january-2009-newsletter.PDF

 Click the link above to view the St. Paul’s, Ivy January Newsletter.

The Women’s Bible Study began a study entitled Discovering the Bible on September 16th.  The first half, (approximately 15 weeks) was devoted to an overview of the Old Testament and will conclude on January 6th.  The second half will focus on the New Testament, beginning January 13th.  This Kerygma program is designed for beginning students of the Bible but all are welcome regardless of Biblical background.  Child care will be provided.  New students are welcome at any time - please feel free to drop in! The class is held on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Parish Hall.  Contact the Rev. Shelby Owen at spivyowen@aol.com for more information.

The Men’s Group is thriving! Formed in the late fall of 2008, The St. Paul’s, Ivy Men’s Group meets for fellowship, service, and to hear talks interesting to Christian men. The group is always open to any interested parishioner.

The December meeting, a Saturday pancake breakfast, attracted 25 members to hear Mac McDonald speak about his experiences as a radio announcer for UVa sports events. Upcoming events include a Sunday luncheon in January with Calvary Baptist Church, a work weekend at Shrine Mont March 20-22, and a Mothers’ Day lunch at church. We will choose officers and a permanent meeting time (Saturday breakfast or weekday evening dessert and coffee) early in 2009.

We are particularly pleased to have our own parishioner, Dr. Mark Williams, speak at our next monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Dr. Williams is the Ensminger Distinguished Professor of Geriatric Medicine at UVa and has been widely recognized as one of the best doctors in America. His book, The American Geriatrics Society’s Complete Guide to Aging & Health is sometimes called “The Dr. Spock for Older People”. Please plan to attend!

Questions about the Men’s Group? Contact Steve Thornton or the church office at spivyva@aol.com .