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Vol. 51 Columbus, Georgia December 23, 20
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Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2012
* 12 noon – Worship with Communion in the Illges Ch
* 4 pm–5 pm – Prayer and Communion in the Illges C
(During this hour, the Illges Chapel will be open for anyone who woucelebrate Communion and have moments of prayer. Though not a fois an opportunity for individuals and families to come and remembe
with Communion and meditation.)
* 5:30 pm – Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) (overflow in the Illges Chapel)
(The Nursery will not be available for the Christmas Eve worship
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sunday, December 30, 2012
8:45 a.m. – Morning Worship Service 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Service
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 10:55 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the Church Office will close December 24, and remain closed Tuesday, December 25, and WednesThe Church Office will be open normal business hours on Thursday, DeceDecember 28. We will be open on Monday, December 31 from 9 a.m.Church Office will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We will resumhours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
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Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2012
* 12 noon – Worship with Communion in the Illges Chapel
* 4 pm–5 pm – Prayer and Communion in the Illges Chapel
(During this hour, the Illges Chapel will be open for anyone who would like to come and celebrate Communion and have moments of prayer. Though not a formal service, this is an opportunity for individuals and families to come and remember the gift of Christ with Communion and meditation.)
* 5:30 pm – Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
(overflow in the Illges Chapel)
(The Nursery will not be available for the Christmas Eve worship services.)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sunday, December 30, 2012
8:45 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Service
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
10:55 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
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CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the Church Office will close at 2 p.m., Monday, December 24, and remain closed Tuesday, December 25, and Wednesday, December 26. The Church Office will be open normal business hours on Thursday, December 27 and Friday, December 28. We will be open on Monday, December 31 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. The Church Office will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We will resume our regular office hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Connect to Ukraine
Our mission team is in Ukraine. Please continue to pray for their safety and those who work with the orphans. Stay connected to what God is doing in Ukraine through you by visiting our Facebook page. To become a member, go to our website – www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com and click on the Facebook icon in the lower right-hand corner.
SAINT PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Broadcast at Eleven O’clock – The Truth 88.5 FM, WBOJ
Morning Worship Services – 8:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 10:55 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Advent – Purple
December 23, 2012
The Church Gathers for Worship
The Choral Call to Worship: “Prepare the Way of the Lord”
The Parish Concerns & Announcements
The Chiming of the Hour
The Flame Comes to the Altar
The Preludes:
(8:45) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”by Lani Smith
(10:55) Impression on “We Three Kings”by A. Fedak
*The Hymn of Celebration: “The First Noel”No. 245
*The Minister: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church”
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*The Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath:
(8:45)Rob & Sista Varner family
(10:55)Gordy & Stacy Pease, Jack, Charles, and Gordy, Jr.
Congregational Response: O come, Desire of nations bind all peoples in one heart and mind. From dust thou brought us forth to life; deliver us from earthly strife. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
The Call to Prayer
Take this moment to prepare to speak to the One who is more focused upon our hearts than upon our words. One who is more committed to us and our soul’s well being than we are to our body’s comforts and pleasures. One who has shown us by the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ the seriousness with which He makes our appointment. The only One who loves us just because His love is greater than our sin. Free yourself in these moments from your fear-filled secrets by prayerfully confessing them in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
The Pastoral PrayerRev. Stephen Brinkman
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Preparation: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”No. 230
The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings”
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertories:
(8:45) “Away In A Manger”by Robert Lau
(10:55) “O Holy Night”by A. Adam
*The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below:
praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Scripture Lessons:
(8:45 & 10:55) Isaiah 9:2-7Pew Bible, page 555
(9:00) Luke 2:1-20
Minister: The Word of God for the People of God.
Congregational Response: Thanks be to God.
*The Passing of the Peace
Minister: The Peace of Christ be with you.
Congregation: And also with you.
