The Open Door. Cary United Methodist Church. December December January Issue - Deadline December 20. Worship 8:30 and 11 am

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1 Cary United Methodist Church 500 First Street Cary, IL Worship Schedule Worship 8:30 and 11 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am Visit us on the web at NON PROFIT ORG. U.S.POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 26 Return service requested December 2018 The Open Door Cary United Methodist Church Empowers believers, reaches the community and beyond. December 2018 In This Issue A Word from the Pastors p. 3-4 Birthdays/Anniversaries p. 14 Calendar p. 8-9 Staff Michael Hickok George David Sally Lorenzen Kathleen Cizewski Holly Bouma-Johnston Holly Voss Tracy Laws Katrina Zentefis Arturo Arreola Nurture Team p. 6-7 Outreach Team P. 15 UMW p Pastor Pastor Minister of Education Minister of Music Pianist Office Manager Preschool Director Nursery Coordinator Custodian Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm Sunday Worship Schedule Worship 8:30 and 11 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am January Issue - Deadline December 20 Church: caryumc@caryumc.org Website: Preschool: cmp.preschool@gmail.com Website:

2 Outreach Team On October 29, the Outreach team organized an event at the Feed My Starving Children site in Libertyville packing meals to be shipped to Haiti. We started with a light supper provided by the United Methodist Women then twelve of us drove over to FMSC to work at different jobs in the FMSC facility. Everyone worked hard, had a great time, and then purchased some goods in the FMSC shop to help support their mission. We are planning another trip to FMSC on Saturday, February 23 from 2-4 pm if you want to lend a hand next time we go. Japan Mission Trip 2018 Mission Team: Pastor Dan Lee Stacey Lee Richard Singletary Patricia Thompson 2 15

3 December Birthdays A Word from Pastor Mike 12/1 Valerie Deehring Bob Groos Torben Mularski 12/2 Amy Reynolds Judy Sutliff Pat Thompson 12/4 Nick Barr Karen Groos Bruce Oberlies 12/5 Steve Scholz Joyce Simon 12/8 Ariel Seubert Barry Wintersteen 12/9 Jorge Brockhoeft Matt Clark Cameron Iverson 12/11 Christopher Jordan 12/12 Karen Moe Janice Prunier-King 12/13 Jim Iverson Tom Kraemer Lexi Stewart December Anniversaries Mike & Kristi Butkus 12/5 12/14 Rich Heizer 12/15 Sharon Kaspari George Zehner 12/17 Joseph Frieman Christina Rank 12/18 Holly Miner 12/20 Manav George Holly Voss 12/21 Glenda Arnold Mary Manak Andre & Lynn Coetzee 12/12 John & Jennifer Crick 12/16 Bill & Tisha Kaspari 12/26 12/25 Zach Ferree 12/26 Penny Libert Linda Scholz Ken Scott 12/27 Chris Oberheide 12/28 Liliana Reynold 12/30 Ray Weisser On Monday, December 24, at 7 pm and 11 pm, the Cary United Methodist Church family will gather for Christmas Eve Worship. We will read the scripture from Luke 2 of the announcement of the birth of Jesus: But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. What a blessing to read these wonderful words and to experience again the reality that God has come near to love us, save us, and heal us. No matter how many times we read this greatest of all love stories, we cannot help but be inspired by this central message of Christmas. I love that our worship celebrations include the singing of carols and the lighting of individual candles. We will sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing, the magnificent carol from Charles Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist movement. The words of this song remind us that our voices are a response to a heavenly choir. We will sing Joy to the World and proclaim the wonders of God s love. We will sing Silent Night as our candles are lit and we are assured that Jesus is the Son of God and love s pure light. In Matthew s Gospel, we read that Magi visited Jesus and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Throughout the history of Christianity, believers have demonstrated incredible generosity in giving gifts to others, especially the poor and needy. I encourage you to contribute to our Christmas offering as we continue to be faithful to God s call to proclaim the good news, make disciples of all persons, and care for the most vulnerable in our midst. May God in Christ bless you richly, Pastor Michael Hickok 14 3

