Our Sunday night discipleship, Sunday Nights @ Ebenezer is on break until January 4.
  The evening will start with a meal for everyone at 5:15 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., we will have classes available for preschool, children, youth, and adults. A nursery will be provided. There will be three options for Bible study, men, women, and a a general study. Sunday Nights @ Ebenezer is an excellent way to grow in your walk with the Lord.

     This year’s ManUp men’s conference will be a time for men to gather together to be challenged and encouraged in their relationship with God, as well as their roles as spiritual leaders at home and work. We will have sweet worship and the sharing of God’s Word from our guest speakers.
   Friday night begins at 6:00 p.m. with registration. ManUp starts at 7:00 p.m. Saturday will begin with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and ManUp starting at 9:00 a.m.
   This year’s guest speakers will be Nate Ortiz, Dr. Alvin Summers, Steve Wagers, and Joe Veal. The theme for this year is “The Great Pursuit” based on Matthew 6:33.
   Cost for this event is just $25 payable at the door. This includes a t-shirt, snacks, breakfast and lunch. Register at www.manupohio.com. ManUp will be held at the Hocking Hills Retreat Center, 30682 Chieftain Drive, Logan.

        Did you know?

•  Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets.
• Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U. S.
• Five million people receive blood every year.
• Many cancer patients need blood during their chemotherapy treatments
• Donating blood is a simple process that takes less than a half hour

   If you are able, we encourage you to donate at our next blood drive. A power option is also available. This donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A negative, B negative, or type O blood.
   To donate blood, you can register at www.redcross.org, through the Red Cross app or by contacting Susan at 614-596-2105.

          If you are age 60 and up we would love to have you join our M.A.P. (Maturing Adults with Pizzaz) Senior Adult events. We’ve got some great events planned for the next couple months.

                                                  RESCHEDULED CHRISTMAS PARTY
                                                        SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
                                                                  12:00 P.M.
   No sign up needed. This is our rescheduled Christmas party and potluck. Bring a wrapped gift (funny, useful, homemade, food, etc.) and a dish to share.

                                                  SENIOR ADULT LUNCH ROAD TRIP
                                                      WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
                                                                   11:00 A.M.
   We are on the road to Shade On State Street restaurant in Athens for lunch. Afterwards we will find ice cream (or hot chocolate) somewhere on the way home. Sign up in foyer. Cost: food
 
   There are a couple of ministry projects the senior adults can be involved in. The first one happens Tuesday, February 17. We will  we will provide our staff with lunch at 11:00 a.m. and show them some love. If you can help make something or serve, let Carrie know. Be watching in your SS/Life Groups for things you can provide for some gifts for each staff member.
   The next things is the Builders for Christ opportunity. We are looking to see how many would be willing to help wash down food tables, do dishes, light clean up around construction area (pick up wood scraps, nails, trash, and other items.) before we commit.
   If enough seniors are willing, this could be our area to serve during the project. Commitment per person is 1 day a week in the evening (Monday through Friday) from mid-May through mid-September. Looking for 4 people per night or 20 people a week. Let Carrie know if interested and to get scheduled.
   For more information about the senior adult ministry, contact Carrie.