PA THW A Y DECEMBER NEWS

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1 United Methodist Church PA THW A Y December, 2012 The Mission of crossroads VMC is to go forth and make disciples in the name of Jesus Christ. Our Vision as a unified body of believers in Jesus Christ, VMC will reach out and welcome with and loving hearts, people of all ages who seek to learn the disciplines of discipleship. Through prayerful whole life worship, we will discover the presence of the Holy Spirit. DECEMBER NEWS CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Come join us as we celebrate the real reason for Christmas - the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. There will be Scripture reading, special music, congregational carol singing, and Communion. The service is 9-10 pm on Dec. 24. We need volunteers to prepare Communion Elements next year. Please consider helping at least one month. Sign up in the Narthex. Scripture i John 1;1-18 As I write this article Israeland Hamasare firing rockets at each other and lives are being lost (please pray for this situation). When violence starts in that region people start talking about the end times and Christ's return. But we need to acknowledge that the creator of the universe has already come to us; lived; died and rose again. We should take this time of preparation before Christmas to remember the saving grace offered to each of us. We should acknowledge that his grace saves,comforts, sustainsand guides us each and every day. This period we are entering on the Christian calendar is called Advent. Advent is a tradition that started about 480 AD as a kind of less strict observance of Lent in preparation for the Christmas feast. (Interesting that something that was designedfor giving up things is now associated with such over-indulgence). Advent historically was a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ; a time of prayer and reflection. Advent should provide the context for the Christmas story and help usto celebrate it more fully. How times have changed! We spend more time decorating our homesthan reading Hisword. We spend more time shopping than praying for His guidance, forgiveness, and the needs of others. And often more money for one gift than some people earn in a year in some countries. if we believe Christ will come again we should be ready for our "homegoing" or His return. To do that let us spend more time with Him, more time loving His people (and all are His people) and lessmoney and time on things that will expire. Our Charge Conference has been scheduled for December 5 at 7:00 pm. Trustee meeting is December 17th at 6:00PM. Any youth interested in going to Resurrection on January 18-21, 2013, please see Michael Leach. There is a new senior high only Sunday School class starting on Dec. 2. The study is titled Vivid: A Study of the Book of James and will be led by Marty Polson. See Marty or Pastor Randy if interested. On Sunday, Dec. 16, our children will sing for us at the 11:00 service and at Baysmont at 4 pm that afternoon. We practice during Children's Church on Sunday mornings. THE HALL CLOSET will be every Thursday from 10 am - 12 pm and the second Saturday of each month from 10 am - 12 pm to help those in need. We still need our members to donate new or used clothes and coats, especially kid's sizes. If you can help at least one Thurs. or Sat. a month, please write your name on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. $0, I wish all of you a blessed Christmas season and Day. Join us for worship services and our Christmas Eve serviceaswell. Rememberto store up treasure in heavenwhile you are able, God Bless, Randy Sweet little Jesus boy, help us to remember who you really are. "This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his one and only son into the world to give us life." 1 John 4:9

2 United Methodist Church PATHWAY -December, 2012.," r WOMEN'S MINISTRY UPDATE Ladies' Christmas Tea December 13th NOOD-2PM BAYSMONT SHOEBOXES: DUE BACK on SUNDAY, DECEMBER Historic Netherland Inn -Log Cabin Annex- 9TH! Paved parking behind the Inn -Follow the Red Bows- CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX GIFT WRAPPING WORKSESSION: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10:00 AM 11th VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help needed to gift wrap 34 Shoeboxes and Throws together! "Bring your Scissors!" We will meet the Second Tuesday each month from Noon1:00PM BAYSMONT BIRTHDAY PARTY: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th From 1:45-3:00 PM Hostesses: Sherry Renfro & Kathy Dean Next Location : JANUARY 8TH at McAllister's (Located around the comer from Hobby Lobby) HOMEBOUND & BAYSMONT COOKIE BOXES: CHRISTMAS DUE BACK on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To deliver Cookie boxes to Homebound during week of December 16tl1 c2.j IN THE, cooklnq KITCHEN With CHEF TINA NORRIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH 5:30 AM -7:00 PM COURSE: MEXICAN THANK YOU NOTE TO CROSSROADS BAYSMONT CHRISTMAS PARTY: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 ST 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help needed to deliver some Christmas Cheer to needy seniors! Christmas Shoeboxes & Cookie Boxes will be handed out at the party! pg.2 UMC! Thank you for supporting Girlfriends Women's Ministry in 2012! Because of you, we were able to bring encouragements & meet the needs of women, children, seniors & families in our local community & church. With your support, "God saw it was good". Have a Blessed Christmas! -Ladies in the GIRLFRIENDS* -

