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Worship Preview
December 12
8:45 & 11:15 AM
Child of Hope A Christmas Cantata by Mark Hayes Chancel Choir Readers, Soloists, and Orchestra Sanct. Rev. Mike Ricker
"Jesus: Child of Hope"
Cantata
Anchor Rev. Jim Morrow
"Jesus: Child of Hope"
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Our Presence
Dec. 5
Morning Worship:616 SundaySchool:495
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Wednesday Night Supper
Dec. 15
Poppyseed Chicken, Salad, Hot Buttered Noodles, Green Peas, Dessert
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Isle of Hope
United Methodist Church
412 Parkersburg Rd
Savannah, GA 31406
912.355.8527
912.355.9113 fax
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Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fridays
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Dear ,
A Church with a Mission
"To Excel in Hope!"
Martin Luther, the great reformer, once said, "Everything that is done in the world is done by the hopeful." What a great statement. That's a big part of why I, and so many others, love and appreciate this Church. This is a place where hope rules! For us, hope is more than a pipe dream. It is more than just the third word in our name. It is an active, deliberate, intentional revolt against the unrelenting threat of helpless resignation. There are so many people in our desperate world on the verge ofacquiescence to hopelessness. Unfortunate circumstances have caused many to draw back from the pursuit of a vital, meaningful life. Yet, in the face of this growing hopelessness here and around our world, God is raising up individuals and ministries within the Isle of Hope UMC family and using them as heralds of hope!
From Hope for Haiti to Heifer International; from We Care Meals to Wesley Community Centers; from Coastal Jail Ministries to the Inner City Night Shelter; from Second Harvest Food Bank to Interfaith Hospitality; from Christ Child's Nest in Guatemala to L.O.V.E. Mentors at Isle of Hope Elementary School; from Mexico to Uganda to Brunswick to India to Charleston, the children, youth and adults of this great Church are serving as witnesses for Christ and harbingers of hope. Our United Methodist Women and United Methodist Men are engaged in hope giving ministries as well as Sunday school classes and other groups.
As followers of Christ we are all called to be heralds of hope. I want to encourage you to find a place to get involved and then just jump in. Your active involvement in the work of hope giving is a big part of your growth in Christ. This Advent season why not make a conscious decision to join what I am calling The Hope Givers Revolution! Here are a few suggestions on how you can become one of our revolutionaries:
1. Be present in worship; your voice, your prayers, your gifts, your smile matters.
2. Contact Julie Vann and find out how you can get connected and involved in an outreach ministry.
3. Contact Rev. Meg Procopio and find out how you can become a "Hope Giver" to our children and youth.
4. Commit to pray for our missions, ministries, missionaries and others on a daily basis.
Join the Revolution, Excel in Giving Hope,
1 Peter 3:15
Mike
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Announcements
For Emergencies: Dec. 10-12
Rev. Ricker (912)659-4475
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS THIS FRIDAY DEC. 10TH
Christmas Nativity Pageant
Sunday, December 19th
5:00PM
Calling All Children
4 Years Old (by September 1, 2010)
through 5th Grade
Practice Times:
Sunday December 12th 3:00-4:30PM
Saturday December 18th 9:00-11:00AM
Children will need to be present at both practices!
Call the Christian Education Office
to Sign Up (355-8527 Ext. 29)
or email lsharpley@iohuumc.com
Christian Women's Club is an international interdenominational non-membership organization that meets the 4th Wed. of each month (except Dec.). The Dec. meeting will be Wed., December 15th, at Carey Hilliard's Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn Street Ext. from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Special feature will be Premier Jewelry with Lori Zipperer. Music will be Christmas Carols led by Eileen Newman. Judy Pharis from Dublin, GA shares "How to find gifts in unlikely places." Price of luncheon is $10.25; reservations are requested by Mon. Dec. 13th. Call Carol Falligant (598-0865) or Fall Quattlebaum (598-0081) email gendenfieldcccw@comcast.net.
ATTENTION ALL 1ST-5TH GRADERS AND PARENTS!