The Registration of Attendance
*The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
(Please take this time to greet those around you)
(8:45) The Word in Song: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”Music by Cy Dietrich
(10:55) The Children’s SermonRev. Dr. P. Shane Green
(Immediately following the Children’s Sermon, all children ages K4- 2nd grade are invited to go to Children’s Church)
(10:55) The Anthem: “In the Bleak Midwinter”by G. Holtz
The Sermons:
(8:45 & 10:55) “Who Is Jesus?”Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
(9:00) “Christmas Comfort”Rev. Stephen Brinkman
*The Call to Christian Discipleship
If you made a decision today or if you would like to unite with St. Paul,
come forward on the last verse of our hymn of consecration.
*The Hymn of Consecration: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”No. 240
*The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Choral Benediction and Amen: “Dresden Amen”
*The Postludes:
(8:45) “Noel”by Claude Balbastre
(10:55) “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern”by V. Klauss
*The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
*Those who are able please stand.
Organists: Mrs. Sue Dietrich and Mr. Wayne Martz Soloist: Mr. Cy Dietrich
All music used by permission. One license (#A-714141) CCLI # 2035792
THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN THE SANCTUARY AND NARTHEX ARE PROVIDED FROM A TRUST ESTABLISHED BY LOUISE B. HARDAWAY
THE CHRISMON TREES IN THE SANCTUARY were decorated by Mary Lovett Beck and Cathryn Pease.
THE SANCTUARY CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS and STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, THE NARTHEX, and ILLGES CHAPEL were decorated by Dell Branch, Mary Pat King, Mary Lu Lampton, Peggy Jenkins, Margaret Schley, Kathy Bridges, Fontaine Jenkins, and Karon Henderson.
THE FELLOWSHIP HALL and CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP CENTER were decorated by Jerry Jackson and Paul Magoni.
(Name Correction)
THE FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and fellowship to Lacey Bankhead of Columbus, Georgia.
calendar for the week ahead:
sunday, december 23:
8:45 a.m.Early Worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m.Contemporary Worship (CWC)
9:45 a.m.sunday school for all ages!
9:45 a.m.Weekly Communion (Illges Chapel)
10:00 a.m.College/Young Career Class
10:00 a.m. E3am (CWC)
10:55 a.m.Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
monday, december 24: christmas eve
Church Office Open
(9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
12:00 noonChristmas Eve Worship Service
(Illges Chapel)
4:00 p.m.Prayer and Communion Service
(Illges Chapel)
5:30 p.m.Christmas Eve Worship Service
(Sanctuary)
tuesday, december 25:
Church Office Closed
wednesday, december 26:
Church Office Closed
thursday, december 27:
Church Office Open
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
friday, december 28:
Church Office Open
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
The Master Church Calendar
Before scheduling a meeting or event at St. Paul UMC, contact Kathy in the Church Office at 706.327.7419 extension 201 or
This will ensure that your event does not conflict with other events already on the Master Calendar.
2012 Stewardship Report
“To do the best of things in the worst of times.”
Sunday School281
A.M. Worship Services473
Budget Needs to Date$1,528,776
Budget Receipts Last Week$37,181
Budget Receipts to Date$1,570,407
Encounter God, Engage Love, & Embrace Compassion
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(All students 7th grade thru 12th grade.)
* Dec. 23 – E3am Party! It is the party season. On Sunday, December 23, during E3am (10:00-10:45am) in the Worship Center, we are going to have a morning of fun and food to celebrate school being out (finally!) for Christmas and to recognize the greatness of God's gift to us.
We will not have E3pm on Dec. 23 or 30.
Have a Merry Christmas!
