WAKE. GOD ENCOUNTERS: Your stories of life and faith

D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 2 0 I s s u e 1 2 GOD ENCOUNTERS: Your stories of life and faith WAKE Shake No More, Judy! In case anyone doubts whether God hears our prayers, my experience should solidify his opinions. I was to play the organ and piano for Dr. Forrest Johnson s funeral at the Presbyterian Church. Jim & Tanya Devitt were to sing the Lord s Prayer. The accompaniment for this particular arrangement was more difficult than the usual one. So I had practiced many hours on it, but never got to the point that I was comfortable with it. I was nervous when I got up the morning of the funeral, but as the time of the funeral came nearer my stress level grew exponentially. My hands were trembling and my insides probably would have hit a six on the Richter scale my nerves were completely out of control. I tried everything I had ever heard of that might help me to calm myself yawning, yoga breathing, pacing, exercising, etc. with zero success. Finally, as I sat in the choir loft, I prayed Dear God, I desperately need Your help. Every attempt I have made to calm myself has failed. I want this service to be a special honor to Dr. Johnson and to You, but I cannot play the right notes on the piano or the organ when my fingers are shaking so violently. Can You please, please, please help me? Thank you, Lord. By the time I moved to the organ bench to start the prelude music, my hands were totally quiet, and I had a peaceful confidence which allowed me to play that Lord s Prayer the best I had ever played it. Thank You, Thank You, my Lord. I love You. Submitted by Judy Busby HAVE YOU HAD A GOD ENCOUNTER? Send your story about how God has blessed your life by email to office@rushvillefumc.org and it may be included in a future edition of our IGNITION newsletter. Rushville First United Methodist Church Located on the corner of Congress & Jefferson PO Box 208 210 West Jefferson Street Rushville, Illinois 62681 www.rushvillefumc.org office@rushvillefumc.org Phone 217-322-3328 Fax 217-322-5502 Saturday Worship 5:00 PM Sunday Traditional Worship 8:30 AM Sunday Contemporary Worship 10:35 AM

I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F F I R S T U M C WORSHIP WORSHIP WARM-UP: This month s sermon series Christmas at the Movies There are some movies that really mark Christmas for us. Maybe it s a dose of Christmas Story on repeat on TBS, or a black and white viewing of It s a Wonderful Life that marks the arrival of the holiday season for you. This Advent, we re going to make the journey to the manger in Bethlehem by way of some of Hollywood s holiday hits. Come join us for every message throughout the month as we celebrate the season! December 2/3 The Hope of A Christmas Story 1 John 3:1-3 December 9/10 The Peace of Home Alone Luke 1:26-38 December 16/17 The Joy of Elf Luke 1:46-55 December 24 The Love of It s a Wonderful Life Luke 1:67-79 Christmas Eve The Christ of The Nativity Story Luke 2:1-7 You re invited! No ticket is required (and we have complimentary coffee, tea, and cocoa to offer as concessions)! Let s keep Christ at the center of our Christmas celebrations by worshipping Him in His church! Yours in Christ, Pastor Grant Sunday Worship Volunteers December 3 8:30AM Service Acolyte: Macon Kessler Liturgist: Amanda Shoemaker Greeter: Bob & Carol Walker 10:35AM Service Acolyte: Jason Klitz Liturgist: Carol Fuller Greeter: Mike & Leanne Lamb & Delilah Gray December 10 8:30AM Service Acolyte: Macon Kessler Liturgist: Mary Sue Merritt Greeter: Art & Wanieta Ament 10:35AM Service Acolyte: Lilli Armstrong Liturgist: Amy Armstrong Greeter: Mindy Newell, Whitley Cooper & Carol Fuller December 17 8:30AM Service Acolyte: Macon Kessler Liturgist: Cathy Teel Greeter: Lyle & Cathy Harrison 10:35AM Service Acolyte: Jagger Bartlett Liturgist: Eric Ewing Greeter: Amy, Lilli, Clara & Theo Armstrong December 24 9:00 AM Acolyte: Adam Wise Liturgist: Tina Cox Greeter: Alan, Holly, Keely & Katie Acheson December 24 5:00 PM Acolyte: Liturgist: Greeter: 7:00 PM Acolyte: Liturgist: Greeter: Jennifer Little, MaKalee & Tyson Davidson Rushville First United Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We seek to make a difference for Christ within the local and global community by waking to Christ, worshiping Christ, walking with Christ, working for Christ and witnessing for Christ.

