Window | Advent 2022

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Since 1923, children in Birmingham have been able to retreat to the Children’s Fresh Air Farm in Bluff Park to experience recreation time outdoors, nourishing food, and fellowship with caring teachers and friends. You may have read in Henry Edmonds’ A Parson’s Notebook about a train ride with Robert Meyer, an old friend and owner of a hotel chain.

Edmonds asked Meyer if he would like to “spend some money in a way that will leave a good taste in your mouth as long as you live.” Meyer agreed to furnish money and land to start the Fresh Air Farm, if Edmonds would do the footwork of starting the camp. Edmonds asked the Women’s Committee of the church to do the important work of starting a summer camp for undernourished children, and they accepted the challenge.

One hundred years later, IPC is still welcoming campers each summer who are able to make huge academic gains in their reading and math skills, thanks to the dedicated teachers and volunteer tutors that make the Summer Learning Program possible. Children ages second through eighth grade are also offered

PHOTO BY: VIRGINIA JONES

a place of safety and refuge from some truly heartbreaking family and economic situations.

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BY MARGARET COBBS, CHILDREN'S FRESH AIR FARM COMMITTEE CHAIR

UPCOMING

events

See complete calendar online including details and updates: ipc-usa.org > connect

NOVEMBER

27 First Sunday of Advent

November Organ Recital Series, 4 pm, Sanctuary

Choir Fruit Sales Deadline

29 Presbyterian Women Christmas Luncheon, 11 am, Highland Hall

30 Wednesday Chapel & Lunch Begins, Noon

DECEMBER

3 Children’s Advent Workshop, 9 am-Noon, Highland Hall

4 Second Sunday of Advent

Parenting lecture by Dr. Clara Gerhardt, 9:30 am, Garage at Highland Hall

Dr. Jeff Leonard Christmas Program, 10 am, Highland Hall

4-10 Provide & Serve Dinner, First Light

6 Lunch Bunch, Niki's West, 11 am

7 Kids Fun Night, Christmas Party, 5:30 pm, G20/Room 111

10 73rd Annual Holiday House Tea & Tour, See page 4

11 Third Sunday of Advent Adult Carol Sing, 10 am, Highland Hall Christmas Concert, 4 pm, Sanctuary/ Livestream

Advent Flower Deadline, See insert

12 Return Stockings for Summer Scholars

14 Children Caroling at First Light, 5:30 pm

16-17 Youth Lock-In, Children’s Fresh Air Farm

17-18 IPC Choir Fruit Orders, Pick up, Highland Hall

18 Fourth Sunday of Advent Storyteller Dolores Hydock, 10 am, Highland Hall

Giving Tree Deadline, See page 7

19 IPC Connect Holiday Party/Beer & Carols, 6 pm, Iron City

24 Noon Nativity Service, Sanctuary/ Livestream Service of Nine Lessons & Carols, 4&6 pm, Sanctuary/4 pm Livestream

25 One Worship Service, 10 am, Sanctuary

Harbingers of the Savior

Dear IPC Friends,

I have heard it said that the New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed. In other words, what has happened in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus was in many ways foreshadowed throughout the story of Israel we read in the Old Testament. And when we read the New Testament and encounter the Savior, we discover what the Old Testament was really all about all along.

Throughout this season of Advent, I am going to be preaching a sermon series called, “Harbingers of the Savior,” which will look at figures in the Old Testament who in some way point us toward the coming of Christ in whom all the many strands of Israel’s story are gathered up and fulfilled.

We will kick off on Sunday, Nov. 27, with Joshua who had the difficult task of picking up Moses’ mantle and leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. Then on Sunday, Dec. 4, we will look at the great prophet Elijah and his encounter with a poor, Gentile woman. On Sunday, Dec. 11, we will consider the tragic story of the mighty judge Samson, who was betrayed by the one he loved and who suffered at the hands of his enemies. Then we will finish up Advent on Sunday, Dec. 18 with King David, the ancestor of Jesus.

There are many things going on in the life of our church during the season of Advent. I hope you will take advantage of all that our church has to offer. Most of all, I hope that all of us will make worship a priority as we prepare to receive the greatest gift the world has ever known, the baby born in Bethle hem, the Savior of the world. And I hope to see all of you on Christmas Eve as I preach on the birth of Jesus in the town that left no room for a Savior.

