Tecumseh United Methodist Church Est. 1854 December 2018 Pastor Lorna Boden 785-379-6482 Ikb22@live.com Office: 379-5005 www.tecumsehumc.com this issue Pastor Lorna Boden P.2 Bulletin Board P.3 Upcoming Events P.4 Monthly Calendar P.5 Page 1
Nobody expected the arrival of a baby to shake up their lives. But when that baby is Jesus, plans are rearranged, beliefs are challenged, and ordinary people find their lives forever changed. * Our worship services during advent will be based on the series, The Christmas Dilemma by the Skit Guys. We will meet Mary, Joseph, the Innkeeper, One of the Wise Men, and a Shepherd. These Biblical characters will come to life as they share their unique perspective of the birth of their Savior. What is your Christmas Dilemma? Is it finding Joy in this hectic season? Are you struggling with Obedience to God or finding it hard Saying Yes when God calls? Do you Doubt that you are good enough to do what He is calling you to do? Do you find your Belief challenged that this tiny Baby could save us all? How about challenging yourself to not miss a worship service in December? How about bringing another family member, a friend, or a co-worker to join each Sunday? When Jesus enters the picture, our plans can get turned upside down, but His plan leads to joy, hope, and salvation. * *Quotes from the Skit Guys Page 2
THE BULLETIN BOARD DECEMBER USHERS GREETERS NEED NEED VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NURSERY 2 Peyton Hoffman 9 Diana Halstead 16 23 24 30 FINANCE REPORT DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2- Lois Elmer 4- Neva Martin (90) 7- Cheryl Sterling 12- Richard Hoffman 14- Larry McCammon, Debbie Barr 16- Janice Kieffer 27- Ernestine Adams 29- Robert Dick, Waldean Miller (85) January 2-Community Dinner 4:30 January 1, 2018 Balance Forward: $19,996.82 TOTAL INCOME OCTOBER $10,482.41 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $9,232.59 CASH BALANCE: $22,556.86 Words cannot express the gratitude mother and I have for the crew that came to our house October 20th. Thank you so much for all your hard work to get our house ready for winter! And, the coffee cake was delicious! Christine Whitlow Dillons RE-ENROLLMENT COMMUNITY DINNER 4:30pm-6:00 Dec 5- Beef & Noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert and drink Jan 2 Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, bread, dessert and drink To register: log onto www.dillons.com If you are already a registered user, simply sign into your account, select community rewards (listed under community) enter our church name and click enroll now. If you have never registered your card you will need to create an account first before enrolling. No internet, no email, no problem! Call 1-800-576-4377 option # 3. Give them your card number and our church number, 10892. That s it, simply right? Page 3
5 th Sunday is December 30. Join us for food, fun and games Jessica Hennessey will graduate December 8 th at 1pm from Kansas State University. Jessica will hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science & Industry with an option in Production Management. CHURCH STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT We are collecting a monetary Christmas Gift for our church staff who keeps our church operating efficiently and productively all year long and we appreciate their efforts. If you would like to participate, please bring or mail your donation to the church office or give to Larry McCammon. Congregational Care Report October 28, 2018 Tecumseh Methodist Church members Went Visiting! October 28th. It was so enjoyable to visit Pat Beal, Clyde & Mona Booth, Mary Crispin, Roberta Kiehl, Waldean Miller, Twila Uber, Jerry White, Barb & Christina Whitlow and Mert Wilch! Thanks to Lucy Campbell, Lisa Hoffman, Neva Martin, Amy & James Pinger, and Joyce White who made delicious treats to share. We appreciate our Church Kids who made cards for helped to prepare the treat plates! Those who visited were Ernestine Adams, Pastor Lorna Boden, Carolyn Edwards, Nelta Hennessey, Rich, Lia, & Chesney Hoffman. It was so nice to see our friends again. The treats, Bulletins and Upper Rooms were appreciated! Our next visitation is planned for Sunday, December 30th. We hope many of our members will want to participate in this rewarding experience! Treat donations are always appreciated. Carolyn Edwards and Ernestine Adams Congregational Care Co-Chairmen Page 4
December ~ December 2018 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 1p- 3p Neva Birthday Party 2 3 7p- Health Ministry 7p-Scouts 4 6:30p- Booster Meeting 7p- Bible Study 5 4:30p-6:00p Community Dinner 6 1:15p- Harvesters 7 6:30p Scouts 8 9 6p- 4-H 10 7p- Scouts 11 6:30- Scouts 7p-8p Bible Study 12 6:30p-7:30p Kiwanis 13 14 15 16 17 7p-Scouts 23 Newsletter Deadline 24 7p- Christmas Eve Service 18 6:30p- Cub Scouts 7p-Bible Study 6:30p Eve Circle- Pat Krugs 25 Christmas Office Closed 12-6 - FH Reserved 19 9:30a-Dorcas Circle 6:30p- Kiwanis 20 TUMC Serving Lets Help 12:30p-1:30p Harvesters 21 26 27 28 22 29 30 12p- 31 1:30p- Let s Go Visting TUMC Calendar Page 5
TECUMSEH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 334 SE Tecumseh RD PO Box 5 Tecumseh KS 66542-0005 XLIII Volume 12; Dec 1 Open hearts. Open minds. Open Doors. The people of The United Methodist Church -CHURCH OFFICE HOURS- 8:30am-12:30 Monday-Thursday 785-379-5005 www.tecumsehumc.com -SUNDAY MORNINGS- SUNDAY SCHOOL children and adults - 9:30am WORSHIP - 10:45am Nursery Available Page 6