Tidings Emory United Methodist Church

Pastor Taysie Phillips 1600 Emory Road, Upperco, MD 21155, 410-429-6008 Church Office E-Mail: churchoffice@emoryunitedmethodist.org Pastor’s E-Mail: taysie5@comcast.net

Pastor’s Phone: (C) 301-639-4670 www.emoryunitedmethodist.org

_______________________________________________________December, 2016

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

There was a skim of ice on my ponds last night. The chickens in their pen have grown their feathers back and look sleek and full again. My neighbor’s are full of talk of deer-how big, how many points, where they are bedding down this year. The annual exuberance of fall colors has settled down to the elegance of the black and white, brown and gray winter colors. Church is buzzing with people and the excitement of the season. Christmas is coming! And there is so much Christmas goings on at Emory that we had to put it on a separate page! It is on my heart to say a few words of thanks today, as Thanksgiving is approaching. Our Wednesdays are Wonderful meals are always a good time: good friends, good food, and good fellowship. Thank you ladies (and gentlemen) of Emory, for making those nights so successful. Speaking of success, Homecoming Sunday we had a full house. A special thanks to Sherry Wineke for all her work on that. And Randy Wineke, for the bonfire and Summer Services that are such a joy to so many. Emory music is always excellent. Thank you, Bonnie Johnson, for filling in from time to time. Love our Emory choir-thank you Bev Gandolfo for all your work with Emory folk there! I am so looking forward to our Christmas Cantata on December 18th. Special thanks also to go to Dianne Baughan for the abundance of Thanksgiving as pictured in the altar decorations. This to me always exemplifies perfectly the exuberant abundance of our God! Actually, Diane takes care of our sanctuary all year long, and she and Maxie provide our communion bread and grape juice, too. Thank you! Now, the only problem with starting down this path of thanking Emory folk for all their work at our church is that I cannot possibly name all of you. So let me just say thank you to all the Emory leaders of the committees that do so much behind the scenes to keep the wheels of Emory turning smoothly. And thank you to all of those who

are not on committees or leading committees but who do so much so often for Emory-all those who are so dedicated to Emory and sacrificed so much of your time and just work so hard for Emory. Thank you, too, all our ‘circle friends.’ Who are still so much a part of Emory even though you cannot any longer attend on a regular basis; we appreciate you very much. A very special thank you to all of you who pray for Emory (and me!) on a regular basis. Thanks also to all those-members and all friends of Emory-who just want to be in the Emory sanctuary of a Sunday to worship God and to fellowship with the people of God. What a joy Emory is to me! Merry Christmas one and all! May Our Beautiful God in Heaven bless each and every one of you!

Pastor Taysie Pastor Taysie

HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

12/1 Ryder Wineke 12/22 Heather Bitzel 12/9 Rob Lyons 12/30 Erma Kipe 12/10 Chuck Hayes Robin Freeman

12/11 Sam Evans 12/31 Nora Wells Thomas 12/15 Laurie Fertitta Leslie Hall 12/21 Cliff Moore If you would like your name to be listed or deleted from our birthday list just let me know. To be listed, email to me your name and birthday (month/day).

PRAYER CONCERNS: Our devotion to prayer is one of the greatest ministries we have at Emory. Please remember these requests for prayer in your daily devotions. If you know of anyone who needs prayer, or have names to update on our prayer list, please contact the Church Office. Amy (relative of Bonnie Johnson), Joyce Applefeld, Bill Beauchamp, Bob Beverly, Mike Bitzel, Charlotte Bond, Jeff Cole, Sherry Cole (daughter

of Laurie Harper), Ruth Crisler, Jeff Davis (son of Chuck Davis), Ruby Fair, Regina Glassman, Shirley Gordon, Peggy, Diane & Janice Hidey (mother & sisters of Rev. Barry Hidey), Anne Hakes (sister of Chuck Davis), Paula Luffman LaFavers (sister of Donna Lyons), Margaret Landreth (Patty Kelly’s Mother), Tracey Marcum (friend of Linda Fair) Helen Moore, Corina Myers, Janice Raver, Shannon Raucci (friend of Leda Yeager), Sarah Robrecht, Sarah (friend of Greg Evans), Liz Tardif (Patty Kelly’s sister), Casey Terrell, Bob Wheeler, Bill Williams (brother of Linda Fair), and Jim Woolley.

