Once again, it is an exciting time to be at Red Bank UMC. We have 
just completed a wonderful season of Christmas and have now turned 
the corner into the new 2008. I know I’m a month behind, but 
you will have to give me a break as I am still recovering from ‘07
and a busy January. We are soon to have our new pictorial directories out 
from DPI, our new vision document and a variety of ministries and studies 
that are just around the corner.  Thanks Alison for all of your hard 
work and for helping to keep us straight. Some interesting 
things coming up include the following. 

The Golden Agers @ Red Bank UMC (Fellowship of Age 55+) have met and planned 
our 2008 schedule. We do hope all seniors will join us if at all possible for 
the coming year of Golden Agers gatherings. Friends and Guests are also welcome 
to attend the day trips.  All Meals (at church or at restaurants) will begin at 
11:30 unless otherwise notified.

January 22nd        Potluck meal at the Church                 Devotion by Rev. Wilkes (completed)
February 26th       Harbor Inn (Lexington)                     Nancy Taylor will reserve a space 
March 25th          UNO Chicago Grill (Hwy. 378)               Frieda Snelgrove will reserve a space. 
April 22nd          Newberry Orchid House & Lunch              Brenda Keisler will be setting this up. 
May 27th            Potluck meal at the church                 Devotion: Gloria Clingan
June 24th           Murray’s Neighborhood Grill          (2433 Charleston Hwy, Cayce)
July 22nd           Winnsboro­ Train Depot and Lunch 		              at Redcoat and Rascals Tavern
August 26th         Potluck meal at the church                 Devotion: John David Sease
Sept.23rd           Fatz Café (Lexington, Hwy. #1)                                  
Oct. (Date TBD)     Myrtle Beach
                          (Supper, Show and Spend the Night)                               
Nov. 25th           Potluck meal at the church                 Devotion: Frieda Snelgrove
Dec.                No Meeting in December

Our 2008 Confirmation Classes will begin on February 3rd at 10am in the Old Educational 
Wing of the Church (5th and 6th) grade classroom. We will meet for 10 weeks and take our 
Confirmation Retreat to Lake Junaluska on April 11th-13th. 


Ash Wednesday Service on February 6th at 6:30pm (Begin the Journey of Lent Together)
Remember to register and come out for the Pancake Supper at 5:30pm just prior to the 
service.


Scout Sunday Celebration on February 10th, 8:50am and 11am. Note: Close to 20 boys 
will receive their God and Country Award during the 11am service from RBUMC.


Youth sponsored “Sweetheart Dinner” on Saturday the 16th.  Make your 
date and reservation now!


Our Living Prayer Bible Study, by Maxie Dunnam will begin on February 7th at 9am. 
Mrs. Barb Kirby will be leading this group assisted by Mrs. Terri Cole. Call the 
church office ASAP to register for the class. 


New Worship Themes for our Contemporary Worship Services (every 4th Sunday at 
6:30pm) and dates, themes and times for our  Music and Word Service (every 2nd 
Sunday at 6:30pm) are located on a card in the Narthex of the church. 


February Happenings ~ Music and Word ~  Margaret Boggess will be speaking on the 11th.
Contemporary Theme of LOVE (Worship Band, Skit Dudes and Conversation) on the 24th.
                                                                        
                                                Joy and Peace to you ~ 
                                                                Rev. Tommy Wilkes