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divine direction given to Gabriel to travel to the small town of Nazareth so that he might deliver a message to Mary.

1 SharingSpace Weekly Newsletter of New Beginnings UMC December 23-30th, 2018 This Week s Activities Clear a Path Sunday 12/23 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth Luke 1:26 Traditional Worship Sunday School College Connections Contemporary Worship Service Our Scripture lesson from this past Sunday began with the above verse, which describes the divine direction given to Gabriel to travel to the small town of Nazareth so that he might deliver a message to Mary. Our Scripture lesson from Sunday presented us with the second instance of god directing Gabriel to deliver a message - the first instance being Gabriel s exchange with Zechariah (Luke 1:5ff) Monday 12/24 The attention placed upon the messages of Gabriel and the response to these messages by Zechariah and Mary have been the focus of our sermons; but, our sermons have not given us the opportunity to consider the angelic presence Gabriel offers in this narrative. Thursday 12/27 Gabriel is an angel of the Lord - stemming from the greek root aggelos or angelos. An angel is a messenger of God, which is precisely what we observe with Gabriel. God has sent Gabriel to deliver a message to Zechariah and Mary. I m not sure if it is Luke s account or our traditional understanding of Gabriel, but the presence of this angelic figure suggests a sense of bravado or regality. But, I m not certain God s messengers are so easily identifiable There was a young man in our former town, who was well known in the community. You might say he was a local personality. This young man was not able to be employed, so he served the town by sweeping the sidewalks along the main street. I remember one particular day, when I has walked up town for a cup of coffee. The young man was walking along the sidewalks in his usual fashion. Only it was Christmas time, and the young man was wearing a Santa Clause cap. As he walked the sidewalks sweeping a path for people to walk along, he was singing a familiar chorus, Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Clause is coming to town Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday 12/25 Wednesday 12/26 9:00 8:00 9:00 Church Office open 9am-Noon Morning Prayer Group Church Office Open 9am-Noon Friday 12/28 Sunday 12/30 Traditional Worship Sunday School College Connections Contemporary Worship Service KidLink AM New Years Celebration Monday 12/31 10:00 Women s Class Meeting Group 1 Tuesday 1/1 Wednesday 1/2 5:30 6:30 7:00 Women s Class Meeting Group 4 Praise Band Practice Servant Stitchers Choir Practice Thursday 1/3 8:00 1:00 7:00 Morning Prayer Group Women s Conference Meeting Cub Scout Leader Meeting Friday 1/4 Continued on page 2 Boy Scout Lock-In

continued from page 1 I remember thinking about the joy in the young man s voice as

His message was accurate there was joy for all of us in the anticipation of one s

long-awaited, I realized God s messengers are not always predictable.

There is cause for Joy this Christmas season.

Until Sunday, Pastor Ross Longest Night Service Friday, December 21st at pm KidLink

session, so that families can worship together.

23rd at service, the choir would like to invite you to join them for a special

2 continued from page 1 I remember thinking about the joy in the young man s voice as he sung out the announcement of an anticipated arrival. His message was accurate there was joy for all of us in the anticipation of one s arrival And, as this young man cleared a path as he announced the arrival of the one long-awaited, I realized God s messengers are not always predictable. Yet, Good still sends his angels among us. There is cause for Joy this Christmas season. The one long awaited is coming, so clear a path, and be made ready to receive him! Until Sunday, Pastor Ross Longest Night Service Friday, December 21st at pm KidLink Sometimes Christmas is not always joyous, it can be a sad and emotional holiday season. If you are struggling, please join us for this contemplative candlelight service of healing and hope. Sunday, December 23rd Regular worship schedule at and am KidLink AM will not be in session, so that families can worship together. Childcare will be available for 5K and under. This Sunday, Dec. 23rd at service, the choir would like to invite you to join them for a special musical cantata, Peace Has Come The first half of the service will be all singing with narration, and then we ll hear the fourth sermon in the 15 Months series. You don t want to miss it. You will be blessed. Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th at pm Candlelight Service for all ages. Church Office Holiday Hours Monday, 12/24 Tuesday, 12/25 Wednesday, 12/26 9am-Noon Thursday, 12/27 9am-Noon Friday, 12/28 Monday, 12/31 Tuesday, 1/1 8am-4pm

Children 4K 5th Grade Youth 6-12th Grade Family Worship on December 23rd KidLink AM will not be in session that day, so that families can worship together.

Snow Day Sunday, January 13th at am Wear you winter gear and join us for a snowy good time with a special bible lesson and craft celebrating winter.

Cost is $6, plus snack money. Mother s Morning Out Thursday, January 17th 9:00-am KidLink We will be taking a break and not meeting on January 3rd.

