First UMCL erevelations Weekly

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1 First UMCL erevelations Weekly November 23, Main Street Laurel, MD Bring Build Send First United Methodist Church Purpose: As believers in Christ as the Son of God, and the Bible as the inspired word of God, we: Glorify God through worship, Build strong relationships in the church family, Grow in the knowledge of the truth as revealed through Jesus Christ, Serve people as a reflection of the love of Jesus Christ, and Spread the Good News of the Gospel so that others may come to salvation through grace. 8:30 am First Worship Service 9:45 am Sunday School for the Whole Family 11:00 am Second Worship Service Follow First UMC: Google+ Twitter Facebook gplus.to/fumcl twitter.com/fumc_laurel (@FUMC_Laurel) facebook.com/firstumclaurelmd Page 1

2 Sermon Corner This Week s Message: How Has God Blessed You? When we pray and fast, we should not make a big to do over it, publicly. That doesn t mean we cannot as we have done, share together, but we should not complain or overly acknowledge that we are fasting. We are supposed to act as if nothing is different, as we spend more time in prayer and as we fast from certain things. As the fast concludes in a couple days, how has God blessed you? Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Next Week s Message: Christmas is not your Birthday Most of us have more than we need and if we don t have it, we have the funds to buy it. Christmas has become a holiday to lavish ourselves and our family with gifts. Most of us have plenty yet there are those who do not have enough, even in our own counrty and community. What if we gave an equal amount of money spent on Christmas to others? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Rev. Ray writes a devotional thought Monday through -Friday each week. You can sign up to receive his posts by by going to his blog page at Twitter Facebook Blog Page Follow Rev. Ray: twitter.com/raymcdonald (@RayMcDonald) facebook.com/ramonmcdonald raymcdonald.wordpress.com Page 2

3 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wendesday Thursday Friday No Events Scheduled 8:30AM 1st Worship Service 9:30AM Fellowship & Refreshment Time 9:45PM Sunday School for All Ages & Youth Group No Events Schduled erev. & Bulletin Deadline 10:30AM Co- Ed Study. 7PM Co-Ed Study Last Day to Bring in New to You Donations 7PM N/A 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM Adventures w/ Christ Small Group No Events Scheduled 11AM 2 nd Worship Service 2PM Worship w/ Residents of Patuxent River Rehab 3PM Worship w/ Residents of Morningside Park CALLING ALL BAKERS! The Church Bake Table is in need of homemade donations to sell during our Holiday Bazaar. Please have all baked goods to FUMCL by Friday the 30 th labeled bazaar bake table. Page 3

4 Burke or Fisher- Carol Creek if you Together we are stronger. There is so much we can accomplish when we come together in Christ s name. So, consider ways in which you can get connected with your church family and with our community. Watch this section for ways to get connected! Can you? Share the love of Christ? A song? A smile? Join us TODAY (11/25) as we visit: Patuxent River Rehab Laurel Park Drive, Laurel, MD Fourth Sunday of each month, 2:00-2:45 pm. Morningside House 7700 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD Fourth Sunday of each month, 3:00-3:45 pm Can you help greet, prepare a meal, share a smile or stay overnight during the Men s Warm Nights winter shelter being held at First Church 12/9-12/15? Interested, see Russ Wilson or the information in the grand entrance. Invite a friend and join us at the Christmas Bazaar this coming Saturday 9am 2pm. Hope to see you there! Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something! Interested? For more information on these and other possible ways to get connected at First Church, please see Debbi Schneider or ( com@fumcl.org or deborahjschneider@yahoo.com). Together, we can do all things through Christ! Page 4

5 FUMCL Youth will be participating in ROCK this year! Please let Russ Wilson know if you are able to attend ASAP! The dates are February 8-10 th in Ocean City MD. Upcoming Events and Opportunities to Serve- December 9 th - Youth will prepare dinner for the men s homeless shelter. Be at church by 5:30pm, parents are invited to help. Each Youth needs to bring a desert and we will need at least 3 mixed salads. Everything else will be provided to cook. December 22 nd Youth Bowling Party & White Elephant Exchange from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Meet at Laurel Lanes and bring a gift to exchange. This event is free with pizza included. February 8 th -10 th ROCK Youth Retreat Ocean City MD!!!! Youth & Chaperones will meet at FUMCL at 5pm with a bag dinner to eat on the way. Page 5

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7 December is very close! We are getting ready for First United Methodist Church s Holiday Gift & Food Giving Program. We call it Angel Tree. We give gifts and food baskets to children and families. the community. Most of the friends we are helping are the children of incarcerated individuals. This is the Angel Tree program from Prison Fellowship Ministries. We have also help families through the holiday gift giving program at LARS and other families from The ages and needs/wishes of the children will be put on each Angel. If you desire to take an angel and buy these gifts, please do so. All gifts can be wrapped (or unwrapped). They need to be labeled with the child s name and assigned number. All gifts need to be brought to the church by Sunday, Dec. 9 th. The latest for any donations can be extended to Tuesday, December 11 th. We are also collecting food items for baskets. These are for the Christmas holidays. With each family, we give a collection of food and a turkey. Below is a list of items we will be collecting for the families. If you wish to buy any items on the list, please bring them to the church and leave them in the Narthex labeled, Angel Tree Food Basket donation. Please pray for our families and the children we serve through this program. Thank you, in advance for your generosity and support for these families. FOOD ITEMS NEEDED 14 turkeys 14 cans of peanut butter 14 boxes of cereal (Cheerios type) 28 cans of corn 14 jars of grape jelly 28 boxes of macaroni&cheese 28 cans of green beans 14 loaves of bread (white) 28 cans of canned fruit 28 cans of gravy 14 boxes of stuffing 28 cans of chicken noodle soup 28 cans of whole potatoes 14 boxes of instant mashed potatoes Gift cards to local grocery stores Page 7

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