I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F F I R S T U M C Stewardship News Online Offering at RushvilleFUMC.org Fewer and fewer people are carrying cash or checkbooks these days. Even the most committed attendees are often physically in worship with less frequently. It s not that people love the church or her mission less. These are just some of the realities of our lives today. To make it easier to invest, we now have Online Offering available at RushvilleFUMC.org. You can click on Give in the menu, or click on the Online Offering button on the right-hand side of the page. Fill out some simple information, and you ve invested in ministry! We re trying to make it even easier for you to make a difference for Jesus Christ! Thank you for your generosity! WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Saturday Night Casual Service: 5:00PM Sunday Morning Traditional Service: 8:30AM Sunday Morning Contemporary Service: 10:35AM Christmas Eve Services Christmas soon will be here and as the choirs are preparing for the Christmas season it is time to look ahead to the birth of our Savior. Our Saturday evening service, December 23 at 5:00 PM will be a candlelight traditional Christmas Eve service held in our fellowship hall. Roger Wrench will sing O Holy Night and there will be singing of Christmas hymns and special music appropriate for the evening. Christmas Eve morning (9:00AM) the sermon title will be The Love of It s A Wonderful Life. On Christmas Eve night there will be two services. Our 5:00 PM service will be a traditional candlelight service with Generations Choir, Revelation Bells, Taylor Henninger and Edward Worthington soloists. The 7:00 PM Candlelight service will include communion and the vocal group Joyful Noise with Edward Worthington, Roger Wrench and Cheri Baker soloists. Pastor Grant will be finishing his sermon series on The Christ of the Nativity Story. Please join us for one or all of our services on Christmas Eve weekend and from all of us here at First United Methodist have a wonderful and joyous Christmas. WORSHIP WEEKEND WORSHIP ATTENDANCE AND GIVING Weekend of Sat PM 8:30AM 10:35AM Offering October 29 30 61 53 $3,384.00 November 5 28 75 63 $6,242.63 Nov. 12 25 77 60 $5,254.00 Nov. 19 32 65 63 $5,191.88 Nov. 26 37 80 75 $4,684.00 What about that Sermon? Adult Discussion Forum Did you ever want to talk more about a sermon topic, explore the ideas a bit, take it a little farther? A new class is forming to discuss the sermon topics for next sermon series for the month of October. The class will meet in the Adult Classroom opposite the church office from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. every Sunday during October. Thank you for your generous support of life-changing ministries through Rushville First United Methodist Church! Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! - Ephesians 3:20-21 Rushville First United Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We seek to make a difference for Christ within the local and global community by waking to Christ, worshiping Christ, walking with Christ, working for Christ and witnessing for Christ.

