6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal. 7:05 PM Cantata Rehearsal\ 7:35 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal. 5:30 PM UMW Advent Study

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1 December 7, 2016 WEEKLY BLAST The Weekly Update from Chandler United Methodist Church 450 Chandler Heights Road Chandler, AZ Phone: web: 7 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Cantata Rehearsal\ 7:35 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8 7:00 PM Pack 524 Committee Meeting :00 PM Chandler I- HELP 11 7:30 AM Chapel Service with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester 9:00 AM Spirit Seekers Adult Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester Christmas Cantata: Christmas Seekers 9:10 AM Sunday School for Children & Youth 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:00 AM Joyful Singers (K-4) Youth Choir (5-8) 10:30 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester Christmas Cantata: Christmas Seekers 10:40 AM Sunday School for Children & Youth 11:05 AM Christian Ed General Meeting 12 6:30 PM DivorceCare 6:30 PM Pack #524 Pack Meeting 6:45 PM CUMC Bowling League at AFM Chandler 13 10:00 AM L.I.F.E. Weekly Bible Study with luncheon following 12:00 PM W.O.W. Luncheon and Meeting at Sossaman s 3:45 PM Chandler BASIS High School Aerospace & Astronomy Club 6:00 PM Finance Team Meeting 6:45 PM BSA Troop 283 Rough Riders & Crew 2283 The Extreme 14 5:30 PM UMW Advent Study 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal :30 AM Chandler Christian Community Center Volunteers 1:00 pm LifetTouch Photo Sessions 17 9:00 AM Rehearsal for Children s Christmas Program 10:00 AM LifeTouch Photo Sessions 5:30 PM Adult & Family All Church Christmas Party 11:30 AM Christian Ed Grade Level Planning 11:30 AM Missions Team Meeting 7:15 PM Council Meeting Kelly & Cheryl McCaw ask for prayers for Cullen McCaw & Danielle Grekowicz. Praises for this new couple. Cullen proposed to Danielle on November 29 and she said YES!!! They re engaged!! Barbara Lovelis requests prayer for her family that they may see God s presence in all things everyday. Prayer is requested by the Reddig family for David & Monica Reddig & family as David s father passed away on December 2. Prayers for the family and for safe travels to and from Ohio. Bonnie Britton asks for prayer for Novella Taylor and family. My sister, Novella, is in the hospital again she s dehydrated and no longer lucid. Her husband & daughter need wisdom, discernment, & peace of mind in helping her. Nancy French requests prayer for her & Jack s youngest son, Mike French, who needs healing from pneumonia and ulcers and God s nudging to make some life changes. Sean George asks for continued prayers for 1. Louisiana Flood survivors; 2. North Carolina Flood survivors, 3. Standing Rock water protectors for strength, courage, perseverance, endurance, peace, succor, serenity. Paula Wirth requests prayer for Casey Smith who has illness and financial struggles. Prayers for Churches of Desert Southwest Conference East District December: Gold Canyon UMC; Maranatha UMF, Phoenix; North Scottsdale UMC, Scottsdale; Phoenix Native American Fellowship

