Christmas Eve Services

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1 December 2014 The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Manistee United Methodist Church Advent by Candlelight Tea Sunday, December 7, is the last day for final reservations for this special event which celebrates that Mary Had a Baby. It happens Saturday, December 13 at 4:00 p.m. for the women of our church, their friends, and neighbors and is sponsored by the UMW. Fellowship Hall will be set with beautiful tables and glow with candle light. Hostesses will treat you to delectable desserts. You ll learn the double meanings behind Christmas spirituals and how several folk instruments work. Carol Voigts will lead us in those favorite songs. You ll be filled with Christmas spirit and joy and ready to Go Tell It on the Mountain that Jesus Christ Has Come! Questions or changes to reservations, call Betty Jo Wild Game/Fish Potluck Dinner December 11, 2014 at 6:00pm Bring favorite wild dish and table ware. Last year we had a great assortment of tasty food including a few tame vegetable dishes and tame chicken.. Join in the fellowship and fun. This is a great event to invite a friend to join us.. Christmas Eve Services 6:00 pm Family Christmas Play Join in the celebration of the Christmas story with music, scripture and live nativity. 9:00 pm Worship with praise music, telling the story through selected scriptures, with a Christmas message When love comes down. Salvation Army Red Kettle Ringers help bring real support to families in need. This year, our UMC is going to have a Stag Team ( Reindeer Ringers is too long!). Contact Joy Smith for more information. A Welcome Word Pg. 1

2 Healthy Living Group 2015 Many folks have talked to me about my own health journey over the last year. I began the journey with our all church Daniel Plan which emphasized eating whole foods and letting go of processed food. When my doctor advised me to start taking a Statin drug due to a small rise in my Cholesterol level, I knew I had to do something more specific because my health signs were slipping. Anne has walked this journey with me and has had positive results. Many of you know I was diagnosed with Diabetes II 5 years ago and have been taking Blood Pressure medication since I was 50. In spite of low fat diet and trying to watch what I ate, I was losing the health battle one additional pound at a time. I have talked to a variety of people, read several books, and watched a multitude of You Tube videos and have made adjustments to my eating plan based on a keto diet of whole food, no processed foods, and eliminating starch/sugar. I have lost 30lbs to date, and the doctor has taken me off Diabetes II and Blood Pressure medications, also taking Statin drugs is off the table! My A1C is 5.8 and my Cholesterol numbers are in the normal range especially Tri Glycerides are half of what they once were. My doctor said this doesn t usually happen to her patients, but keep doing what your doing.. I have discovered my results are not that unique and that there is a large community of people who are taking control of their health and having similar results. I am still on the road to continue lose weight, but I know this is the course, for the rest of my life. I learned that the calorie in-calorie out theory is wrong, that exercising to lose weight is wrong, Pg. 2 A Welcome Word that low fat is an excuse to add sugar by the food industry. If you are intrigued with this information, I recommend a gift to yourself or someone you love, Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes (Amazon.com; hard cover or kindle) as a first step. I am offering an 5 week information class to anyone that wants to explore what this kind of eating might do for their own health. Mark your calendar for January 12, 2015 at 6:30. We will explore the history of low fat and its failure. We will look at food lists that will allow a person to take control of their health and discover a new kind of freedom. This information will provide current resources to discuss health options with your doctor. Pastor Dave Cookie Giveaway in the passing of Judy Sanocki Some of my warmest memories happened around the kitchen table, making and decorating Christmas cookies. When you turn to that family event this year, think about sharing your warmth with folks in our community. The Salvation Army each year gives baskets of holiday cheer to those in challenging straits, when a gift of neighborly love is most treasured. Enjoy baking some of your favorites before December 11th ~ Then bring them to the church kitchen on that morning and we ll pass them along with a note of good cheer from all of us. May your Christmas season be blessed indeed! Joy Smith, Outreach Ministry

