MEMORIAL UMC’s MISSION…

We are CALLED by Christ to
GROW in faith,
BUILD relationships, and
SERVE all people.

THIS WEEK 

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1
First  Sunday of Advent
8:30  Nursery Care
8:50  Contemporary Worship (Jarrett)
10   Children’s Sun. Sch. (Main)
10   Youth Sun. Sch. (CEC)
10   R.L. Pope Class:  Jim McGhee
10:30 Chancel Choir Reh.
11   Worship Service (Sanctuary)
12   Birthday Lunch for Milton Humphreys
4-7 Youth: Chrismon Service
4:30 Children’s Choir arrives for Service
5    Chrismon Service
6    Hot Dog Supper, Children’s Party
No Youth Choir

MONDAY DECEMBER 2
3:30-8  Arts Alive Lessons & Classes
6-8       UMW Christmas Gathering (Children’s Choir arrives 5:30)

TUESDAY DECEMBER 3
7:30  Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Sunrise)
4-6    Arts Alive Lessons & Classes
No Yoga
6:30   Contemp. Worship Music Reh.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4
5:30  Fellowship Supper
6:00  Children’s Music & Bible Study “Passport to Peru”
6:00  MS & HS Youth Small Groups
6:10  Wednesday Night Program: Learn about Star of Bethlehem
6:15  Handbell Ringers Rehearsal
7:15  Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY DECEMBER 5
10:30  Chicks with Sticks
6:30-7:30 Brownies, Daisies (CEC 103)
6:30-8:00 Girl Scouts (CEC 100)

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7
2-4 Chancel Choir Dress Rehearsal

SUNDAY DECEMBER 8
Second Sunday of Advent
Spare Change Collection by the Children
8:30  Nursery Care
8:50  Contemporary Worship (Jarrett)
10   Children’s Sun. Sch. (Main)
10   Youth Sun. Sch. (CEC)
10   R.L. Pope Class:  Allen Brown
10   Chancel Choir Reh.
11   Worship Service (Sanctuary) – Cantata: A Service of Lessons & Carols, by Hal Hopson
1:15 Star of Bethlehem Setup
5-7  Youth: Caroling!
No Youth Choir

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

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Gerald Davis and family on the death of Gerald’s mother, Gladys Davis, on Thursday November 28, 2019.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US FOR LUNCH THIS SUNDAY 

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 THIS 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

MONDAY DECEMBER 2
6-8 PM
Children arrive at 5:30 PM.

The UMW Christmas Gathering is this Monday. 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP

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

Supper at 5:30 and Program at 6:10 PM. RSVP by Noon on MONDAY.

SPARE CHANGE COLLECTION DECEMBER 8

Please be sure to bring your spare change to church with you on December 8th. 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.

 

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
THROUGH CHRISTMAS 2019

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

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 now underway! Look for the order form in Sunday’s  bulletin, or download one at this link: http://bit.ly/AlternativeGiving. Alternative Giving will run Dec. 1-18.

This year’s designated recipient organizations are:

Cooperative Community Ministry (CCM)
Crossnore School and Children’s Home Winston-Salem Campus
Davidson Medical Ministries
Dragonfly House
Lexington Housing Community Development Corporation (LHCDC)
Meals on Wheels Thomasville
PDI or Project Divine Interruption Scholarship Fund
Rise Against Hunger – Meal Packing Event
Salvation Army Davidson County “Pathway of Hope”
UMCOR

CELEBRATIONS

THE TOY REPORT. You did it! You filled the van, and we were able to deliver the vanload of toys to CCM for their upcoming Christmas Store. Thank you to all who donated.

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

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.

POINSETTIAS AND WREATHS FOR SALE

White poinsettias ($12) and door wreaths ($32) can now be ordered through the church financial secretary’s office by completing the form below. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE IN WRITING. Checks are to be made payable to Memorial UMC. We have 18 wreaths available. Please place your orders as soon as possible. The cut-off date for orders is Sunday December 15. (REMINDER: Please leave your poinsettia for the Love Feast Service, which will be held December 22 at 7 pm. You may pick them up at the end of the Love Feast Service.) Please look for order form in Sunday’s bulletin or ask the office for one.

MESSENGER NEWSLETTER 

THE MESSENGER Newsletter for Advent and Christmas was emailed Nov. 25 and is available at http://bit.ly/Messenger2019Advent. If you are not receiving emails from the church, please email Susan at sfrye@mumctville.org.

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.