D E C E MBE R 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 1 0, I S S U E 1 2 F A I T H A L I V E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H The CHRIST-MAS Experience! C H U R C H O F F I C E E - M A I L F A I T H A L V @ P T D. N E T To contact us: Phone: 610-852-2805 Pastor s E-mail fapastor@ptd.net Church Administrator s E-mail faadmin@ptd.net www.faithaliveumc.com O U R I D E N T I T Y Faith Alive Church.. Growing Up, Growing Together, Going Out, In Jesus Name! Advent is upon us and Christmas is coming! We pause our study in the book of Acts [to return in the new year] as we celebrate the four Sundays of Advent and share together in The Christmas Experience [by Pastor Kyle Idleman]. I will be sharing Bible messages @ 8:30am & 10:45am each Sunday that connect with Kyle s Bible Study and DVD movie segments from the original Christmas story and characters! You can enjoy the video segments and share in the Bible Study by coming to a group on Sunday mornings [9:45am in Room #113], Tues. evenings [7:00pm in Leah s Room], or Wed. evenings [7:00pm in our Sanctuary] all this month! We ll also sing some Christmas carols and share prayer time together to help us prepare for our celebration of Christ s birth. We are projecting the full theatrical Movie version [80 minutes] of The Christmas Experience on two different evenings: Sat. 12/15 @ 6:30pm and Sun. 12/30 @ 6:30pm [both in Leah s Room]. We will provide popcorn and drinks with this free movie and ask that you bring a snack to share, if you wish. Don t forget our annual Christmas Cantata. This year our Church Choir presents: Invitation to a Miracle at two times: Sat. 12/8 @ 6pm and Sun. 12/9 @ 3pm here in our Sanctuary. Also, our Christmas Glow Night for Kids/Youth to share together will be held Sat. 12/15 @ 5:30-6:30pm starting with pizza downstairs followed by glow games and fun, and concluding with glow worship and Christmas Carols in the Sanctuary. Our Youth will help the Kids [age 4-12] enjoy the hour and any adults/parents/grandparents who want to come & help, are most welcome to stay. Afterwards, the Youth Group has their Christmas Party downstairs and we will show the Christmas Experience Movie upstairs @ 6:30pm. Please sign up in our Church lobby so we have enough pizza and glow items for all to enjoy! This year we will again offer two Christmas Eve Candlelight worship times for you to attend and invite others: 5:30pm [with our Choir] and 7:30pm [with our Praise Band] here in our Sanctuary on Mon. 12/24/18. All these plans are to help you apply the truth of Scripture to your Traditions, your World-view [Reasoning], and your own personal Experiences centered around our Savior Jesus Christ: the original and true meaning of all that we call Christmas! That word means: Celebrate Christ! and we want to do just that, in so many different ways for many people of all ages to personally know the perfect love of God that came down to earth through Jesus His only begotten Son! Finally, please take flyers from the church to share with your family, friends, and neighbors. We also have them in clear plastic bags to hang on doorknobs. Please take a few minutes to read through our whole newsletter and get all the details so you can fully participate this season as part of our Faith Alive Church family. We cherish each and every person of every age and station; and invite you to come share the true meaning and purpose of Christmas here in our Church! Please join us and bring others along! May you have a joyful Christmas celebration and freely share God s good news! In Jesus perfect love [truth and grace] -Pastor Rob Timlin
L I V I N G F A I T H Page 2 The Homebound Ministry will be going to the Palmerton High Rise Wednesday, Dec. 5th @ 10:00 AM and to the Lehighton High Rise Wednesday, Dec. 19th @ 10:00 AM. They will worship with communion, prayer and Christmas Carols. If you are interest in joining them, contact Lilly McFarland @ 610-377-1097. Sharing our Faith: Evangelism thoughts Proverbs 22:6 [NRSV] New Revised Standard Version Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray. Proverbs 22:6 [NLT] New Living Translation Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. This year for Christmas giving, think about a new Bible for any of the children in your family. Make sure it is written for their age and their reading level. The children that are in your life are your first evangelistic responsibility. Spread the gospel of Jesus right in your family. God Bless you all and Merry Christmas! Pastor Deb McLean TREASURER S REPORT October 2018 INCOME $30,554.93 General Account $29,061.43 Fund Account $1,493.50 EXPENSES $28,457.78 General Account $27,026.65 Fund Account $1,431.13 4 Sundays Average Attendance 205 Doris I. Serfass, Treasurer TRUSTEE ON CALL To obtain mechanical service within our church facility, please contact the following Trustee in the event of an emergency: Dec. 2-8, 2018 Dick Snell 610-824-3200 or cell 610-217-1595 Dec. 9-15, 2018 Margery Dech 610-767-9273 or cell 610-737-5799 Dec. 16-22, 2018 George Hargreaves 610-826-5932 or cell 484-629-3324 Dec. 23-29, 2018 Jodi Smale 484-629-5707 Dec. 30, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019 Donna Bottcher 610-392-7376 Impact Youth Ministry will meet Sunday, December 2nd from - 8:00 PM Christmas Party Saturday, December 15th @ [Fellowship Hall] All youth from 12 years of age to 12th grade are welcome! FMI contact Chuck Eckhart @ 570-650-1661 Prison Ministry Candy Donations For Christmas Day Candy must be individually wrapped hard candy, small candy canes, bite-sized chocolate, etc. [NO GUM PLEASE] Drop off in the box in the Lobby by Sunday, December 16th. Thank you! Rob Moyer Attention Church Musicians Faith Alive is looking for musicians to play before & during the 10:45 Service on December 23rd. Anyone who plays an instrument and is interested in playing with this band [a set of Christmas instrumental songs] should contact Terry Jenkins @ 610-360-9099 or csc72ban@ptd.net or see Eileen Sowden. Practices will be Sunday, Dec. 9th &16th at noon.
