CABOT UMC NEWS. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! from Bro. Stephen

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1 CABOT UMC NEWS A community of faith striving to be Spirit-filled while experiencing Christ s limitless transformation through relationships, worship and service. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! from Bro. Stephen As I reflect back on 2018 and look forward to 2019, I just want to let you know how much Leila and I love being part of your church family. It is an honor and privilege to serve you and we are excited about what the future holds (How can we not be? We serve a Mighty God). Thank you for the wonderful cards, candies and Christmas gifts you gave to my family and me. Over the last year, you have blessed us in so many ways and continue to do so. I look forward to what God has in store for us this coming year. In anticipation of the New Year, I ve been praying for God s guidance and wisdom as to how I need to spend my time. In what way is God calling me to invest in you as your pastor? A verse out of the book of Hebrews kept coming to mind: let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity Heb. 6:1. In a word, the impression I got was GROW. Not only are we calling the first series of the year GROW but this theme will permeate everything we do in As followers of Christ we have a responsibility to grow up in the faith. As we mature spiritually we are able to distinguish good from evil (Hebrews 5:14). When we can identify evil it s much easier to avoid it and when we avoid it, by default, we are living a more holy life and that s the goal of Christian maturity. 1 Peter 2:1-3 says, Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. I am often reminded of how much I don t know about the things of God. My worldview and the lens through which I see God s Kingdom is so small and I want it to be big. I want the same vision Christ has for His people and in order to get closer to that, I have to continue to study, pray, serve, worship and interact with other Christians. I have to be deliberate about how I spend my time and where I invest my energy. Therefore, in 2019 I m going to focus on getting closer to Christ so that I may GROW. I m inviting you to join me on this journey and we, as a church staff, will provide you with opportunities to experience Christ anew as we GROW together. 2019, Here We Come!! Blessings & Peace, Bro. Stephen

2 Sermon Series starting Sunday, Jan. 6th I m asked on a regular basis for spiritual advice. It is a great joy to guide people toward Christ. One of the most common questions I am asked is, "how do I grow as a Christian?", from people who feel they are stuck spiritually, or growing at a painfully slow pace. I m actually excited when people ask me this because it lets me know they want more out of their relationship with Christ. Too many self-proclaimed Christians aren t interested in growing. They feel comfortable with their past salvation in that they received Christ, and their future salvation in that they will go to heaven one day. But they are not very interested in how to walk out their salvation in the present. Following Jesus is a lifelong process, not a one-and-done moment. We are commanded in Scripture to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). We Wesleyans believe that behind the biblical and theological themes of the meaning of creation, the fall of humanity, the understanding of law and grace, the meaning of justification, and the new birth, the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit is the call to holiness. Someone who is growing spiritually will become more and more like Christ. The spiritually mature will be able to "distinguish good from evil" (Hebrews 5:14). This series, GROW, is going to help all of us understand the importance of growing and give us a pathway, or process, by which to do it. 1/6/2018 Why Grow? 1/13/2018 Why Worship? 1/20/2018 Why Study God s Word? 1/27/2018 Why Serve? 2/3/2018 Why Together? JOIN US FOR GROW, A Series That Could Change Your Life. Did you know that we have a church app? It s available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Just search for Cabot United Methodist Church. It s free! Stay informed about upcoming events, submit prayer requests, sign up for children s and youth activities, and listen to our recorded weekly sermons. Download the free app today!