In Christ, Rev. Kevin J. Long Senior Pastor

ADVENT AT IPC

Celebrate the season with IPC. Scan our Advent QR Code with your smartphone to discover all the ways you can gather with your church family to prepare for Christmas.

deeply attached to these 36 acres in Bluff Park, because the Farm represents fun, spiritual growth, and happy times with our fellow church members. It is a truly special place in the life of our church and a lasting, tangible realization of Henry Edmonds’ vision of spreading the gospel by working for the local community

All of this deserves celebration! We have a grand schedule of events planned for 2023, the Farm’s centennial year, to both learn about the Farm’s history and to celebrate its ongoing mission.

Exciting property renovations are underway, beginning with a beautiful garden reconstruction that will create a more accessible and safe space for enjoying shade under a grove of trees. A huge, thick hedge of invasive privet has been removed and will be replaced by tea olives.

Plans are in the works to completely renovate the 1950s-era cinder block pool house adding accessible restrooms, which will be a big property improvement for members of the community who enjoy the playground and Farm as well as for IPC events. Thank you to Allen Sydnor for your guidance in these property renovations, you have provided a great depth of knowledge of the Farm property and how it has evolved over the years.

In January, we will welcome a Sunday series of speakers and events to celebrate the last 100 years. Thank you to Centennial

Committee Chair members Anna Kate Donovan and Aly Butts for planning this stellar lineup!

Here is our schedule:

• Jan. 8: Linda Nelson will speak about Henry Edmonds and early Farm history

• Jan. 15: A Children's Fresh Air Farm Open House will be held in Highland Hall Assembly Room, highlighting social services provided by the Farm over the years, including Dr. Bob Castleberry and newly digitized photo archives

• Jan. 22: Dale Head, Chris Yarboro, and Jonathan Yarboro will share their years of experiences

• Jan. 29: Jim Wooten, Gini Williams, and Catherine Goudreau: How the Summer Learning program came to be, where we are now, and where we are headed.

We are so excited to honor the past and celebrate the thousands of lives this ministry has impacted over the last 100 years. Please make plans to attend these events in Highland Hall in January, we promise you will feel inspired and engaged with your church.

Mark your 2023 calendar! Our final celebration will be next fall, on October 29, 2023, at the Children’s Fresh Air Farm. This will be a large family-friendly event with activities scheduled throughout the weekend. Start spreading the word to your extended families who hold the Farm in their hearts, they won’t want to miss this chance to head back up the mountain!

HOLIDAY WEEKENDS

Sunday Worship Schedule at IPC

Thanksgiving Sunday | November 27

Sunday School Hour: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be held for Children. Adults and Youth are invited to join us for coffee and donuts.

Worship Services at 8:45 am, 11 am & 5 pm worship services

Christmas Day Sunday | December 25

No Sunday School or childcare available

Worship service at 10 am only, Casual Service

New Year's Day Sunday | January 1

No Sunday School

Worship service at 10 am only, Holy Communion

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A RECOGNIZABLE FEATURE AT THE FARM WELCOMES THOSE WHO COME AND GO YEAR-ROUND. PHOTO BY: VIRGINIA JONES

73RD HOLIDAY HOUSE TEA AND TOUR

BY PAIGE ALBRIGHT AND ELIZABETH MILES, HOLIDAY HOUSE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

We are excited to share that we will be having a seated, Afternoon Tea on this 73rd Year of the Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour. The Tour will be offered virtually again this year with four beautiful homes, and an in-person tour of the IPC Sanctuary, decorated by the Guild.

The seated Holiday House Tea will be in the Great Hall on Saturday, Dec. 10 beginning at 1 pm. The house tour will be in a virtual format again this year and will be released on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 10. Standard tickets to the Virtual Tour can be purchased from now through the end of December. Premium tickets for the Tea and Tour can be purchased until the event, but there is a limited amount. We encourage all to bring their children to the tea, and there is a specially priced ticket offering for children. The virtual tour will be streaming during the tea in the Great Hall. You will not want to miss it!

The Holiday House Committee is excited to announce the Christopher Home, the Klick/McCormick Home, the Robinson Home, and Whatley Home have offered to be featured in this year’s tour.

