Christ Church United Methodist Sutton WV - Volume 3 Issue 3 February 2008

Progressive Dinners have been a tradition at Christ Church for over
25 tears. While the frequency and locations have changed, the
basic format has remained the same. Since we have so many new
people, it seems that the new year would be a good time to review
what on involves.

Each time, we need 3 host families, one each for salad, main dish,
and dessert. The host family is responsible for drinks, and
organizing their course.  At the December event, the dessert also
includes a Yankee Swap.

All others who participate are responsible for calling one or more of
the hosts and asking what they can bring.  This is very important!  
By talking together, the 3 hosts can get an idea of how many to
expect.  This way, they know how much paper products, drinks,
etc., they need to get.

Recently, even our veteran participants have forgotten this
important part.  Our people are generous and there is always
enough food, but, please, be a good guest and let a host know that
you plan to attend the Progressive Dinner.                           
Submitted by  Jan Frame

Christ Church United Methodist assisted by the congregation of
Shiloh Fellowship will hold a dinner  on Saturday Feb 2nd to honor
the members of the Sutton Fire Department.

The children of Christ Church were given the opportunity to go to
Charleston for some fun Ice Skating on the afternoon on Sunday
January 27.   

O Lord of all worlds, we bless your name for all those who have
entered into their rest, and reached the promised land where you
are seen face to face. Give us grace to follow in their footsteps,
as they followed in the footsteps of your holy Son. Keep alive in us
the memory of those dear to ourselves whom you have called to
yourself; and grant that every remembrance which turns our
hearts from things seen to things unseen may lead us always
upwards to you, untill we come to our eternal rest; through Jesus
Christ our Lord .
                                     A.F.J. Hort

The General Fund Cash Flow for the Month of December  was as
follows:

     **Balance at the Beginning of Month --  $10,264.54
     **Budgeted Income  **             ---------- $11,612.90
     **Unbudget Income   **            ---------- $   1,050.00
     **Budgeted Expenses **           - -------  $ 10,211.74
     **Unbudgeted Expenses **       -----------$      100.00
     **Ending Balance for August-------------   $12,6115.70

The Memorial Fund Cash Flow for the Month of November was as
follows:

     **Balance at the Beginning of Month  -- $11,655.92
     **Income**                                       -- $  2.177.00
     **Expenses**                                    -- $         7.77
     **Payment **                                     -  $        50.00
     **Ending Balance  **                          -- $ 13,790.69

If you wish to have a more detailed breakdown of our financial
status please attend the next Church Council meeting scheduled for
February.