There will be an important parent and child meeting on December 15th at 5:15 in the sanctuary for all those interested in participating in our spring musical, "Table for Five....Thousand!". All 1st-5th graders are invited to participate. Come and hear about all the fun we'll have! If you have questions, please call Jan Davenport at 355-6280
Sisters In Christ: Please join us Monday, December 13th from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM in the parlor for fellowship, a devotion and and a fun time of Christmas sharing. We will start with a cookie exchange, so please bring 2 dozen cookies or goodies and a container to store the ones you select to take home! We will also have time for everyone to share their favorite Christmas tradition and/or ways your family stays focused on the true meaning of Christmas. Please call Kim Kraft, 355-8527, if you need the nursery for your child. We are mostly mothers of children ages newborn-18, and we meet the second Monday of every month.
Be Our Guest
Friday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Services
Candles, Carols
& Communion
3:00PM
Traditional Worship
5:00PM
Traditional Worship
5:00PM
Anchor
Non-Traditional Worship
7:00PM
Traditional Worship
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Missions & Outreach
Our Christmas Focus
This year you may choose to help others in need in our worldwide community by visiting the Missions table in the church hallway on Sundays, December 5th, 12th and 19th.
· Choose a stocking from our Christmas tree and "adopt" a child through Wesley Community Centers by making a donation of $25 to Wesley. The money will be used to purchase a gift card for the child's parent to purchase a gift for the child. Make checks payable to Wesley Community Centers and note "Christmas focus."
· Choose an angel from the Christmas tree and purchase a gift for a child at New Beginnings UMC, our United Methodist Hispanic community at Silk Hope UMC. Purchase a gift for $10 or less, wrap and return it to the church by Monday, December 13th.
· Make a donation to Heifer International to purchase a gift of livestock in honor or memory of a loved one. Make checks payable to IOHUMC and note "Heifer". Gift cards will be provided.
RED SCARVES AS GIFTS
A red scarf for Wesley makes a great gift for that person who has everything. What a wonderful way to honor someone with a contribution of $50 to Wesley Community Centers, and they get a handmade red scarf. Scarves are available at the church office and other activities.
Julie |
Education Events
No Children's Sunday School Assembly this Sunday, December 12th.
Please take your children directly to their Sunday School rooms. Pick up children from the following locations:
4 Year Olds & Kindergarten - Kindergarten Sunday School Room
1st Grade through 3rd Grade - 3rd Grade Sunday School Room
4th & 5th Grade - 5th Grade Sunday School Room
KFC
Come this Sunday and bring your best singing voice because we're going Christmas Caroling. Be here at 4:30PM and pick your bale of hay as we head out on our ride around Isle of Hope spreading Christmas Cheer.
GodSquad
December 12th no GodSquad due to Nativity Practice. If you haven't signed up its not too late!
December 19th if your not in the Nativity Pageant come with your family and enjoy the program at 5:00 PM.
December 28th no GodSquad enjoy the holidays and time spent with family.
Meg |
Music Ministries
The Chancel Choir will present Mark Hayes' new cantata Child of Hope in both traditional worship services this Sunday, December 12. Then, on Saturday, December 18, at 5pm at New Covenant UMC, Arts from the Island will offer free dinner and a reprise of the cantatafor the inner city poor and homeless community. This timely work brings the Christmas message of hope through narrations and uplifting music, and especially speaks to those suffering in difficult circumstances.
The deadline for youth to register for the 2011 Youth Choir Tour to Colorado Springs was last Sunday, December 5. Those still wanting to participate should bring forms and fees ASAP to the church office or the music office. Contact the Vogelsangs with questions.
The Joyful Noise Choir (age 4 through Kindergarten) will sing at Wednesday Night Supper on December 15. Remember to make dinner reservations!
All children in grades 1-5 who study an instrument privately are invited to play in the Nativity Pageant Sunday evening, December 19. Those interested should call Nancy Vogelsang at 351-9223 by Monday, December 13. Youth in grades 6-12 who study privately are invited to play in worship Friday evening, December 24. Those interested should contact Nancy by Thursday, December 16.
Kevin & Nancy |
For Youth & College
Pursue is our high school girls retreat and it is next Saturday, Dec. 11th! It will be at Pam Rody's house from 9AM-6PM. There will be a guest speaker, as well as a delicious lunch and a time to paint pottery. If you are a high school girl, I hope that you will come out; it's going to be a lot of fun!
UMYF will be going Ice Skating this Sunday, Dec. 12th. We will meet and leave from the Civic Center. More details to come tonight at youth group.
No Wed. Night Small Groups Dec. 22nd & 29th. Instead UMYF will also be having a Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 22nd at Crunk Manor (aka Mackay's House). It will be a gift exchange from 6-8 PM.