3 Soldiers of the Cross Youth Group What an amazing group of young people we have here at MUMC! Sunday, November 16 was Youth Sunday and our youth group took over--and what a great job they did!! From the greeters and ushers, to the actors and speaker, all the way to coffee hour servers; it was heartwarming to see our kids, sold out for Jesus and willing to share that faith with the church! Sleighbell After Parade Warm-up is fast approaching! This has been traditionally a project for the mission committee; this year the youth are taking this project on and will be using the proceeds to put towards our Motown Mission trip scheduled for July 2015! We still need some volunteers and will accept monetary donations to help offset the cost. Please plan on coming out in support of our youth on December 6 after the Sleighbell Parade! We ll be serving pulled pork sandwiches or hot dogs, coleslaw and chips, dessert, coffee or hot cocoa. Looking forward: December 14: Youth Christmas Party. January 30-31: Confirmation Retreat (more info to come) February 17: Fat Tuesday Spaghetti Dinner Thank you for your continued prayers for and continued support of the Youth Group! In Christ, Kelly McColl A Welcome Word Pg. 3

4 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNE :00 Guenthardt 7:00 Bible Study 5:00 CMCC Parade Practice DECEMB 1:00 Ethan Nagle 6:30 Grief Share 7 COMMUNION :00 Medical Care 10:00 Special Arts 7:00 Women s Bible Study 7:00 Ad Council 7:00 Trustees 6:30 Grief Share 14 HANDBELLS :00 Special Arts 9:30 Quilting Gro 6:00 Staff Christm 6:30 Grief Share 6:30 Quilting Gro :00 Special Arts NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 5:30 Community Table Christmas Eve 6:00 Family Chris 9:00 Worship & P :30 Grief Share Pg. 4 A Welcome Word

5 ER 2014 SDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Riggs :00 Breakfast & Blue Waters Cafe 5:00 Handbells 9:00 Women s Bible Study 1:00 Simons & Dinsen 4-6:30 Soup Cook-Off at Play Clothes 7:00 Warm Up After Sleighbell Cookie Collection 9:00 Breakfast & Devotions - 12:00 R.I.C.C. 2:00 Christian Calling Committee 5:00 Handbells 6:00 Wild Game Dinner 7:00 Circle of Schoenberger 9:00 Women s Bible Study 10 am - 8 pm Stag Team Ringers 4:00 Advent by Candlelight Tea up as up :00 Breakfast & Blue Waters Cafe 3-8:00 Just Sing Concert 4:00 Handbells 9:00 Women s Bible Study 10 am - 8 pm Stag Team Ringers Services tmas Play raise CHRISTMAS 8:00 Men s Bungalow 3:00 Peters Wedding * Repent * Revive * Receive * Reveal MANISTEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH mumc@t-one.net A Welcome Word Pg. 5

6 Where s the Line to See Jesus - Here s the story behind the song: While at the mall a couple of years ago, my then four year old nephew, Spencer, saw kids lined up to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, he asked his mom, where s the line to see Jesus? My sister mentioned this to my dad, who immediately became inspired and jotted words down to a song in just a few minutes. After putting music to the words, and doing a quick recording at home, he received a great response from friends. He sent the song off to Nashville without much response, except for a Christian song writer who suggested adding a bridge at the end of the first chorus. My dad then asked if I wanted to record the song to see what we could do with it. I listened to the song, made a few changes to the words to make it flow better, and we headed to Shock City Studios. It was at the studio where Chris, owner and producer, rewrote the 2nd verse and part of the chorus... with goosebumps and emotions high, we were all hopeful and felt like we had something special. Greg and Robbie decided to do a video to see what we could accomplish on YouTube. The first day we had 3000 hits and it soared from there. We received s, phone calls, Facebook messages from people all over asking for the music, CD s, itunes, anything... we had nothin. After a couple of meetings with Chris following the amazing response, we got serious. We headed back into the studio this past spring... this time with guitars, drums, bass, pianos, choirs... the real deal... and here we are today. Getting itunes set up, a website put together, and loving that thousands upon thousands of Christians have come together... remembering the true meaning of Christmas. Out of the mouths of babes come profound truths that many adults can not understand. Hopefully Spencer s observation will cause people all over to reflect on the love of Jesus, and that one day we will all stand in line to Pg. 6 A Welcome Word see Him. We are most thankful to our Heavenly Father to have this chance to share our music with you. Merry Christmas everyone, may peace and joy be yours as we celebrate the birth of baby Jesus. Submitted by Jeanne VanEerden MUMC quilting group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to noon and/or from 6:30-8:30 pm. Dec. 17th is our next session. The goal is to make quilts for charities, but new quilters are welcome to come and learn. For information, call Joyce Brenner at RED BIRD MISSION BOOK DRIVE THANK YOU TO ALL! We collected 23 boxes (1100 books) of Children s books to be given to families to keep at home. Also eight boxes of Adult Religious, Pamphlet Studies, Cassette Studies, Bibles for the Mission. Jill and Mike Stenberg (Dr. Shrink) have graciously offered to ship them to Kentucky. Just think of how many lives we have touched by simply giving a book! Bless you all! Sheryl Please Keep These People In Your Prayers Thelia Snellenberger Steve Hall