I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F F I R S T U M C WALK Servants In Training/Sunday Mornings at 9:30AM Room 205 Facilitator: Bob Walker Used by hundreds t curriculum is based on the Uniform Series, which enables Christians across the globe to study the same Scriptures and topics on the same Sundays throughout the year. It s published quarterly and can be used in multiple settings. Children s Sunday School Calling all children to attend Sunday School at 9:30 AM every Sunday morning! 2017-2018 Wednesday Night Youth Group Our schedule throughout the school year: 4:30 PM Drop off Pre-K through Kindergarten-Nursery 1st through 4th-Sanctuary 5th through 8th-Rm 202-203 5:00 PM 7th & 8th-start together in rooms 202&203 6:00 PM Pre-K through Middle School-Blessing & Dismissal-Lower Level Dining Room 6:00 PM Revelation Bells 7:00 PM Generations Choir 7:00 PM Senior High-Lower Level 8:00 PM Senior High dismissal Blood Mobile Drive On Thursday, December 14 we will once again be hosting the Red Cross Blood Drive. Sally Poltawsky will be needing volunteers to bake cookies, and the room of chairs and tables. If you would be able to help with any of these things please contact Sally at 217-322-6216, or the church office at 217-322-3328. Youth Christmas Program, Star of Wonder On Saturday, December 16 at 5:00 PM (probably in the fellowship hall), you will be able to see the Youth Christmas Program. You also might get to wish upon a star, catch a falling star, recite starry-eyed poems like star light star bright, the first star I see tonight; you might sing songs about twinkling stars, have stars in your eyes, thank your lucky stars or utter strange, cultural phrases like my stars and garters. Each of those have their place in culture, lore and history, but there's only been one time in all of history where one could actually see and be witness to the Star of Wonder, the star that helped mark the miraculous birth of our Savior. God's love shines through this musical, created by Dave Clark and Jayme Thompson. With its simple drama and funto-sing songs, you can let your kids choir shine the light of Jesus like never before with this exciting new Christmas musical, Star of Wonder. The H.E.L.P. Center We have been asked to collect 140 boxes of cake mixes, by Thursday, December 14. United Methodist Women s Prayer Calendar 2017 December 1 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 December 2 Matthew 24:15-31 December 3 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 December 4 Revelation 15:1-8 December 5 Revelation 18:1-10 December 6 Luke 21:34-38 December 7 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 December 8 Acts 11:19-26 December 9 Mark 11:27-33 December 10 2 Peter 3:8-15a December 11 Acts 2:37-42 December 12 Acts 11:1-18 December 13 Luke 1:5-17 December 14 Philippians 3:7-11 December 15 Philippians 3:12-16 December 16 Matthew 21:28-32 December 17 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 December 18 Ephesians 6:10-17 December 19 Acts 3:17; 4:4 December 20 Mark 9:9-13 December 21 Hebrews 1:1-4 December 22 Hebrews 1:5-14 December 23 John 7:40-52 December 24 Romans 16:25-27 December 25 Titus 2:11-14 December 26 Acts 6:8-15, 7:51-60 December 27 1 John 1:1-9 December 28 Matthew 2:13-18 December 29 Matthew 12:46-50 December 30 2 Peter 3:8-13 December 31 John 8:12-19 Rushville First United Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We seek to make a difference for Christ within the local and global community by waking to Christ, worshiping Christ, walking with Christ, working for Christ and witnessing for Christ.

I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F F I R S T U M C WALK PRAYER: Concerns and Joys Prayers for Healing and Recovery: Jerry Curry, John Walker, Leroy Bollinger, Eloise Patton, Benny Neal, Amanda Shoemaker, Wanda Wheelhouse, Gary Wenger, Ron Peak, Lori (Hughes) Biehl, Marie Leonard, August Ernst, Al Hamilton, John Vancil, Linda Scott, Ellie Dyche, Dianna Pleviak, Nick Beard, Alexis French, Steve Reuz, Gloria Tomlinson, Verne Crone, Dianna Crum, Bob Kessler, Kenny Schnieder, Michael Tippey and family, Brenda Reynolds, Joan Woodworth, Shirley Phillips, Jerry Walker, Patti Shoemaker, Dick Etter, Lois Henninger, Liz Wood, Bill Connell, Shirley Phillips Prayers of Comfort and Sympathy: The Families of Frances Ross, Louise Agans, Robert Wheelhouse, Jim Rebman Prayers for Those with Ongoing Illness: Luan Phillips, Mary Jean Hertling, Harold Sargent, Terry Runyon, Eric Peacock, Tommy Pruitt, Emmett Garriott, Dena Diseron, Linda Shaw, Brian Days, Doug Fulks, Jim Stevenson, Hank Welch, Phyllis Rutledge, Donna Chapmen, Pat Unger, Doris Young, Ruth Teel, David Jones, Allen Tippey, Virginia Stocker, Keith & Bonnie Vaughn, Carla Floyd, Edith Goldsborough, Larry Lashbrook, Bob Hood, Carol Peacock, Vera Royce, Carol Perrine, Ed Fegley, Hazel