4 From the desk of Pastor George For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV Dear Friends and Members: Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. You may have noticed that over three months before the Christmas, stores are stocking up the stuff for sale. You may be preparing for Christmas shopping. Perhaps some of you may have done your shopping already. Very soon homes will be decorated with Christmas trees and streets of our town will remind us that it is Christmastime. It is the season to be jolly and prompts us to give gifts to our loved ones. However, have you ever thought about how love affects giving? Love prompts us to give of our time, abilities and resources. The Bible tells us that God is not an abstract idea but God is love. The embodiment of that love is his beloved Son, Jesus, whose birthday we are about to celebrate. In Jesus, God did not withhold 4 anything but gave himself to the entire world. The purpose is that the human race be saved from sin and its disastrous consequences, but be liberated to love and care for one another. Have you ever accepted God s love through his Son Jesus? If not, then let this Christmas season why not give yourself the gift of salvation. Make God smile and his joy will become your strength for all the days of your life!! Merry Christmas! Your servant in Christ, Pastor George David Our school, our children, our church. All connected with love. Cary Methodist Preschool Cary Methodist Preschool * 500 First Street * Cary, IL * * A Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year! December 2018 Christmas Program Registration The all school Christmas Program will be on December 19th (Tues./Thurs. 3s are included). Wednesday morning students will have class in the morning as normal. Tues./Thurs. 3 parents will bring their children to their classroom at 10:15. All other parents can arrive at 10:15 AM to be seated. The Program will start at 10:30 AM with refreshments in Fellowship Hall afterwards. Terrific Twos will have their Christmas program on December 18th. Usborne Book Fair We will have a small Usborne Book Fair open at the Christmas Program in Fellowship Hall. Get in some last minute shopping before Christmas. 13 Important Dates Save-The-Date...Third Annual CMP Gala. Saturday, March 2. No School Christmas Break Friday, December 21 - Friday, January 4 Classes Resume week of January 7 Thank You November Volunteers Thanksgiving Feast Helpers: Carrie Terreault, Jennifer Hedgepath, Bethany Decker, Jodie Hojancki, Monika Christiansen, Kathleen Reining, Julia Padula, Hillary Kaplan, & Lindsay Morris Classroom Helpers: Devon Grimm Playdough Helpers: Laura Hersee & Caitlin Maclaughlin Cary Methodist Preschool * 500 First Street * Cary, IL * cmp.preschool@gmail.com

5 Christmas Poinsettias Looking ahead to the Advent season, we will soon be ordering our red 6 poinsettia plants, to decorate the Sanctuary. Poinsettias can be taken home after the 11 pm worship service on Christmas Eve. Look for the order forms in the Sunday bulletin or in the Narthex on the information center. Orders can be placed in the offering plate or to the office. Prices are not available yet. Shopping/Gift Card Update The Merchant list for your Christmas gift order is available at the card table. Payment or credit slip is not due until you pickup your order. The last day to order is Sunday, Dec. 16. Some cards on the list are special order and need extra time to deliver. Order early and avoid delay and back orders. John is out the critical two weeks in December. Sue Heizer will be working the desk. Please order early to help CUMC and Sue with the holiday order. The sale of cards at this time is an important fund raiser. The Giving Tree Thanks to Barbara Meckl and Carroll Wagus for volunteering to prepare the Giving Tree for our church this year. Look for tags starting Sunday, Dec. 2. Choose one or more and sign your name in the record book nearby. We will be collecting over 50 children s gifts for ages infant through teen for Trinity UMC, Carpentersville. Other tags will be for our seniors and for the Salvation Army. Return your gifts WRAPPED with the tag on the package by Sunday, Dec. 16. Thank you in advance for your generous hearts in mission. 12 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! All rehearsal dates are listed in the bulletin and newsletter calendar. Another opportunity to share your music without the weekly rehearsals, is to offer a Sunday for the Special Music, the Gift of Music meditation during our worship. Instrumental or vocal solo s, duets, small ensembles, etc. are welcome. See our Minister of Music, Kathleen Cizewski on Sunday. Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. Charles Wesley wrote this time honored poem in 1739 and Felix Mendelssohn composed the music for this hymn in Emotions soar while the music lifts our spirits with joy. Glory to the newborn King is traditionally sung everywhere, by everyone together bringing light and life to all. Throughout the month of December our music will reflect the joyful anticipation and prayerful preparation for the Birth of Our Lord. The Chancel Choir is preparing to sing for the 7pm Service on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Chamber Trio will share instrumental music played by Heidi and Carol Meuth and Kathleen Cizewski at the 11 pm Service. We will worship with the Festival of Lessons and Carols at both Services. Plan on joining us. O Come, Let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! The Chancel Choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are on Thursday s at 7:30 pm. in the Sanctuary. God s Peace and Blessings to you, at this most holy time of the year. Kathleen Cizewski + UMC Minister of Music "The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul." JS Bach ( ) 5

