ITLOTC
(In The Life Of The Church)
Epiphany
Sunday school 2K20 Spring Lineup
Sunday school starts this Sunday at 9:30, and childcare is provided!
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Led by Aleigh Ascherl
Millions of people have read, loved, and found meaning in the Harry Potter series. So, what if we read it as a sacred text? Modeled after the podcast by the same name, this class will be reading and discussing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to see what it might have to teach us about our faith and the practice of it. Each week we'll read a portion of the book through a central theme and then engage in some traditional forms of sacred reading together.
Book Study: Inspired by Rachel Held Evans
Led by Craig Nash
If the Bible isn’t a science book, instruction manual, or position paper, then what is it? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans invites readers on a journey of rediscovery as she explores the magic of the Bible, engaging the old, familiar stories in new ways that honor the past and enlighten the present.
Drawing upon recent scholarship and literary analysis, Evans creatively retells our favorite Bible stories, explaining their contexts and possible interpretations, and then connects these ancient stories to our present-day ones. Using her well-honed literary instincts and experience in both evangelical and mainline Protestant traditions, Evans discovers a way of understanding that avoids noncommittal liberalism on one hand and strident literalism on the other.
Readers are invited to fall in love with Scripture all over again without checking their intellect--or their imaginations--at the door.
Bible Study: Daniel
Led by Daniel Harris
Apocalypse! Come on a whirlwind of a journey through a series of dreams and visions in the middle of the Babylonian Exile.
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Meet Our New Office Manager
Name: Rissé Miller
Why are you in Waco?: My husband, Ron, and I wanted to be close to my family in Houston but raise our boys in a smaller town. We love it here!
TV Show: This is Us.
Movie: Elf
Favorite Book, Chapter or Verse in the Bible: Prov. 16:3, all of Romans, pretty much anything in the Epistles
Best Waco Restaurant: Harvest on 25th, hands-down.
Something We Might Not Know About You: I teach boys hip hop :P
Leadership Team Nomination
Friends, one Byron Griffin’s stint on the leadership team is coming to an end. During his term, Byron got Griff-Care passed, helped balance the church budget and was instrumental in shaping for our foreign policy in Cuba as we withdrew from the Thailand. Thanks for the years of service Byrondo. That means we are looking for leadership team nominations. If you would like to nominate someone for the leadership team, please do so by using this link to fill out the form.
(A) Purpose. The Leadership Team shall be the primary decision-making body of UBC. The Leadership Team will oversee all the business and property of the church, as well as make the final decisions regarding hiring and dismissal of staff and the acquisition and selling of assets that are beyond budgetary provisions.
(C) Qualifications. Each member of Leadership Team shall have been a member of UBC for at least one year, exhibited an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the church, and be willing to fulfill all responsibilities in the Leadership Team job description.
(E) Term. Members of Leadership Team may serve for a duration lasting up to three years. While they are encouraged to remain the full three years, members may voluntarily remove themselves from their position at any time
One Heart - Mentoring Opportunity
One Heart is a ministry which seeks to engage college-aged students in mentorship with youth aged 12-16 who have exited the criminal justice system in McLennan County. Through building relationships and the influence of positive role models One Heart shoes to see a reduction in recidivism rates and break the prison cycle. You can learn more about One Heart’s mission and goals: here If you have any questions, please email toph@ubcwaco.org
UBC Missions Committee
Over the next few months, we will be looking at UBC’s engagement with what God is doing in the world and discussing UBC’s missional philosophy. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org for more information.
25 on the 26
UBC turns 25 in January. To celebrate this remarkable moment and as a nod to God’s faithfulness we will have a festive 90s themed party with pizza, trivia and other extraordinary things this Sunday after church!
An Evening With C.S. Lewis (March 18th, 7PM)
On Wednesday, March 18th, our friends at the Hippodrome are putting up a production of An Evening With C.S. Lewis, a one-man show about the life and work of…..C.S. Lewis. Lewis has, at one time or another, influenced many in our community through his intellectual honesty and compelling storytelling, offering a path toward asking questions of faith and wonder. Anyway, whether or not you can look back on C.S. Lewis as a welcome influence in your faith development, this play is probably the closest you’ll ever get to seeing him on a stage. You can use the code “BRITISH” at checkout for a 50% discount, or if you’re a student, you can use the code “STUDENT” at checkout for an even bigger discount (be sure to bring your student ID to the show).
Tickets are available here: https://wacohippodrometheatre.thundertix.com/events/164231
Parishioner of the Week
The following parent-champions who drove to mid-winter retreat: Hoppe, Krey, Latendresse, Tran, Burns & Kat McClellan.
Work is Worship
Greeters: Kristi Lee Pereira
Coffee Makers: Oliver & Michael
Mug Cleaners: Oliver & Michael
Money Counter: Ballas
Announcements
Sermon Text:
1-19 Quarterly Town Hall
1-26 “25 on the 26” UBC’s birthday extravaganza
1-26 Spring Sunday school Begins
2-9 (week of) Mi Casa’s Resume
Youth Schedule
January 15 - First Youth
January 17-19 - Mid Winter Retreat
January 26 - Sunday School Starts
February 29 - Leap Year Celebration (Movie/Game Night)
March 11 - NO YOUTH (Spring Break)
March 27 - TBD (Talent Show?)
April 19 - 5/6 Family Game Night
April 26 - After Church Picnic
May 13 - Last Youth
Leadership Team
If you have a concern or an idea for UBC that you’d like to share with someone that is not on staff, feel free to contact one of our leadership team members.
Chair: Kerri Fisher: Kerri_Fisher@baylor.edu
Byron Griffin: byrontgriffin@gmail.com
Jeremy Nance: Jeremy.J.Nance@L3T.com
Joanna Sowards: jo.sowards@gmail.com
Kathy Krey: kathykrey@gmail.com
Jose Zuniga: jzgrphix2002@yahoo.com
Taylor Torregrossa: Taylordtorregrossa@gmail.com
Student Position: Davis Misloski
Student Position: Maddy O’Shaughnessy
UBC Finance Team
Do you have a question about UBC’s financial affairs? Please feel free to contact any of your finance team members.
JD Newman: JD_Newman@baylor.edu
Catherine Ballas: catherine@refitrev.com
Jen Carron: jen.carron78@gmail.com
Mike Dodson: financeteammike@gmail.com
George Thornton: GeorgecCT1982@gmail.com
UBC HR Team
If you have concerns about staff and would like contact our human resources team, please feel free to email any of the following members.
Erin Albin: erin.albin1@gmail.com
Sam Goff: samuelgoff92@gmail.com
Rebekah Powell: rpowell671@gmail.com
Kristen Richardson: wacorichardsons@gmail.com