In these unique times, the tour has adapted, and in 2020, we hosted our firstever virtual Holiday House Tour, along

with the well-received and beautifully orchestrated Tea in a Bag. We are happy to announce that the Holiday House Tea will be in-person again this year, and reformatted to a more formal seated tea, so that we can enjoy the fellowship once again this year. We will be offering a limited number of tickets to the tea this year, so get your ticket for Afternoon Tea before it sells out. We also continue the tradition of sharing beautifully decorated private homes that will remain in a virtual format this year. Over the past 73 years, this tour has welcomed thousands of visitors, now both in-person and virtual, organized thousands of volunteers, hosted hundreds of homes, condominiums, or businesses, served countless finger sandwiches and homemade snacks from our very own Holiday House Cookbook, tied bows, hung garland and wreaths, and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars that have

greatly benefited our IPC ministries. The monies raised by The Holiday House tour allow IPC to provide additional funds and support to the IPC Presbyterian Women and Children’s Ministries.

HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE FUN

We encourage everyone to purchase a ticket and come celebrate the 73rd year of the tour with us at the tea and watch the tour online. We are also grateful for the volunteers that work to make the tour a success every year. These volunteers serve a variety of roles. Most of our volunteer needs this year will be associated with the Holiday House Tea. Whatever your STRENGTH may be–we have a spot for you! To be a part of this tradition, look for volunteer opportunities soon in the weekly emails, bulletins, and in the parlor. Volunteering for the Holiday House is a great way to get meet other members, have some fun, and get into the holiday spirit. Please reach out to Teri Borders at teriborders@bellsouth.net to ask how you can help or volunteer.

IPC'S SANCTUARY DECORATED FOR THE HOLIDAY HOUSE TEA IN PREVIOUS YEARS.

THE 2022 HOLIDAY HOUSE COMMITTEE

2023 PLEDGES

Annual Giving

DURING ADVENT

November 27 - December 25

Daily Devotions from IPC

Sign up to receive daily devotions from IPC in your inbox. Each day, we will email you a new reading from Advent 2022: The Promised One from Christianity Today to journey through the season.

Wednesday Chapel & Lunch Returns November 30

During the Advent Season, join us for a noonday Chapel Service starting Wednesday, Nov. 30, followed by a light lunch ($8) in the Great Hall. These will be similar to the Lenten Chapel & Lunch offered earlier this year. Please watch for the link to register and pay for your lunch in the upcoming issues of the eUpdate newsletter. Programming note: Join us for a Longest Night Service during Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Wednesday Night Dinner Resumes in January

IPC's Kitchen will not offer dinner to go during the Advent season. Meals will return Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Wednesday Night Programming Schedule Notes

Catechesis Training continues Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14. Bible Study with Pastor, and regular Youth and Children's Programming for the new year begins Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Thank you for your generosity! Most of those who have already turned in an annual pledge said "Yes" to what God is doing at IPC and increased their giving for 2023. We are well on our way to reach our annual goal.

Your annual pledges will help us plan for the coming year and, hopefully, achieve some of our big aspirations as a church.

For those who have not yet submitted a pledge, no time is better than now to join us in responding to Christ’s call for our church.

HOW TO SAY YES

YOUR GIFTS USED TO GLORIFY GOD

Ever wonder how the Youth Ministry Team uses the proceeds from selling Christmas ornaments in the Parlor throughout Advent season, or what happens to the school supplies collected during Bibletimes Marketplace each summer?

The Youth Mission trip to the Black Belt of Alabama this past summer is a perfect example of how these gifts from the congregation are used to God's glory.

In June, youth at IPC traveled to Camden, Alabama, to partner with Jasmine Kennedy and her group L.O.T.Y.G. (Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Group) for a day of hard work, fun, great food, and memory making.

Our youth began the morning with landscaping work to beautify the campus at Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church. They came together during the afternoon to pack backpacks for 48 local children who were headed back to school with the school bags and supplies sponsored by IPC.

From

“On June 25, the IPC Youth Group and I traveled down to Camden, Alabama, on a day-long mission trip to help out their community. The two main projects we did in Camden were planting trees and flowers around Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church and filling many backpacks full of school supplies. But we also got to do so much more than that. We connected with many of the young kids from their community by spending the day with them, while having fun and working with them.