Gurnsey, Howard & Glenna Prather, Kraig Kotter, Margie Tyson, Peggy Settles, Bob & Nancy Stauffer, Tom Eifert, Kent Drawve, June Morrow, Jane Wendling, Betty Curl, Doug & Marilyn Taylor, Tanya Gaither, Red & Carolyn Ambrosius, Vic Jackson, Rose Rebman, Dana Hopping Prayers of Joy: Prayers for Churches and Pastors: Each week we lift up a different church or charge and pastoral team from our community in prayer. As we lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ and their work for the Lord, the ministry and message of Christ shall be strengthened. This month we will be praying for the following churches and their pastors: The week of December 3 First Christian Church Disciples of Christ John Sowers The week of December 10 First Presbyterian The week of December 17 First Southern Baptist The week of December 24 First United Methodist Church Grant Armstrong The week of December 31 Frederick Christian Church Brenda Wessel To get connected with the Rushville First UMC Phone Tree, fill out the form at https://goo.gl/5yvsxq or call the church office at 217-322-3328 to let us know what notices you would like to start or stop receiving. Rushville First United Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We seek to make a difference for Christ within the local and global community by waking to Christ, worshiping Christ, walking with Christ, working for Christ and witnessing for Christ.

I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F F I R S T U M C WORK SERVING: Making a difference through action INREACH OUTREACH Successful Fall Harvest Dinner The nicely decorated Fellowship Hall (thanks Sylvia) was filled with lovely aromas from the well-equipped kitchen as about 270 community and church members enjoyed a delightful turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Friday, November 10th. The guests were welcomed and seated while waiters attended to each table offering food and drink. Others, about 70, came for takeout s. Background music and lovely lighting added to enjoyment of the evening. The organizational committee of Marion, Chris, Sheila, and Marjorie spent several days talking about the menu, shopping for various items, and unloading many sacks of groceries. Two days were spent in diligent work by many after Chris made the cranberry sauce on Wednesday evening. On Thursday, twenty turkeys arrived freshly and perfectly cooked from Roger s Bakery (Thank you so much Roger) and the deboning began in earnest. While several were doing this job, others were very busy making the apple and pumpkin desserts--chopping apples and mixing pumpkin and ingredients. Oh, also, the bread was broken and dried overnight for the dressing. On Friday with parts of our bodies aching that hadn t been used for a while, we began putting the dinner together in earnest. Dressing was made; corn and green beans opened and put in pans for warming and seasoning, and turnips (thanks to Rod and Barb) chopped, cooked and seasoned. The gravy was bubbling and potatoes were warming as were the rolls. And the turkey and dressings popped into the nice new ovens that cooked everything in an amazing way. Also, a refrigerator was moved (thank Peterman s) from the basement to the new kitchen and was soon filled with deboned turkey. At 3:30 pm we had requests for take outs which prompted us to quickly get our serving line ready. We served steadily until 7 pm which gave us a time to eat. Throughout the serving time, a blessed crew were busy cleaning plates and washing dishes (the dishwasher needs a part) which enabled us to clean and put away things by 9 pm. A warm feeling of accomplishment filled our hearts as our weary bodies moved a little slower toward the door as the lights dimmed and the quiet returned to the hall. The UMW would like to thank all who donated food, money and time to make the evening a blessed moment of community sharing and a monetary success. Operation Christmas Cookie If interested in helping with Operation Christmas Cookie there will be sign up sheets on the back table closer to time. There will be spots for cookie donations, supply donations and delivering opportunities. We will need help plating cookies on December 23rd. Any questions please see Niki Wise 217-242-1627. Christmas Dinner at Youth Group Youth Group Christmas Dinner Family Meal on Wednesday, December 13. Families are invited to come eat Christmas dinner and enjoy fun activities prior to meal. Supper will be served at 5:30. Menu will be ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable and dessert. RSVP to Niki Wise 217-242-1627 or church office Thanks! Published prayer requests are received over the past month through prayer cards and requests. In order to be conscientious concerning personal privacy, we will only print names of those who are family members or have been confirmed/requested by the person(s) named.