Prayer Chain: The Council on Ministries has decided to start up the prayer chain once again. We need volunteers that text message and ones that do not but are willing to phone call. If you would like inform one other person of a request for prayer, please notify Karon or the church of your willingness to participate. This is the way it will work. Any person requesting prayers of the church will be asked personally to contact the Prayer Chain Leader. The Leader will contact several people by text or phone and each of these people will be assigned another person to call. It’s that easy! Karon’s contact numbers are 443-992-2314 or karonmoore819@yahoo.com. Church phone number is 410-429-6008 LITURGISTS – The liturgists for December are as follows: 12/4 Joanne Smith 12/11 Beth Lentz 12/18 Alex Obreicht 12/25 Savannah Wright If you discover that you can’t keep the date, please let Ruth Bradford know. New sign-up sheet is by the flower chart.

Due to the upcoming holiday the Out to Lunch Bunch will not be meeting in December. It will resume in January.

The Bible Study for the month of December is all about Angels-angel sightings, past and present, human and divine. Scripture readings of angels, perhaps some secular readings also. Bring in your own angel stories to share. Let’s talk! LOOKING AHEAD: Please see our list of holiday happenings further in the newsletter.

We are thinking about Christmas. You can start to bring to church non-perishable food goods for us to give to our adopted families. You can also give monetary donations. Please pick an ornament off of our board in the sanctuary & buy the gift listed. When you purchase and wrap the gift bring it to church & put the ornament that you picked on the

outside of the present. Gifts need to be given to Nancy by Dec. 14th. For more information, contact Nancy Chilcoat.

FROM THE UMW The nuts and candy have arrived, please see Donna if you want to purchase some. There is an ordering form at the end of the newsletter.

The Emory Women’s Christmas Party will be held on Dec. 5th at 6:00pm at Dee’s home. Maxie’s Taxi service will be available. Please remember to bring a $15 gift for our gift exchange.

Please continue to buy school supplies for NESAP all year long.

The flower chart for 2017 is on the wall in the back of the sanctuary. Please sign up in remembrance or in honor of someone or occasion or just to the glory of God. Shepherd’s Staff is in need of good used coats. They will

accept, men, women & children’s coats. If you have any that you can donate you can bring them to church & they will be delivered to Shepherd’s Staff. WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY NEWS There will be no Wonderful Wednesday on December 21st or December 28th. They will resume on Wednesday, January 10th.

STAINED GLASS

This table is to be used to calculate the amount of money that we have Received for our stained glass windows. As we receive more funds it will be recorded.

OUR GOAL IS $50,000

LOAVES AND FISHES We are scheduled to prepare and serve lunch at the Church

of the Brethren beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Volunteers

are needed to help prepare and serve the meal. Lunch is served at 12 p.m. and we

are usually finished around 1 p.m. We appreciate any monetary donations to

purchase food items. Please see Dale or Evan if you are interested in helping.

Congratulations to Jessica and Daniel Healy on the

baptism of their daughter, Reaghan Paula Gisela Healy,

Month $ Received Monthly

Grand Total

November

$1,500.00

$22,000.

October

$500.00

$20,500.

September

$20,000

$20,000.

on 12/4/16. Reaghan was born on 3/15/16. Grandparents are Chuck Davis &

Elaine Dodds.

Emory UM Church Holiday Happenings

Sunday, December 4 2nd Sunday in Advent – 10am worship service and baptism.

