This document provides a prayer update from Community United Methodist Church. It lists several prayer concerns including Cathy Machado needing home care and Bruce Johnston awaiting test results after finding lumps on his body. It also lists continued prayers and praises the birthday of Richard Epting. The document announces upcoming church events including a combined worship service, mission trip to Central America, spaghetti dinner, Super Bowl potluck, and coffee fellowship.

1. Prayer Update January 8, 2012 We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. Matthew 2:2 Community United Methodist Church

2. Prayer Concerns Cathy Machado is home, but needs home care.

3. Prayer Concerns Bruce Johnston has discovered some lumps on his body and is waiting to get results.

4. Praises Rose & Mike Epting’s son Richard’s birthday.

5. Continued Prayers Pat Patterson Emilio Vincente Tom Ballard, Jr.

6. Continued Prayers Hoyet Seals Marguerite Lloyd Tom Bicknell Sarah Dixon

7. Continued Prayers The Officer and Smith families.

8. Combined Worship Service Sunday, January 29 at Escalon UMC 9:45 am Gathering Music and Worship followed by Potluck Lunch Meet here at 9 am to car pool

9. Mission Trip to Central America February 16-25, 2012 Twin bed sheets and pillowcases are needed! See Claudia for more info.

10. Spaghetti Dinner Hosted by United Methodist Men Saturday, Feb. 4 at 5 pm Invite your friends and neighbors

11. Super Bowl Potluck Tailgate Party February 5 at 3 pm in Johnston Hall. Bring your Lawn chairs, your appetites and something to share. Enjoy the game with a fun group and a large HD screen.

12. Events Today After Church: Coffee Fellowship Lunch with Friends 12:30 pm at the Oakdale City Annex (250 East E St.)

13. More Upcoming Events Thursday – UMW Luncheon Thursday – Trustees meeting Next Sunday – SPRC Meeting Jan. 19 – Finance Meeting Jan. 23 – Afternoon Circle Feb. 5 – Ad Board Watch for the Souper Bowl of Caring TV Support Community Sharing