3 Children 4K 5th Grade Youth 6-12th Grade Family Worship on December 23rd KidLink AM will not be in session that day, so that families can worship together. Childcare will be available for 5K and under. Upcoming KidLink Events New Year s Celebration Sunday, December 30th at am Join us a for a bible lesson and craft to ring in the New Year. Snow Day Sunday, January 13th at am Wear you winter gear and join us for a snowy good time with a special bible lesson and craft celebrating winter. Ice Skating Trip Sunday, January 20th 2:30-5:30pmAll kids grades 3-6 are invited on a trip to the Pavilion Ice Skating Rink in Greenville Meet at church at 2:30 and pick up at 5:30. Cost is $6, plus snack money. Mother s Morning Out Thursday, January 17th 9:00-am KidLink We will be taking a break and not meeting on January 3rd. The next Mother s morning out will be on Thursday, January 17th. Then, every first and third Thursday of the month, all kids newborn to age five will be well taken care of by our Safe Sanctuaries certified staff, while you are out running errands or taking time for yourself. +Current travel release waiver is required. Scholarships available, please contact Joy Garner. Plans subject to change based on interest, weather and available chaperones/drivers. For more information on any Children s Events, Contact Joy Garner at or Youth will not meet during the Christmas break Watch you bulletin and newsletter for January events. Remind App for Texting Remind is an app you can download on your phone to text me or receive youth reminder messages. Access Codes: Junior Senior For more information on any Youth Events, Contact Kirsten Little at youth@newbeginningsumc.org College Connections Sundays Sundays at am Room 5 All young adults age are invited to join us as we discuss relevant life questions with For more information on College Connections Contact Ginny Patterson at ginnypatt@gmail.com.

Ushers/Greeters 12/23/18 Head: Mike Russell Usher: Rusty Daniels Usher: Larry Campsen Usher: Donna Campsen Usher: Del Krause Usher: Ray Crum Greet: Bert Crum Greet: Judy Bolton Security/Medical Team

Coleman Greet: Susan Blackwood Greet: Doris Powell Security/Medical Team 12/24/18 Mark Phillips Head: Kay Hill Usher: Greg Hill Usher: Tim Finch Usher: Donelle Finch Usher: Wayland Powell Greet:

4 Ushers/Greeters 12/23/18 Head: Mike Russell Usher: Rusty Daniels Usher: Larry Campsen Usher: Donna Campsen Usher: Del Krause Usher: Ray Crum Greet: Bert Crum Greet: Judy Bolton Security/Medical Team 12/23/18 8:00-Noon Phil Easler Wayne Kyle Mark Phillips Ushers/Greeters 12/24/18 Head: Mike Russell Usher: Linda Moffitt Usher: Larry Campsen Usher: Donna Campsen Usher: Pat Coleman Usher: Judy Coleman Greet: Susan Blackwood Greet: Doris Powell Security/Medical Team 12/24/18 Mark Phillips Head: Kay Hill Usher: Greg Hill Usher: Tim Finch Usher: Donelle Finch Usher: Wayland Powell Greet: Susan Powell Greet: Ellison Hill Greet: Pat Darby Frank Adams Doug Chivers Scheduled Meetings Women s Conference Thursday, January 3rd at 1:00pm Room 3 Contact Gail Craven at Youth Council Tuesday, January 8th at 6:30pm Room 3 Contact Kirsten Little at Missions Tuesday, January 8th at 6:30pm Room 1 Contact Susan Powell at Trustees Sunday, January 13th at Noon Room 4 SPRC Monday, January 14th at 6:30pm Room 3 Contact Ken Walter at If childcare is needed, please register at least 48 hours in advance on the bulletin communication card or on the church website: Ushers/Greeters 12/30/18 Head: Ann Hunter Usher: Martin Hunter Usher: Buck Linkous Usher: Karen Linkous Usher: Jon Kirtsey Usher: Patsy Kirtsey Greet: Phyllis McMakin Greet: Harvey Lux Head: Amanda Eplee Usher: Steve Eplee Usher: Brenda Blackwood Usher: Greg Hill Usher: Kay Hill Greet: Ellison Hill Greet: Debra Steadman Greet: Willo Pent Sunday, Our Presence Traditional 137 Contemporary 264 Sunday Total 401 Our Gifts YTD Budget $698, YTD Expenses $596, YTD Giving $610, Weekly Giving $ 22, and benefits! What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to New Beginnings. You can use your existing Amazon.com account just go to smile.amazon.com, and select New Beginnings United Methodist Church Boiling Springs, SC to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation. Thank

Did You Miss a Sermon? We are now posting the sermons online. in video and podcast format. Please Note: The original retreat in Myrtle Beach has been changed to a one day conference in Lexington.

com/194909 Registration is now open! Visit us at the table in the back of the Sanctuary Forms are also on our website: www.newbeginningsumc.org or on the bulletin board outside the church office.

