The Spirit of Deer Park

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1 The Spirit of Deer Park Sunday, November 26, :30AM 11:00AM GREETERS: John Moxley Bill & Wilma Welling LITURGISTS: John Walker Kim Jordan COFFEE N CHAT: Debbie & Gil Muse? NEXT WEEK (DECEMBER 3) GREETERS: John Moxley Donna Upton LITURGISTS: Mary Newcomb Annie Aldridge COFFEE N CHAT: Debbie & Gil Muse Please sign up! WORLD THANK OFFERING JARS This celebration of the UM Women supports women, children and youth throughout the USA and the world. The jars are being received TODAY. UM STUDENT DAY - TODAY! This is one of the Church-wide special Sundays that we support. Your donations help deserving UM students continue their education & their faith journeys. Envelopes available in the narthex. TEXAS ROADHOUSE GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER A great Christmas gift. Today is the last day to order card(s). Cards delivered next Sunday, December 4. Proceeds split between Community Outreach & General Fund. Contacts Bev Snyder or Ruth Horner. PS: There will be a Texas Roadhouse Restaurant fundraiser in January, so buy yourself a card now and then use it in January. Thanks for your support. ADVENT STUDY - Begins today, Nov. 26, meets in the Conference Room during Sunday school: Dec. 9:45AM; Dec. 10 & Dec. 8:45AM. A video-based series titled Because of Bethlehem. Author Max Lucado says: Jesus birth gives us the promise that God is always near us, always for us, and always within us. All are welcome! Questions see Pastor John or Joy Grimm. CHURCH CALENDARS - The calendars are here! Pick up your calendar in the narthex. If you have not paid, please see Ruth. There are a few extra calendars available for sale, see Ruth Shipley or Lynn Spencer. Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ARLINGTON BUS TRIP For those signed up, the cost is $21 per person. Money due TODAY. Checks to Dawn Grammer or Gary Saylor. MITTEN TREE In the narthex for donations of new gloves, mittens, scarves & hats. Items will be taken to Shepherd s Staff. Thank you for giving the gift of warmth. Contact Gary Saylor. SOCK & UNDERWEAR DRIVE - A collection box is in the narthex for donations of NEW socks & underwear all sizes. Items will be taken to Shepherd's Staff. Sponsored by the Seekers' class; questions see Gary Saylor or Gene Myers. LIBRARY NEWS Shirley, Goodness and Mercy are three irresistible angels with assignments to help people on earth but they cannot help breaking the rules to get the job done. These three charming angels find themselves in trouble often in Where Angels Go by Debbie Macomber. Thank Kate Gorsuch for her gift of sharing her books with our library.... THIS WEEK UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MEETING Monday, November 1PM. SPRC MEETING Monday, November 7PM. HELP MOVE FURNITURE - Tuesday, November 28 at 7PM. Please come if you can to help! See the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Thanks! Pam Hildenbrand... NEXT WEEK CHRISTMAS CAROLING Sunday, December 3, meet in the social 1PM to carpool. Please sign-up on the sheet in the narthex. Any questions see Cindy or Gary Saylor. TRUSTEES MEETING - Monday, December 7PM. DPUMC MEN S BREAKFAST Thursday, December 7 at Bob Evan's, 7AM. Please bring a Bible or your electronic device. Feel free to bring a guest. Pastor John SISTERHOOD CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY - Thursday, Dec. 6:30PM at Belisimo s Restaurant in Finksburg. Please bring a $10 gift for the gift exchange. Contact Mary Newcomb.