If you are not on the E3 email list and want to be added, send an email to: [email protected]
Your brother in Christ - Stephen
Serving this week:
ushers:
(8:45) Ken Crumpler and Trey Carmack
(10:55)Joe Bridges (lead usher), Hardy Polleys, Tracy Sayers, Mike Mayhew
communion stewards (christmas eve):
Helen Varner and Mary Varner
acolytes:
(8:45)Wade Harper and Trey Mobley
(10:55)Stephen Bunn and Ed Boyd
Helper: Sue Beth Bunn
children’s church:
(4 & 5 yr. olds)
Teacher:Amy Bickerstaff
Volunteers: Andrew & Tara Roney
(1st & 2nd grades)
Teacher:Jill Land
Volunteers:Brad & Regan Coppedge
nursery volunteers:
No Nursery – Christmas Break
registration collector:
Barbara Farish
greeters:
(8:45)Bruce Roberts (Illges Chapel)
(9:00)The Key family (CWC)
(10:55)Gloria Stover and Bettye Spence
(Sanctuary)
B.R. Johnson (Sunday School)
prayer guild:
Sally Kenimer, Ann Norris, Becky Averett, Velma Patterson, Anna Mullin
meals on wheels volunteers:
route I- Helen Burgin, Kathie Bridges, Charlie Jarrell, Knoxie Heisler, Ben Miller
route II- Ron & Karen West, Mary Varner, Gail Hudson, Becky Averett, Joanne Hudson, Alex Woodward, Marilyn & Chuck Magoni
Children’s Ministry in memory of FRANK KIEFFER MARTIN by Cynthia & Brad Hill; LEILA McCLINTON by Cynthia & Brad Hill.
Building Fund in memory of PATRICIA H. JORDAN by Joan & Tommy Culpepper.
Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory of PATRICIA H. JORDAN by Martha Bouchard-Cargill; ROGER McCLURG by Sonny & Susan Middlebrooks.
Now through Sunday, December 23, our children’s Sunday School classes have participated in a combined Advent Mission’s Project to raise money to purchase socks, under garments, shoes and other supplies for orphaned children in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine. Children are asked to bring spare change to collection boxes in their Sunday school classes each week. For added excitement, this event is a competition between the boys and girls! A giant pizza party will be held…the team that collects the most change will be served pizza by the losing team. In the past, the boys have won 2 years, and the girls have won 2 years . . . Who will be the winner for 2012?
Who will serve whom this year?
***Fundraising Update***
Last week was another great one for the girls; they brought in $237.19, to the boys $191.04.
To date, the totals are $527.27 for the girls and $472.81 for the boys. All of you are to be congratulated for your efforts in bringing money that will help our friends in Ukraine. Don't worry boys, we have extended the contest by one week, you still have the chance to show the girls once and for all that "Boys Rule!"
ST. PAUL, DON’T FORGET…
December is “St. Paul Month” at Wynnton Neighborhood Network. We are accepting all non perishable food items as well as bar soap, laundry soap, and toilet paper. Thanks for the support we’ve already received. Please bring these items to the round table located near the Fellowship Hall entrance.
ST. PAUL UMC PRAYER LINE
706-327-1547
Children’s Ministry in honor of MY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS by Sherry Evans.
2013 Stewardship Commitment Report
“God’s Graciousness, Our Gratefulness”
2012 Pledges299
2013 Pledges to date182
Proposed 2013 Budget$1,706,997
Commitments Received to Date$1,099,736
If you have not already done so, please complete and return your pledge cards as soon as possible to the Financial Office.
Year-end Notes from the Finance Office
End of the year donations must be dated and in the Church Office by Monday, December 31, or postmarked by 12-31-2012 to be applied to your 2012 givings. The Church Office will close at 5:00 p.m. on December 31 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. In previous years, offering envelopes were ordered for all members; we now only order envelopes for members who request them. Please call Cindy Shavers in the Finance Office (706-327-7419 ext. 204) if you’d like envelopes printed in your name.
***Please note that no bulletins will be sent via postal mail for the Sunday, December 30. Electronic mailings will go out as regularly scheduled to those who receive the bulletin via email. If you do not receive your bulletin via email and would like to, go to our website to sign up.
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com.
We have copies of the December 9, 2012 “Candle Light” Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols presentation available for the cost of $10 each. If you would like to purchase a copy, please come by the Church Office or call 706.327.7419 to reserve a copy.
Please let us know:
If you or someone you know is in the hospital, has a baby, has a death in the family, etc., please inform the Church Office (706-327-7419) so that we can minister to you and your loved ones effectively. In the event of an emergency, please call 706-478-5533.
