CALENDAR

SUNDAY  NOVEMBER 29
First Sunday of Advent
10     R.L. Pope Class by Stan Styers on Facebookand WGOS AM 1070
11     Live Worship In Person and Online on Facebook and WGOS AM 1070
(Please read below about protocols and how to enter the building.)
4:30-6  Fill the Van with Toys for CCM
Pre-Recorded 2020 Chrismon Service on Facebook

MONDAY  NOVEMBER 30
10   10@10 Devotion on Facebook

TUESDAY  DECEMBER 1
8      Men’s Prayer Meeting Online via Zoom (Contact Tim Lyons
9-10   Christmas Craft – Angels  (Contact Katie Conant to register.)
10    10@10 Devotion on Facebook
10:30-12    Christmas Craft – Doily Wreath (Contact Katie Conant to register.)
12:30-1:30    Christmas Craft – Lunch Bag Wreath (Contact Katie Conant to register.)
5:30  Yoga (Jarrett Hall)

WEDNESDAY  DECEMBER 2
The Weekly Update on Facebook
6        Youth Small Groups Online (contact Rodney Denton)

THURSDAY  DECEMBER 3
10    10@10 Devotion on Facebook

FRIDAY  DECEMBER 4
10    10@10 Devotion on Facebook

SUNDAY  DECEMBER 6
Second Sunday of Advent
10   R.L. Pope Class Online: Jim McGhee
11   Live Worship In-Person & Online
4     Youth (In-Person)

UPCOMING
DEC. 20 CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WITH CAROLS (Outdoors)
DEC. 24  CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION (See announcement below for information about reserving a time.)

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…

Peggy Graham
Cyril Harrington
Brad Hulin
Jessie Collett
Jaime Worsham
Barbara Westmoreland
Roy Flanagan
Conlin O’Shea
Our country and healing for all
Jennifer Ruff
James Carmichael
Margie Collins
Carol Kaiser
Josef Walker
Dean Sharpe-Austin
Finley Price family
Andrea Cain and family
Robert Miller
Dave Ogren
Tim Priska
Chris Eddinger
Peace and justice in our nation, state, and city
Our first responders, medical community, and essential workers
All those affected by COVID-19
All military personnel
Our United Methodist missionaries
The United Methodist Church

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

What to Expect at Indoor Worship

• Access to the Sanctuary is through the Randolph Street doors only.  The designated entrance for those needing the elevator will be the door under the walkway.
• You’ll be greeted upon entering the church and asked a few questions.
• Face masks will be required for everyone.
• Some pews will be blocked to maintain social distancing; an usher will help direct you.
• Out of respect for others, please refrain from shaking hands or hugging.
• Offering plates will be available at the entrance and exit of the sanctuary.
• When services end, attendees will be dismissed by section to avoid hallway congestion.
• No nursery staff will be present, but the nursery space will be available.
• Sunday school will not be offered at this time.

FILL THE VAN FOR CCM – NOV. 29

CCM is collecting new toys for children ages 12 and under for their annual “Christmas Store.”  40 families in need (almost 100 children) have signed up to receive assistance.

Thank you for helping to give these children a special Christmas!

CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WITH CAROLS

SUNDAY DECEMBER 20
7 P.M.
ON THE FRONT LAWN, WEATHER PERMITTING

Save the date!  More information about this service will be coming soon.

CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION

DECEMBER 24
5 – 6 P.M.

Come and receive Holy Communion in the Chapel or Sanctuary from 5 to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Due to COVID 19, we are limiting each time slot to six (6) people per location. If you have a large family (over 6) sign up for back to back slots in the same location. Go online to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545A8AF28A02-christmas to reserve for your time slot, or call the church office.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT CLASSES

Join Katie Conant for a fun Christmas craft class – or two, or three! Cost is $20 per session.

TO REGISTER OR ASK QUESTIONS call Katie Conant at 336-225-1947.

DATES, TIMES, & SUPPLIES…

Dec. 1 and 8    9-10 a.m.   
Christmas Angel Craft Class 
(This craft takes two classes to complete.)
Needed supplies: 1 yd. of 45″ width lace or lightweight fabric, Scissors, glue gun and glue sticks. All other materials will be provided.

Dec. 1 or Dec. 8    10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   
Christmas Doily Wreath Craft Class 
(Craft can be completed in one class.)
Needed supplies: 9′ spool of wired edged ribbon, scissors, glue gun, and glue sticks. All other materials will be provided.

Dec. 1 or Dec. 8    12:30-1:30 p.m.   
Christmas Lunch Bag Wreath Craft Class 
(Craft can be completed in one class.)
Needed supplies: 9′ spool of wired edged ribbon, scissors, glue gun, and glue sticks. All other materials will be provided.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS:
All classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Social distancing and face masks will be required.
Hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant will be in use.
There is a 10-person maximum, including instructor.

R.L. POPE CLASS ONLINE LESSONS

SUNDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. on FACEBOOK and WGOS

The R. L. Pope Class is excited to offer weekly online lessons. Tune in to Facebook Live or  WGOS on your radio or computer.

Teaching Schedule:
November 29 Stan Styers
December 6 Jim McGhee
December 13 Allen Brown
December 20 Tracy Brinkley
December 27 Richard Herman

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL FROM MEMORIAL UMC

“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar, but on the lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.”
Luke 11:33

Advent begins November 29th. This year, we are offering an Advent Devotional, written by members and staff of Memorial. Each day of Advent, beginning November 29th and going through Christmas, you will receive a daily devotion by email. The entire collection will also be made available online.

The 2020 Advent Devotional arises from hearts longing for connection. Participants in our 2020 “Writers Guild” bring you words of light in the darkness that grows before yielding to the Light of the world.

CCM DONATIONS NEEDED

Thank you for continuing to shop for Cooperative Community Ministry when you are getting your groceries.  Current needs are listed below.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM CANCELED FOR 2020 

Regretfully, a decision to cancel Star of Bethlehem for 2020 has been made. This was done due to not knowing the status of large gatherings at that time and decisions concerning the animals and other needs that had to be made far in advance. It takes about 250 people each night to put on this production. For their safety, the inability to distance, and the uncertainty of the situation this December, it was determined that Star of Bethlehem should be cancelled. Please share this with family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors and remind them to look for it again in December 2021! (The animals have already been booked, and plans are moving forward for when large gatherings are once again the norm!) Thank you for your understanding and support. Pray that this virus soon is controlled and life returns to normal.

CLERGY AND STAFF ARE AVAILABLE

You may contact members of the staff directly or by calling the church office at 336-472-7718 and following the instructions on the recording. Here is a list of staff phone extensions and email addresses, for reference:

Danny Leonard, Senior Minister – Ext. 16; dleonard@mumctville.org
Rodney Denton, Minister of Youth and Young Adults – Ext. 18; rdenton@mumctville.org
Lynda Hepler, Minister of Children and Families – Ext. 11; lhepler@mumctville.org
Norris Norwood, Director of Music Ministries – Ext. 12; nnorwood@mumctville.org
Susan Frye, Secretary – Ext. 14; sfrye@mumctville.org
Peggy May, Financial Secretary/Treasurer – Ext. 13; pmay@mumctville.org
Jarry Oldaker, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds – Ext. 17; joldaker@mumctville.org