To get a sense of the work Week of Compassion does, consider the following ...

More than 2 million people in the Darfur region of western Sudan have been uprooted from their homes, and some 400,000 people have been killed by ethnic violence or have died from hunger or disease. Most of the displaced families are living in makeshift camps, and humanitarian needs are urgent.

A grassroots advocacy campaign here in the U.S. is working to raise awareness of the plight of the families in Darfur. Until peace comes, the pressing need for food and shelter must also be met.

In a coalition effort, Church World Service is helping to provide water and sanitation, food, medicines, agricultural inputs and tools, and counseling to some of the most vulnerable. The program includes a supplemental feeding program for malnourished children.

Disciple Christian Church children's ministry is growing!

Something BIG is about to break ground! On Sunday, February 25, a new program called "Sprouts" will come to life!

Following the children’s moment each Sunday in worship, children 4-8 years old are invited downstairs for an active and dynamic time of worship and learning geared specifically for children.

Led by trained and caring adults, children will learn about God’s love in a variety of ways from the highly- popular Veggie Tales characters. The kiddos will enjoy interacting with the popular Veggie Tales characters through:

• Music
• Drama
• Puppet Theater
• Videos
• Bible Stories
• Crafts
• Snacks

For children 3 and younger, Tiffany Kidwell, our new nursery worker, will also be using Veggie Tales resources.

Love is in the air. Can you smell it? Enter any grocery store and the rich smell of chocolate and fresh cut flowers greet you at the door. Our senses are awakened by these sweet smells and visual delights as we cruise down the aisles searching for the perfect valentine to share with a special friend or loved one to let them know how much we care for them! Some people think love stinks. They’ve had a rough time in their relationships and have given up on love. My heart aches for them. God created us out of love and desires for us to be in relationship with one another. So, let’s get out there and share God’s love with them. Let them know that there is that special one whose love for them is so great that they would even give their life to save theirs. That special gift of love to share is Jesus Christ. That love he has for us doesn’t stink in fact it’s very sweet! His love for us is eternal and will never end. HOW SWEET! So share that love wherever you go and don’t forget to invite those you meet to join you at church so that they can indeed “taste and see that the Lord is good!”

With Much Love in Christ,
Donna

Sunday Morning Study and Special Project Meet in the Youth Classroom at 9:30am this Sunday as we continue to study scripture, look at relationships and work on a special project to reach out in love! This week’s scripture focus is 1 Corinthians13:1-13. Youth Fellowship Activities ... Serendipity Valentine Dinner – Wednesday, February 14 at 5:30 - You’ll be surprised and delighted with an hour of fun, fellowship, food and entertainment, so bring your family, friends and special sweethearts to DCC for a special night out together!

CHI RHO Midwinter is this weekend February 9-11 Let’s keep all the youth 6-8th grade attending this spiritual retreat at the Disciples Crossing Camp in Athens, Texas in our prayers this weekend.

Mark your calendars NOW! ... Fourth Friday Fellowship Fast Food Night – Friday, February 23 from 7-9 pm ... also ... Sprouts Children’s Church – Sunday, February 25 at 10:30 am ... A worship service for children 4-8 years old where they can connect with God’s love!

Also, don't forget to visit the online calendar. It enables you to send yourself reminders of upcoming events, send invitations to friends and colleagues and download the church schedule to your personal computer. You can find all of the church activities, birthdays and anniversaries on that calendar, as well as the scheduled Elders, Deacons and Greeters for each Sunday.

Also, there is a place to submit prayer requests and a new feature called "DCC TV," which includes the videos from the "Let's Grow" campaign.