Christmas Break:
December 24, 2012 – January 9, 2013
Happy Holidays!!!
For additional information, please contact Donna Hightower, MMO & Preschool Director, at 706.327.7452 or email:
A Message from the Prayer Guild…
Do you have family members or loved ones in the military who are currently deployed overseas? By submitting their names, ranks, and mailing addresses, we could add them to our Church Prayer List. Call the Church Office (706.327.7419) or simply email the information to [email protected].
We will have Holy Communion Sunday, January 6. If you or someone you know will be unwillingly absent due to illness, work schedule, or physical inability, we can deliver the elements. Please call the Church Office by Wednesday, January 2, with the name, address, phone number, and a convenient time for delivery. ***In addition to first-Sunday Communion, we also offer a short communion service the other Sundays of the month, at 9:45 am in the Illges Chapel.
We will not have Family Night Supper on the Wednesdays of December 26, 2012 or January 2, 2013.
Be sure to join us for our next Family Night Supper on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
PLEASE R.S.V.P.
Call the Church Office (706.327.7419) or email Kathy Hollon at [email protected]
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
The St. Paul Christmas Ornament
The St. Paul Christmas balls are still available and make the perfect gift for a friend or loved one. They are available all year for the cost of only $10 each and the ornament stand costs $5. Get yours today in the Church Office.
Supper Clubs Organizing Meeting
(Thursday, January 17, 2013)
All those interested in participating in Supper Clubs for the coming year are invited to attend a pot luck supper in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. on January 17. We will form groups at this meeting. If you plan to attend, call the Church Office to make your reservations and remember to bring your favorite side dish, salad, or dessert. If you cannot attend the set up meeting but would like to join a group, contact Jim or Pat McClurg at 706.565.8068.
Have you ever wondered what other Christians believe and why?
As Methodists, we are members of a large Christian Family Tree with many relatives. Beginning on January 16, immediately following Wednesday Night Supper, we will explore Christianity’s Family Tree with the help of Adam Hamilton.
Each week, there will be a brief video presentation highlighting a different denomination followed by a discussion. Adam Hamilton is founder and lead pastor of The Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.
Here is the schedule of upcoming video/ discussion topics:
· January 16—Orthodoxy
· January 23—Catholicism
· January 30—Lutheranism
· February 6—Presbyterianism
· February 13—ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
· February 20—Baptist
· February 27—Pentecostalism
· March 6—Anglicanism
· March 13—Methodism
If you are interested in joining St. Paul UMC, please contact Rev. John Fugh, Jr. by calling the Church Office at (706)327-7419 extension 205 or by email at [email protected]
The Reverend Dr. P. Shane Green
The Reverend John Fugh, Jr.
The Reverend Stephen Brinkman
Pastors
Phone: (706) 327-7419
Fax: (706) 327-0412
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SAINT PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Broadcast at Eleven O’clock – The Truth 88.5 FM, WBOJ
Morning Worship Services – 8:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 10:55 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent – Purple
December 23, 2012
The Church Gathers for Worship The Choral Call to Worship: “Prepare the Way of the Lord” The Parish Concerns & Announcements The Chiming of the Hour The Flame Comes to the Altar The Preludes: (8:45) “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” ...................................................................by Lani Smith (10:55) Impression on “We Three Kings” ................................................................. by A. Fedak *The Hymn of Celebration: “The First Noel” .......................................................................No. 245 *The Minister: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church”
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*The Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath: (8:45) .............................................................................................. Rob & Sista Varner family (10:55) .................................................. Gordy & Stacy Pease, Jack, Charles, and Gordy, Jr.
