calendar for the week of november 11- novmeber 17, 2012...
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Through Our PrayersChurch Family- Mary Bradley, Ray & Sue Brasel and Family, Bobby Carter, Tyler Crane, Billy Crews, Linda Hendricks, Diane Kauffman, Rubye Kennedy, Lee Lowry, Gary Meinsler, Eddie Pope, Joan Taylor (new to prayer list) Vera Johnson
Extended Family- Elaine Albrecht, Jim Atkins, James Blanchard, Forrest Cockeral, Megan Davis & new baby Cole, Betsy Elam, Alice Gregg, Ben & Renie Kilpatrick, Smyly Kirkpatrick, Sara Lightsey, Jenna Moates, Rose O’Neal, Lucy Printy, Rex Reddish, Helen Rutland, Gena Sample, Betty Sansom, James Smelley, Colby Smith, Edward Wyatt, Ted Missildine
Death- Sam Williams, Uncle of Lynn Durrence
Our Deployed- Andrew Bock, Stephen Brasel, Chris Doran, William Hyde, Caleb Kohler, Travis Morgan, Chris Olsen, David Wright
Calendar for the Week of November 11- Novmeber 17, 2012
Sunday, November 11th 8:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary9:45 am Sunday School11:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary11:00 am The Well Pratt Hall 5:00 pm Disciple I WES 2105:00 pm Disciple IV WES 2086:00 pm Sunday Evening Worship SanctuaryMonday, November 12thOffice Closed- Veterans Day9:00 am Jesus in the Gospels WES 1022:00 pm Laura Roy UMW Circle Parlor5:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting WES 1026:30 pm Cub ScoutsTuesday, November 13th5:30 pm Alpha Handbells Music Suite6:00 pm Adult Council Meeting EPW 1016:30 pm Grief Share WES 203Wednesday, November 14th5:00 pm Youth Wednesday Worship Youth Room5:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper Pratt Hall6:00 pm Wednesday Night University6:00 pm Children’s W.O.W. Activities7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Suite7:00 pm The Well Band Rehearsal Pratt HallThursday, November 15th10:00 am Mary McMillan UMW Circle Parlor7:00 pm Susannah Wesley UMW Circle Parlor
Wednesday Night Menu for November 14th: Chicken Pot Pie, Sweet Potato Patty, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Yeast Roll, Trifle
Week of November 11, 2012 - November 17, 2012
Prattville FUMC
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100 East 4th Street, Prattville, Alabama 36067334-365-5977 www.prattvillemethodist.org
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The Kingdom of God
For hundreds of years the people of Israel depended on prophets like Moses and Samuel for their leadership. Prophets were God’s spokespersons. Through them God was able to get his message across so that the people of Israel could follow him. All of this came to a screeching halt in 1st Samuel 8 when the people of Israel demanded a King so that they could be like other nations. This displeased Samuel, but when he prayed, God told him,”Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them.” Soon Saul was anointed King of Israel.
As evidenced in our recent election, we, like the people of Israel, are keenly interested in getting the right “king.” Billions of dollars were spent in hopes that one person or another could lead us to stability, security, and prosperity. The problem for the people of Israel, and for us today is that no person can actually do that. The only truly dependable King is the King of Heaven and Earth, The Lord God Almighty.
When Jesus came to the earth, his mission was to re-establish God’s reign not only over the people of Israel, but over all creation. As in the days of the Kings of Israel and Judah we need human leaders who will “do what is right in the sight of The Lord.” Ultimately, however, the only King who has any real authority to bring peace, stability, security, and prosperity is Jesus Christ. Our hope can only be found in him.
Peace,
Rob
Save the Date11/11- Operation Christmas Child box turn-in deadline No Evening Children’s Activities11/12- Veterans Day11/16- Women’s Dinner Event 6PM11/18- Community Thanksgiving Service 6PM11/21- No Evening Activities11/22- Thanksgiving11/27- Charge Conference12/01- Advent Festival & Hanging of the Greens 5PM-7PM12/04- Advent Lunchtime Communion Noon12/07- Parent’s Night Out12/09- Children’s Christmas Musical 5PM Church wide Caroling 6PM12/11- Advent Lunchtime Communion Noon12/16- Adult Choir Performance 5PM12/18- Advent Lunchtime Communion Noon12/19- Family Christmas Dinner 6PM12/20- College Christmas Dinner12/24- Christmas Eve Services: Children’s Family Service 4PM Come & Go Communion 5:50- 7PM Candlelight Service 11PM12/25- Christmas Day
Parent’s Night Out-Friday Dec. 7th from 5:00- 10:00 pmHere it is, a night just for Mom & Dad! Whether it’s shopping or “date night” for you, your children (ages birth through 3rd grade) will enjoy their own special evening with Christmas games, movies and crafts. $15 for first child, $5 each additional child. Make your plans now and register early! Call Luann at 365-5977.
THE LAST DAY TO PLACE AND TURN IN CHEESBALL ORDERS IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH.
Thank you for your support!
This Sunday, November 11th 2012
Annual Giving BudgetThrough 11/04/12
$432,651.28Received To Date: $371,797.73
Difference: $-60,853.55
Monthly Budget Giving ReportNovember 4, 2012
Monthly Goal: $100,037.88Received to date: $32,108.34
Difference: $-67,929.54
Through Our PresenceTotal Worship
528Sunday School
334
Children’s Ministries
Outreach: $310.00Special Fund: $729.00
Building Fund: $649.00
Through Our GiftsNovember 4, 2012
AnnouncementsOperation Christmas Child Shoebox Turn-In Date is SundayThe deadline to turn in your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child is November 11th. If you would like to make a donation, make checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse. Questions? Call Luann at 365-5977.
Our Annual Charge Conference will be held Tuesday, November 27th at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. All elected members of the Church Council, Trustees, Staff Parish Committee, and Finance Committee are to be in attendance. All church members are welcome to attend.
Appalachian Christmas Adventure!December 7-9, 2012. Cost: $300 per person. Hear the Lake Junaluska Singers perform Handel’s Messiah and visit the Biltmore estates. Cost includes 2 nights lodging, concerts, 5 meals, tickets to Biltmore, transportation and administrative fees.
Advent Missions FestivalMark your calendar for December 2nd for this annual event to give of our time to help those in our community and beyond.
Are you a shutterbug? We would love to use your photographs from any of the FUMC Advent activities last year in our upcoming publications and on our website. Events could include Children’s or Adult’s Music Programs, Handbells, Advent Mission Festival, Advent Christmas Dinner, Caroling, Pipin’ Hot, Sunday School or Supper Club Christmas Parties, or any of the other events that were enjoyed last year. Photos may be submitted by November 16th to [email protected]. THANKS!
Don’t Miss Out- Habitat for Humanity of Autauga & Chilton Counties are selling spiral cut hams and smoked turkey breasts for $30 each. Please call 365-4132 to place your order.
Traditional Service8:30am and 11:00 am“Kinsman Redeemer”
Ruth 3: 1-5,4: 13-17
The Well11:00am Pratt Hall
Sermon Series: UnchristianMatthew 22: 211 Timothy 2: 1-5
Sunday Evening Worship6:00pm Sanctuary
“Good Reasons to Praise God”Psalm 146
Worship Series: UnChristian
Join Us11amPratt Hall
The 2013 Confirmation Class will be offering for purchase hand made coasters during the month of November. Each set of four will be $10. All proceeds will be made by the Confirmation Class as a White Christmas Offering to benefit the United Methodist Children’s Home. These are great gifts for a great cause!
The Book Fair will be here next week, November 12-18. There will be time for Christmas shopping every morning between 8:30am and 12:00pm and in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday until 2:30pm. It will also be open for shopping on Sunday, November 18th during Fellowship time. A percentage of each sale goes toward our Mother’s Day Out and Preschool Ministries.
2013 Youth Winter RetreatJanuary 19 - 21, 2013
Camp HargisEarly Registration Ends
Nov 28thSee Nick for details
Youth News
Weekly Schedule At-A-Glance:Sundays: Sunday School 9:45am Genesis Singers 4:45pm MYF & Supper ($3) 5:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays: Wednesday Worship 5:00pm Includes supper ($3), worship, & HABITS small groups studies.
For more info about FUMC Youth, email [email protected].
Dates to Remember:• November 11th- No evening children’s activities
• November 18th- 5:00 pm Combined Choir Rehearsals K4-2nd Grade Wesley 104 (Cherub Choir Room) 3rd-6th Grade Epworth 206 (Choralier Choir Room)5:40 pm Snack supper. We encourage all of 6:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service. No Bible Zone or Kingdom Builders. We encourage families to attend this community-wide worship service together. Our confirmands will sit together as a group as their confirmation class studies for that evening. Their parents are welcome to attend with them.
• November 21st- Thanksgiving Holidays- No children’s activities
• November 25th- Regular Sunday Evening Schedule
The annual Community Thanksgiving service will be hosted at our church this year on Sunday, November 18th at 6:00 PM. Come enjoy great music provided by a Mass Choir of many area churches and much more. A reception welcoming the community will be held following the service.
Community Thanksgiving Service
Hosted by Prattville FUMC
Sunday November 18th at 6:00 pm
Reception to Follow in Pratt Hall
No MYF this Sunday. Have a safe Labor Day