3 MEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings, this Men s Group meets in the Eaton Room (M101) for breakfast and study. We meet year-round. We d love to have you join us! *We took a short break for the holidays but will resume on Wednesday, January 9 th * Get updates/reminders for Methodist Men right on your phone. To sign up: 1. Go to the following link; rmd.at/cumcmm and follow instructions to sign up for Remind. 2. Text the to the number ACTSofMercy This LifeGroup is focused on studying, brainstorming, and implementing new ministries throughout the community. We normally meet at the church every other Tuesday evening from 7 8:30 p.m. in the Wesley Center foyer. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8th. We are currently working on plans for a Cabot Community Garden, working on The Pad Project (bringing feminine hygiene products to girls in third-world countries so they don t have to drop out of school), and we re working with the HELP organization to build a transitional living home here in Cabot to help those who are homeless rehabilitate their lives. This group is for ANYONE in the Cabot community who wants to positively impact change and make this world a better place. Please help us to help our neighbors in need! For more information, contact Jenn or JennSchimmer@gmail.com Or contact Alesha Harry at or Alesha.Harry@acxiom.com. WOW UMW Circle Women of the Word Looking to join a circle of ladies who have fun as they serve local missions? WOW (Women of the Word) would love to have you join us on the 2 nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at various members homes watch the bulletin and newsletter for the address. We support local missions such as the backpack program at Central Elementary, CASA, Lonoke County Safe Haven, Open Arms Shelter, Options Pregnancy Center, and other local organizations. Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 8 th in the Eaton Room. Our guest speaker is Nancy Hamlin from Open Arms Shelter. For more information, please contact Becky Harrington at JANUARY ADULT ACTIVITIES Jan. 4 Lunch at Guadalajara, meet at restaurant at 11:00 a.m. Jan. 8 Lunch at Peppermill Grill, meet at restaurant at 11:00 a.m. Jan. 15 Lunch at Morina s, meet at restaurant at 11:00 a.m. Jan. 20 Murry s, leave from Southside Elem. at 11:00 a.m. Cost is $33. Jan. 22 UMW Alice Murrell Circle, Eaton Room, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 25 Heber Springs, lunch at Mack s & see the trumpeter swans. Leave church at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 AARP at the Community Center at 6:00 p.m. Jan. 29 Lunch at Purple Onion, meet at restaurant at 11:00 a.m. Please call Jean Davenport at (home) or (cell) for information or reservations.

4 PRAYER LIST Trinity Woodward Kyle & Sheli Msall Jennifer Woods Wyatt Coke Mary Williams Francis Ruth Burkhead Kathryn Bowman Ellis Finch Tammy Thelen Rhine Family Linda Brown John Matthews Tyler Griffin Bryant Hintze Christy Cavin Jeanie Williams William Dunn Lee Vaught Mary Kay Lieblong Sissy Lasley Everly Neumeier Jack Carringtion Nancy Rollins Janet Crain & Family Jerry Procell Donna Bowles Grace Brooks Devona Brannon Nursing Home/Rehab/Shut-Ins Theresa Yeary, Gladys Putt, Beth Hasek, Billie Dougherty, Marilyn Stroud, Bennie Bevill Condolences: To Becky True & Family in the death of her mother, Darlyne Gohman To Rosemary Fortner in the death of her father, T. C. Blanton Congratulations to Brandon & Jessica Schimmer on the birth of their son, Emmett Christopher, on Friday, December 21 st at 11:45 a.m.! He weighed 8 lb. 5 oz. and was 20 ¼ long. The proud big brothers are Aiden & Elijah Schimmer. Club 56, Youth activities and Adult Bible Study classes will resume on January 9 th. We hope you all have enjoyed your holiday break! Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventive health event at Cabot United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 29 th, from 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take minutes to complete. There are three ways to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129. You can call toll-free or visit or text the word circle to

5 As you do your weekly grocery shopping, please consider helping our CUMC Food Pantry with a donation. The Food Pantry currently needs donations of shelf-stable milk, cereal and corn muffin mix. We appreciate your donations and continued support of this ministry throughout the year! The Sager Brown adult mission trip to Baldwin, LA will take place April The total fee is $255, with half being due by January 15 th for those who plan to attend. This is a wonderful, inspirational trip. For more information, please contact Jean Davenport at The Christmas Feast was a HUGE success! If you brought food, toys or boxes, if you cooked a turkey or dressing or baked a pie, if you helped financially, if you prayed, if you came on Christmas morning and volunteered, thank you! Those words seem so inadequate, but it is truly heartfelt. There is always a sense of panic leading up to the day but much like the story of the loaves and fishes, there is always enough, and more. The numbers are not available right now, but we will get those to you. Again, thank you. You have been an example of Christ s love to our community. ATTENTION!! Due to several openings in Kids Rock, we will postpone meeting on our regular Wednesday night schedule until more leaders are in place. Leaders and/or circle leaders are still needed in the following areas: Pre-School Games Leader 1 st & 2 nd Grade Games Leader 3 rd & 4 th Grade Games Leader Circle Leader with 4-year-olds