Congregational Response: O come, Desire of nations bind all peoples in one heart and mind. From dust thou brought us forth to life; deliver us from earthly strife. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
The Call to Prayer Take this moment to prepare to speak to the One who is more focused upon our hearts than upon our words. One who is more committed to us and our soul’s well being than we are to our body’s comforts and pleasures. One who has shown us by the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ the seriousness with which He makes our appointment. The only One who loves us just because His love is greater than our sin. Free yourself in these moments from your fear-filled secrets by prayerfully confessing them in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
The Pastoral Prayer................................................................................... Rev. Stephen Brinkman The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Preparation: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” ...................................................No. 230 The Minister: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings” The Offertory Prayer The Offertories: (8:45) “Away In A Manger” ....................................................................................by Robert Lau (10:55) “O Holy Night” ...............................................................................................by A. Adam
*The Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below: praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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*The Scripture Lessons: (8:45 & 10:55) Isaiah 9:2-7......................................................................... Pew Bible, page 555 (9:00) Luke 2:1-20 Minister: The Word of God for the People of God. Congregational Response: Thanks be to God.
*The Passing of the Peace Minister: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregation: And also with you. The Registration of Attendance *The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests
(Please take this time to greet those around you)
(8:45) The Word in Song: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” .................................Music by Cy Dietrich (10:55) The Children’s Sermon ............................................................... Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green
(Immediately following the Children’s Sermon, all children ages K4- 2nd grade are invited to go to Children’s Church)
(10:55) The Anthem: “In the Bleak Midwinter”...............................................................by G. Holtz The Sermons: (8:45 & 10:55) “Who Is Jesus?” ............................................................ Rev. Dr. P. Shane Green (9:00) “Christmas Comfort” .................................................................... Rev. Stephen Brinkman *The Call to Christian Discipleship
If you made a decision today or if you would like to unite with St. Paul, come forward on the last verse of our hymn of consecration.
*The Hymn of Consecration: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”..............................................No. 240 *The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
*The Choral Benediction and Amen: “Dresden Amen”
*The Postludes: (8:45) “Noel” ..................................................................................................by Claude Balbastre (10:55) “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern” .......................................................... by V. Klauss
*The Church Returns to His World to Serve Him
*Those who are able please stand.
Organists: Mrs. Sue Dietrich and Mr. Wayne Martz Soloist: Mr. Cy Dietrich
All music used by permission. One license (#A-714141) CCLI # 2035792
THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN THE SANCTUARY AND NARTHEX ARE PROVIDED FROM A TRUST ESTABLISHED BY LOUISE B. HARDAWAY
THE CHRISMON TREES IN THE SANCTUARY were decorated by Mary Lovett Beck and Cathryn Pease. THE SANCTUARY CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS and STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, THE NARTHEX, and ILLGES CHAPEL were decorated by Dell Branch, Mary Pat King, Mary Lu Lampton, Peggy Jenkins, Margaret Schley, Kathy Bridges, Fontaine Jenkins, and Karon Henderson.
THE FELLOWSHIP HALL and CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP CENTER were decorated by Jerry Jackson and Paul Magoni.
(Name Correction)
THE FAMILY OF CHRIST AT ST. PAUL extends our Christian love and fellowship to Lacey Bankhead of Columbus, Georgia.
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23: 8:45 a.m. Early Worship (Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship (CWC) 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES! 9:45 a.m. Weekly Communion (Illges Chapel) 10:00 a.m. College/Young Career Class 10:00 a.m. E3am (CWC) 10:55 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) MONDAY, DECEMBER 24: CHRISTMAS EVE
Church Office Open (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
12:00 noon Christmas Eve Worship Service (Illges Chapel) 4:00 p.m. Prayer and Communion Service (Illges Chapel) 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service (Sanctuary) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25:
Church Office Closed
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26: Church Office Closed
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27: Church Office Open
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28: Church Office Open
(9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
THE MASTER CHURCH CALENDAR Before scheduling a meeting or event at St. Paul UMC, contact Kathy in the Church Office at 706.327.7419 extension 201 or
[email protected]. This will ensure that your event does not conflict with other events already on the Master Calendar.
2012 Stewardship Report “To do the best of things in the worst of times.”
Sunday School .................................................. 281 A.M. Worship Services ...................................... 473 Budget Needs to Date ...........................$1,528,776 Budget Receipts Last Week ....................... $37,181 Budget Receipts to Date .......................$1,570,407
Encounter God, Engage Love, & Embrace Compassion
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * (All students 7th grade thru 12th grade.)