5 Did You Miss a Sermon? We are now posting the sermons online. in video and podcast format. Please Note: The original retreat in Myrtle Beach has been changed to a one day conference in Lexington. Contact John Rush at for more info. Video: Visit our website: Click on the Resource tab and then "Sermons. Podcast: Visit Buzzsprout.com Registration is now open! Visit us at the table in the back of the Sanctuary Forms are also on our website: or on the bulletin board outside the church office. Men s Ministry Conference February 16, am-5:00pm Mt. Horeb United Methodist Lexington, SC All men are invited to join us for the upcoming Men s Conference entitled Get Out of the Boat Faith Over Fear". Registration open soon. To register go to and click on the 2019 Men s Ministry Conference. Once you have registered please contact John Rush at for reimbursement of your registration fee. One can CAN make a difference. As you are out grocery shopping this week, pick up an extra can of food for the food pantry and drop it off in the front church lobby. Your donation will make a difference in someone s life. All donations for December go to Greater Spartanburg Ministries

Sunday School am Fellowship Class Christmas from the Backside Leaders: Cathy Blair & Sandra Shaw Room 4, M & M Center Foundation Class Study of Paul s Letter to the Galatians Leader: Brian Cannon

DVD and Discussion Room 1, M & M Center G.I.F.T.

Building Main Room College Connections Class Room 5, M & M Center Youth Sunday School Junior High Class - Grades 6-8 Youth Building Senior High Class - Grades 9-12 Youth Building Children s Sunday

6 Sunday School am Fellowship Class Christmas from the Backside Leaders: Cathy Blair & Sandra Shaw Room 4, M & M Center Foundation Class Study of Paul s Letter to the Galatians Leader: Brian Cannon Lecture and Bible Study Room 6, M & M Center Living by Grace Class Everybody Always by Bob Goff Leader: David Hassen Room 7, M & M Center Live It Class Study of the Book of Mark Leader: Wes Craven DVD and Discussion Room 1, M & M Center G.I.F.T. Class- Growing in Faith Together Advent Conspiracy by Rick McKinley Leader: Phil Griswold Room 3 M & M Center Raising Faith Class The Wonder of Christmas Leader: Joy Garner/Elizabeth Hassen KidLink Building Main Room College Connections Class Room 5, M & M Center Youth Sunday School Junior High Class - Grades 6-8 Youth Building Senior High Class - Grades 9-12 Youth Building Children s Sunday School Children s Classes - Grades K4-5 KidLink Building facebook.com/ newbeginningsumc 210 Rainbow Lake Road Boiling Springs, SC Phone: Office Hours 8:00am- 4:00pm Monday Thursday Friday twitter.com/nbumc Prayer Requests To submit a prayer request: to prayers.nbumc@gmail.com Write them on the Sunday Bulletin Communication Card. Visit the Prayer tab on our website. If want to pray for concerns please send an to: prayers.nbumc@gmail.com.to be added to the list. Congregational Care Congregational Care Information: Ruth Clousher clousherr@gmail.com (717) For a phone call or visit: Esta Sharp (864) For cards or mail: Nancy Hallgren nhall39@bellsouth.net (864) For congratulatory, illness or death. For Meals: due to illness, surgery or accident or funeral services. Ruth Clousher clousherr@gmail.com (717) Prayer Shawl Ministry: Prayer shawls for anyone who is seriously ill or going through a serious life challenge. Jane Wofford woffordjane@gmail.com (864) Stephen Ministry: Christian care for those experiencing a life challenge or crisis. Rev. Ross Chellis ross.chellis@newbeginningsumc.org (864) Registration for Child Care Child care is available free of charge for all church ministry meetings and church -sponsored events (unless indicated). No reservations are needed for worship services. Reservations required 48 hours in advance. Complete the Child Care request on the Sunday Bulletin Communication Card. Visit the Nursery tab and register on the church website. Church Calendar The official church event calendar is on our website. Contact Lisa Diestler at lisa.diestler@newbeginningsumc.org. Text to Give Simply send a text to with the amount you Wish to contribute. Once you register, future giving is easy. Just send a text with the amount you wish to give and it will process automatically. If you have any questions, please contact the Reverend Ross Chellis Pastor ross.chellis@newbeginningsumc.org Joy Garner Children s Ministry Director joy.garner@newbeginningsumc.org Lisa Diestler Communications/Membership/Senior Adults lisa.diestler@newbeginningsumc.org Jeannie Smith Choir Director jeanniesmith@newbeginningsumc.org Richey Blackwood Praise Team Director richey.blackwood@newbeginningsumc.org Tonya Miller Finance Administrator tonya.miller@newbeginningsumc.org Ryan Hyatt Media/Sound Coordinator ryan.hyatt@newbeginningsumc.org Jennifer Hubbard Building Steward

Sharing Space Weekly Newsletter of New Beginnings UMC

Sharing Space Weekly Newsletter of New Beginnings UMC November 4, 2018 This Week s Activities Sunday 11/4 8:30 Traditional Worship 9:45 Sunday School 9:45 College Connections 11:00 Contemporary Worship