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D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7 JUMC HAPPENINGS In Matthew 7:7, Jesus said, Seek and you will find, and in verse 8, he who seeks finds. In Matthew 2:1-2 we find these words, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, Where is the One who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him. These wise men from the east came seeking a king, who we identify as Jesus, God Himself, born as a baby in Bethlehem. Can we truly imagine all that these persons had to do in preparation and travel to find this child? As you consider this event and their efforts, also ask yourself, What efforts am I doing daily in my life to seek God and to know Him better? Church Events Dec. 3, 5:00-8:00pm Family Advent Night Dec. 10, 6:00pm Christmas Open House @ Miele s Dec. 16, 5:30pm Adult Fellowship Progressive Dinner Dec. 17, 10:00am Children s Christmas Program Dec. 21, 7:00pm Blue Christmas Dec. 24, 10:00am Combined Worship 6:00pm Contemporary Candlelight Service 8:00pm Traditional Candlelight Service Dec. 30-31 Youth Retreat Prayer Vigil JONESTOWN UNITED METHODIST PO Box 750, 109 West Market Street Jonestown, Pa 17038 Phone: 717-865-4369 Email: info@jonestownumc.org Web: www.jonestownumc.org Facebook: Jonestown United Methodist Church

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Pastor s Page REV. SUSAN MOORE As I write this, thoughts of gratitude flood my heart. Thank you, Church, for your prayers for my dad and me. I appreciate the kindness you have extended to us both. Growing old can sometimes be very difficult with health issues, and for my dad, major relocation challenges. Thank you for understanding. At the Northern Lebanon Mission ConneXion Charge Conference and worship service, our District Superintendent, Rev. B.K. Chung, challenged us to participate in a 21-day complaint free time. He gave us rubber wristbands to wear. And if we caught ourselves complaining we are to switch the band to the other wrist. The intention is that we are more aware of our complaining. I have had to switch it more than once. This has reminded me that what comes out of my mouth is to be edifying, not complaining. So when I catch myself with a complaint on my lips, or even in my thoughts, not only do I make the switch, but recall a blessing. By the time you read this, we will have celebrated Thanksgiving. My prayer is that you not only had full bellies, but that you are overflowing with a sense of God s goodness and blessings. Our Sunday worship series on the Attributes of God may challenge you and your understanding of God. For some of us, God is simply too small. Jesus is our friend, which is great, but incomplete. Therefore, we are spending time studying the nature and character of God from all those ways that God is God, and those ways in which we are to emulate a glimmer of who God is. We worship and serve a majestic, all-sufficient God, Who is present in all our circumstances, Who is all-knowing, and Who is all-powerful. No matter what happens in this life, God is able to see us through. Advent is the season we prepare for Christmas, as Lent is the season we prepare for Easter. We need to prepare ourselves spiritually to appreciate the real joy of the season. I encourage you to meditate a half hour on one of the passages of Scriptures in the Sunday bulletin during the week. As we approach Christmas may we have a sense of awe, excitement, anticipation, and expectation of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday. We will worship in one combined special service at 10:00 am and then for Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Love in Christ, Pastor Susan