L I V I N G F A I T H Page 3 December has 5 Sundays. On Dec. 30th all Sunday School Classes are asked to come to Leah s Room at 9:45 AM. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We are so thankful for your many acts of kindness toward us and want to offer a special word of thanks for all the prayers, cards, gifts, and words of appreciation this past month! I am especially grateful for my prized football signed by SUPER BOWL WORLD CHAMPION PHILADELPHIA EAGLES MVP: NICK FOLES! We are truly blessed by our Church family here in so many ways! Thank you all so very much! In Jesus perfect love, Pastor Rob, Debbie & Family Church Service Cancellation In the event of inclement weather, church delays/cancellations will appear on Channel 69 NEWS WFMZ TV, WFMZ.com online or check our Facebook Page. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Dear Pastor, Brothers & Sisters in Christ, I would like to express my appreciation to everyone for all acts of kindness shown to Larry & me through my illness & recovery time. Thank you for all the prayers, meals, cards, phone calls & friends who came to visit. In His love, Lacene Fogel SNOW HELP NEEDED The church is in need of persons to help with snow removal this winter. We need snow shovelers & snow blowers. Also, if you are able to run the church truck with the plow, please see Rick Green or call the church office. MICAH S BACKPACK PROGRAM Complete Shopping List 2018-2019 School Year REVISED JULY 2018 PEANUT/NUT FREE POLICY at schools request: Check ingredient list for peanuts, peanut oil, or any nuts; and statements such as made in facility that handles peanuts/nuts. Crumb-Topped Apple Dumplings Sauce: 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 4 tsp. cinnamon 4 T. butter Mix sugar & cinnamon, then add water & stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil, stirring. Take off heat; stir in butter. Take off burner and set aside. Crust: 3 cups flour 1 cup oil [not olive] 6 T. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt 6 T. milk Mix crust with fork, saving a portion [baseball size] Pat larger portion into 8 x 13 dish. Place quartered, peeled apples [approx. 8-10] evenly over dough in dish. Pour sauce over apples. Crumble reserved dough over all. Bake @ 350 for approx. 45-55 min., until apples are done. Good served warm or cold. ITEM: DESCRIPTION: CEREAL................... individual boxes JUICE..................... individual boxes or pouches MAC n CHEESE......... Kraft Easy Mac; pouches not cups CHICKEN KITS, HAM KITS SALTINES or RITZ Crackers.. 8 sleeves per box Any PASTA w/sauce........ 7.5 oz microwave cup RAMAN NOODLES.......... packs Maruchan brand yes; Nissin brand no COMPLEATS MEALS VEGETABLES............... microwave cup corn, green beans, carrots, peas APPLESAUCE........... individual cups non-refrigerated FRUIT CUPS............ individual cups non-refrigerated PUDDING............... individual cups non-refrigerated GELATIN (with or w/out fruit) individual cups non-refrigerated MICROWAVE POPCORN CEREAL BARS FRUIT SNACKS HERE S HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1) Check Micah s Display Cart in Lobby for: Currently Needed List; Complete Shopping List; Donation Envelopes 2) Check weekly bulletin for Currently Needed List 3) Check monthly newsletter for Complete Shopping List 4) Drop off your food donations at our cart. 5) Place Donation Envelopes in the offering plate. We ll use monetary donations to purchase additional food items.