* Dec. 23 – E3am Party! It is the party season. On Sunday, December 23, during E3am (10:00-10:45am) in the Worship Center, we are going to
have a morning of fun and food to celebrate school being out (finally!) for Christmas and to
recognize the greatness of God's gift to us.
We will not have E3pm on Dec. 23 or 30.
Have a Merry Christmas!
If you are not on the E3 email list and want to be added, send an email to: [email protected]
Your brother in Christ - Stephen
Serving this week: USHERS: (8:45) Ken Crumpler and Trey Carmack (10:55) Joe Bridges (lead usher), Hardy Polleys,
Tracy Sayers, Mike Mayhew
COMMUNION STEWARDS (CHRISTMAS EVE): Helen Varner and Mary Varner ACOLYTES: (8:45) Wade Harper and Trey Mobley (10:55) Stephen Bunn and Ed Boyd Helper: Sue Beth Bunn CHILDREN’S CHURCH: (4 & 5 YR. OLDS)
Teacher: Amy Bickerstaff Volunteers: Andrew & Tara Roney
(1ST & 2ND GRADES) Teacher: Jill Land Volunteers: Brad & Regan Coppedge
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS: No Nursery – Christmas Break REGISTRATION COLLECTOR: Barbara Farish GREETERS:
(8:45) Bruce Roberts (Illges Chapel) (9:00) The Key family (CWC)
(10:55) Gloria Stover and Bettye Spence (Sanctuary) B.R. Johnson (Sunday School)
PRAYER GUILD: Sally Kenimer, Ann Norris, Becky Averett, Velma Patterson, Anna Mullin
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS: ROUTE I- Helen Burgin, Kathie Bridges, Charlie Jarrell, Knoxie Heisler, Ben Miller ROUTE II- Ron & Karen West, Mary Varner, Gail Hudson, Becky Averett, Joanne Hudson, Alex Woodward, Marilyn & Chuck Magoni
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Children’s Ministry in memory of FRANK KIEFFER MARTIN by Cynthia & Brad Hill; LEILA McCLINTON by Cynthia & Brad Hill. Building Fund in memory of PATRICIA H. JORDAN by Joan & Tommy Culpepper. Wynnton Neighborhood Network in memory of PATRICIA H. JORDAN by Martha Bouchard-Cargill; ROGER McCLURG by Sonny & Susan Middlebrooks.
Now through Sunday, December 23, our children’s Sunday School classes have participated in a combined Advent Mission’s Project to raise money to purchase socks, under garments, shoes and other supplies for orphaned children in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine. Children are asked to bring spare change to collection boxes in their Sunday school classes each week. For added excitement, this event is a competition between the boys and girls! A giant pizza party will be held…the team that collects the most change will be served pizza by the losing team. In the past, the boys have won 2 years, and the girls have won 2 years . . . Who will be the winner for 2012?
Who will serve whom this year?
***Fundraising Update*** Last week was another great one for the girls; they brought in $237.19, to the boys $191.04.
To date, the totals are $527.27 for the girls and $472.81 for the boys. All of you are to be
congratulated for your efforts in bringing money that will help our friends in Ukraine. Don't worry boys, we have extended the contest by one week, you still have the
chance to show the girls once and for all that "Boys Rule!"
ST. PAUL, DON’T FORGET…
December is “St. Paul Month” at Wynnton Neighborhood Network. We are accepting all non perishable food items as well as bar soap, laundry soap, and toilet paper. Thanks for the support we’ve already received. Please bring these items to the round table located near the Fellowship Hall entrance.
ST. PAUL UMC PRAYER LINE 706-327-1547
Children’s Ministry in honor of MY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS by Sherry Evans.
2013 Stewardship Commitment Report “God’s Graciousness, Our Gratefulness”
2012 Pledges.................................................. 299 2013 Pledges to date...................................... 182 Proposed 2013 Budget ....................... $1,706,997 Commitments Received to Date ......... $1,099,736
If you have not already done so, please complete and return your pledge cards as soon as possible
to the Financial Office.
YYEEAARR--EENNDD NNOOTTEESS FFRROOMM TTHHEE FFIINNAANNCCEE OOFFFFIICCEE End of the year donations must be dated and in the Church Office by Monday, December 31, or postmarked by 12-31-2012 to be applied to your 2012 givings. The Church Office will close at 5:00 p.m. on December 31 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. In previous years, offering envelopes were ordered for all members; we now only order envelopes for members who request them. Please call Cindy Shavers in the Finance Office (706-327-7419 ext. 204) if you’d like envelopes printed in your name.
***Please note that no bulletins will be sent via postal mail for the Sunday, December 30.
Electronic mailings will go out as regularly scheduled to those who receive the bulletin via
email. If you do not receive your bulletin via email and would like to, go to our website to sign up.
www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com.
We have copies of the December 9, 2012 “Candle Light” Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols presentation available for the cost of $10 each. If you would like to purchase a copy, please come by the Church Office or call 706.327.7419 to reserve a copy.
Please let us know: If you or someone you know is in the hospital, has a baby, has a death in the family, etc., please inform the Church Office (706-327-7419) so that we can minister to you and your loved ones effectively. In the event of an emergency, please call 706-478-5533.
http://www.stpaulunitedmethodist.com/
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Christmas Break: December 24, 2012 – January 9, 2013
Happy Holidays!!! For additional information, please contact Donna Hightower, MMO &
Preschool Director, at 706.327.7452 or email:
A Message from the Prayer Guild… Do you have family members or loved ones in the military who are currently deployed overseas? By submitting their names, ranks, and mailing addresses, we could add them to our Church Prayer List. Call the Church Office (706.327.7419) or simply email the information to [email protected].
We will have Holy Communion Sunday, January 6. If you or someone you know will be unwillingly absent due to illness, work schedule, or physical inability, we can deliver the elements. Please call the Church Office by Wednesday, January 2, with the name, address, phone number, and a convenient time for delivery. ***In addition to first-Sunday Communion, we also offer a short communion service the other Sundays of the month, at 9:45 am in the Illges Chapel.
We will not have Family Night Supper on the Wednesdays of December 26,
2012 or January 2, 2013.
Be sure to join us for our next Family Night Supper on
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
PLEASE R.S.V.P. Call the Church Office (706.327.7419)
or email Kathy Hollon at [email protected]
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
The St. Paul Christmas Ornament The St. Paul Christmas balls are still available and make the perfect gift for a friend or loved one. They are available all year for the cost of only $10 each and the ornament stand costs $5. Get yours today in the Church Office.
Supper Clubs Organizing Meeting (Thursday, January 17, 2013)
All those interested in participating in Supper Clubs for the coming year are invited to attend a pot luck supper in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. on January 17. We will form groups at this meeting. If you plan to attend, call the Church Office to make your reservations and remember to bring your favorite side dish, salad, or dessert. If you cannot attend the set up meeting but would like to join a group, contact Jim or Pat McClurg at 706.565.8068.
Have you ever wondered what other Christians believe and why?
As Methodists, we are members of a large Christian Family Tree with many relatives. Beginning on January 16, immediately following Wednesday Night Supper, we will explore Christianity’s Family Tree with the help of Adam Hamilton.
Each week, there will be a brief video presentation highlighting a different denomination followed by a discussion. Adam Hamilton is founder and lead pastor of The Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.
Here is the schedule of upcoming video/ discussion topics:
• January 16—Orthodoxy
• January 23—Catholicism
• January 30—Lutheranism
• February 6—Presbyterianism
• February 13—ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
• February 20—Baptist
• February 27—Pentecostalism
• March 6—Anglicanism
• March 13—Methodism
If you are interested in joining St. Paul UMC, please contact Rev. John Fugh, Jr. by calling the Church Office at (706)327-7419 extension 205 or by email at [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]