December 12, 2014 Why Should We Give Very Generously through the Lottie Moon Offering? The Lottie Moon Offering is our major annual giving effort for the work of International Missions. It s named for a missionary who began proclaiming Christ in China in the 1870s. Lottie Moon gave her life to the sacred effort of reaching the Chinese people with the gospel. She challenged Southern Baptists to give funds generously so that others could join the work overseas. Our church s Lottie Moon goal this year is $30,000. Why should we each give the most generous gift possible through the Lottie Moon offering? I ll give you three reasons. First, obedience to Christ demands it. Jesus said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. For others to go, we must give the money to support them. Second, love for the lost demands it. Jesus said, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If you were without the gospel, would you want goers and senders to work together to get the gospel to you? Love for the lost cannot do less. Third, desire for Christ s glory demands it. As 18 th century Moravian missionaries sailed away from their families who waved goodbye from shore, the missionaries called out: May the Lamb that was slain have the reward of His suffering! They wanted Jesus to receive glory for the salvation of those who would be saved by their witness. Do we desire to obey Christ? Do we love the lost? Do we desire for the Lord Jesus to receive glory for the salvation of many who have not yet received the gospel? Make the largest gift that you possibly can through the Lottie Moon offering in the coming weeks! Pastor Coye Still
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International missions Our Goal: $30,000 Given to date: $5,746 We invite those ages 13-99+ to join us on Tuesday, December 16 from 6-10 pm at the OCC Distribution Center located at 7100 Forest Point Blvd, Charlotte. We will be sorting and packing the boxes. This event is limited to 20 people so first come first served. Please go sign up through the link on the church's website HERE. If you have questions see Emily Carter or email her at carter49ers@hotmail.com. Thanks! Backpack Blessings It is the season of giving and there are many opportunities to do so! Please continue to remember our year-long ministry of providing food to 20 Newell Elementary students on a weekly basis during the school year. Our cupboards are in need of stocking! We are in need of Beanie Weenies, Chef-Boyardee pastas, cheese crackers or goldfish, raisins, cereal bars, pudding cups and Oodles of Noodles. Monetary donations are also accepted.
Join us for our Christmas Worship Experiences Sing Glory! Sunday, December 14, at 6:00 p.m. Presented by The Worship Ministries Team of University Hills David s Dynasty Sunday, December 21, at 6:00 p.m. Children s Worship Choir Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Worship Wednesday, December 24, at 6:00 p.m. The UHBC Family extends deepest sympathy to Kim, Robert, and Emily Waddington in the passing of their husband and father and our dear brother, William Barton Bill Waddington January 8, 1956 December 5, 2014 Bill and Kim became members of the UHBC Family February 5, 2012 and were active member of the Adult G Sunday School Class. They also were coordinators for our Backpack Blessings Ministry which partners with Newell Elementary School in our neighborhood. Bill had just packed and delivered the weekly 20 backpacks on Thursday before his untimely passing on Friday. We thank God for Bill's life and witness and pray for his family during this time of sorrow and loss.
Please remember Helen Lyerly as she adjusts to a recent move. Notes of love and encouragement may be sent to: Helen H. Lyerly c/o Caremoor 4876 Caremoor Place Kannapolis, NC 28081 UHBC HOMEBOUND LIST Remember those of our church family this Christmas season who are homebound or shut-in and unable to be with us here at church as often as they once were. The following list of addresses will help you remember these loved ones with cards and notes of greeting and encouragement. Alberta (Ren) C. Henderson 731 Plantation Estates Dr. Apt. 238 Matthews, NC 28105-9115 Gayle Lyerly 6511 Weldon Cr. Concord, NC 28027-8015 Helen H. Lyerly c/o Caremoor 4876 Caremoor Pl. Kannapolis, NC 28081 Virginia (Gin) W. Moore c/o Regency Retirement Village. Room 122 9120 Willow Ridge Dr. Charlotte, NC 28210 Robert and Louise Nichelson 9919 Birch Knoll Ct. Charlotte, NC 28213 Betty W. Buchanan c/o Carillon, Room B-4 6200 Roberta Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 Margie C. Deaton c/o Ed Haggerty 2305 Hardee Rd. Kinston, NC 28504 Alice B. Askue 7105 Founders Way Harrisburg, NC 28075 Virginia S. Bumgardner c/o Judy B. Greene 6425 Walter Wright Rd. Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 Padmavati R. Lall c/o The Little Flower Assisted Living Community 8700 Lawyers Rd., Room # 3 Charlotte, NC 28227 Dr. Benjamin Lall c/o Pushpa L. Gross 8409 Dunstaff Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 Bill and Jeanene Stiles 4809 Fireside Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213