2 CALENDAR DETAILS WEDNESDAY, December 7 6:00 PM Adult Handbell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Cantata Rehearsal 7:35 PM Chancel Choir For more information regarding the Music Ministries at Chandler UMC, please contact Adam Winters at acwinters84@gmail.com. THURSDAY, December 8 7:00 PM Cub Scout Pack #524 Committee Meeting For more information, contact Tim O Regan. SATURDAY, December 10 6:00 PM Chandler I-HELP For more information, contact Steve Gregory at steve.chandlerumc@gmail.com SUNDAY, December 11 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:30 AM Chapel Service with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-2 Sermon: People of Grace 3 of 4 9:00 AM Worship with Rev. Jonathan Arnpriester Christmas Seekers by John Purifoy A Cantata for Advent/Christmas presented by the Chandler United Methodist Church Music Ministry 9:00 AM Spirit Seekers Adult Bible Study Spirit Seekers is an adult bible study which meets each Sunday morning. For more information, contact Bob or Carol McCartney at :10 AM Sunday School for children & youth 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:00 AM Joyful Singers (K-4) Children s Choir For more information on the Joyful Singers, please contact Nancy French or Kate Lynch. 10:00 AM Youth Choir (Grades 5 9) in Choir Room behind the organ For more information regarding the Youth Choir, please contact Adam Winters at acwinters84@gmail.com. 10:30 AM Worship Service See Worship Information listed for 9:00 AM Service above. 10:40 AM Sunday School for Children 11:05 AM Christian Education General Meeting 11:30 AM Christian Education Grade Level Planning For more information, contact Steve Gregory at steve.chandlerumc@gmail.com 11:30 AM Missions Team Meeting For more information, contact Penny Boese or Lisa Gress. MONDAY, December 12 6:30 PM DivorceCare DivorceCare, a biblically-based, 13 week non-denominational support and recovery group for separated, divorcing, and divorced individuals, meets Monday evenings in Room 111 from 6:30 8:30 PM. Divorce Care consists of 13 sessions, each covering a different topic. One may join the group at any time. Cost is $20 for the workbook. Upcoming sessions: December 12th: New Relationships We will talk about how to know if you are ready for anew relationship, steps to take to prepare for anew relationship, and why it s essential to get comfortable in singleness before starting a new relationship. Anyone who is separated, divorcing, divorced, or considering divorce is welcome to attend. To register or for questions, please contact Linda and Bruce Faber at LHfaber@cox.net or :30 PM Cub Scout Pack #524 Pack Meeting For more information, contact Tim O Regan. 6:45 PM Bowling at AMF Chandler (Southwest corner of Arizona Avenue & Warner) The CUMC bowling league is a mixed league and is strictly a fun league. Beginner adult bowlers are welcome, so come join the fun. Free practice begins at 6:15 PM each Monday and league bowling starts at 6:30 PM. Need more information? Contact Bev Crowell at or bfmc35@cox.net or stop in the church Gift Shop TUESDAY, December 13 10:00 AM L.I.F.E. Weekly Adult Bible Study in room 104. The course work is designed to allow Bible study attendees (and particularly winter guests) the flexibility to enter the class at varying intervals without compromising continuity. Contact: Caroline Kidd at ckidd@q.com 12:00 PM Women of the Word (W.O.W.) Luncheon and meeting at the home of Sue Sossaman s. For more information, contact Judy Green at :45 PM Chandler BASIS High School Aerospace & Astronomy Club 6:00 PM Finance Team Meeting 6:45 PM BSA Troop 283 Rough Riders & Crew 2283 The Extreme For more information on scouting at Chandler UMC, please contact Tom Denny at tomdenny@cox.net or Michelle Harris at office@chandlermethodist.org. 7:15 PM Church Council Meeting WEDNESDAY, December 14 6:00 PM Adult Hand bell Rehearsal 7:05 PM Chancel Choir For more information regarding the Music Ministries at Chandler UMC, please contact Adam Winters at acwinters84@gmail.com.

3 MISSIONS NEW DIRECTORY Spreading God s Love with Missions Winged Hope The Missions Team would like to thank you, our generous congregation, for your Communion offering on Dec. 4. We collected $1,531 for Winged Hope Family Advocacy Foundation to help fight child abuse. Our donations will help Winged Hope as it remodels the Mesa Family Advocacy Center s Interview and Exam Rooms. Jessica Nicely, founder of Winged Hope, who shared her story with us sends a sincere thank you to everyone. chandlerunitedmethodistchurch/index.php?page=10 Red Bags for Sidewalk Sunday School We also want to say thank you to everyone who filled Red Bags for Sidewalk Sunday School. We delivered 188 bags and two gift cards to the Desert Southwest Conference. Your kind donations will give children who attend the portable Sunday School a brighter Christmas! Christmas Volunteer Opportunities The Missions Team invites you to join us as we volunteer at Chandler Christian Community Center and the Refugee Women s Health Clinic in December. We will be preparing for and helping at their client Christmas parties. Opportunities at CCCC are listed below. If you are available for any of these times, please contact Yessica Munoz at yessica@chandlerfoodbank.org. No more than 10 volunteers are needed for Monday, Dec. 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. About 10 volunteers also are needed on Friday, Dec. 16, from 1-4 p.m. to help set up for the party. Twelve volunteers are also needed on Saturday, Dec. 17, the day of the party, from 9-11 a.m. The Refugee Women s Health Clinic also needs several volunteers to prepare for its annual Angel party where hundreds of gifts are distributed to refugees living throughout the Phoenix area. Jobs include sorting and labelling gifts, shopping for gifts and setting up and distributing gifts. The events will take place at Maricopa Integrated Health System (2601 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85008) in the Auditorium. Note: These activities are family friendly. However, any volunteer under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. You are required to complete a volunteer form, so if you are interested in volunteering at any of the times below, please contact Penny Boese at pboese@cox.net or for the form. Dates and times are listed below: UPCOMING... SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS DURING WORSHIP IN DECEMBER The Chancel Choir will present a Christmas Cantata during the 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Worship Services on Sunday, December 11th. The Cantata is entitled, Christmas Seekers. * * * * * * The Sunday school children will offer their presentation of The Symbols of Christmas during Worship, on Sunday, December 18th at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM. * * * * * * Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) Worship Schedule: Worship at 2 pm, 4 pm*, and 6 pm* All Services with Holy Communion and Candlelight. *Special Christmas Anthem by the Chancel Choir: Still, Still, Still by N. Luboff Christmas Morning (Sunday, Dec. 25th) Worship at 9 AM. Monday, Dec. 12th, 10am-12pm Tuesday, Dec. 13th, 10am-12pm Friday, Dec. 16th, 3-6pm, 6-10pm Saturday, Dec. 17th, 9am-12pm, 11am-2pm, 1-5pm Thank you to everyone who has supported the Missions of CUMC through the past year. You have changed lives with your gifts and service.