EVAN (ON YOU TUBE) Where do students turn when they want to know the truth? And all God s people said, Scripture! Students open the Bible and turn to appropriate, memorized passages which deal with whatever questions and concerns they have. They heard the stories all their lives. They see themselves in Scripture and know that it is a guidebook for life. These are the characters that teach us how to live and how to face adversity. For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Actually, YouTube and Google are major sources students turn to for truth. It is the age in which we live. Nobody, generally speaking, uses the traditional means of reference for physical or spiritual instruction. These resources are wonderful and useful but provide only small amounts of truth. Opinion weighs heavy and God s Word is sparse. The students suggested we watch a viral (popular) video called Evan. The video was produced by Sandy Hook Promise, a group founded by parents who lost children in the Sandy Hook shooting 12-14-12. A quick Google search led to a Wikipedia article which reads: The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, when 20-year-old, Adam Lanza, fatally shot 20 children between six and seven years old, as well as six adult staff members. Prior to driving to the school, he shot and killed his mother at their Newtown home. As first responders arrived at the scene, Lanza committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. The Evan video shows a boy writing a message on a library table. I am bored It is very near summer break. Later Evan discovers someone has responded back to him. Evan continues the dialog and is intrigued by who might be responding. I got the sense that Evan was imagining the possibility of a romantic encounter developing through the fun interaction. He invited the mystery correspondent to hang out and do nothing with him over summer break. As the video concludes, Evan meets the young lady and they laugh and chat while in the background a lone gunman enters the school and prepares to shoot. The screen fades to black. The film then rewinds and highlights what was visible in the background throughout the film. A student was portrayed as bullied and developing a plan to take revenge on the school and students who failed him. That is the hidden message of the film. What goes on around us when we are paying attention only to our personal interests? Who is it in our lives who is lost and lonely in our backgrounds? Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. See how numerous are my enemies and how fiercely they hate me! Psalm 25:16-19 I can t stop the movement of our culture. I can participate and point to the good things that God uses through YouTube and Google. Finding God s Word online is easy. Encouraging videos that teach the Word are abundant. We need to be vigilant but not fearful as we enter a time when digital content is so readily available. Some of it is powerful for communicating the Gospel and Kingdom understanding. Some offers confusion and leads people astray. We can trust that Jesus will track down his lost sheep even in the digital wilderness. TOm @unatheist and On FaCeBOOK and InSTaGRam

FAMILY ADVENT NIGHT Sunday, December 3 5:00-dinner 6:00pm-Teen Challenge Choir A sign-up sheet is in the entryway and narthex. FRIENDS TOGETHER Tuesday, December 5, 1:00pm Judy Mowry (717-279-0809) has organized this group for older adults who want to enjoy fun and fellowship. It meets the first Tuesday of each month in the basement of the church. The December meeting will be a lunch at Esther s Restaurant. We will meet at the church and carpool at 11:45am. Please sign up in the church entryway. WOMEN S NIGHT OUT Friday, December 1, 6-10pm Meets the first Friday each month 6:00-10:00pm in the basement to craft and socialize. Karen Bene (717-673-2833) is the organizer. December 10, 6:00-9:00pm Dawn and Gary Miele will host a Christmas Open House at their home (3 Township Line Drive, Fredericksburg) directly behind Northern Lebanon Middle School entrance. Join them for an evening of good fellowship and holiday treats. CHRISTMAS CARDS Please put Christmas cards in the mailboxes on the Youth table in the narthex, and youth will sort and distribute them on December 17 and 24. COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP Sundays, 8:30-11:00am Stop by the table in the narthex for light snacks and beverages and a few minutes of fellowship. To make this event a success, we need people to bake each week or provide a store-bought snack. Please contact Maria Shuey (717-865-4426) to sign up for a week! PUPPETEERS/PROPATEERS Wednesdays, 6:30PM Would you like to be a script writer, set designer, sound, lighting, & video manager, seamstresses or crafters? Please contact Lori Jackson (717-926-4572). EXERCISE CLASSES Each Monday Kick/Punch, 6:00pm Ripped, 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall

CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Sunday, December 17, 10:00am The children will present Christmas Blessings in the fellowship hall. Please plan to attend and support the children. DECEMBER 24 SERVICES 10:00am Combined worship service Two candlelight services: 6:00pm Contemporary 8:00pm Traditional Special music will be at all these services. BE OUR GUEST MEAL Saturday, January 27, 4:30-6:30 pm We will begin a monthly "Be Our Guest Meal" in January. Members of our congregation and families in our community are invited to join us at Jonestown United Methodist for a time of fellowship and to partake in a simple meal of homemade soups, breads, and desserts served by our volunteers. If you have a favorite soup you like to make and would be willing to help, please contact Howard Lee (717-228- 7249). We also welcome volunteers to set up, prepare, serve, and support this outreach. ADULT FELLOWSHIP Saturday, December 16, 5:30pm We are looking forward to our Christmas celebration, a Progressive Dinner, Christmas Around the World. You ask, what is a progressive dinner? It is when various people host different courses in their homes. We will have an appetizer or salad, an entrée or main course, a dessert, and games. Please see the sign-up sheet in the entryway, and sign your name and which course you would like to bring, and what dish and country it represents. It can be, for example, Italian, Asian, Mexican, PA Dutch, or just American. The host couples, Dubecks, Sheehans, and Lambrechts, do not provide food, just paper products, drinks, and hospitality. It will be fun, and we hope to have good participation. So please consider joining us. We will begin at the Dubeck s. Please see Pam Gray (717-865-3997) or Suzanne Dubeck (267-688-0499) for directions. All adults are welcome. ADVENTURE GROUP For families and adults for indoor/outdoor adventure activities. Deb Meck (717-865- 9795) is in charge, and would like your input about activities.