UHBC Library News New DVDs are available in the University Hills Library. Please take a look! 1. Why Do We Call It Christmas? You know the Christmas story, but do you know the story of Christmas? Produced by Phil Vischer (of Veggie Tales), this animated film answers many questions, such as: Why is Christmas on December 25? Who was Saint Nicholas? Why do we put oranges and gold coins in stockings? Why do we have stockings as part of our Christmas observance? Who or what is "Emmanuel" and why do we want him to come? 2. Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith This is a set of 12 animated DVDs telling the stories of famous missionaries such as Jim Elliott, Corrie ten Boom, John Bunyan, Amy Carmichael, and Augustine among others. In addition to the animated portion, each DVD also includes a documentary on the life of the individual. Although the target audience is tweens and teens, I learned a lot by watching these videos. Suitable for ALL ages! 2015 Altar Flowers The new Flower Calendar for the coming year will soon be posted on the bulletin board across from the church office. If you see a date you would like to reserve for a particular Sunday, write your name by that date and then call Avery Phillips to make sure that date is still open. More than one arrangement may be placed in the sanctuary for morning services and the person or persons you wish to honor or remember do not have to be a UHBC member. Remember to call Avery at (704) 334-8488. Dates now open are: January 4, 11, and 25 February 1, 8, 15, and 22 March 8, 15, 22, and 29 April 12, 19, and 26 May 17 and 24 June 14 July 12 August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 September 6 and 20 October 4, 11, and 25 November 8, 15, and 22 December 6 and 27 Mother's Day Roses will be in the worship service on May 10th, Father's Day Roses on June 21 st, and Christmas Poinsettias will grace the sanctuary on December 20th. Remember to call Avery Phillips at (704) 334-8488 to reserve your date.
The poinsettia plants can be removed from the Worship Center following morning worship on December 21st, or they may be left until after the Christmas Eve service on December 24th. Cost per plant is $13.50. These plants will have quality florist wrapping and bows with ribbon, making them a nice presentation for gifts. ORDERING is as easy as 1 2 3: 1) COMPLETE THIS FORM LIST THE FULL NAME (First, Middle/Maiden, and Last) of the person(s) you wish to remember/honor: IN HONOR OF: Christmas Poinsettias to Decorate the Worship Center December 21, 2014 You are invited to purchase poinsettias in honor or memory of special people in your life. Your poinsettias will be a glorious decoration in the Worship Center on Sunday, December 21st. IN MEMORY OF: ORDERED BY (your name): Your Home Phone: Your Work Phone: NUMBER of Poinsettias Ordered X $ 13.50 each = $ Total Due 2) MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE to University Hills, marking in the memo section: Sanctuary Flower Fund. 3) TURN IN ORDER AND CHECK TO AVERY OR PAM PHILLIPS in the Gathering Area on one of the following dates: November 23rd, November 30th, December 7th, or December 14th. LAST DATE TO ORDER IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th. DO NOT PLACE ORDERS IN OFFERING PLATE OR BRING TO CHURCH OFFICE; TURN IN ORDER AND CHECK TO AVERY OR PAM PHILLIPS.
Sunday, December 14 8:30 a.m. Prayer Time (Prayer Room) 9:15 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Church Library Open 6:00 p.m. Sing Glory Tuesday, December 16 6:00 p.m. Operation Christmas Child Wednesday, December 17 6:15 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Worship at Hope Haven The UHBC Worship Ministry will lead Worship at Hope Haven on Wednesday, December 17, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend the worship at Hope Haven, located at: 3815 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28206. Thursday, December 18 6:30 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast (Tryon House) 2015 Offering Envelopes are available for pickup in the Gathering Place Deacons of the Week: December 14 Vernon Allen, Tony Dean, Chris Pluck ETC Workers Serving December 14 Janine Waits, Cameron/Cristy Lee, Becky Kumar, Kim Watt, Meredith/Jeremy Davis, Jamie/Carol Bruckmann