4 ADVENT BIBLE STUDY United Methodist Women Bible Study will meet on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30 PM. (This is a change from the 4th Wednesday to the 5th Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.) We will begin a new study for Advent, While We Wait: Living the Questions of Advent, by Mary Lou Redding. Books are available in the Chandler UMC Office for $7 each. Are you new to Chandler UMC or would like to make some new connections? Adult and Family Ministries invite you to join in the fellowship and fun at the This study offers new ways to connect the usual story with our own questions of faith and approaches an all-too familiar narrative from perspectives often missed. Hear the questions by biblical figures such as Tamar, Ruth, Mary, Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the Magi, who are often mentioned in passing in the original story of Advent and how their questions echo sentiments with contemporary Christians. For more information, please contact Gwen Rusk at gwenkcr@q.com. All Church Christmas Party Hosted by Adult & Family Committee Saturday, Dec. 17 5:30-8:00pm At the church this year!! This year s Christmas Party has changed location and now includes elementary aged children!!! At 5:30, we will all eat together. Beverages and tableware will be provided. When it is time for the gift exchanges, the children will go into a classroom for activities and their gift exchange. An adult and a few of our youth will be with them. Every family is asked to bring a dish to share. Each adult is asked to bring a White Elephant gift for the gift exchange. Each child is asked to bring an ornament for their gift exchange. Be sure to sign up at the KIOSK or Nancy French at nancy_french1@yahoo.com, to make your reservations. Methodist Women s Fellowship extends a humble, hearty and sincere thank you to all who made the Christmas Tea such a lovely day to praise God and enjoy fellowship! Sylvia Redfield painted beautiful watercolors for the programs, a team ordered, picked up and plated food. Sara MacFadden and Hannah Boese shared musical talent, 15 ladies set pretty tables, and everyone joined in the donation of money and clothing for the Clothes Cabin. Behind the service of all the MWF women, were an amazing group of men! The men delivered outdoor cookers, boiled water, set-up & tore down tables, and cheerfully waited tables for 128 ladies. The men enjoyed a bar-b-que lunch prepared by Michele Brinkert as a thank you for their dedication to bringing the event to life. Tip the waiter raised over $2200 that will fund work boots for men in Chandler through the Clothes Cabin, and the CUMC Mission committee s Military efforts. Blessings to all who helped make the day special for our members and our guests. NOW AVAILABLE in the Gift Shop: 2017 God s Creation Calendars Get yours today for only $6.25 before they are gone. Proceeds of sales of items from the Gift Shop support our Missions work throughout the year. Methodist Women s Fellowship For more information on Methodist Women s Fellowship, please contact Dee Campbell at 2soups@cox.net.

5 CONNECTIONS... DESERT SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE A NOTE FROM OUR DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT: Bishop Robert Hoshibata will be holding several sessions of Holy Huddles on the Unity of the Church in the East District. (Read Bishop Hoshibata s letter at Holy_Huddle_invitation.pdf ) The Holy Huddle sessions will be held as follows: Please make the attendance at one of the sessions a priority. Clergy and laity are encourage to attend. Each congregation is asked to bring a chalice from their church as a symbol of unity in the midst of our diversity. Thursday, December 8 from 6:30-9:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave, Mesa Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 2:00-4:30 PM at Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave, Phoenix Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:30-9:00 PM at Chandler United Methodist Church, 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley Faith, Hope and Love, Rev. N. Susan Brims East District Superintendent

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