3 United Methodist Church PATHWAY - December, 2012 Take time to pray for each person listed here: The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit at ; Aimee Speers; Ryan Shelton; Sue Click; Rylie Shelton; Dewey Rowe; Donna Sensabaugh; Jake Peak; Diana Perry; Phyllis Castle; Landon Collins; Becky Spears; Jim McCloud; Carolyn Cunha; Peggy Wilks; Jim Mann; Linda Horne; Linda Grills Smith; Barbara Nelms; Dylan Nelms; Candith Grubb; Margaret Creasman; Cindy Rawlings; Junior Crawford; Rose & Gene Smith; Gloria Whetsel; Ann Monroe; Dave Anderson; Carson Overbay; Gabe Ketron; Kellan Good; Mildred Fleenor; Billy Strong; Kim Smith; Billy Rhea; Bobby Leonard; Nancy Ford; Joretta McConnell; Kim Lilly; Josh Adcock; Deborah Castle; Mamie Salyers; Frankie Pyle; Virginia Ford; Bobby Hartley; Betty Sue Quillen; Sharon Musick; Jean Fincher; Helen Stallard; Nikki Murph; Clara Gilliam; Henry Price; Annette Hughes; Donna Dougherty; Jewel Clamon; Tim McCoy; Gertrude Taylor; Lisa Noel; Martha Wilcox; Michelle Hagood; Hurricane Sandy Victims; Young People and the Temptations of Synthetic Drugs; Fred & Libby Dearing in the Sudan; our Country; the Unemployed; the Homeless; our Military; those in Jails and Prisons; Pastor Edward, Pastor Nathanael, and Pastor Samuel in Africa; Pastor Anwar in Bangladesh; a Cure for Cancer; Salvation for the Lost. Our homebound members their or the attended lives before health their They miss of their Please pray for them, give them They letters from their one or impractical services. the fellowship all health of a loved made it difficult to attend church church. perhaps a phone call or visit. also church family: enjoy cards CRUSADERS NEWS The Crusaders December business meeting will be held at Shoney's at 9:00am on December 4th. We welcome anyone to come and join us and get involved in the mission projects and other things that we do to support the church. Please remember to keep our sick and shut-in friends and church members in your prayers. They would appreciate a visit or card also. As always, we ask everyone to remember our men and women that serve in our armed forces around the world and their families in your prayers. The Crusaders, Silver Sounds, and Fellowship Sunday School Class will hold their annual Christmas party on December at 6:00pm. Guests are welcome. Bring a finger food and come and join us. s" Gifts were delivered to the shut-ins for the holidays. Crusaders voted to give $ to the church benevolent fund and 50 jars of peanut butter to the Kingsport Homeless Education winter break food drive. Calvin and Nancy Powers are responsible for altar care in December. Jean Mowrey will have the devotional for the December meeting. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 10 & 11 KJV and Phillip & Shirley 428 Eastland Place, Kingsport, TN ( ); Virginia Ford, 1726 Sevier Terrace Drive, Kingsport, TN ( ); Candith Grubb, Steadman Hills, 1300 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport, TN 37660; Sue Hamblen, Holston Manor, 3641 Memorial Boulevard, Kingsport,TN, Mildred Hurley, 521 Belvue St. Kingsport, TN 37660; Nikki, Murph, 626 Walnut Ave, Kingsport, TN ; Jo Painter Preston Place, 2303 JB Dennis Hwy. Kingsport TN 37664; Louise Price, 633 Plantation Road, Kingsport, TN 37660; Frankie Pyle, 137 Big Elm Road, Church Hill, TN 37642; Helen Stallard, Steadman Hills Kingsport TN Carter, YEAR TO DATE FINANCIAL REPORT (JANUARY THROUGH OCTOBER 2012) GENERAL FUND Actual Income: $131, Actual Expenses: $ Total deficit: -$9, Actual Income: Amount Budgeted: Total Budget Deficit: $131, $ $21, FUTURE BUILDING FUND Actual Givings2012: $1, Submitted by Gene Smith, treasurer pg.3