I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F WITNESS Open Arms Preschool The month of November has flown by at Open Arms Preschool. Our academic themes this month were Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and The Mail. As always, we ve been busily learning lots about our ABCs and 123s, but also some other very important things this month, such as what it means to be a veteran, what it means to be thankful, and what kinds of things we are thankful for. We enjoyed a nice visit with two local veterans on Friday, November 10, Ramon Escapa and April Kunkel. They spoke with the students about some of their experiences and what kinds of jobs people can have in the military. The students had made special thank you books to give to each of them and presented them to our guests at the end of their visit. We are very excited to announce that our fall fundraiser was a big success! As you may know, we sold cupcakes and cake balls made by Baker Street Sweets, which is a new local business owned and operated by Sarah Dodds. We are so thankful to everyone who helped us sell these goodies, to everyone who supported us by buying, and also to Sarah for working with us and for her generosity. Thank you very much! Delivery will be Monday, November 20. We are looking forward to the month of December and celebrating Christmas together at preschool. Happy Thanksgiving! Don t forget that Open Arms Preschool has dish clothes for sale and Christmas is coming, 6 for $15.00 or $3.50 each! INVITATION: Opportunities to share Good News! GriefShare Support Group GriefShare, a grief support group, will be forming the last Thursday of November, meeting in Room 105, from 6 to 8 p.m. This highly respected 13-week program gently walks group members through the experience of grief via video, written materials, and discussion, helping the group to process the overwhelming loss of a loved one. All are welcome, no matter what kind of loss or how long ago, and one can join the group in progress; if unable to start the first week or so. The group will meet here at the church and be facilitated by Sarah Duncan. For questions, contact Sarah Duncan, cell: 217-491-2268, email: skorkowski@gmail.com COMING TO A CHURCH SCREEN NEAR YOU: FREE CHILDREN AND FAMILY DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT! Saturday, December 16th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm FREE! On Saturday, December 16th, First UMC will host a movie night after the children s play performance. This free event is open to the public, and the whole family is more than welcome to join the fun. Children are encouraged to bring along their best cardboard cars and recycled racers to park on the floor and lounge in as the movie is projected for our viewing enjoyment. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you d like, but popcorn, hot cocoa and water will be provided! No ticket required. Just come and enjoy! If you would like to pick up your IGNITION newsletter at the church, or receive it by email, please contact the church office by phone at 217-322-3328 or by email at office@rushvillefumc.org to update your subscription. Thank you for helping us be good stewards of your investment in ministry!