JOY OUTREACH PANTRY We always appreciate your donations of food, money, or time to help those in need. Let Pam Gray know (717-865-3997) if you want to volunteer. We will soon be giving additional socks, mittens/gloves, and hats for the winter weather. Baby diapers (sizes 3 and 4) wipes, toilet paper, canned fruit, and pasta are always needed. GRETNA GLEN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER The leadership at Gretna Glen needs our help cutting, splitting and stacking fire wood for year-round use. The following dates have been established for our church s helping hand: Thursday, November 30, 9-noon and/or 1-4. Please bring your lunch. Saturday, December 2, 9- noon and/or 1-4. Breakfast 8am & lunch at noon will be provided. Any questions call David Gray (717-865-3997 or 717-418 3480). PRISON MINISTRY We would like to give to the women in prison during the holiday season by collecting stamps so they can send Christmas cards (we have the cards). For the men in prison we need stick deodorant which may be purchased at the Dollar Store. Please place your contributions on the designated table in the narthex by December 10. LCCM NOON MEAL Friday, December 1, 10:00am Lebanon Co. Christian Ministries If you can help, please contact Amanda Robinson (717-865-7061) or Bob Hillegas (717-865-7478). Thank you for supporting Joy Pantry with your generous donation of 63 pounds of food in June, 35 pounds of food in July, 37 pounds of food in August, 71 pounds of food in September, and 13 pounds of food in October. Your donation will help us continue in our mission to assist those in need in our community. Would you like to help bring cheer to someone who is ill, be a help to someone in need? Our Care Team welcomes the opportunity to do so for members of our congregation. We can always add more members to the team. See Pam Gray (717-865-3997) if you are interested. We also need you to let us know when there is a need so we can call, visit, send a card, make a meal, or help in any other way. Please let the Pastor, Pam, or any member of the Care Team know when you or a loved one has a need. HELPING HANDS We need helpers for minor construction projects people with skills in plumbing, electric, roofing, painting, siding, etc. We are also looking for minor construction projects. If you know of anyone who needs gutters repaired, a window replaced, painting or wall work done, or other minor construction projects, contact Bob Hillegas (717-865-7478).

doesn t have one of these lines at the bottom, we cannot redeem them. DECEMBER MISSION OUTREACH UMCOR: Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Please use the envelopes on the sanctuary windowsills to give generously. POINSETTIAS Order by Sunday, December 3 Please use the envelopes on the windowsills in the sanctuary to place your order for poinsettias, available in red or white, for the Christmas season. The cost is $6.75 a plant. Poinsettias may be taken after either Christmas Eve service. ANGEL TREE The Christmas tree in the narthex is decorated. Each angel lists a gift needed for a boy or girl. Please consider taking an angel, buying the needed gift, wrapping it, and returning it under the tree by Sunday, December 17. When all the angels are taken, we hope to redecorate the tree with socks, hats, and gloves. Contributions will be given to Lebanon Co. Christian Ministries. REDNER S SAVE-A-TAPE To redeem the tapes, you must use your Save-a-Tape or gas card at the time of purchase. We need the entire tape with the portion showing the price-based points for that day at the bottom. The tape will display either Today s Contribution or Today s total price-based points or Today s Save-a-Tape Total. If the tape ELECTRONIC GIVING Interested in simplifying how you give to the church? We encourage you to support the ministries of this church even when you are unable to attend. Decide what amount you want to give each Sunday, and your commitment can be honored electronically, similar to what you may use for financial payments. There is no fee for E-giving. Go to the church website: www.jonestownumc.org and click on E- giving. Follow the instructions to set up your account. If you have difficulty, contact the Financial Secretary, Carvel Keiser (carvelkeiser@comcast.net). Please welcome Annie Grant (15 Huckleberry Road, Jonestown) into the membership of Jonestown United Methodist. Annie, we are happy to have you as a member of our congregation. May you feel welcomed. BAPTISMS Jaylynn Elena Masterstefone Parents: Natalie Hocker and Joel Masterstefone Emma Joan Krissinger Parents: Dawn and Matthew Krissinger Jeffrey Lynn Patches III Parents: Kristina and Jeffrey Patches, Jr.

