Our Mission To transform people, creating disciples of Christ who are devoted to living in a biblically-functioning community.

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Our Mission To transform people, creating disciples of Christ who are devoted to living in a biblically-functioning community. 5 So love the Lord your GOD with all your heart, soul and strength.

1 Our Mission To transform people, creating disciples of Christ who are devoted to living in a biblically-functioning community. 5 So love the Lord your GOD with all your heart, soul and strength. 6 Memorize His laws 7 and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, whether you re at home or walking along the road or going to bed at night, or getting up in the morning. (Deuteronomy 6:5-7) This time of year holds many special memories in my heart and it is a time of the year I miss my father the most. (I think of him all the time but miss him most in hunting season.) One of my favorite songs is entitled Granddaddy s Gun sung by Aaron Lewis. The song tells of an old shotgun handed down through the generations but it also tells of a boy spending time with his grandfather and learning more than just how to hunt he learns life lessons. As I listen to the song I often wonder, what do we pass on or what have we passed on to others, no matter what age that generation may be? Like the shotgun in the song, it s handed down with love and with time spent learning how to use it and in that a relationship is formed between two individuals. I wonder if we would just hand someone a Bible or would we help them to learn what it means? Will we establish a relationship with them and GOD that will never be forgotten? In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, how do parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles find time to talk about our faith to the children in our lives? As they are shuttled between school, music lessons, swimming class, birthday parties, sports, doctor s appointments, etc. how do we find time to encourage them through the ups and downs of growing up, to turn to GOD for guidance? Do we intentionally carve out time to talk to our children, or to others about GOD and how He can be their lifelong friend? At this time of year, when families seem to have more time for each other, and folks are friendlier than usual, Christians, and parents, should be willing to pass on to others The Greatest Story Ever Told, the story of Jesus the Messiah. We, as children of God, should be grateful that 28 we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom, we please GOD by worshipping Him and by showing Him great honor and respect. (Hebrews 12:28) May God bless each of you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Love, Your brother in Christ Jesus Pastor D

2 Brian Flynn Pam Bender Shauna Bixel Joanne Wagner Nittany Penrod Brantley Paul Randy Cope JoAnn Wissinger Cheryl Brush Bill Brush

Nathan Horner Breanna Bailey Tatiyana Kern Cody Baumgardner Dick and Donna Trent 3 Augie and Brenda Donate 4 Mike and Donna Williams

coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Thank you for your support to the Forest Hills Food Pantry.

Our question for last month: What was the name of our church when it was dedicated on April 12, 1959?

Sunday school was held in the old white church building until the Education Unit was built in 1965.

2 2 Brian Flynn Pam Bender Shauna Bixel Joanne Wagner Nittany Penrod Brantley Paul Randy Cope JoAnn Wissinger Cheryl Brush Bill Brush Rick Bausher Barbara Bender Nathan Bailey Aaron Rager Jane Lloyd Stacy Novak Trevor Gordon Juscinda Matlin Oliver Penrod Sally Layton Nathan Horner Breanna Bailey Tatiyana Kern Cody Baumgardner Dick and Donna Trent 3 Augie and Brenda Donate 4 Mike and Donna Williams 13 Bill and Ruby Barclay 15 Jamil and Cindy Hassan 15 Brian and Denise Flynn 28 For the month of December, we will be collecting coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Thank you for your support to the Forest Hills Food Pantry. How well do you know the history of your Church? Our question for last month: What was the name of our church when it was dedicated on April 12, 1959? Answer: Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church. The first service was held on February 8, Sunday school was held in the old white church building until the Education Unit was built in Sunshine Caregiver News We want to thank everyone for the items we collected for the military packages. We packed and shipped eight (8) boxes. We have one birthday this month. Our birthday lady is Rose Fregley. Her birthday is December 6. Her address is: 838 Sunnehanna Drive, Johnstown, PA Please send Rose a card. Thank you and God Bless. Sunshine Caregivers 2

3 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday am Church Christmas 9 am Celebration am am

4 4 Elton Zion Sunday School Bible Point Jesus is God s Son Dec. 2 Christmas Ornament/Cards Creation Dec. 9 Christmas Celebration Dec. 16 Simeon Sees Jesus Luke 2:21-40 Dec. 23 An Angel Visits Mary Luke 1:26-56 Dec. 30 Jesus is good News Luke 2:1-20 4

5 If you would like to have offering envelopes for 2019 and have not received them in the past, please contact Shirley Leipchack at 266-6294. Thank you.

