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ejoy! weekly newsletter                                                    November 27/28, 2010 
In This Issue
In Worship
Thanksgiving Eve
Trees of Love
Christmas with a Conscience
Letters from Santa
Poinsettias
 
Thought for the Day:

The ultimate scandal is that God would enter human life with all its depravity, violence, and corruption. Therefore, the annunciation ultimately is an announcement of hope for humankind.

 

-R. Alan Culpepper

 
 

A THRILL OF HOPE - Advent Series 2010

During the Advent and Christmas season we will look at the familiar Christmas story in Word and art.  As we hear the well known story from Matthew and Luke's gospel and ponder the art of John August Swanson, the series is to be a catalyst for our journey of faith.  Swanson's use of complex color, his wide depiction of diversity, the involvement of the community and the world of Christianity bring to life in new ways God's working in our world and in our lives.  Through the story, art, and music of the season we will experience both God's sense of possibility and our human sense of possibility for life and creation.

 

November 27/28  :  A THRILL OF HOPE

                                 Advent Week One:  THE VISIT

                                 Luke 1.26-38

Saturday at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30 am

Join us as we celebrate the first weekend of Advent with the lighting of the first candle of the Advent wreath- the candle of Hope- and as we look at the story of the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary.

This particular section of scripture has been referred to as the "Annunciation," the point at which the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is quite a scandalous thing that Gabriel announces- an unwed young girl will become pregnant, and bear a child who will reign as a king! "But how can this be?" Mary asks. "For nothing will be impossible with God." is Gabriel's reply.

God can use the most ordinary person to accomplish great things. God enters our human experience, through Jesus Christ, and brings Hope to humanity. See you in worship.

Pastor Wiley Gladney

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 Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Feast

Wednesday November 24, 7:30PM

 

Join us in worship on the eve of Thanksgiving to to give God thanks for the many blessings in our lives, as we discuss "The Great Thanksgiving" we offer to Christ Jesus when we gather in His name.

 

Afterwards, stay for our annual Pie Feast in the Jones Narthex, when we will share in fellowship as we feast on pies of all kinds. Come- be filled with the goodness of God's grace - stay to be filled with the sweetness of baked goodness.

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"Trees of Love" - November 21 to December 12

 

Each year we have the opportunity to purchase gifts for children who may not otherwise receive Christmas gifts. The trees will be up by November 20, and you are invited to take an ornament from the tree with a child's name and gift suggestions. Purchase these gifts, wrap them, and bring them back to the church by December 12. Contact: Lois Goldberg 351-0250 or loisgold@wi.rr.com  

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christmas friends 

Christmas with a Conscience Fair

Sunday Dec. 5, Jones Narthex

Numerous missions will be represented at this annual event, giving you the opportunity to make a donation as a gift for someone else. This Christmas, give the greatest gift of all, the gift of giving. 

 

Participants include: Mission Store, The Elephant's Trunk, Heifer Project, Community UMC, Nome, Alaska, Sister Church in Talanga, Honduras, United Methodist Children's Services, Northcott Neighborhood House, and others.

 
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Last Chance for a Personal Santa  Letter to Your Child Mailed from Nome, Alaska
 
Sign up for your child to receive a personal letter from Santa mailed from Nome, Alaska.  The cost is only $10, and all proceeds go to support our church's Mission Trip to Nome, Alaska.  Sign up at the booth in the Jones's Narthex Nov 28 and Dec 5, following the 9:00 and 10:30 services.  If you have questions, contact Donn and Alma Haglund, 414-332-9085. 

 
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Advent Poinsettias

Order Deadline this Sunday

 

 

 

Help decorate the church for the Holiday Season.  Poinsettia order forms are now available at the church office.  You can designate an order in memory of or in honor of a loved one or just to the Glory of God.

 

 

 

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