• Our deepest condolences to the family of Corbin Stiefer. A graveside service was held for the family. A Meal Train for the family can be accessed by clicking here. Please keep the family in your prayers.
• Our deepest condolences also go out to the family of Terry Dean who died last week. Due to an illness in the family, the funeral for Terry Dean has been cancelled. Please remember the family in your prayers during this time.
• Please be in prayer for the family of former member, Roy Keith. Roy died Wednesday, January 13.
• Please be in prayer for Bob Burnett who has been admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.
• Benjamin Hicks, son of Tim and Becky Hicks, has had a cancerous mass removed. The family is pleased to report his cancer markers are significantly lower. Benjamin will be monitored every three months for a year and prayers are that the numbers continue to decrease.
• Charlie Jo Chavez is recovering at home from an automobile accident in October. The doctors are pleased with her progress and she is healing well. Continued prayers as she goes through physical therapy are appreciated. 

To say that 2020 was a challenging year for our Glenwood family is an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with its economic impact, heads the list. However, God has blessed us. Our community of faith was extremely benevolent in 2020, assisting several of our families financially, but that is what families do when they love each other. As your Shepherds, we commend you for your faithfulness to God and our community of believers.

The Financial Plan (or budget, as some would call it) had a small shortfall of $30,000. We withdrew $20,000 from our Building Savings Fund reserve and $10,000 from our General Fund reserves. If possible, we would like to replenish these funds. 2021 is a new year with a new ministerial staff, a new beginning, hence the name for the campaign: “New Beginnings.” The proposed completion date is February 7. Please make your donations for this campaign payable to Glenwood with the memo of “New Beginnings” so that we can keep it separate from your regular contribution.   

Hiway 80’s Resource Center, Gateway to Hope, is in urgent need of body wash, new men’s and women’s underwear (all sizes), and socks. Donations can be sent to 601 E. Valentine, Tyler, TX 75702.

We are excited to resume classes for all age groups on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. The following are classes to choose from:

• Chapel class 
• RISE – Gym
• Conference Room class – Rooms 1 and 2
• Young Professionals and College and Singles – Adult 3
• In-betweens – Adult 6 and 7
• Gathering Room class – Zoom option available, see below.
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    Meeting ID: 885 5655 1100
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Parents, please note the following class options provided for younger children:

• Nursery (infants–age 2): Available during class and worship
• Cradle Roll Class: 9:00–9:45
• 3-5 Year Old’s: 9:00–9:45 in the Orange room
• Kinder–5th Grade: 9:00–9:45 in the room across from the Children’s Worship room
• Children’s Worship (2nd and 3rd Grade): Children’s Worship room

Note: Children will be released from worship prior to the sermon. Parents must escort children to Children’s Worship and pick them up during the last song of the service. Please note that children will not be released to individuals other than parents/legal guardians or parent-appointed adults.

The Benevolence Center is currently closed to the public, and as a result, the clothes pantry is closed. Because of this, the Benevolence Center is not accepting any donations at this time. Prepared bags of food are still being offered through the food pantry door each Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Karing Kitchen is also offering prepared meals through the door each Monday evening hosted by area churches.

Carter BloodCare has declared a CRITICAL blood shortage. Hospitals are relying on a robust blood supply so they can reopen for all patients. ALL TYPES are needed now. To stay up to date on the community’s blood supply, visit https://bit.ly/CriticallyLowSupply. Make an appointment to #GIVEFORLIFE: call or text 800-366-2834, walk-ins welcome.

Hey folks! We’ve been working hard to compile a list of ways that we can be of help to each other and our community. It has been such a blessing to see some of the ways you all are encouraging each other and sharing helpful resources on social media. We can’t keep up with them all, but if you will give us a heads-up, we’ll be happy to share some of them via Glenwood channels.