2 ... ADVENT SUNDAYS 1 st Sunday, Dec. 3 Services 8:30 & 11AM. Sunday 9:45AM. 2 nd Sunday, Dec. 10 One 10AM. Sunday 8:45AM. "STARBRIGHT" a zany, light-hearted Advent drama, with a hushed and reverent ending at the Manger of Bethlehem, presented by the Praise & Play drama team. Please plan to attend and invite a friend. 3 rd Sunday, Dec. 17 One 10AM. Sunday 8:45AM. Please come to hear A CHRISTMAS MEDLEY, performed by our combined choirs, directed by Justin Klaverweiden. 4 th Sunday, Dec. 24 One service at 10AM. NO Sunday school.... LATER THIS MONTH & BEYOND POINSETTIAS FOR SANCTUARY Forms available in the narthex, due Sunday, Dec. 10. CHILDREN S DINNER THEATER - Sunday, December 10 at 2pm in the Social Hall. The children will present the play God s Gift to Us. Dinner includes salad, bread sticks, spaghetti with meatballs and cake. Cost $10.00 per ticket, children 3 and under are free. ALL proceeds go toward the 2018 Vacation Bible School expenses. Tickets on sale after the 8:30 and before the 11:00 service. For questions see Kathie Browning or Nancy Baker. RED STOCKINGS FOR SHEPHERD'S STAFF To participate, fill a stocking and mark it for boy or girl along with the age (infant to 16). Ideas: wallet, socks, underwear, CD s, small games, Bible trivia. Due Sunday, Dec, 10. Thank you! Contact Barb Rhine CHRISTMAS FOR SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER Donation box in the narthex. See insert for suggested items. Due by Sunday, Dec. 10. Thank you! Lynn Spencer & Ruth Shipley WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA - Deer Park Cemetery is part of this program. The goal of 140 wreaths for the veterans graves has been met. Donations are still needed for Arlington National Cemetery, see the website The date for laying the wreaths is Saturday, Dec. 16 at 12 noon. Any questions, please see Gary Saylor. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY & COFFEE 'N CHAT - The Children s Ministries team invites everyone to join us on Sunday, December 17 for Coffee & Chat and the Children s Christmas Party in the social hall following the 10AM worship service. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24. 5:00 PM - Children s Interactive Family Service with glow candles 7:00 PM - Family Friendly Service with candlelight and glow candles for children 11:00 PM - Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 One 10AM. NO Sunday school. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God" by Lysa TerKeurst. Begins Thursday, January 11, meets 2 nd & 4 th 7PM. Contact Shirley Miller.... ONGOING WESTMINSTER HOMELESS SHELTER - Box and flyer in the narthex for donation of individually wrapped breakfast items for the Cold Weather Shelter. Questions see Janet Wallet. REMINDER! - For the safety of our church building, if you are the last one leaving the building PLEASE make sure the entrance doors are LOCKED & all LIGHTS ARE OFF! KIDZ CLUBHOUSE - Helpers are needed, please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Questions see Kathie Browning or Pastor John. Thanks. PANERA DOUGH STRIPS FUNDRAISER - Each strip includes 6 coupons for assorted pastries. Cost is $10, value of $18+, a great deal! Coupons are good at any Maryland Panera & never expire. Make great gifts! Benefits Community Outreach events. See Bev Snyder to purchase. WEEKLY PLANNER /EVENTS CALENDAR - If you have a church-related event that you would like to appear in the Carroll County Times, information must be submitted at least two Sunday s prior to the desired appearance date. Please send it to Joy Grimm at joyg1@comcast.net or leave it in the Communications mailbox in the church office. IMAGINE NO MALARIA - A fundraising chart in the narthex is tracking our progress in support of the UM church-wide effort to overcome malaria in Africa. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated. Make checks payable to DPUMC, designated for INM. CARROLL COUNTY FOOD SUNDAY - Please consider bringing in some non-perishable food items for the shopping cart in the narthex. Your contributions are appreciated. CARDS Bring your used birthday/holiday cards to church, to be taken to ARC, where they use them to make tags, etc. Look for the pink & blue gingham box in the narthex....

3 SANCTUARY POINSETTIAS If you are interested in purchasing poinsettias for $11.50 each, you can place one or more in memory of or in honor of a friend or beloved family member. Your loved ones name will appear in the Christmas Eve bulletin. Please use this form and have payment with order please. Orders must be received by December 10. Please give to Kelley Strong or put in the offering plate. Call , if you have any questions. In Honor of In Memory of Given by Amount Enclosed RED or WHITE (Please circle) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Deer Park United Methodist Church THANK YOU!

4 2017 CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL The holiday is fast approaching and it is time to remember our friends at Springfield Hospital. Donation box in the narthex. Because of concerns for safety, it is requested that the following items NOT be given: Razors, All Items in Glass Containers and Over the Counter Medications. PLEASE DO NOT WRAP GIFTS ALL ITEMS FOR GIFTS SHOULD BE NEW Gifts must be in by Sunday, December 10 THANK YOU! Monetary Donations Accepted Please make checks payable to Springfield Hospital Center Auxiliary Gift Cards for Local Stores Phone Cards that can be used for Payphones Publications Subscriptions for Newspapers or Magazines New Paperback Books Paperback Multi-Lingual Multi-Cultural Religious Materials Recreation Equipment Games Board Games Playing Cards Puzzles Books Toiletries Hair Care Products (shampoo, conditioner, gels, moisturizing hair oils, wave caps, wrapping lotions) Bath Products Men s & Women s (bath gels, body wash) Fragrances Electric Razors Nail Care Products Lotions Dental Supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste, denture accessories) Kleenex Women s Cosmetics Disposable Underwear (preferably sizes: L, XL, 2X) Clothing (NEW) Men's - Sweatsuits, Pants, Shirts, Pajamas Women's - Sweatsuits, Pants, Tops, Dresses, Pajamas Clothing Accessories Hats, Wallets, Purses, Slippers

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6 Please submit bulletin announcements by Thursday, 11:00AM to the Office Prayer Chain: Shirley Miller (Coordinator) Chain I Kate Gorsuch / Chain II Brenda Six Bulletin Copying: Debbie Muse Flag raising & lowering: Gary Saylor

7 A little Christmas Humor

8 DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2205 Sykesville Road Westminster MD ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED W E RE ON T H E W E B AT W W W. D P U M C. N E T