Christ the King Sunday

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1 The year begins with anticipation of and then celebration of Jesus' birth. The season of Epiphany focuses on the life of Christ and the many ways God makes Himself known through many manifestations or epiphanies. Lent is the next season as we walk through forty days of preparing for the suffering and death of Jesus. Then, Easter gives the Christian faith its unique standing: We have a Risen Savior! The season of Easter is followed by Pentecost Weekly Schedule Wednesday, November 21 Church office closes at 12:30 p.m. for Thanksgiving. Thursday, November 22 Happy Thanksgiving Church office is closed Friday, November 23 Church office is closed Sunday, November 25 9 a.m. - Morning Worship 10 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Monday, November 26 1 p.m. - Handbell Quartet Rehearsal 6 p.m. - Finance Committee meeting in the conference room. 7 p.m. - Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal Weekly E-blast November 21, 2018 Christ the King Sunday Tuesday, November a.m. - JOY Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, November 28 7 a.m. - Youth Prayer Breakfast 12 p.m. - Men's Bible study with Rev. Perkins in the Youth Center 1 p.m. - "Deck the Halls" in the Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. - Youth Bible Study 6:45 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 29 4:30 p.m. - Prime Time departs for their "Night to Remember" (Prior registrations required) Christ the King with Musician Angels by Hans Memling, circa 1480 This Sunday is known as Christ the King Sunday. It is the final Sunday on the Christian calendar for this year. Next Sunday, begins the Advent season, which is the first Sunday of the next liturgical year. ("Liturgical" relates to public worship.) You are no doubt more familiar with the liturgical calendar than you first think.

2 where we recall the Holy Spirit descending on believers and giving birth to the church. Finally, then follows a five-months long season after Pentecost called "Ordinary Time." The last day in Ordinary Time is Christ the King Sunday. This is a day to focus on Christ's godliness and holiness. We know the truth that Christ is ruling beside God in heaven. We anticipate the consummation of all things when, "at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:10-11). Christ the King Sunday calls us to lift up our heads from the concerns of earth, to remember that which is eternal. Christ is Lord and King! I hope to see you on Sunday! Stewardship Campaign Update as of November 20, 2018 We are trying to wrap up our campaign to project financial resources available for our mission and ministry budget for next year. This budget makes possible the vast ministries offered by our church.

3 The most current report is: Total Number of Commitments Card: Total New Commitments: Increased Commitments over 2018: Total Amount Committed: $787,126 If you have not turned in a commitment card, please do so as soon as possible. Commitment cards are available in the office and sanctuary. Also, you may complete a commitment card on the church website. Go to Surprised Pastors Tommy and Brad were surprised when we came into work on Monday of this week. We both found a bag with some notes of appreciation left on our desks with a box of blueberry muffins. Thanks to everyone who shared a note and to the folks who coordinated this surprise. We both feel blessed to be appointed to serve as pastors of this wonderful church.

4 DECK THE HALLS We are decorating our campus for Christmas and would love your help! Wednesday, November 28th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Come and join us as we prepare our Sanctuary to celebrate the birth of our Savior this joyous season. Angela Westmoreland, our worship chair, is coordinating the major undertaking.

5 PUMC YOUTH If you are interested in attending and would All youth activites resume this Wednesday, November 28th. Youth Prayer Breakfast - 7 a.m. Youth Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. METHODIST HOME CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, December 1, :30 p.m. The Perry UMC Methodist Men and the Missions Committee will sponsor a Christmas Party at the Methodist Home for Children and Youth, located at 304 Pierce Avenue in Macon on Saturday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate in this event. We will be providing finger foods and desserts for the residents and staff of the home (approximately 100 people). We need your help to ensure there is enough food for everyone! Please bring a dish to share to the fellowship hall on Friday, November 30th or contact Bob Messer at for pickup.

6 like to ride the church bus, please contact Bob or the church office at by Friday, November 30th. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST December 2, a.m. in the Back Porch Families are invited to join us as we kick off the month of December with a catered breakfast and the Christmas story. Deadline to sign up to attend this special gathering is November 28th. Please contact Krissy at ext 112 or her here to register. Youth Christmas Party December 2, 2018

7 5 p.m. in the Youth Center Join us for a Christmas supper and Christmas at the Square. ANGEL TREE Share the joys of Christmas with a child in need! Our Angel tree is set up by the Fellowship Hall with the names of local children and their wish list for Christmas. Select a child and bring your wrapped gifts to the church by December 4th.

8 Prime Time Christmas Luncheon Thursday, December 6, 2018 Noon in the Fellowship Hall "A Woodwind Christmas" program presented by Gene Salyer. You certainly don't want to miss Gene's multi-instrument virtuosity on these Christmas classics. Please make reservations no later this than Tuesday December 4th by noon by calling the church office at or by ing Rev. Tommy at Saturday, December 1 Perry Arts Center 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. $5 per ticket for breakfast Additional $5 for picture with Santa

9 Sponsored by the Kiwanis and Zaltana Club with proceeds benefitting our Brian Bowen Snax Sax. Please contact Anne Moore at for more information. ALTAR FLOWERS 2019 is approaching fast and we have many open dates on our 2019 calendar for Altar flowers. If you are interested in placing flowers in the Sanctuary or if you have done so on a yearly basis, please contact Emilee in the church office at or by here. This is a wonderful way to glorify God and beautify our sanctuary as we worship. Perry United Methodist Church--Perry, Georgia Pastor Brad Brady / 1002 Carroll Street / Perry, Georgia 31069