We started the day off by arriving at Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church and unloading all of our supplies. We had six trees in the bus, so we decided to plant those first. We planted three trees on each side of the church, and, even though it was difficult work, everyone pitched in to dig the holes, which made the process much more fun and easy. It was also very hot that day, but, luckily, we had many helpers running around with water guns to cool everybody off.

THE YOUTH GROUPS GATHERED IN AN ASSEMBLY LINE FILLED WITH BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTED DURING BIBLETIMES MARKETPLACE TO PACK 48 BACKPACKS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN.

After we finished with the trees, we quickly planted the flowers all around one of the entrances into the church and drove over to Commissioners Pit Stop, a local restaurant. At The Pit Stop, we got to sit down and talk with the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Group and learn more about the town that we were in. After we ate lunch, we began to pack backpacks full of school supplies to donate during Bibletimes Marketplace. We packed all of the bags very quickly due to our assembly line and good teamwork. At the end of the day, we all held hands in a circle for a prayer and a beautifully sung song by a couple of girls from the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Group. It was a great experience and would love to go back again to help their community!”

YOUTH FROM IPC PARTNERED WITH YOUTH FROM ROSEMARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN CAMDEN, ALABAMA, FOR A SUMMER SERVICE PROJECT.

Logan Woodall, IPC Youth, Mountain Brook High School Senior

ADVENT SEASON Experience Wonder at IPC

As we prepare and anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ, we invite you to explore the holiday wonderland at IPC and delve into service opportunities and gift ideas that make a difference at our church and in our community.

• Purchase fruit and support the mission of the IPC Choir through Nov. 27. Contact: Rosalynn Fairless, rfairless@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3700

• Donate non-perishable food and hygiene items to IPC's Blessing Boxes and Weekend Buddy Bags. Volunteers are also needed daily to help stock and sort items in the food pantry. Contact: Sarah Scruggs, sscruggs@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3725

• Volunteer at the Children’s Advent Workshop on Dec. 3. Contact: Emma Stewart, estewart@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3690

• Provide and serve dinner for the women and children staying at First Light. IPC will be providing evening meals each night the week of Dec. 4-10. Contact: Sarah Scruggs, sscruggs@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3725

• Buy a ticket* to the 2022 Holiday House Tour. Join us for an Afternoon Team on Dec. 10 alongside the release of the virtual tour link. Contact: Margaret Lane Hollingsworth, mhollingsworth@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3731

• Make an Advent Flower Contribution in honor or in memory of a loved one by Dec. 11. We'll include their names in the Christmas Eve worship bulletin. An envelope is included in this Window. Contact: Sandra Putman, sputman@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-1803

• Sign up to fill a stocking for graduates of the Children's Fresh Air Farm's Summer Learning Program, LIFT OFF participants, and their siblings. Return stockings to IPC by Dec. 12. Contact: Catherine Goudreau, cgoudreau@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3729

• Purchase an IPC Ornament* for your tree or as a gift. Order online or purchase ornaments in the Parlor, and all proceeds benefit IPC Youth Ministries. Contact: Cammie Ashworth, cashworth@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3708

• Give to IPC's Giving Tree in honor of a family member, co-worker, friend or teacher through Dec. 18. Purchase cards* or donate online to support IPC Social Services and the Children's Fresh air Farm. Contact: Sarah Scruggs, sscruggs@ipc-usa.org, 205 933-3725

Shop the Parlor this Season

*On select Sundays, during the Advent Season, items marked will be available for purchase in the Parlor throughout the morning.

Watch your email and the IPC website for details to shop the Parlor and how to purchase items online and pick up at the church.

YOUR LOVED ONES Advent Flowers

Honor and remember loved ones by making an Advent flower donation in their names. Your contribution provides for fresh flowers and greenery throughout the church during the Advent and Christmas Season.

Find an envelope in this issue of The Window, and an online donation form is available at www.ipc-usa.org/ connect.

The names of your loved ones will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletin. The deadline for submission is Sunday, Dec. 11.

OUR LOVED ONES

Stockings for Scholars

IPC is providing stockings for graduates of the Children's Fresh Air Farm's Summer Learning Program, LIFT OFF participants, and their siblings.