Rushville First United Methodist Church Corner of Congress & Jefferson P.O. Box 208 NON-PROFIT ORG. NON U.S. POSTAGE PAID Rushville, IL 62681 PERMIT NO. 47 Change Service Requested I G N I T I O N : T H E D I S C I P L E S H I P C O N N E C T I O N O F I R S T U M C Church Family, Thank you to all of the volunteers that have been in the office so that I can be semi-retired! Teresa Ron Herr and Tom Acker, Thank you so much for removing the air conditioners in the church office. It was getting a little cool when the wind blew. Teresa CONTACT INFORMATION Please let us know if you have a change of contact information so we can update our records. This helps us stay in touch with you. Contact the church office with any updates. Phone: 217-322-3328 Email: office@rushvillefumc.org OUR CHURCH STAFF: Pastor: Rev. Grant Armstrong Secretary: Teresa Boyd Treasurer: Kathy Billingsley Music Director: Mark Ross

31 December 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 8:30 AM Snacks for Students 2 9:00 AM UMW Christmas Breakfast 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Worship/New Fellowship Hall 3 8:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:35 AM Worship 4 5 6:30 PM Knit & Crochet Group 6 4:30 PM Youth Group 6:00 PM Dismissal 6:00 PM Revelation Bells 7:00 PM Generations Choir 7:00 PM Sr. Hi 7 6:00 PM Grief Share Group 8 8:30 AM Snacks for Students 9 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Worship/New Fellowship Hall 10 8:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:35 AM Worship 23 8:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:35 8:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:35 AM Worship 8:30 AM Worship 17 30 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:35 AM Worship 24 6:00-7:00 PM Basic Guitar Class 31 11 12 18 6:00 PM Ad Board 6:00-7:00 PM Basic Guitar Class 5:00 PM Open Arms Board 25 6:00 PM Ad Board Meeting 19 6:00 PM Trustees 6:00 PM Finance 13 4:30 PM Christmas Family Dinner for Youth Group 14 Red Cross Blood Drive in Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Revelation Bells 7:00 PM 6:00 PM Grief 26 Generations Choir 27 Share Group 28 7:00 PM Sr. Hi Youth Church Locked 20 8:30 AM Snacks for Students 6:00 PM Revelation Bells 7:00 PM Generations Choir 21 6:00 PM Grief Share Group 15 8:30 AM Snacks for Students 22 23 16 5:00 PM Youth Christmas Play/ New Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Youth 29 Free Drive-In 5:00 Movie PM Saturday Worship Service Operation Christmas Cookie 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Worship/ New Fellowship Hall 24 9:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service 25 Merry Christmas! Office Closed 26 27 28 6:00 PM Grief Share Group 29 30 5:00 PM Saturday Evening Worship/ New Fellowship Hall

December 1 Izek Morse Kaylynn Briney 2 Nathan Clark 3 Eric Zeeck 4 Fred Henninger, Dianna Eifert 6 Jim Peterman, Don Wade 9 Katelyn Koch 11 Joan Woodworth, Heidi Vincent 12 Barbara Botts, Tim Painter 13 Leesa Merrill 14 Brady Klitz Dave & Georgie Haney 15 Alexis Murk, Chuck Edmiston Steve Trone Tom & Dianna Eifert 16 Clarice Bartlett, Bob Stauffer Jim & Konnie Crane Lyle & Cathy Harrison 17 Mike & Leanne Lamb 18 James N. Moore, Donnie Schieferdecker 19 Crystal Bartlett 20 Fred & Sherry Henninger 21 Raymond Eifert Jim & Laura Moore 22 Ron & Judy Busby 23 Rick Phillips, Cynthia Greer 24 Debbie Worthington 25 Bob & Nancy Stauffer 26 Jim & Carol Breedlove 27 Lyle Harrison 30 Jakob Vincent 31 Steve Bottorff, Dennis Henninger John & Barbara Botts Birthdays & Anniversaries! B O O K N O O K B Y S H E I L A A Place at the Table 40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor Author, Chris Seay Perhaps the primary reason why we struggle so deeply to be transformed into the character of Christ, is because so often, instead of living with humility and vulnerability, we are busy chasing power and prestige, according to Chris Seay in his book A Place at the Table: 40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor. After some introductory chapters on sharing gratitude, fasting and feasting, the book provides daily readings with meditations for the 40 fast days interspersed with 7 feast days. Each of the 40 fast days also includes a brief description of a person living in poverty. Many of the daily readings are from Exodus giving the reader plenty of opportunity to consider the Israelites reliance on God for their daily food. Readers may find this to be a useful resource during Lent. I found that many of the reflections were quite moving and the daily reminders of the situations of people living in poverty helped to put the considerations about fasting into context. The author is a pastor, speaker and author. In 1999 he founded a missional church, Ecclesia in Houston, Texas. A Place at the table is in the 2014 United Methodist Women reading Program in the category of social action. It is in the church library.