6 Nurture Team News Trick or Treat for UNICEF fundraiser had a total of 10 boxes turned in and the children were able to raise $ for children in need. This is a good lesson for the kids to experience the natural outpouring of the Holy Spirit working within people. In our trusting relationship with Him we freely and happily give. Angels We Have Heard on High December 16th 8:30 AM Church Service On December 16th the Sunday School Children will be singing songs of praise for the birth of our Lord and Savior. After the service all are encouraged to partake of food and fellowship in Fellowship Hall. Sunday School will follow at 9:45. This will be our last Sunday School class before our Christmas and New Year break. Sunday School classes will resume on January 6th. Help Us Grow! Invite A Friend to Join UMW! United Methodist Women is a supportive, inclusive Christian membership organization where women like you grow spiritually, develop as leaders and serve and work to create a world in which all women, children and youth thrive. United Methodist Women is celebrated as the women s ministry of The United Methodist Church. Who can join UMW? Any woman who commits herself to the PURPOSE of United Methodist Women and to engage in mission, study, personal growth and social action can join. You don t have to be United Methodist or meet an age requirement to be a member. Help Us Save Money and Trees: Get Your UMW Newsletter by The Cary UMW quarterly publication, Woman to Woman, is delivered via and USPS. If you would like to help UMW save some money and the environment, please contact Carolyn Downs to have your newsletter delivered via only. Also, if you haven t been receiving the newsletter, please contact Carolyn to update your information. Like Us On Facebook! Cary United Methodist Women has a closed Facebook Group. It s a great way to keep up on the latest activities. Be sure to like us on Facebook. Small Groups - December Calendar Books N Bagels December s meeting is scheduled for 7-9pm, Friday, December 7, at Lois Voss s home. Members are asked to bring a holiday treat to share. December s book: Dash & Lily s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levitan. Please call Lois Voss for directions to her home. No meeting in January. Morning Craft Group Wednesdays, 9 am-12 pm, Fellowship Hall AB. Contact: Pat Jacobson. Dorcas Circle Wednesday, December 12, 12-2pm, Fellowship Hall AB. Fellowship Hall AB. Contact: Penny Libert. All women are welcome to join our Christmas party. A ham will be provided; please bring a dish to pass. Evening Craft Group We will not meet in December and January. Contact: Vicki Oberlies 6 11

7 Cary United Methodist Women Kris Kringle Shop is December 1 Bring your family to the Kris Kringle Shop on Saturday, December 1, from 8:00-11:30am, in Fellowship Hall. Find that one-of-a-kind gift among crafts handmade by the UMW craft groups. Enjoy breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Cary UMM. Proceeds from the Kris Kringle Shop go to the Cary UMC Kitchen Fund. Breakfast with Santa is December 1 Enjoy breakfast with Santa sponsored by Cary UMM. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 am in Fellowship Hall. Cary UMW Annual Christmas Gathering is December 4 All Cary UMC Women are invited to the Cary UMW Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 4, from 6:30-8pm, in Fellowship Hall. Mary Johnson, field representative for Prison Fellowship, will discuss how she equips local churches and trained volunteers to spread the Gospel and nurture disciples behind prison walls so that men and women become new creations in Christ not repeat offenders. Carol singing will follow. We will be collecting adult diapers for the Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois. Light refreshments will be served, and a free-will donation will be accepted for Prison Fellowship. Please bring a friend! Attention Cookie Bakers and Consumers: Cookie Walk is December 8 If you love to bake cookies or eat cookies, then join us for the annual Cary UMW Cookie Walk, Saturday, December 8, from 9am-1pm, in Fellowship Hall. Choose from a stunning variety of beautifully decorated delicious delicacies a perfect hostess gift for your upcoming holiday parties! Bakers, show off your favorite recipe and donate a batch or two to the Cookie Walk! Cookie donations can be dropped off in church kitchen anytime between 11am-7pm, Friday, December 7. For more information or to volunteer, contact Christina Rank or Lynn Rogers. Donations Need for College Care Ministry s Packages Donations are needed for the College Care Ministry s Valentine care packages, which are mailed to students who have been or are active Cary UMC church members and are enrolled in a college undergraduate program. Suggested items are: microwave popcorn, granola bars, gum, candy, hot cocoa mix, water flavor packets, snack crackers and cookies, mini muffins, tic-tacs, tape, post-it notes, highlighters, and colored pens. Please no dental items and NO LIQUIDS. Food items should be INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. This year, 17 packages will be shipped. A donations box will be in the church lobby January 6-February 10. Money to cover shipping costs is also greatly appreciated. Average shipping cost is $14 per box; checks should be made out to Cary UMW. For more information, contact Stacy Nordengren or Dawn Ferree. 10 Homebuilders Sunday School Class November 2018 Facilitators: Jim & Dawn Ferree Members: Harry & Denise Ackermann, Bob & Maria Baker, Jim & Ruth Barrett, Keith Lang & Carolyn Downs, Bruce & Stacy Nordengren, Lois Voss 1. Short write up on content. We are an intergenerational class with a focus on supporting/strengthening marriage and family relationships through study, fellowship and prayer. We choose our study materials as a class considering a diverse source of material. Our next study is The Three Hardest Words in the World to get Right by Leonard Sweet. All study is done together in class while we strive to live out what we have learned in our daily lives. 2. Discipleship and Spiritual transformation goals of the class. Maintain Christ-centered relationships with our spouses/partners/family members/ friends. We foster a safe community of love & forgiveness that encourages us to grow in our personal relationship with Christ and others. We encourage each other to lead and participate in order to hone/develop leadership qualities in each member. We encourage and support one another to be in service to others and be a light in the world. The nurture and support we share does not stop at the classroom door. 3. How you integrate the Bible during your study. The studies we choose as a class are Christian based and integrate scripture throughout the study. 7