4 T United Methodist Church PATHWAY - December, 2012 he youth will be headed to Resurrection attend. again this January. We need to know as soon as possible if a youth This is the annual Conference Weekend in Gatlinburg where thousands gather to experience God together. to of youth It is a great time for us as a group to spend time worshiping doing devotions. wants Youth Retreat together We want as many youth and to go as T he children are going to sing some Christmas carols at the 11:00 service on December is". and we would love to have as many children as we can! After the children sing in church we are going to have a " Jesus" party with cupcakes, games, and other goodies and activities. Also on December 16th at 4:00, we are going to take the children to Baysmont to sing their Christmas carols and give out Christmas cards for a mission project. possible so please let me know if soon. I want to ask everyone in the Church to please encourage all youth Sunday 10:00 activities at to attend Sunday School each am and Sunday at 6:00 pm. School class taught There will by Marty start on Sunday, Dec. 2 study on Wednesday Save A Life." youth and be a new Sunday Polson for Senior High Youth only, those in high school. nd night This new class will Also, we are currently doing a We have been watching starting the devotional the movie and that goes along with the movie at the beginning of December. while We are excited about these upcoming opportunities for the children! If you know of a child that would enjoy participating please bring them! The more the MERRIER! I hope to see everyone Youth is about having fun and doing activities learning children join us! nights based on the movie, "To discussing it over the last couple of weeks and will be there. The children are going to be practicing during children's church on Sundays as well as on Wednesday evenings. In case some might wonder what the children typically do on Wednesday evenings, we have a Bible lesson, story, games, crafts, and singing. Bring your children and join one of the bible study groups or just drop them off on Wednesday nights. The meal starts at 5:00 and we go until 7:00, we would love to have more about the love of God and helping to spread that love to all people. Don't forget to let the children around you know that Christmas is not all about Santa, but Jesus is the reason for the season! Thank you for your help and support! Have a very Merry Christmas! Mary Leach Michael ~~~<>! BUfTAlO (G ' MwrrrAIN \ c.-... R.rnu:rf.ntTraA- ih "I ~~ December 15th & 16th Open to 4th - 8th grader campers (check-in on Saturday g~~& ~h~f-out on 2 pm) Campers will focus on all things CHRISTmas mixed in with a dash of camp' WorShP _ lsakingcookies Crafts ZP Line (weather sale swl>y (inclu~g ornaments) PermittinG) t!1ore! Lodging will be in the Retreat At\I?r space is limited to 12 guys and s. Register online at or call 4-23/q (ext. 235) III.f'\\:. 1P H ave you peeked inside our infant/preschool nursery rooms lately? There are usually 5 or more sweet little ones in attendance during the 11:00 service! We are required to have more than one adult present for this very important job. Please consider signing up to help one Sunday every couple of months. Men you are needed as well! The more who serve the less often each helper will be needed. Pleaselet Pastor Randy or Judy Wilmoth know if you are available. THANK YOU DECEMBER NURSERY ASSISTANTS! Dec. 2 - Alice Clark Dec. 9 - Jean Hall Dec.23- Rhonda Givens Dec 30- pg.4

5 United Methodist Church PATHWAY - December, 2012 OUTREACH TEAM The Outreach team will meet on December 5 at 10:00 am. All interested in helping with projects are welcome. Food Pantry volunteers follows. for December are as Dec. 6: Shirley Gillespie & Brenda Hall Dec. 11: Kathryn Hensley & Sharon Musick Dec. 20: Garrett & Shirley White Dec. 27: Peggy Wilks & Joyce Puriton Serving at the Salvation Army on Dec. 15 are the Youth. The Youth will serve at the Salvation on Dec. 15. Welcome to our newest member, Susie Hyder. Susie and Ray Hyder were married at on November 7, 2012 and are now residing in Kingsport. Best wishes from your Family. Pastor: Randy Lantz (423) (cell) randycumc@charter.net 9:00 Worship leader: Piper Kirk 9:00 Accompanist: Barbara Brown 11:00 Worship leader: Melinda White 11:00 accompanist: Barbara Brown Children's Director: Mary leach Youth Director: Michael leach Nursery Coordinator: Judy Wilmoth Administrative Assistant: Jane Christian Office Assistant: Sherry Curtis Newsletter Editor: Emily Neeley Newsletter Production: Gail & John Willis Nancy and Calvin Powers OFFICE PHONE: (423) FAX: (423) pg.s

6 United Methodist Church PATHWAY - December, Sunday Monday December 2012 Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday Saturda 1 *WEEKLY SUNDAY SERVICE HOURS 9:00 AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:50 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL **11:00AM BLENDED SERVICE 6:00 PM PRAYER MEETING Bonnie Vicars Jim Mann 5 Charge Conference 7:00 pm ***Wed. Evening Activities Girlfriends shoe box gift wrapping Anniversary John & Emily Neeley Trustees meet: 6:00 pm Roger Sutherland Anniversary: Rick and Mary Elliott John Willis & Kay SkeHon Christmas Eve Service 9-10 pm 'Sunday New Years Eve 1st Anniversary Michael and Mary Leach food Pantry & Christmas Day Lou Buckley 7 Piper Kirk 14 ***Wed. Evening Activities Aaron Decker Ladies Christmas Tea 12-2 pm Nancy ford & Jeff Decker 20 Food Pantry & 10:00-12: :00-12:00 15 Aydan Polson & Dave Hall 10:00-12:00 ***Wed. evening Activities 25 Food Pantry & 10:00-12:00 ShirleyGillespie & LynnWilmoth : Helen Tipton 6 Anniversary John and Gail Willis Baysmont Christmas Party 2-3 pm Food Pantry & 10:00-12:00 : James Baines Madison Givens Anniversary: Shirley and GarreH White 29 : Allison White ***Wednesday Evening Activities Fellowship Meal 5:00 Children 6:00 Youth 6:00 Bible Studies 6:00 Check weekly bulletin for menus and holiday schedule changes.