Open Arms Preschool Recipe Book for Thanksgiving 2017 Mrs. Jennifer Ward and Miss Stacy Ashcraft took each preschooler aside and told each student that they were in charge of cooking the Thanksgiving turkey. This is each students recipe. Do we have some budding chefs? Avery s Recipe 1. Add bones. 2. Add a little squishy thing that goes up & down. 3. Stir it all up. 4. Put it in the oven. 5. Last, you eat it! Luke s Recipe 1. You need eggs & salt & pepper & peas & soup. 2. Put them on the turkey. 3. Rip the turkey. 4. You need a lot of people at your table. 5. Go to Grandma Cathy s house. 6. Put the turkey inside her oven on 512 degrees. 7. Bake it for 6 hours. 8. Give it to the people. The will say, Thanks, Luke! You re such a good cooker. Lola s Recipe 1. Get a turkey at the store. 2. Take it home to the kitchen. 3. Cook it in the oven on a pan on 4 degrees for 2 minutes. 4. Take it out of the oven and put stuff on it, like eggs. 5. Eat it. Cece s Recipe 1. Put it in the oven. 2. Bake it on 6. 3. Get the turkey out of the oven. 4. Eat it! Lizzie s Recipe 1. Put chocolate chips in the turkey. 2. Put it in the oven for 8 minutes. 3. My daddy would help me get it out. 4. Ut it on my plate and eat it! Eoin s Recipe 1. Mix it first with coffee. 2. Get some tea and drink it. 3. Put it in the oven and burn it. 4. Cook it some more with fire. 5. Eat it. Emily s Recipe 1. Put chocolate in the turkey. 2. Put peanut butter & Jelly & lightning bugs in it. 3. Sprinkle salt on it. 4. Put it in the microwave for 5. 5. Take it out and eat it! Paisley s Recipe 1. Get it out of the fridge. 2. Put it in the oven. 3. Turn the oven on. Push #1. 4. Bake it for 4 hours. 5. Don t put anything on it. Jackson s Recipe 1. Put it on the table. 2. Put ketchup on it. 3. Put it on the hot stove. 4. Cook it for 3 hours. Harper s Recipe 1. Put it on a plate. 2. Put it in the oven. 3. Turn on the oven. Leave it in for 8 minutes. 4. Take it out. 5. Eat it. 1. Seren s Recipe 2. Put it in the butter. 3. Put salt on it. 4. Put baking soda on it. 5. Bake it in the oven on 20 degrees for 20 hours. 6. Put it on a plate. 7. Put an egg on the turkey. 8. Make some soup. 9. Cook the turkey again with the soup inside it. Ivan s Recipe 1. Cut it first. 2. Put it in the microwave with hot water. 3. Cook it. 4. When it s done, put eggs on it.

How to Cook a Turkey Continued Henry s Recipe 1. Put in the oven-really hot. 2. Put it on a plate. 3. Cook it for 5 hours. 4. When it s blue or black, it s all done. Austyn s Recipe 1. Put strawberries on it. 2. Put acorns on it. 3. Put another tiny strawberry on it. 4. Put love in it. 5. Put numbers on it. 6. Put little oranges on it. 7. Put squares on it. 8. Bake it in the oven on 86 degrees for 9 hours. 9. Take it out and put more love in it. Makenna s Recipe 1. First, Daddy puts salt on the turkey. 2. Put a lot of salt on it and make it blue. 3. Then put it tin the oven. 4. Cook it for 5 minutes on 5 degrees. 5. Put more salt on it. 6. It it s hot, you blow on it. 7. Eat it! Christmas Poinsettia Christmas is the time of year when we enjoy the beauty of the poinsettia. We will be having them available again this year for $15.00, in honor of, or in memory of a loved one or friend. We will be offering red, white and candy cane poinsettias this year. Please fill out the form and bring it into the church office or put it in the collection plate during worship, along with your payment by Wednesday, November 22. You may pick up your poinsettia after the later Christmas Eve Service. Name Address Phone Amount Enclosed In Loving Memory of In Honor of By