8 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 Santa s Breakfast 8:00 Kris Kringle Shop 8:00 Ignite Youth-away 2 8:30 Worship 3 5:30 Tiger CS Den 6:00 Troop 160 PPL Mtg. 6:30 Chicagoland Voices 7:00 Men s Emmaus Mtg. 7:00 Troop 160 Meeting 7:00 Den 4 Meeting 7:30 Pack 457 Bears 4 6:30 Pack 557 Tiger 7:00 UMW Christmas Gath. 7: Pack Com. Mtg. 7:00 Pack 457 Com. Mtg. 7:00 Trustee Meeting 5 9:00 Craft Group 2:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Den 5 Pack 557 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Bible Study 6 6:30 CS 557 Lion Den 6:30 CS Wolf Den 7 7:00 SPR Meeting 7:30 Chancel Choir 7 4:00 Troop 1892 Mtg. 8 8:00 Men s Group 9:00 Cookie Walk 9 8:30 Worship 6:00 Ignite Youth 10 5:30 Tiger CS Den 6:30 Chicagoland Voices 7:00 Men s Emmaus Mtg. 7:00 Troop 160 Mtg. 7:00 Den 4 Meeting 11 5:30 Troop 161 6:00 GS Troop :00 Finance Meeting 12 9:00 Craft Group 12:00 Dorcas Circle 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Bible Study 13 6:15 Brownie Troop :30 Chancel Choir 14 4:00 GS Troop :30 Pack 457 Lions 7: Pack Meeting 15 2:00 CFC Holiday Party 16 8:30 Worship 4:00 Brownie Troop 274 6:00 Ignite Youth 17 1:00 Memorial Comm. 5:30 Tiger CS Den 6:30 Chicagoland Voices 7:00 Men s Emmaus Mtg. 7:00 Den 4 Meeting 7:00 Troop 160 Meeting 18 6:30 Pack 557 Tiger 7:00 Troop 160 Com. Mtg. 7:30 21st Century Seeds 19 10:30 CMP Christmas Prog. 2:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Den 5 Pack 557 7:00 AA Meeting 20 Newsletter Deadline 6:30 CS 557 Lion Den 6:30 CS Wolf Den 7 7:00 CMP Board Meeting 7:00 CS 457 Pack Mtg. 7:30 Chancel Choir 21 CMP-No School Christmas Break 4:00 Troop 1892 Mtg :30 Worship 30 8:30 Worship 24 Office hours 9-12 pm 7:00 Traditional Worship 11:00 Traditional Worship 31 7:00 Den 4 Meeting 25 Office Closed 26 Office Closed 7:00 AA Meeting 27 6:00 Brownie Troop :00 GS Troop