PRAYER BREAKFAST Friday, December 15, 8:30am Esther s Restaurant Friends and members of our church may activate the prayer chain by calling the pastor or one of the team leaders indicated by a star (*). Team 1: *Lewis & Eleanor Artz (717-865-3447) John & Nancy Rhen (717-865-4317) Teri Light (717-813-8347) Team 2: *Larry Major (717-865-3442) Jeff & Diana Waltermyer (717-865-5675) Rick & Wendy Kline (865-4363) Ernestine Fahler (717-865-4381) Team 3: *Doris Crouse (717-865-5554) Judy Mowry (717-279-0809) Kay Horner (717-865-5538) George/Nancy Rautzhan (717-865-3061) 24-hour Prayer Vigil Saturday, December 30 from 8:00am to Sunday, December 31 Please sign up in the entryway for a time slot to pray for our church. VERY IMPORTANT! Calls may be started by anyone by calling one of the following people: Pastor Susan (717-865-4369 717-865-2883; 610-562-0902) Lewis Artz (717-865-3447) Larry Major (717-865-3442) Doris Crouse (717-865-5554)

REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Sundays, 6:00pm Please join John Hall in the church basement for a study of the symbolism, imagery, and message of hope in the book of Revelation. Youth Choir Sundays, 5:30pm in the multi-purpose room under the direction of Gary Miele (717-865-2088). Children s Choir rehearsals every other Sunday, 6:00pm under the direction of Gary Miele(717-865-2088). Bell choir rehearsals every other Sunday, 6:00pm under the direction of Norma Artz (717-865-3447). Senior Choir rehearsals Wednesdays 6:30pm under the direction of Norma Artz (717-865-3447). Praise Team rehearsals Wednesdays 7:15pm under the direction of Tom Robinson (717-675-3009). JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Sunday, December 17 Baskets with copies of the current newsletter are in the rear of the sanctuary and in the narthex. Read it on our website: www.jonestownumc.org. It looks so much better in color! CDs OF 8:30 WORSHIP Audio CDs are available of the 8:30am service each Sunday. If you or someone has missed a Sunday and would like a CD, please call Jeff Reichl (717-865- 0315). If you can donate blank CDs to record services, see Jeff Reichl. PICTURES/ INFORMATION for CHURCH WEBSITE If you would like to provide information or digital pictures, please submit items to Jeff Reichl (rike110@msn.com). Jeff, our webmaster, oversees changes and updates the website: www.jonestownumc.org FLOWERS A new flower chart will be available on the bulletin board in the narthex Sunday, December 3. If you want to provide flowers, please sign up at least two weeks in advance since flowers must be cancelled 10 days in advance if no one signs up. Use the envelope next to the chart for payment and information about the flowers. The cost is $25 per vase. If you plan to take your flowers, please put a star sticker next to your name on the chart.

