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
Bill Sharpe
Dallas Hutchens

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

No Wednesday Night Fellowship this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

Join us on December 4th for a program about our Star of Bethlehem nativity. 

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

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.

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. 25th (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!

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.

11th YEAR OF ALTERNATIVE GIVING

Each year we provide the opportunity to give honorary donations in lieu of tangible gifts. Our alternative giving season is almost here! Watch eNews and next week’s bulletin for the insert. Alternative Giving will run Dec. 1-18. 

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.

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

Dec. 2    UMW Christmas Gathering (6-8 PM) (Children’s Choir arrives 5:30)
Dec. 4    Wednesday Night Fellowship: Star of Bethlehem
Dec. 8    Spare Change Collection by the Children (8:50 & 11 AM)
Dec. 8    Cantata: A Service of Lessons and Carols, by Hal Hopson (11 AM)
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 offered until 7:30 PM)

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LUMINARIAS! 

Honor or remember a loved one this Christmas by dedicating a luminaria that will light the path to the Love Feast Advent Service Dec. 22. You may purchase your Luminaria at the sales tables following the Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening programs. Sales end Sunday, Dec. 15. Contact Rodney Denton for information. Cost is 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.  Sales support the Youth Ministry. 

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

CONGRATULATIONS!   

Congratulations to Zach and Monica Cox on the birth of a daughter, Montgomery Nicole, on November 15, 2019. Thad and Sandra Huneycutt are the grandparents. Lummie Jo Huneycutt is the great-grandmother.

PARKING LOT & STAR OF BETHLEHEM SETUP

SUNDAY DEC. 8
1:15 PM
BOTH PARKING LOTS

Full setup for the Nativity will take place at 1:15 on Sunday December 8th. The congregation is asked to please make sure your vehicles are moved out of both parking lots after church so the team can complete their work.

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.