L I V I N G F A I T H Page 4 Nov. 27th thru Dec. 19th Tuesdays [Leah s Room] Wednesdays [Sanctuary] Sundays during Sunday School [Rm 113] The Christmas Experience DVD/Bible Study We will also enjoy a time of prayer and sing Christmas Carols. Come join us! Christmas Glow Night Saturday, Dec. 15th 5:30 PM - For kids, youth, parents and grandparents In the Fellowship Hall for pizza, crafts, activities & games, then up to the Sanctuary for Glow Worship/Christmas Carols *************************** The Christmas Experience Movie [full length movie - 80 minutes] Saturday, Dec. 15th - 8:00 PM For all ages [Leah s Room] We will provide drinks/popcorn, please bring a snack to share. ******************* 2nd Showing Sun., Dec. 30th @ [Leah s Room] Cost is $8.75 each Orders are due by December 9th Envelopes are at the Welcome Center Faith Alive choir Presents 2018 cantata INVITATION TO A Miracle By Joseph M. Martin Saturday December 8th @ ------------ Sunday December 9th @ 3:00 Pm F.A.M.E. [Faith Alive Marriage Enrichment] Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 22nd ~ 3-7 PM Rob & Sue Moyer s home Please bring a dish/treat to share. [Children are welcome too!] RSVP by Dec. 19th ~ 610-852-2381 Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5:30 PM Traditional 7:30 PM Contemporary Sunday, December 16th 9:45 AM [Sanctuary] Faithful Believers The women s group will hold their Annual Christmas Party Monday, December 10th @ 11:00 AM Beacon 443 Diner All women of the church are welcome to join us. FMI contact Rose @ 570-386-5586. Saturday, Dec. 15th [Fellowship hall] for all youth 12 yrs. to 12th grade
F A I T H A L I V E C A L E N D A R 2 0 1 8 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Youth Fundraiser Palmerton Park 12-5 PM Church Christmas Party 2 Worship 10:45 AM Impact Youth Holy Communion 3 Cookie Club 4:00 PM [kitchen] 4 Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen [Leah s Room] 5 Homebound Ministry Palmerton High Rise 10:00 AM {Sanctuary] 6 Choir Practice Cantata Practice 7:10 PM 7 8 Christmas Cantata Emmaus Walk [Rm 113] 2-6 PM [Leah s Rm] 6-9 PM 9 Worship 10:45 AM Christmas Cantata 3:00 PM Choir Banquet 10 Faithful Believers Christmas Party 11:00 AM Cookie Club 4:00 PM Church Council [Leah s Rm] Prayer Shawl 11 Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen [Leah s Room] 12 {Sanctuary] 13 Prayer Shawl 1:00 PM Choir Practice 14 Newsletter Articles Due 15 Christmas Glow Night 5:30 PM Impact Youth Christmas Party Christmas Experience Movie [Leah s Rm] 16 Sunday School Christmas Program 9:45 AM Worship 10:45 AM 17 Cookie Club 4:00 PM 18 Men s Study AA Meeting Ala-non Ala-teen [Leah s Room] 19 Homebound Ministry Lehighton High Rise 10:00 AM {Sanctuary] 20 Choir Practice 21 22 FAME Christmas Party 3:00 PM [off site] 23 Worship 10:45 AM ------------------------------------ 30 5th Sunday Worship 10:45 AM Christmas Experience Movie 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Traditional 5:30 PM Contemp. 7:30 PM ------------------------------------ 31 25 s Office Closed 26 27 28 29
Faith Alive Church 678 Pine Street Palmerton, PA 18071 Address Service Requested DATED MATERIAL ENCLOSED Join Us @ Faith Alive UMC 678 Pine St, Palmerton, PA 18071 (Located in Bowmanstown) We re on the Web! www.faithaliveumc.com Phone: 610-852-2805 Fax: 610-852-3556 Email: faithalv@ptd.net December Mission VIM (Volunteers in Mission) Team to Mameyes, Puerto Rico October 29th-November 7th, Pastor Lou made his 30th trip to Puerto Rico! The Team of Six spent $4000.00 in parts, materials and vehicles rental - working at two sites. It was also the reconnaissance trip for February 2019. A quick to do list! At Camp Corson: Gutter and down spout repairs, window & door servicing, electrical survey and repair on the buildings on the campus. Completed the repair work on the director s house. A new roof and interior for one of the smaller cabins. Construct 30+ bunks for the lower dormitory. The original bunks & mattresses in this building were given to people in need in the Mameyes following Maria! Replaced the storm damaged lights and electricity in the playground area and around the pool. At Trinity Old San Juan Methodist: painting, electrical and carpentry jobs. At Carlos Wesley Methodist in San Juan the team has been asked to help clean up, do general repairs and roof evaluation. Who is needed? Fellow Christians to serve as carpenters, masons, electricians, plumbers, painters and general laborers. Pastor Lou has trip information contacts. Due to UMCOR requirements the infrastructure ministry of this team is not supported by UMCOR $$$. It has been supported by the generosity of the people who go, gifts from Churches, and individuals across denominational lines. We trust that as long as God calls His people will support this ministry and the Funk VIM Team will continue to serve our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. Thank you for your gifts, prayers and presence. Matthew 6:33 Please consider a gift & enclose it in a Missions Envelope. 100% of your gifts & prayer supports this Ministry!