4 Keith Rudy 7 Jeff Reitz 9 Lewis Artz 9 Dylan Fahler 10 Brian Sell 12 Janelle Adams Storm 12 Diana Waltermyer 12 Natalie Rudy 13 Stephanie Brooks 16 Katie Major 17 Stephen Dubeck 18 Teri Light 19 Bryce Deiter 19 Jennifer Snader 20 Mary Jane Rhen 21 Seth Clark 23 George Rautzhan 23 Kayden Showers 27 Nathan Hillegas GREETERS 3 8:30am Charles & Marilyn Kohr, Brenda Rudy, Dave Gray 3 11:00am Ginger Krissinger, Jeff & Diana Waltermyer, Dawn Miele 10 8:30am Ingrid Steiner, Phil Lengle, Lorna Sheehan, Dave Gray 10 11:00am Ginger Krissinger, Jeff & Diana Waltermyer, Dawn Miele 17 8:30am Jeremy & Heather Lambrecht, Carol Luch, Dave Gray 167 11:00am Ginger Krissinger, Jeff & Diana Waltermyer, Dawn Miele 24 10:00am Jeff & Diana Waltermyer, Gail Anderson, Dave Gray 31 8:30am George & Nancy Rautzhan, Judy Mowry, Dave Gray 31 11:00am Ginger Krissinger, Jeff & Diana Waltermyer, Dawn Miele LITURGISTS 3 8:30am Dave Gray 11am Diana Waltermyer 10 8:30am Pat Sheehan 11am Claudia Clark 17 8:30am Heather Lambrecht 11am Dawn Miele 24 10:00am Cheryl Major 31 8:30am Nancy Rautzhan 11am Sallie Meyer NURSERY 3 8:30am Gail Anderson 11am Dawn Miele 10 8:30am Tish Baird 11am Lori Baker 17 8:30am Lorna Sheehan 11am Anne Rathmell 24 10:00am Brenda Rudy 31 8:30am Gail Anderson 11am Michelle & Travis Unger Please contact Claudia Clark (717-279-1420) if you can serve in 11am nursery. 3 Robert and Linda Fake 21 Pat & Lorna Sheehan 30 Bob & Blanche Wonderly 31 Storm & Sylvia Kline FLOWERS Cost: $25/vase 3 Fake 10 Artz/Reichl 17 Major/Clark 24 Sheehan 31 CARE TEAM Week of December 3 Pam Gray Week of December 10 Lauren Deiter Week of December 17 Jim & Judy Mowry Week of December 24 Ingrid Steiner Week of December 31 Kay Horner

December 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Noon Meal 10:00am Pastor s Sabbath Women s Night Out 6:00pm 2 Gretna Glen 9am-noon, 1-4pm 3 Worship 8:30/11 Sunday School9:45am Family Advent Night 5:00-Dinner; 6:00- Teen Challenge Choir Youth Choir Practice 4 Kick/Punch 6:00pm AA Meeting 6:00pm Ripped 7:00pm Trustees 7:00pm 5 Friends Together 1:00pm @ Esther s Youth @FUMC Bekah/Israel 6:30pm 6 Release Time 1:30 Sr. Choir 6:30pm Puppeteers 6:30pm N.A. 7:00pm Praise T. 7:15pm 7 8 Pastor s Sabbath 9 10Worship 8:30/11 Sunday Sch. 9:45am Children s Practice for Christmas 4pm Open House 6:00pm Revelation 6:00pm Bell Choir 6:00pm Youth 6:30pm 17Worship 8:30/11 Children s Christmas Program 10am Youth Choir 6:30pm Children s ChoirBells 6:00pm Youth To Save a Life Movie 6:30pm 24Combined Worship 10:00am Candlelight Serv.: Contemporary 6pm Traditional 8:00pm 11 Kick/Punch 6:00pm AA Meeting 6:00pm Ripped 7:00pm Church Council 7 18 Kick/Punch 6:00pm AA Meeting 6:00pm Ripped 7:00pm 12 Youth 6:30pm 19 Youth: Christmas Cookie Bake 6:30pm 13 Release Time 1:30 Sr. Choir 6:30pm Puppeteers 6:30pm N.A. 7:00pm Praise T. 7:15pm 20 25 26 27 Release Time 1:30 Sr. Choir 6:30pm Puppeteers 6:30pm N.A. 7:00pm Praise T. 7:15pm Youth: Hub Service Project 12:00pm Puppeteers 6:30pm N.A. 7:00pm Praise T. 7:15pm 14 15 Pastor s Sabbath 21 Blue Christmas @ Zion s 7:00pm 22 Pastor s Sabbath 28 29 Pastor s Sabbath 16 Adult Fellowship Christmas Progressive Dinner 5:30pm 23 30 Youth Retreat Lv. Church 8:00am Prayer Vigil 31 Prayer Vigil Worship 8:30/11 Sunday Sch. 9:45 Youth Retreat