We still have spots open for the ski trip! If you are interested in coming, be sure to turn in a permission/size form and $350 deposit into Marjo ASAP! We will be leaving Friday, Jan. 14th and making our way to Winterplace, WV for a stacked weekend full of music, teaching, and of course, skiing!
Mackay
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Memorials & Gifts
...Donations were made to the Christ Child Nest in memory of Betty Lee (Mackay Lee's grandmother) by Dave & Joan Chalikian. In honor of our Ministers by Ben & Bettye Barnes.
...Donations were made to Green House in memory of Betty Lee by Bob & Teri Akin. In memory of Hank Holloway by Ken & Lisa Jones. In memory of Beverly Holcomb by Mildred Ambos. In memory of Erlyne Loftin and in memory of Eva Newton by Tom & Debbie Nash. And in memory of Eva Newton by Matra & Art Jordan, Louise Fountain and In As Much/Mustard Seed Circle.
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Server List ACOLYTES: 8:45 AM- Jacob Kelley, Eric Monson 11:15 AM- Caroline Gilpin, Laura Young ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones CHILDREN'S CHURCH: 8:45 AM- Leigh Hendrix, Barbra Summerell, Julie Reese 11:15 AM- Susan Dailey, Triece Ziblut GREETERS: 8:45 AM- Roger & Dori Burgess, Mike & Debra Kemp 11:15 AM- Gary & Martha Nesbit, Chris & Cindy Phillips NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Lynn Troughton, Amy Henneman, Alison Smith SOUND BOARD:
8:45 AM-Molly Alexander 11:15 AM- Charlie Davis USHERS: 8:45 AM-Jerry Beets, Capt., Bill Hughes, Cleve Burkhalter, Jerry Rainey, Alexander Grady, Tommy Green, Vin Thomas 11:15 AM- Gary Nesbit, Capt., Bill Grotheer, Gordy Cox, Keith Dimond, Clark Floyd, Dave Parrott, Mark C. West, Steve Bacon ANCHOR SERVERS: SOUND BOARD: Michael Childers, David Phillips GREETERS: Ruth Sales, Julie Kehoe, Lisa & Ed Yannett USHERS: Julie Kehoe, Ed Yannett CONNECTION POINT SERVERS: Wanda Kay North, Alexander Grady, Susan Holiday, Barbie Lientz |
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 12
8:45 & 11:15AM Traditional Worship
10:00AM Sunday School
10:00 AM Cantata Brunch
10:00 AM PLACE
10:15 AM SS Teacher's Brunch
11:15 AM Anchor Worship
3:00 PM Nativity Practice
3:45 PM HOPE Guitars
3:45 PM Beginning Guitars
4:30 PM KFC
4:30 PM UMYF
4:30 PM Handbells
5:30 PM Youth Supper
6:00 PM KFC Choir
6:00 PM HOPE Choir
Monday, December 13
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM Sisters in Christ Circle
10:30 AM Sparkler Bible Study
12:00 PM Rummikub
5:30 PM Excel Leaders Meeting
6:30 PM Brownie Troop MTG
6:30 PM Girl Scouts
7:00 PM Monday Bible Study
Tuesday, December 14
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM First Things First
12:00 PM Staff Christmas Party
5:00 PM Yoga Class
6:00 PM Cub Scouts
Wednesday, December 15
9:00 AM Preschool
9:00 AM First Things First
9:00 AM Newsletter Labeling
9:30 AM Staff Meeting
12:00 PM Office Volunteer Lunch
5:15 PM Prison Papers Grading
5:15 PM Children's Musical Parents MTG
6:00 PM Wed. Night Supper
6:00 PM Youth Small Groups
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
7:00 PM Cantata Party
7:00 PM Disciple 1 Bible Study
7:00 PM 7:02 Bible Study
Thursday, December 16
9:00 AM First Things First
9:00 AM Preschool
6:30 PM Anchor Rehearsal
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
Friday, December 17
9:00 AM First Things First
9:00 AM Preschool
6:00 PM Stepping Stones Party
Saturday, December 18
9:00 AM Christmas Nativity Practice
9:00 AM Handbells
10:00 AM Youth Choirs
10:00 AM Quilters
5:00 PM Cantata at New Covenant UMC
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