6 About children typically attend Kids Rock each week, and they arrive excited and eager to learn, often inviting their friends to attend with them! If YOU are willing to give some time to teaching and helping with our children on Wednesday nights, please just let Darlene know at Lessons are provided for leaders and the materials/supplies are gathered for you ahead of time. You simply come ready to share God s Love with these pre-school and elementary children and come ready to be blessed as you spend time with them! Thank you for prayerfully considering serving in this special and rewarding way! 2019 Dates to Remember January 27 New Baby Luncheon at noon in the Eaton Room, honoring our babies born in 2018 February 9 Women s Banquet, 6:00 p.m. in the FLC (the makeup date in case of inclement weather will be Feb. 23 rd ). Youth Small Groups and Worship meet every Wednesday evening throughout the school year. Come eat dinner with us in the Refuge at 5:15 p.m. Small Groups start at 6:00 p.m., followed by Youth Worship & music by the youth praise band, The Refugees, in the Refuge at 7:00 p.m. We re taking a break for the holidays and will resume Youth activities on Wednesday, January 9 th. Wednesday, January 2 11:00 am Adults to Little Rock Library *No Wednesday Night Activities tonight Thursday, January 3 Cabot students back in school 4:15 5:00 pm Workout & Worship Wesley Ctr. foyer 5:45 pm Praise Band practice FLC Friday, January 4 11:00 am Adults Lunch at Guadalajara 4:30 pm Girl Scouts Art Room Sunday, January 6 8:00 am Traditional Service Sanctuary 9:00 am Contemporary Service FLC 9:00 am The Bridge Coffee & Fellowship Wesley Ctr. foyer

7 9:30 am Crusaders E104; Disciple E105; Willing Hands M104; Faith in Action Library; Mixed Adults M115 10:00 am All other LifeGroups 11:00 am Traditional Service Sanctuary 11:00 am Youth Praise Band practice Refuge 3:30 5:00 pm True Spirituality Bible Study Eaton Room 5:00 pm Prayer Team Library 6:00 pm AA Women s Meeting E110 Monday, January 7 6:00 pm Venture Crew E104 6:30 pm Trustees meeting M115 6:30 8:00 pm Cub Scouts Pack 205 FLC/M102/M104/M105/E105/E106/ E107/E108/E109/E113/E114/E116/E117/E118/E119/E120 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 23 Wesley Ctr. foyer/e101/e102 Tuesday, January 8 10:00 am Alzheimer s Support Group Eaton Room 11:00 am Adults Lunch at Peppermill Grill 4:15 5:00 pm Workout & Worship Wesley Ctr. foyer 6:00 pm Circle of Faith E120 7:00 pm UMW WOW Circle Eaton Room 7:00 pm Acts of Mercy meeting Wesley Ctr. foyer Effective September 1, 2017, carrying a firearm is prohibited on church property. Did you know that you can tithe electronically through our church app? It s easy to do through Subsplash Giving Text-to-Give! Just text CABOTUMC to You ll receive a reply with the link to the giving interface. (The code is not case-sensitive). If you already have a Subsplash Giving account, you ll be able to login and give immediately. If not, you ll be able to create your account in seconds. Give it a try! CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING = $3, This offering will be divided among the following 6 global UMC ministries: Human Relations Day United Methodist Committee On Relief Native American Ministries Peace with Justice United Methodist Student Day World Communion Needed Weekly: $18, Received: 12/23/18 $17, Attendance: 464 Received: 12/30/18 $6, Attendance: 353