7 Care Fair Saturday, January 10 From 10am to 1pm, our church will showcase local health opportunities from massage to nutrition information. Meet the health professionals, learn what s out there, and make a commitment to change one little thing for better health down the road. Come along and bring a friend! To care about each other means we care about each other s health ~ Come and see what our community has to offer: You ll thank yourself! Joy Smith, Outreach Ministry Offering Envelopes will again be available for pick-up in December for use beginning the first Sunday in January If you currently do not have envelopes and wish to have them please let Shirley know. If you have received envelopes in the past and do not use them again please let Shirley know. These envelopes help our counters when you have your name on them and how you would like your funds distributed. PLEASE if you check OTHER indicate where you would like those funds to be distributed, such as Flowers, Youth, etc. The Finance Committee thanks you for your help. UM Nursery Christmas Wish List UMW is suggesting that congregation members may want to donate a Christmas item(s) to our church nursery. Currently, our nursery is in need of the following: a gently used wood rocking adult chair, a gently used crib that meets Federal guidelines, a gently used lg. dollhouse (got scrap wood maybe someone make one for nursery (2 ft. by 4 ft. - we ll even finish/paint it for you), 3 x 5 bulletin board, 3 x 5 mirror (child proof), new blankets (3) for crib, new soft toys for children up to age 18 months and new toys for ages 18+ to 3 years of age. NOT NEEDED ARE books, puzzles, play food, play dishes/colors and coloring books. There are many toys in the nursery but most of them do not have or are missing their playing pieces. Donation box located in nursery. Questions - please do not hesitate to contact a UMW member! Thanking you in advance for your caring generosity. Blessings, UMW COMMUNITY TABLE: HELP! I will be leaving in December and I am in need of a chairperson for TWO (2) times this winter The dates are January 6th, and February 24th.. If we have a different chair each time that is fine. WHAT WOULD YOU NEED TO DO?? Be available those dates to transport the food supplies from the church to St. Joseph s Parish Center, pick up hamburger buns, check the volunteer list to make sure we have enough help, and helping that evening. Thanks to all who helped on the last dinner. We serve the Lord with a joyful heart and have great fellowship. Call Martha Day by DEC. 13th to ask about chairing for the winter months. A Welcome Word Pg. 7

8 Manistee United Methodist Church 387 First Street Manistee, Michigan NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANISTEE, MI PERMIT NO. 81 Return Service Requested * Repent * Revive * Receive * Reveal is the newsletter of Manistee United Methodist Church Deadline for articles is 9 a.m.on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to the church office. The Editor reserves the right to edit for content and space. Pastor - Rev. David Selleck Youth Director - Kelly McColl Adult Ministry Coordinator - Joy Smith Please join us for Sunday Worship Services: Traditional 9:00 a.m. Experiential 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10-11:00 a.m. Sept.-May Pg. 8 A Welcome Word Phone Fax mumc@t-one.net