5 5 If you would like to have offering envelopes for 2019 and have not received them in the past, please contact Shirley Leipchack at Thank you. Christmas Poinsettias 2018 Name Red Velvet Noel Pink Passion Elegance Plum Pudding Jingle Bells Candy Cane Three Musketeers Winter Rose Totals Size 3-5 Blooms 7 Doubles 10 Triple Color/Price $8.50 $16.00 $22.00 Red White Pink Marble Burgundy Red/White Splash Red & White Multicolor Red/ White/Pink Red Not available in this size Not available in this size Not available in this size $ $ $ In Honor Of In Memory Of Your Name Phone Number 5

6 6 Greeter List 2019 January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 February 3 February 10 February 17 February 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 Augie and Brenda Donate Jim and JoAnn Wissinger Rick and Ruth Bausher Chuck and Lynnea Bailey Donna Neff and Dolores Gramling Jim and Joanne Wagner Steve and Carol Chappie Dave and Karen Kissinger Gayle and Sheryl Richie Keith and Marsha Griffith Stacey Fondelier and Kay Bixel Dick and Donna Trent Tim and Ruth Leventry Dorothy Baumgardner and Tracy Helsel Chuck and Becky Rusnak Sunrise Mike and Donna Williams 10:30 John and Heather Shaffer Sally Layton and Dorothy Findley Don and Roxanne Saccol Tim and Wendy Gordon George and Janet Drobnak John and Shirley Leipchack Jim and Sharon Hess Scott and Kris Cramer Charlie and Jane Lloyd Jim Seese and Diane Gobbel John and Healther Shaffer July 7 Sally Layton and Dorothy Findley July 14 Don and Roxanne Saccol July 21 Tim and Wendy Gordon July 28 George and Janet Drobnak August 4 John and Shirley Leipchack August 11 Mike and Donna Williams August 18 Jim Seese and Diane Gobbel August 25 Charlie and Jane Lloyd September 1 Donna Neff and Dolores Gramling September 8 Dick and Donna Trent September 15 Scott and Kris Cramer September 22 Gayle and Sheryl Richie September 29 Eldon and Belva Mock October 6 Steve and Carol Chappie October 13 Chuck and Becky Rusnak October 20 Rick and Ruth Bausher October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 December 1 December 8 December 15 December 22 December 24 December 29 Dorothy Baumgardner and Tracy Helsel Augie and Brenda Donate Jim and JoAnn Wissinger Keith and Marsha Griffith John and Heather Shaffer Jim and JoAnn Wissinger Chuck and Lynnea Bailey Stacey Fondelier and Kay Bixel Tim and Ruth Leventry Christmas Eve Jim and Sharon Hess Dave and Karen Kissinger Please contact me if you cannot greet on your designated Sunday. Thank you. Donna Williams

7 MOUNT OLIVE: SIDMAN CHURCH MEN S GROUP FATHER SON EVENT - December 29, 2018 11:30 12:30 pm Lunch 12:30 2:30 pm Presentation Mount Olive: Sidman United Methodist Church will be hosting a Father/Son

Mount Olive UMC is located at 599 Fairview Avenue, Sidman, PA 15955. MINI LOVE TREES Since there will be no Love Tree at the Galleria this year, Elton UMC will sponsor a Mini Love Tree in our church.

7 7 MOUNT OLIVE: SIDMAN CHURCH MEN S GROUP FATHER SON EVENT - December 29, :30 12:30 pm Lunch 12:30 2:30 pm Presentation Mount Olive: Sidman United Methodist Church will be hosting a Father/Son event on Saturday, December 29, The event will run from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm and include a light lunch followed by a fly tying and fly fishing seminar offered by Holsinger s Fly Shop. Mount Olive UMC is located at 599 Fairview Avenue, Sidman, PA MINI LOVE TREES Since there will be no Love Tree at the Galleria this year, Elton UMC will sponsor a Mini Love Tree in our church. The money raised will go toward Johnstown Human Services for daily operations of all programming and ministry, allowing them to continually serve the under-resourced individuals and families in our community. Thank you for your support. Greeters for Month of December December 9 Tim and Ruth Leventry December 16 George and Janet Drobnak December 23 John and Shirley Leipchack December 24 John and Heather Shaffer (Christmas Eve) December 30 Tim and Wendy Gordon Our annual Christmas Gathering will be held during morning worship this year rather than the afternoon. This year Andy Hoffman has graciously volunteered to help coordinate this event. After we open worship as usual, we will all enjoy music and other entertainment provided by our various church choirs/musical ensembles/and youth group. We will end worship with a hymn, benediction and blessing. All are invited to enjoy a luncheon in the social hall immediately following worship. If you are able please sign up for a dish to bring (a signup sheet will be passed around the congregation). Santa will also be visiting at the luncheon. We hope to enjoy the blessings of the season with all of our church family! Upcoming Sunday School Activities Dec. 9 Dec. 16 Dec. 23 December 30 Christmas Gathering during worship Sunday School party in the social hall during Sunday School time. Regularly scheduled Sunday School. Regularly scheduled Sunday School. 7

8 E lton Zion United Methodist Church PO Box 96 Elton, PA 15934 Phone: 814-266-1512 Our

8 8 E lton Zion United Methodist Church PO Box 96 Elton, PA Phone: Our relationship with Jesus doesn t begin in heaven it begins right here on earth and is continued into heaven 8

Our Mission To transform people, creating disciples of Christ who are devoted to living in a biblically-functioning community.

Our Mission To transform people, creating disciples of Christ who are devoted to living in a biblically-functioning community. Let s do our best to know the Lord. His coming is as certain as the morning