Monday, December 5 UM Women Christmas Party – Dee Patten’s home, 6pm. Bring a $15 wrapped gift. Wednesday, December 7 Wednesdays Are Wonderful dinner, 5:45pm Bible Study, 6:45pm Sunday, December 11 3rd Sunday in Advent – 10am worship service After church Christmas Luncheon, including a “special visitor” Wednesday, December 14 LAST Wednesdays Are Wonderful dinner of 2016, 5:45pm this

will include cookie and craft sale, holiday entertainment from Emory Choir featuring Christmas Carols.

Bible Study, 6:45pm Sunday, December 18 4th Sunday in Advent – 10am worship service featuring a

Christmas Cantata by Emory Choir. 2:00pm meet at church for Christmas caroling to area shut-ins,

followed by a party. Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services, including special music.

7:00pm “Lessons and Carols” and 11:00pm Candlelight Service Sunday, December 25 Christ is born! Christmas Day service – 10:00am. Merry

Christmas Sunday, January 1 Happy New Year 2017 church service – 10:00am

EMORY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NUTS AND CANDY SALE 2016

Order early due to limited supplies Please contact Donna Rucker (410-429-5251) or the Church Secretary (410-429-6008) to

place your order.

QUANTITY ITEM PRICE QUANTITY ITEM PRICE

Pecans $11.00 Choc. Coated Almonds

$10.00

Pecan Pieces

$11.00 Choc. Coated Pecans

$11.00

Lt. Walnut Pcs.

$10.00 Choc. Coated Cashews

$11.00

Blk. Walnut Pcs.

$11.00 Choc. Coated Raisins

$ 7.00

Deluxe Mixed Nuts

$11.00 Milk Choc. Coated Bridge

Mix

$ 8.00

Almonds

$10.00 Dk. Choc. Bridge Mix

$ 8.00

Cashews

$11.00 Yogurt Raisins $ 7.00

Nat. Pistachios

$11.00 Giant Malted Balls

$ 7.00

Fruit & Nut Mix

$ 8.00 Dk. Choc. Cranberries

$ 8.00

Sweet & Salty Trail

$ 8.00 Mixed Lt./Dk. Choc.

Cranberries

$ 8.00

Gummi Bears $ 6.00 Choc. Pecan Clusters (9 oz.)

$ 8.00

Spicy Party Mix

$ 7.00 Praline Pecans $11.00

Harvest Medley Mix

$11.00 Almond Cranberry

Granola

$ 8.00

Dark Coated Almonds

$11.00 Dk. Coated Cashews

$11.00

(All nuts are in 1 pound resealable bags – with the exception of

Chocolate Pecan Clusters are only 9 ozs.)

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Checks made payable to Emory United Methodist Women

DECEMBER 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Boy Scouts, 7pm

2 3

AA 7:00pm Al-Anon, 7:00pm

4

Church, 10am 2nd Sunday in Advent Communion & Baptism

5 Women’s Christmas Party, 6pm @ Dee’s house

6 Council of Ministries, 7pm

7 Wonderful Wed., 5:45pm Bible Study, 6:30pm Choir Practice, 7:30pm

8 Boy Scouts, 7pm

9

10 AA 7:00pm Al-Anon, 7:00pm

11

Church, 10am 3rd Sunday in Advent After Church, Christmas party

12 13

14 Wonderful Wed. & Cookie Sale 5:30pm, Bible Study, 6:30pm Choir, 7:30pm

15 Boy Scouts, 7pm

16 17 AA 7:00pm Al-Anon, 7:00pm

18 Church & Cantata 10 am 4th Sunday Advent 2:00pm Christmas Caroling and Party

19 20

21

22 Boy Scouts, 7pm

23 24 Christmas Eve 7:00pm“Lessons & Carols” 11:00pm Candlelight Service AA & Al-Anon, 7:00pm

25 Christmas Church, 10 am

26 27 28

29 Boy Scouts, 7pm

30 31 New Year’s Eve

AA & Al-Anon, 7:00pm