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Worship Preview
December 26
10:00 AM
WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY A Blend of Traditional and Nontraditional Styles A CELEBRATION OF HOPE CHRISTMAS SERVICE |
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Our Presence
Dec. 19
Morning Worship:752 SundaySchool:395
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Wednesday Night Supper
NO Wed. Night Supper until January 5th |
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Isle of Hope
United Methodist Church
412 Parkersburg Rd
Savannah, GA 31406
912.355.8527
912.355.9113 fax
1.888.385.9141
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fridays
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Dear ,
Some Last Minute Gifts
Well here we are. Christmas is only days away. In a few short hours our plans will either have to be completed in a last minute rush or abandoned until next year. I realize that a big contributor to the stress of Christmas is finding just the right gift for certain people in our lives. Unless we are trusting in Santa's memory and the elves' handiwork, the selection and purchasing of Christmas gifts can be very stressful. By the way, did you hear about one little girl who climbed into Santa's lap at the mall? Santa asked her his usual question: "And what would you like for Christmas little girl?" The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute and then gasped, "Didn't you get my text message?" Anyway, even if we have received all kinds of hints and straight forward requests for presents this Christmas, and even if we feel we have already spent too much time and way too much money shopping, I still want to suggest a few last minute gifts for you to give this Christmas:
1. The Gift of Appreciation- Spend a couple of minutes and think of just two people you have not talked to for sometime, who really touched your life in a positive way (Perhaps an old teacher, a coach, a relative, a friend, a classmate, a doctor, a military buddy). Find their phone number or email address and contact them and say something like: "I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you this Christmas and ..."
2. The Gift of Forgiveness- If I understand anything about the meaning of Christmas, it is that God in Christ brought all of us the gift of forgiveness. It is a wonderfully freeing gift. Take a couple of minutes and think of someone who has wronged you. They don't deserve it; perhaps they don't want it; they certainly won't expect it; yet, they and you need the gift of forgiveness. On the cross Jesus never pretended the pain others caused was not real. Rather, He took control of the pain and hurt and used it to advance life. "I forgive you," are three powerful words. By the way, "I am sorry," are three powerful words also.
3. The Gift of Presence- We are becoming more and more impersonal in our world of social networking. It is easier to communicate by email, Facebook, text or some other electronic means. Christmas declares, "The Word became flesh ...." Think of someone, (spouse, child, teenager, friend) and just give them some real "presence"- your undivided attention and time.
Merry Christmas,
Mike
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Announcements
For Emergencies: Dec. 24-26
Rev. Ricker (912) 659-4475
THERE WILL BE NO MAILING OF THE GLAD TIDINGS ON
January 2nd or January 9th.
WORSHIP SERVICE ON DECEMBER 26
There will be only one Worship Service on December 26 at 10:00 AM. No Sunday School on that date. It will be a blended service of traditional and non-traditional music. There will be fellowship with cookies and punch "Under the Oaks" following the time of Worship.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Our Church Office will be closed December 24, 27 & 31 and January 3 to give our staff an opportunity to celebrate Christmas with their families.
Year-End Contributions
Please remember that any contributions you expect to have included in '10 gifts must be received in the Church office no later than midnight December 31. There is one exception: checks that are mailed and postmarked in 2010 can be included. Also, if you are planning to gift any stock or other assets, please start this process as soon as possible as these gifts take longer to administer. Please contact Kelly Kelner or Shirley Carter at the Church office if you have any questions.
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
ADULT MINISTRY PRESENTS:
GAME DAY AND LUNCH
Start the New Year with friends to enjoy lunch and a day of games. The group will meet in the Green House.
DATE: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
TIME: Fun begins at 10:30. Lunch (soup and salad) served at 12:00
COST: $6.00
SIGN-UP: In Sunday School classes or call the church office.
Changing Your Attitude
It's not about your actions. It's not about your circumstances. It's not about your relationships. It's not even about your life's calling. It's all about your attitude!
Shepherding Your Child's Heart
Speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flows from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way,"...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks."
PLACE
Discover your God-given gifts and God's purpose & plan for your life helping you to find your Place in life and ministry.
When Life Breaks Your Heart
At some point we all encounter tragedy in our story whether it comes in the form of divorce, job loss, miscarriage, infertility, abuse, betrayal, loss of health, or the grave. It is a brave and worthy endeavor to do the work of putting together the pieces of a broken heart. While every loss is unique, we weren't designed to bear the weight of sorrow alone.
Conversational Spanish
Breaking Through The Language Barriers. This Spanish language class is designed to help bridge the barriers especially for the mission minded to Haiti, Guatemala & Mexico.
Soul Feast
Thousands of people each year accept the invitation to the Christian spiritual life, delving into clear, practical, and inspiring discussions on prayer, worship, fasting, self-examination, and hospitality. Understanding the spiritual disciplines and instructions for developing and nurturing those practices.