You are invited to purchase items and fill one of the stockings. Sign up and learn more at www.ipc-usa.org/ connect.

Items can be dropped off in Catherine Goudreau's office on the second floor of the church or at the reception desk. All items need to be dropped off by Dec. 12. We request that there be a $25 limit on each stocking. Thank you for your help in bringing Christmas cheer to our campers!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MINISTRY REV. SUSAN CLAYTON

“What do you say about someone who has brought such comfort and healing to so many? There’s not enough room on this page to talk about all the gifts Susan brings. One thing that I’m not sure many notice is how Susan prays the Prayers of the People without any notes. This isn’t some memorization technique. No! These prayers just come bubbling forth from her. Like she has spent her entire week saturated in prayer. Prayer is like a primary language to her. If you’ve heard Susan pray, you know Susan. The eloquence by which she speaks is not from some wordsmithing throughout the week. It all comes from the passion and fervor by which she lives. All that she does for others, for this world, comes from this deep well of prayer.”

~Rev. David Seamon

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Aside from being one of my best friends, Susan has always been a remarkable pastor. In terms of Susan’s professional life, she always creates the most beautifully thoughtful sermons with multiple perspectives and approaches scripture in such a unique and creative way and no matter how busy Susan is, she will always take the time to be a sounding

board or give you a shoulder to lament upon. Though you may not always agree, she loves you the most when you are sad, when you are grieving, or when you cannot see the light of day. Susan has been my pastor and my friend, the best kind of friend. She is a fierce lady that aggressively believes in me, in our church, in our congregation, in our mission and I think she deserves the world. 'Friendships aren’t measured by time, they’re measured by the size of the imprint they leave on your heart.' Susan has made a cosmic imprint on my heart and I’m so thankful to God for her.”

~Jeff Johnson, IPC Member

“I’m always fed by Susan's sermons, in particular her creative illustrations using everyday stories and literary references. I had an opportunity to witness her living testimony when I participated in two mission trips to Mwandi, Zambia. Wherever we went, from hospital bed to orphanage playground, from remote village to community bible study, Susan listened, seeking first to understand, and then she prayed about the situation at hand. One of the rural pastors in Mwandi, a man confined to a wheelchair, told her, 'The work you do here is meaningful. But the fact you come so far just to be with us, to listen to us, is enough. We see God’s love in you.' I do, too.”

~Barry DeLozier IPC Member

“Being new to a large church, it has been such a gift to be able to learn from Susan and the wealth of knowledge and history that she has to share. I’m so grateful to have her as a colleague in ministry at IPC.”

~Rev. Kevin J. Long

I joined the staff of IPC at the beginning of a time of transition for the church; for six months of that time, Susan and I were the only pastors on staff. I knew from our early days of ministry together that Susan was going to be one of the best colleagues in ministry that anyone would hope to have. Her devotion to God, her commitment to the congregation, her passion for serving the poor and forgotten, her intellect, her sense of humor were evident then and have remained strong these last 20 years. She puts her heart and soul into every aspect of ministry. Not only do I have great respect for her gifts and her calling as a Minister of Word and Sacrament, I am grateful that I can also call her a friend.”

~Rev. Lucy Turner

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IPC MEMBERS & STAFF CONGRATULATE REV. SUSAN CLAYTON ON 20 YEARS OF SERVICE AT OUR CHURCH

REV. SUSAN CLAYTON CELEBRATED 20 YEARS AT IPC ON JULY 16.

IPC FOUNDATION Youth Grant Team

A team of 16 IPC youth was selected to allocate $20,000 of IPC Foundation funds to charitable organizations. After spending two months researching grant requests, visiting the sites of potential grant recipients, and honing in on their recommendations, the team chose to award Grace House, Brother Bryan Mission, and Cornerstone Schools to allocate the funds.

Congratulations to this year's team! We are so fortunate to have a congre gation full of bright youth who are passionate about serving Christ’s church in the community and the world.

