Week of February 1
Here’s what SOMA’s up to:
WORSHIP GATHERING
February 7th: Worship Gathering, Children’s Environment, Elder Ordination, and Fellowship Meal
Lots going on this Sunday! We will be meeting at the regular time (11:15am) & place (the Berkshire) to share conversation, pray and sing together. Children’s Environment will be available for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. We will be ordaining Dave Slebodnik and Jerryn Carson as our first elders and will also hear from Jalen Byrd. We’ll be kicking off a new message series called “Why we do what we do.” After the service, we will share in a light fellowship meal.
THIS WEEK
Prep for 1401 6th Ave – Saturday, February 6
As we start preparing the new space at 1401 6th Ave, there will be several opportunities to jump in and help us make the transition. The first opportunity will be at 10:00am on Saturday, February 6 when we will be helping the members of First Christian Church move out their items that are currently in the church. Please comment below if you plan to come.
Community Groups
Check with your group’s facilitator to see if you’re meeting this week.
If you’d like to get more info about our Community Groups, visit here.
If you’d like to be a part of a Community Group, get in touch by replying to this email.
UPCOMING
Born 2 Be Wired – February 10
FPC Beaver is offering an educational seminar on the rapidly evolving digital culture that’s engaging our kids. This seminar will help get parents, teachers, and anyone who cares about kids on the journey to understanding what is arguably the most powerful culture force in today’s youth culture. Led by Walt Mueller, founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, the seminar will take place on Wednesday, February 10th from 6-9pm at FPC Beaver. Pre-registration, $10/person – $15/couple, Walkins, $15/person – $20/couple. Register online (write Walt Mueller in event box) or at FPC Beaver.
Jubilee Conference and Scholarships – February 19-21
The Jubilee Conference is coming up! Any college students who would like to attend can register online and find out more information at www.jubileeconference.com. We may be able to help with the cost of the conference; comment below by February 7th if you are interested in a scholarship.
Lecrae Concert at Geneva – March 12
Hip-hop artist Lecrae will be performing at Geneva with special guests Liv Vice and D.J. Promote. The concert will be held in Methany Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased through iTickets for $25 (General Geneva tickets that were available have sold out; student discount tickets are still available through the CSE.)
Rend Collective Concert at Geneva – March 30
The Rend Collective, an Irish-folk worship band, will be performing at Geneva with Urban Rescue on Saturday, March 30th. The concert will be held in Methany Fieldhouse at 7:00pm. Tickets are discounted to $19 when purchased through Geneva at geneva.edu/concerts/rend-collective-2016\
ONGOING
Naming the space at 1401 6th Ave
We need a name for the new space at 1401 6th Ave and would like input from the whole community on what that should be! While we as a worshiping body will continue to be “SOMA,” the community center itself needs a name that communicates that it is a safe and meaningful multi-purpose space in the city. If you have ideas, please share them on your visitor cards.
What’s Ahead in 2016
There are many new things happening in 2016 for us! Check out what we hope is ahead by reading the attached document or pick up a copy from the back table at the Berkshire.
Volunteers needed for Building UP
The Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls and TRAILS Ministries are partnering together to bring science-based programs to kids in kindergarten through middle school. The program is called Building UP and they are in need of volunteers to help! The program runs on certain Tuesdays from 4:15-5:30pm. If interested, please contact Christine Kroger (christine.kroger@mac.com or 724-513-3570).
Instrumentalists needed
If you play an instrument (guitar, keyboard, percussion, etc), the Music Team could really use you!! Please let us know if you are interested in sharing your gifts with the SOMA community.
Sharing Testimonies & Art
If you would like to take some time during our weekly gathering to share your testimony of how God has worked in your life, read a poem, or show some of your artwork, please let us know!
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
If you’ve got something to share with SOMA’s community by way of prayer request or a call for help from the body, let me know and I’ll put those here.
Larry Lowe
Our friend Larry Lowe was recently sentenced to 3-6 years in the State Prison. Please pray for his encouragement & that God will continue to work & witness through him amongst the other men in prison. If anyone would like to write to him while he’s there, contact Marc at mdejeu@fpcbeaver.com
GIVING ONLINE
You can contribute financially toward SOMA’s mission, either one-time or regularly, by clicking here.