January 28, 2022
       9:45am – Al-Anon IN SANCTUARY 

Sunday, January 30, 2022
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
      9-9:45am – Confirmation Class #5 STAY TUNED!
     10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed; Choir sings
 
 
Prayer List: 
 
ONGOING PRAYERS
June, prayers for protection and help
Connie, Judy, Kevin & Keybank, that the Lord will be done in their lives.  Requested by June
Prayers that my parents will be in peace.  Requested by June
Robb Hartwig, prayers for his upcoming surgery and quick healing.  Dear friend and family member of Dan Newman.
Please pray for Dan Newman’s friend that is going through a very difficult time.
Marie, health concerns.  Requested by Valerie Norris
Judy & John Lampkin, ongoing health concerns.  Please pray for their caregivers and medical care providers as well.  Mother and stepfather of Beckie Zullo.
Kerry & Jody, brothers who are in need of prayer.  Requested by Nancy Geyer.
Ron, please pray for him in assisted living.  For his willingness to accept help from nurses & aides for personal care. God speaking to his heart & mind.  Brother of Debbie Bryant
Lincoln, healing with digestive issues. Requested by Dan Newman
Dennis, healing and strength.  Nephew of Elsie Gaewsky
Brandy, healing and strength.  Requested by Elsie Gaewsky
Rev. Laurie Bruce, continued prayers
Nancy Geyer, health concerns
Karen, bone cancer.  Sister-in-law of Marian Banno
Betty Jones, prayers for healing
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Vicki Moenich, prayers for healing
Norma Golladay, medical concerns
Joyce, in need of prayers.  Sister of Nancy Geyer
Bill Bowers, Health concerns
Donny Nally, recovering from heart & kidney transplants.  Son of Diana Nally
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkenson Family
Jan Tietje, medical concerns
 
MILITARY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Sarah Bungard-Serving our country, Chief Warrant Officer 2 USMC. Requested by the Kopko family
Mariah White-Pray for safety for her & her unit who are in Kuwait.  Friend of Dan Newman
Lt. Chandler Freeman, In Kuwait. Grandson of Marge Freeman
 

News from our Youth and Children's Ministries
CONFIRMATION NEWS: 
January Dates:
Class: January 16th – POSTPONED
Class: January 30th – Stay Tuned!
   We are postponing our January 16th Confirmation class while the Covid numbers are climbing. We have class scheduled on the 30th, but we will be reassessing every two weeks as we study the numbers/data. 
   IF we cannot meet in person for the 30th, then a Zoom plan will be put into place, and we will also make the Jan. 16th up in the future, even if it’s in March/April. We would prob try a zoom class for this to make it easier to meet and not add more dates to your calendar in person.
   Homework and discussion assignments will be posted on the BAND site this week to keep us going!
   For more info, please text/email/ or call Kira! THANK YOU! 
 
Youth Group:
   If you have gone shopping for the Cabinet, PLEASE remember to turn in your receipts in the next few weeks!
   If you have not gone shopping, and would like to, Christmas break is a great time! IF you’re able. if you need more info let me know!
 
*YAC
 SAVE THE DATE!
Fri, Jun 17, 2022, 5:30 PM – Sun, Jun 19, 2022, 11:30 AM  
Location: Walsh University, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, OH 44720
   MORE INFO as I receive it! Parent/Student meeting date to be announced for kids interested in going.
Ages: going into 7ththrough 12thgraders
 
CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
 YOUTH GROUP & GOOD NEWS KIDS & M&M’s!
  *PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT be meeting for Good News Kids, M&M’s group, OR YOUTH Group for another couple of weeks due to the covid numbers, and coming off of break, JUST TO BE SAFE. Not everyone is old enough to be vaccinated, or is just getting vaccinated, and we want to be careful.
    My hope is for us to come back on January 19th, and I will keep you posted.
 
PLEASE be watching the updates and your email for upcoming events and information

 
 

JANUARY CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)
January 3  Elise Newton
January 16  Kingston Terrell
January 22  Griffin Cluts
January 28  William Sinko

JANUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
(If you don't see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)
January 1  Jay & Pattie Sinnes, 64 years