The Me I Want To Be
Life is not about any particular achievement or experience. The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become. God's vision for your life is not just that you are saved by grace, but that you also learn to live by grace, flourishing with the Spirit flowing through you.
Hole in Our Gospel
What does God expect of us? Is our faith just about going to church, studying the Bible and avoiding the most serious sins-or does God expect more? See how the gospel-the whole gospel was always meant to be a world changing revolution, a revolution that begins with you.
Isle of Hope Book Lovers Coffee Shop
Love to read Christian fiction? Come join this small group experience & round table discussion with coffee as we discuss Francine River's A Lineage of Grace.
Beth Moore's: A Heart Like His
Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. An exciting an intimate journey to know King David, the man after God's own heart.
Nehemiah: Bricklayers needed!
Reconstruction is God's specialty. Be inspired with Nehemiah, an ordinary person who teaches us how to envision the impossible, persist in prayer and overcome life's challenges.
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Missions & Outreach
Faith In Practice Medical Mission Teams
The Faith In Practice Medical Mission teams who will serve in Guatemala the weeks of February 11-19 and Feb 18-26 have vacancies for nurses and scrub techs. If you are interested in serving on this life changing mission, please contact Julie Vann.
Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Coat Drive
Now through January 17th, Burlington Coat Factory, located at the Savannah Mall, is sponsoring a coat drive. Bring your gently worn coats for adults and children and they will be distributed to people in need in our community.
Back Pack Program
We are excited that we will be expanding the Back Pack Program in 2011 due to funding from Day on the Island, the Prayer Shawl Ministry and an individual donor. In January, we will prepare 50 bags (up from 25) of food each week for children at Isle of Hope Elementary School to take home with them every weekend. The bags insure that the children receive some nutritious food while not at school. If you would like to help with this program by picking up the food at Second Harvest Food Bank, packing and/or delivering the bags, please call Julie or Marjo.
Julie |
Education Events
Symbols Tell The Story Of The Church Year
The Christmas season tells us that Jesus has come. This picture of a tiny baby in a manger to remind us of Jesus' coming. But don't be fooled that tiny baby is none other than our Savior: Christ, the Lord!
KFC ( Kids for Christ) & GodSquad
No Regular Youth Group Sunday December, 28th and January 2nd. Enjoy time with your family this holiday season.
Youth Activities will resume January 9th - Look for 2011 details coming up!
KFC Register Now!
We are take registration now for the Created By God Retreat January 28th & 29th. Call the Church Office for complete details.
Meg |
Music Ministries
We have been greatly blessed by the musical offerings so many have given during this Christmas season. Choirs of all ages, special music in worship, groups reaching out to the community with the message of hope and joy. We offer thanks for each and every contribution of time and talent.
The Chancel Choir will not rehearse during the rest of December, but will gather at 8:00am on Sunday, January 2, to prepare for worship. On Wednesday, January 5, the Children's Choirs will resume with the first Wednesday Night Supper of 2011. The Youth Choir and Handbells will begin rehearsals on Sunday, January 9.
Kevin & Nancy |
For Youth & College
There will be no Wed. Night Supper or Small Groups tonight or next Wed, Dec. 29th. Instead, UMYF has a Christmas Party tonight at Mackay's house from 6-8! The address is 137 Cardinal Rd. It is a white elephant party, so make sure and bring a gift!
Mackay
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Congregational Concerns
Congratulations to...
...Hattie and Vin Thomas on the December 17th birth of their daughter, Adair Frances.
Christian Sympathy to...
......Elizabeth Skeadas and family on the death of her mother, Martha M. Tornow of Larinburg, North Carolina.
Welcome New Members...
...Joe Stewart of 108 Whistling Duck Ct. Savannah, GA 31406, who joined on Sunday, December 19th |
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Memorials & Gifts
...Donations were made to the Pastor's Emergency Fund for a Christmas Donation by Michael Edwards. In memory of Eva Newton by Gean & Linda Martin. In honor of Rev. Jim Rush by Brad Whittfeld.
...Donations were made to Christ Child Nest in memory of Dan Vaden and in memory of Martha Tornow by Rodney & Nancy Hartmann.
...Donations were made to the Green House Fund in memory of Eva Newton by Sarah B. Krickel, Jim & Melinda Smith, Gail & Charles Murphy and Brad Whittfeld. In memory of Peggy Coe by Roger & Dori Burgess. In memory of Mary Barber by Gene & Kathryn Tanner. In honor of John Power Family by an Anonymous Donor. In memory of Allen Beall by Gail & Charles Murphy. In memory of Erlyne Loftin by Gail & Charles Murphy. In memory of Lovick P. Holloway by Justin W. Prosser. In memory of Dan Vaden by JC Lewis Foundation, Gean & Linda Martin, Jim & Melinda Smith, William & Barbara Grainger, Robert Brown, