Don’t miss being a part of

these services. I am excited

about what God is going to do

through them. I believe we

will all grow in our faith and

new seeds of hope and en-

couragement will be planted

in us. The whole family is

invited to attend and partici-

pate. For ten weeks begin-

ning January 25th, our chil-

dren will breakout into their

own programs and more adult

topics will be addressed in

the SEEDS Service during

those times.

It will be fun. It will be re-

warding. It will help us grow

in our faith. Get ready. 2012

is going to be a great year for

us all!

See you at the SEED planting

place! ~jimd.

P.S.~ It’s not too late to invite

a friend to church with you for

Christmas Eve or Christmas

Day. Your invitation could

make an eternal difference for

someone!

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No, this isn’t an article

about resolutions, though it

isn’t a bad idea to make

some and keep them. This

is an invitation! We are

going to be doing some-

thing new on Wednesdays

in this new year. Begin-

ning on January 11 we will

have a mid-week service of

worship and teaching. It

will be for one hour from

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will be

for everyone. There will be

a variety of topics offered

throughout the Spring. Our

new Wednesday night ser-

vice is called SEEDS. It

isn’t an acronym for any-

thing. It is simply called

“seeds” because we be-

lieve God will plant seeds

of faith in our lives through

the speakers and presen-

tations made each week.

The weeks will feature

many of our lay people

who have great faith sto-

ries to share along with

expertise in a variety of

fields. For the month of

January we have the fol-

lowing great line up of

speakers:

January 11 - Doc Perusich

January 18 - Bill Beck

January 25 -Jennifer Yazell

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We have a special project for Easter this year. We are looking for 20 to 40 people who would render art (paint or other creation) on an old door (we will provide). We hope to have several Bible stories depicted artistically on doors. To coordinate the effort please let us know if you would be willing to share your artistic talent and what story you would like to use (if you don’t have one, we have several we would like to suggest). Call the church office 827-2993 to express your interest.

6:30—7:30 p.m.

Calling all kids! Come join us for an exciting one hour program on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, beginning January 25th— March 28th (10 weeks). There will be praise and worship, Bible sto-ries, crafts, games, and a whole lot of FUN! Our theme for this spring is Dr. Jones and the Secret of the Lost Keys and is based on the life of Moses. We will learn that God has a purpose for our lives and how we can daily trust and rely on Him so we can fulfill that purpose. We believe God has given you talents, experiences, and person-alities necessary for accomplish-ing His plan, so come on out and let us help you discover that you are a treasure of God! *Adults/Parents: If you would like

to volunteer in any way with our

Children’s WOW program, please

contact Stacie Grifford at 501-548-

8538 or stacie@firstsayyes.com

CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS PPOSTOST O OFFICESFFICES Christmas Post Offices are set up at both Sedalia church locations. Drop your cards to church families in the “alphabetized slots” and then make a donation for Mis-sions. Don’t forget to check for your mail!!

2012 Offering Envelopes Financial Peace

YEstodaytodaytodaytoday Bookstore Hours: Bookstore Hours: Bookstore Hours: Bookstore Hours:

Sat. 4-7 pm Sun. 8-11am

CCOMMONOMMON G GROUNDSROUNDS CCOFFEEOFFEE H HOUSEOUSE

(Celebration Center) Hours:

Sat. 5-8:30pm Sun. 8-11 am (Please note: Common Grounds will be open Christmas Eve from 4:30 to 9 p.m. And, it will be open New Year’s Eve with regular hours. However, it will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.)

SSITIT ‘N F ‘N FITIT Sit ‘N Fit (our low impact aero-bics group) will have session on Tuesday, December 27th, but it will be in recess on De-cember 29th and January 3rd.

If you received today’s newsletter by regular mail and prefer to re-ceive it by e-mail (let us know your e-mail address) or on-line (www.firstsayyes.com under “resources”), or you do not want to receive it at all, please call the

church office at 827-2993.

Children’s Spring WOW 2012

Thanks to everyone who has given so generously to support this ministry in 2011. Assigned Offering Envelopes for 2012 will be mailed out next week, or indi-vidual envelopes are available from the office for your conven-ience throughout the year. Please throw all unused 2011 and prior year envelopes away as they have assigned numbers on them and can cause confusion. God bless you for your thoughtful and gener-ous giving to this ministry.

YYEAREAR E ENDND TTAXAX D DEDUCTIONSEDUCTIONS All donations postmarked by De-cember 31st are eligible to be con-sidered for tax deductions as charitable gifts for 2011. Any re-ceived after that date must be counted for 2012. Thank you for all of your generous support of this ministry throughout the past year! God bless you!

MMOMSOMS ONON MMISSIONISSION Our new moms group has launched and we would love to have you join us! It is for moms of all ages, whether your children are 2 or 52! Please join us for our next meeting on Saturday, Janu-ary 14th from 6:45-8:30 p.m. at the Celebration Center (Gathering Place). To find out more informa-tion, please pick up a pamphlet from the welcome center, or “like” us on Facebook at “Moms on Mis-sion –FUMC.”

If you are interested in attending a 13 week Dave Ramsey Finan-cial Peace University class be-ginning in late January or early February on Sunday evenings at the Celebration Center, please sign up on this weekend’s blue card (bulletin insert). Cost is $99.51 per family unit. For more information, contact pastor Kyle at kyle@firstsayyes.com.

If you are dealing with a conflict right now in your lives, let one of our trained Stephen Ministers help provide emotional and spiritual care. Call Don Brandes, 827-6455, or the church office, 827-2993.

Dec. 25, Larry Claycomb, Timothy Iuchs, Merry Moore, Sally Tompkin, Janice Hoover Dec. 26, James Benner, Katelin Knight, Leslie Lane Dec. 27, Alix Duncan, Margie Kendrick, Robin Lorenson, Richard Lyles, Riley Ditzfeld, Pam Wallenburn, Brian McLemore, Raymond Tackett Dec. 28, Trish Henson, MacMcKinney, Deana Pomajzl, Jamie Napier, Chaz McAloose, Judy Davis Dec. 29, Vada DeMotte, Joshua Gerrish, Brody Rayl, Brody Riley, Keaton Mateja, Blake Jackson, Angelina Mudd Dec. 30, JoMikeal Mugg, Terri Fowler, Denny Houk, Samuel Wolfe, Bailey Yeater, Brenda Bohling Dec. 31, Helen Smith, Brett Grupe, Sue Coleman, James Rice, Dwayne Shive Jan. 1, Rose Boone, Bryce Privitt Jan. 2, Derek Jackson, Tracy Harrison Jan. 3, David Lambirth, Wilma Woolery, James Whitsitt Jan. 4, Travis Reid, McKenna Clippert, Donnie Meloy, David Schroeder Jan. 5, Jacque Cowherd, Pat Gillman, Ilene Thompson Jan. 7, Kelly McMurphy, Kevin Webb, Krista Corbett, Kara Pilliard

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FIRST STEPS Dec. 10-11, 2011 Sunday School 129 Worship 863 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 11772.07 Building 1529.50 Special 2838.97

Dec. 17-18, 2011 Sunday School 128 Worship 879 Amt. Rec’d for Ministry $ 10268.95 Building 1957.50 Special 969.58

WWEE C CELEBRATEELEBRATE THETHE D DAYAY YOUYOU W WEREERE B BORNORN If your birthday is not listed, please let us know so it can be added!

Our Family

Our Prayers for: Betty Rose Thompson, Norma Tullis, Steve Emory, Elmer & Louise Lentz, Rosalee Burgess, Darlene & Virgil Burgess, Paul Manuel, Sue Coleman, Frances Goldsmith, Jacob Gerken, Pas-tor Bruce Campbell, John La-treille (Rich & Margie Kendrick’s Son-in-law), Clifford Smith, Mike Knaus, and Our Military Fami-lies.

Our hearts go out in Christian love and sympathy to Michael Doogs and family in the death of his grandfather, Mar-tin Doogs, on Thursday, De-cember 15, 2011.

CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS

TOTO . . . . . . . . ~Holly & Jeffrey Dick on the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Olivia Dick on November 13th, 2011 in Columbia, Mo. Gwen & Terry Sunnarborg are the proud new grandparents. ~Christopher T. Buchanan and Laura Williams, who were united in marriage on Septem-ber 17, 2011.

Malone Joel 303 Scott Joplin Court Sedalia, MO 65301 573-280-5540

TTHANKHANK Y YOUOU:: (On display Welcome Center Bulletin Boards)

We received thank you’s from: Davijean Lyles, The Family of Hazel Rooks, and Jane Barker

All of the pastors and staff would like to thank the congregation for their thoughtfulness and generosity throughout the Christmas sea-son. We are grateful to God for each of you and we are thankful to be in ministry with you!

Merry Christmas & Happy New

WWELCOMEELCOME N NEWEW M MEMBEREMBER!!

IIMPORTANTMPORTANT N NOTESOTES ~Sunday School (3 years through Sr. High) will be in recess on December 25th. Our Nursery and All Creatures Rooms will be available! ~Youth will be in recess Sunday evening, December 25th. ~Church office is closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, and Friday, December 30th, and Monday, Janu-ary 2nd, for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

Downtown, 4th & Osage //Worship Sunday 10:50am

Celebration Center, 1701 W. 32nd St // Worship Saturday 5:30pm // Sunday 8:35 9:45am & 12:30 pm

Listen on the Radio at 1490AM Sundays 10:30am or on Website at www.firstsayyes.com (messages)

Email us at email@firstsayyes.com Phone // 660.827.2993

First United Methodist Church

Office: 1701 West 32nd Street

Sedalia, MO 65301

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CCHRISTMASHRISTMAS O OFFERINGFFERING This year’s Christmas Offering can help support Strongtower Orphanage in Haiti. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Please mark your check payable to First UMC with “Strongtower” in the memo. For your con-venience, a Christmas Offering Envelope is available from the back of the church Sanctuary, and from the Wel-come Centers. Please turn it in in the offering, church office, or mail it to 1701 W. 32nd St., Sedalia, MO 65301. Thank you!

Invite a friend to worship with you!

WWEATHEREATHER P POLICYOLICY It is probably good to remind us of our weather policy in case we experience chal-lenges this winter. We will always have worship re-gardless of the weather, but please use your best judg-ment on whether to get out or stay in. We want everyone to practice safety first. During the weekdays if school is cancelled or lets out early because of weather, we will cancel evening activities at the church.

TTAKEAKE AA S SEATEAT Our 3 Nails Woodshop has animal chairs available for purchase. Imagine the fun of painting a chair with your kids. You can choose from one of the following three styles: Ze-bra, Bear, or Monkey. The chairs are only $25 each and all proceeds will go to the 3 Nails Woodshop Ministry. Chairs are on display in the lobby of the Celebration Cen-ter. Contact Jim or the church office (827-2993) if you would like to purchase a chair for your home. (These are the same style chairs as are in our nursery.)