IPC FAMILIES Parenting Lecture

• Sara Katherine Bowman

• Mary Jane Bussian

• Sarah Beth Cowart

• Halli Hollingsworth

• Calli Hontzas

• Richard Monk IV

• Maggie Robinson

• McClain Robinson

• Norah Roller

• Ryan Scholl

• Sam Steiner

• Trey Stiles

• Olivia Vanlandingham

• Charlotte Walthall

• Clara White

• Logan Woodall

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to join us on Dec. 4 as we welcome Dr. Clara Gerhardt, MBA, Ph.D. to IPC.

We are honored for her to present the lecture “Roots and Wings: And other Parenting Things." Dr. Gerhardt is a Distinguished Beeson Professor at Samford University. Professionally, she is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She authored several textbooks including Families in Motion, concerning family dynamics in diverse settings.

Join us in Highland Hall in the Garage at 9:30 am for a light breakfast with the lecture at 10 am.

IPC CHILDREN

Noon Nativity Choir

All children grades K5-6th are invited to sing in the Children’s Nativity Choir on Dec. 24 at our Family Noon Nativity Service.

Rehearsals will be during the 11 am service each Sunday, Dec. 4-18. Children will follow Miss Beth and the acolyte out of the Sanctuary before the sermon.

Children MUST attend rehearsal during December to sing on Christmas Eve.

THE YOUTH GRANT TEAM PRESENTATIONS WERE HELD IN HIGHLAND HALL ON NOV. 8.

MEMBERS OF THE 2022 YOUTH GRANT TEAM

welcome TO

IPC

Caleb Baker and Taylor Hardy New Members

Matt and Gracie Evans with Ella and Cordelia New Members

Hannah Conzelman with Luke and Poppy Joseph New Members

Suzanne and Adam Evans with Hank New Members

Cammie & Jonathon Ashworth New Staff and New Member

Misti and Rob Norton with Connor & Meredith New Members

Lee Baker with George, Baxter, and Henry New Members

Matthew Moore New Member

Lindsay and Brian Lounsbury New Members

Landon and John Stivender New Members

Carolyne Hess New Member

Hilary and Sam Patterson with Chloe New Members

Sarah Scruggs New Staff

Stephanie Heupel New Staff

Shanon Johnson New Staff

Margaret Lane Hollingsworth New Staff

JOINING IPC

If you are new to IPC or considering a new church home, we would be delighted for you to contact us.

Stacy Pulliam

Engagement and Assimilation Coordinator

205 933-3690 | spulliam@ipc-usa.org

Cindy Shaw Assistant Engagement and Assimilation Coordinator

205 933-3696 | cshaw@ipc-usa.org

2023 PRICING

IPC's Kitchen

We greatly appreciate your support of Kim Martin, IPC’s Director of Food Services, and the IPC Kitchen. From Wednesday Night Dinner to meals served at congregational events and committee luncheons, we have all enjoyed the delicious food that comes from our church.

Since the pandemic, IPC has absorbed most of the cost increases to food, supplies, and other kitchen-related expenses in order to keep the prices of our meals the same. Although we make every effort to keep costs low, we—like many of you—continue to see price increases from our suppliers. To be good stewards of our 2023 budget, we are led to make the difficult decision to raise the price of select menu items while many remain unchanged.

Please note the following prices as of Jan. 1, 2023:

• Standard lunch meals (i.e., boxed and plated) remain $10

• Wednesday Chapel & Lunch meals during Advent and Lent will increase to $8 (effective for this Advent season)

• Wednesday night dinner will increase from $8 to $10

• Wednesday night soup remains $10

• Wednesday night casseroles remain $12

• Special events, please contact us for pricing and availability

We understand that any increase in the cost of day-to-day items is not ideal, and ask for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Kim at kmartin@ipc-usa.org or Stephanie Heupel, Director of Operations, at sheupel@ipc-usa.org.

2023 DATES TO NOTE

Jan. 2 Church Building Closed for New Year Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Offices closed Jan. 29 - Feb. 5 Religious Arts Festival Feb. 12 Mercedes Marathon Weekend Feb. 22 Ash Wednesday, First Day of Lent Feb. 26 Annual Congregational Meeting March 12 Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Thomas K. Tewell March 16-28 Mwandi Mission Journey April 9 Easter Sunday May 17-28 Biblical Exploration of Israel

Kacy Dunaway New Member

Leigh Anne and Scott Roach New Members

Karen and Steve Moore New Members

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