ANDIE’S POST
A Prayer for When You Wake Up and Everything's Changed:
Lord, I woke up this morning like every morning
Two of my kids went to school
Two of my kids crawled into bed for warmth and kisses
My thoughts wandered to you, tried to find you, but they were too loud
What now?
Why now?
Not another one!
What about our earth? WHAT ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS?!
Lord, when I woke up, my fridge was full, my dogs were whining, and the laundry still needed folded
Teach me how to live and love when everything's the same, but everything has changed
THIS WEEK
Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm
Pints with Toph- Wednesday, 6pm- Pinewood Public House
UBC’s 30th Birthday Party - January 26th - noon
UBC is turning 30 this month, and we would love to celebrate with you. We are going to be throwing a party after church on the 26th of this month, and we want you to come and invite your friends. We will have food, drinks, games, party favors, and epic playlist to get us in the spirit. UBC will cover everything for the party, we just want you to show up! We will also have a slideshow of UBC through the years, so if you have any pictures please send them to toph@ubcwaco.org before Thursday, January 23rd. If you have any questions, contact Toph.
GIVING
UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your financial contributions allow us to continue to create a space that is welcoming to all, embraces beauty, and seeks to live life to the fullest.
You can give, as you’re able, on Sunday mornings or set up a single or recurring online gift here.
If you ever have trouble with giving online or have a question about how to give, feel free to email administrator@ubcwaco.org.
CHURCH NEEDS
Mealtrain for the Pryor Family
Jessica is home from Colorado after a cancer reoccurrence and surgery. They would appreciate support from their friends at UBC during a rough recovery! Sign up here.
Food Drive for Pack of Hope
We are collecting food for Pack of Hope, an organization benefiting students in and around Waco that provides non-perishable, easy to cook food items over weekends and school breaks to kids who have food insecurity. We will be collecting food until Feb 2nd! Items include:
Mac n cheese cups
Chef boyardee cans
Applesauce pouches
Fruit snacks
Breakfast bars
Cereal- boxes or single serve cups
Juice boxes
Pudding cups
Pop tarts
Cookie packs
Cheese crackers
Slim Jim’s
Bring Food for Youth Group
Part of our youth group’s weekly gathering is sharing a meal together. You can be a part of making that possible. Sign up to bring dinner here!
Kid’s Volunteers
SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.
GROUPS
Micasas
Micasas are designed to build more intentional community within the larger community of UBC. They meet on either Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday night. If you would like to get plugged into a Micasa, sign-up in the foyer or contact toph@ubcwaco.org for questions.
KIDS CAMP
Kids camp will be July 20-23 at Glen Lake Camp in Glenrose for kids who have completed 3rd grade-6th grade. We have 10 spots. Cost is $438/camper, reach out to nicole@ubcwaco.com to secure a spot ASAP!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Toph Taco Tuesday- Veronica’s Restaurant- January 28th- noon
UBCYP Hangout - Janaury 30th
Come join us for our first UBCYP hangout of the year in downtown Waco! We will start at Southern Roots, then make our way over to Waco Ale. You can sign-up by emailing toph@ubcwaco.org or in the foyer at church. If you have any questions, contact Toph.
Parents Night Out- Friday, February 7th, 6-8pm
For kids age 3-6th grade. They’ll help pack bags for the Pack of Hope food drive, have pizza, and watch a movie!
Souper Bowl Lovefeast - February 9th - noon
It is one of the best times of the year, it is time for another Lovefeast at UBC. This year, in honor of the Super Bowl, we are having a Souper Bowl Lovefeast after church on February 9th. Please bring your favorite soup or stew to share (we can plug crockpots in during the service in the backside). UBC will provide the drinks and bread, but we need you to bring your favorite soup or stew. We will hang out, eat some good food, and debate who will the game that night. This is another great chance to engage with your UBC community. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org
Border Immersion Trip - March 9-12, 2025
We are taking our first trip to the border as a community to learn more about the immigration crisis and learn first hand about the migrants’ experience seeking asylum in the US. Spots are limited to 8 people, and there will be more trips later in the year. If you would like more information, please sign-up in the foyer or email toph@ubcwaco.org
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Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
1/26- Andie
2/2- Kerri
2/9- Andie
CONTACT INFO
Pastoral Staff
Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Leadership Team (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)
Britt Duke
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Staff Support Team (staffsupport@ubcwaco.org)
Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose