PRAYER CONCERNS

If you or a loved one would like to be added to the prayer list, please contact Lorna McCullough at 336-259-5814. If you put a name on the list, please keep in touch to let us know how that person is doing, as names are removed after three weeks. During the coming week, please pray for:

The United Methodist Church
All Military Personnel
Our UM Missionaries
Tracy Brinkley
Chris Eddinger
Harold Vannoy
Tim Priska
Dean Austin
Jim Graham
Margie Collins
Joe Bales
Danielle Bradley
Tyler Oldaker
Wayne Taylor
Robert Miller
Robert Barrett
Dave Ogren
Keith Sink
Margaret Stewart

UPCOMING EVENTS

GLOW KIDS AND MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS MEET SUNDAY 

SUNDAY 
NOVEMBER 17
5:00-7:00 PM  GLOW KIDS (PRE-K THROUGH KINDERGARTEN) & MISSION POSSIBLE KIDS (1ST – 5TH GRADE)  

GLOW and MP Kids will combine on this Sunday. Meeting time is 5-7 pm in the RED Room on the 3rd floor. Our Mission for November is the TOY DRIVE for the CCM Christmas Shop. Please have your child pick out a toy ($10 maximum) they like from the store to donate to the CCM Shop. Bring the unwrapped toy to the meeting. Scott Holmes and Mallory Smith, Mission Co-Chairs, will be leading and sharing information with the kids for this project. Upcoming meeting dates: Jan. 12, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, and May 17.

UMW MORNING CIRCLE 

The UMW Morning Circle will meet at the church on Monday Nov. 18, at 10 AM.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

Join us November 20 as Danny Leonard concludes the series, “We Methodists Talk Funny.” 
Please RSVP for supper by Noon on MONDAY.

5:30 PM   Fellowship Supper
6:00 PM   Programs for Children & Youth
6:10/6:15 PM   Programs for Adults

5:30 PM Fellowship Supper 

CHOOSE  ONE-WEEK or STANDING reservation, and
EMAIL  sfrye@mumctville.org, or
CALL  336-472-7718, or
DROP  a blue reservation card in the offering plate on Sunday, or…
SCAN  the Code on the blue card (bit.ly/2G3OnDg) to RSVP online.
Fellowship begins at 5:30. Come in, find a seat, and meet new friends or catch up with some old ones! After announcements and a blessing, food is served at 5:45.    Cost is $8 per Adult/Youth (13+).  $20 family cap.  FREE for Children 12 & under, dining with an adult.  No one is turned away.

6:00 PM Programs for Children & Youth 

Children’s Music/Bible Study “Passport to Peru!”
(6:00-7:15 PM,  Main Bldg., 3rd Fl.)    Presenting a geographical mission study called Passport to Peru! Kids join us to experience life as a Peruvian with food, games, music and other experiences! Contact Lynda Hepler for more information. 

Youth Small Groups for Middle Schoolers & High Schoolers
(6:00-7:00 PM,  CEC, 2nd Fl.)  Designed to be different from our Sunday Night Programs, Small Groups meet simply to share about how your week is going and to have a few people pray for you and your life. You will, in turn, get to pray for others and hear about their week. You can become a part of one at any time. Hope to see you there!  Contact Rodney Denton for more information. 

6:10/6:15 PM Programs for Adults

Wednesday Night Program  (6:10–7:00 PM, CEC Fellowship Hall)  
Handbell Ringers (6:15-7:15 PM,  Main Bldg., 2nd Fl., Handbell Rm.)  Contact Norris Norwood for more information.
Chancel Choir (7:15-8:30 PM, Main Bldg., 2nd Fl., Choir Rm.)  Contact Danny Frye for more information.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE FOR CCM’S CHRISTMAS STORE

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24
9:30-11:00 AM  FILL-THE-VAN  

Once again, we’ll be collecting toys for CCM’s Christmas Store! Join us on Sunday, November 24 from 9:30 am to 11 am in the upper parking lot as we Fill-The-Van with new, unwrapped toys!

Here is the list of toys most needed:

• Board games
• Play jewelry and make up
• Craft kits (ages 6-10)
• Blocks and Legos
• Remote control vehicles
• Music toys
• Sports equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, football, skateboards)
• Educational toys for children ages 6-24 months
• Toys related to: Disney, Barbie, Spiderman, and Batman
• Toys related to: Paw Patrol, LOL, Surprise, Fortnite, and Toy Story
• Baby dolls and dollhouses
• Cars and trucks
• Kitchen sets

UMW CHRISTMAS GATHERING – ALL ARE INVITED!

MONDAY DECEMBER 2
6-8 PM

We hope all women, men, children, and guests of Memorial will join us. The children of the church will present “To Tell the Truth of the Real Mary, Mother of Jesus,” under the direction of Pastor Lynda Hepler, Doris Link, and Paige Hepler. The cost for the meal is $8/adult and $20 family cap. Please RSVP to Lynda Stone by Nov. 25^th (336-882-6046, lyndamstone@gmail.com). Childcare and transportation are available. Please let Lynda know of your needs when you RSVP. We hope you will join us for this joyous event!

THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28
8-9 AM
FELLOWSHIP HALL

The Memorial Youth want to thank our church for all that you do for us throughout the year! It is because of your prayers, time, and financial gifts that we are able to go on retreats, participate in service projects, and invite our friends to the church to play games and learn about God. We are thankful for how you give to us, and this breakfast is a small way that we can give back to you! The Breakfast is by donation only. Please stay for a brief devotion at 8:45 to help us focus on being thankful on this special day! We hope to see you and look forward to showing you our gratitude!

PLEASE JOIN US 

Please join us on December 1st at 12 o’clock, following the 11 a.m. worship service, for a light lunch and birthday cake in the Fellowship Hall. We are celebrating Milton Humphreys’ December birthday. Please no gifts, and no RSVPs are required. We hope all church and community friends will attend.   – Milton and Theresa Humphreys

CHRISMON SERVICE, CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, AND HOT DOG SUPPER SUNDAY DECEMBER 1st 

Come follow the children as they lead us into the season of Advent. The Chrismon Service will be at 5 PM, followed by the supper and party at 6. The purpose of the Chrismon Service is to portray the drama of redemption through song and symbol. The journey to Bethlehem is also a journey to Calvary and ultimately to heaven. In this service we share the message of proclaiming Jesus Christ and his victory. During the service, the children will read scriptures and explain the symbolism of the Chrismons on our Chrismon Tree. The party and supper are a time to celebrate the season and enjoy a meal and fellowship together.

SPARE CHANGE COLLECTION DECEMBER 8

Please be sure to bring your spare change to church with you on December 8^th. The children will be collecting change for a special offering in both worship services, and they would love to fill up their buckets with change for their mission.

SPECIAL ADVENT MUSIC SERVICES DECEMBER 8 & 15 

A Service of Lessons and Carols, by Hal Hopson, will be the Christmas Cantata performed by the Chancel Choir during the 11 AM Worship Service on December 8.

A contemporary Lessons and Carols Service will be shared during the 8:50 AM worship service on December 15, in the Sanctuary.

UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH CHRISTMAS 2019

Nov. 28  Thanksgiving Breakfast
Dec. 1    Holy Communion offered in the Chapel (9:30-10:15 am)
Dec. 1    Birthday Lunch for Milton Humphreys (12 PM)
Dec. 1    Chrismon Service (5 PM)
Dec. 1    Children’s Party and Hot Dog Supper (6 PM)
Dec. 2    UMW Christmas Gathering (6-8 PM)
Dec. 4    Wednesday Night Fellowship: Star of Bethlehem
Dec. 8    Spare Change Collection by the Children
Dec. 8    Cantata: A Service of Lessons and Carols, by Hal Hopson (11 AM Service)
Dec. 8    Setup for Star of Bethlehem
Dec. 14  Star of Bethlehem Nativity (6-9 PM Saturday)
Dec. 15  Early Service: Contemporary Lessons and Carols (8:50 AM Service)
Dec. 15  Star of Bethlehem Nativity (5-8 PM Sunday)
Dec. 22  Love Feast Candlelight Advent Service (7PM Sunday)
Dec. 24  Christmas Eve Communion (5:30 Service, Communion until 7:30 PM)

IF YOU HAVE A CHURCH EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ADDED TO OUR CALENDAR, PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN FRYE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

STAR OF BETHLEHEM​

DEC. 14, 6-9 PM
DEC. 15, 5-8 PM

Have you noticed? The city of Bethlehem will soon come to life in our parking lot. Before you know it December 14 and 15 will be here and the drive-thru nativity story will be presented once again. Village people are needed to make Bethlehem a bustling city. Saturday night will be from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and Sunday will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in two, 45-minute shifts with refreshments in between.  This is a great way for entire families to participate together. You will enjoy the food and fellowship provided for cast members and workers, and most of all, the fun of being in the village and a part of this production. If you have previously participated or are new to this event, please call or email Tim Lyons and let him know of your desire to be in the cast this year. You may reach him by email at tlyons00@gmail.com or 336-259-6920 by phone. Volunteer today! Be a part of this free gift to our community.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

We have a receptionist opening for 9-11:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, beginning in January 2020. To sign up please call Loretta Usher at 336.475.3929. Thank you!

COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY MINISTRY (CCM)

Thank you for continuing to keep CCM on your shopping list. Current needs for pantry and hygiene items are listed below. CCM also really needs plastic grocery bags.

Pantry Items:

• Pasta Noodles
• Pasta Sauce
• Breakfast items
• Rice
• Large cans of soup
• Canned fruit

Hygiene Items:

• soap
• deodorant
• toothpaste
• shampoo
• toothbrushes

MEMORIAL UMC ORNAMENTS FOR SALE

$10 EACH
WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS
CONTACT SUSAN AT 336-472-7718 or sfrye@mumctville.org

Just the perfect gift for the desk or Christmas Tree! Contact Susan at the Church Office if you would like to purchase one for yourself or as a gift.  Cash or check (note “Ornament” on memo line). All proceeds from the sale of ornaments go to the church’s budget.