Matthew 9:13
 

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Mark 2:17
On hearing this, Jesus told them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

1 Timothy 1:15
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

 

 

 

01/11 – (Sun)- Church Potluck 12pm.

01/12 – (Mon)- Piecemakers 1:30pm.

01/18 – (Sun)- Mission Team Meeting 12pm.

01/24 – (Sat)- Card Making Day 10am.

01/28 – (Wed)- City Wide Youth Group 6pm

01/31 – (Sat)- Team Leader Meeting 9am.

01/31 – (Sat)- Costa Rica Night 4:30pm.

02/01 – (Sun)- Cancer Care Support Group 3pm.

02/08 – (Sun)- Church Potluck 12pm.

02/08 – (Sun)- Congregational Meeting 1pm.

 

Local Activity- The animated film “David” will be showing locally at Hot Springs Theatre this Friday| Saturday| Sunday. Children get in free with the purchase of an adult admission ticket.

 

Memorial Service- Hot Springs Area Right to Life invites you to a Sanctity of Human Life Memorial Service on Thursday| January 22| 6 PM| Calvary Baptist Church, 1938 Canton Ave.  Please bring an item for the Foster Care Closet such as diapers, wipes, children’s underwear or socks, local grocery store gift cards, or Walmart/Target

gift cards.  Refreshments will be served following the service. 

 

Giving Letters- 2025 Giving Letters are ready for pick-up in the pass-through. Please look for your name and take yours, save the church a stamp!

 

Bible Studies- The Gunnink Small group will begin a study of 1 Timothy on January 13 (every Tuesday) at 6:30 pm at church.  Please come and join us!

 

*Wednesday’s 10am Bible Study, “The Attributes of God, Vol. 1 by A.W. Tozer” will be held at the church in the prayer room, same time and day.

 

Bible Reading Plans- Ladies, please sign up to join us in reading through the Bible in 2026. Reading plans will be available in the walkthrough area and an email will be sent out by the end of the year to all participants. For more information contact Gail Knottnerus.

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Card Making Day- January 24| 10:00 am| Pam Krienke’s Home 25057 Little Water Ln Custer, SD| 507-381-3588. Everyone will get a kit to make around 9 cards. The kit comes with directions for an easy relaxing time or get creative and make your own designs with the kit supplies! If you could bring scissors, glue and any of your favorite card making tools that would be helpful. I do have those supplies for people who don’t have them. Please call or text me to let me know if you can come so I can plan accordingly. Lunch is provided.

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?- If you are hosting in January, please make sure you have contacted your guests to make your dinner plans this month. If you have any questions or concerns, please get a hold of Susie Brainard 907-378-5317 (call or text) Thank you!

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Missions Trip Dinner- Taste of Pura Vida: Costa Rica Night | Saturday | January 31st | 4:00pm at church. The Mission Team is raising funds for supplies and materials needed on mission trip to Costa Rica in April 2026. There will be a Pie Auction and a Silent Auction included in the evening. Please, if you are able to contribute a donated gift-items basket or pie, there will be a sign-up sheet in the pass through, along with other instructions. You must RSVP to attend the dinner—watch for details in the future. Contact Shelley Harris (620) 621-6077.

 

**The Missions Team Members for 2026 Costa Rica trip: Rick and Susie Brainard, Scott, Lori and Lincoln Dahly, Britnie Ezell, Lyle Jensen, Sandy Larsen, Otto Knottnerus, Malisa and Emma Niles, Berto, Chris Pannill, Ken Tonsager, Shelley Harris, Loren, Mellisa, Thad, and Taryn Vande Stroet.

 

**Costa Rica Team would love for any volunteers to please come sit with some of the children during their Team Bible Study on Sunday, 1pm-2:30pm. Contact Shelley Harris (620) 621-6077.

 

Missions- Oyate Concern is starting a new Children’s and Horses Discipleship program. They are seeking volunteer help in finding shoes and helmets for children who may participate. Contact Shelley Harris (620) 621-6077.

 

Youth Group- City-wide Youth Group January 28 at SHEF. All Hot Spring's youth are invited to an evening of fellowship, fun, and food. Walking tacos served at 6:15pm with activities to follow. Youth group is also seeking HELP from all SHEF bakers—we need cookies! Last year we had over 60 teens come and are expecting more this year. Please consider making a batch or 2 to bring in before 6 PM  Jan 28. Bars are welcome too! If you have any questions, talk to Malisa:).

 

Lost & Found- Please check the lost-and-found tote, located under the pass-through table. There are a few items in there.

 

           

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:

• Sunday ushers- There is a need for second service ushers. Please sign up in the pass-through, contact the office or Marc Devaud if you are interested in serving in this way.

• Sunday set-up volunteers-- Please, if you are interested in volunteering, contact the office at your earliest convenience. Thank you to all who have been serving and are willing to serve when able!

• Youth Group- Do you have a heart for cooking meals for others? Provide a home-cooked meal weekly, for our youth on Wednesday evenings— Contact Malisa Niles.

Please send any bulletin announcements to the office by 9am, Thursday morning.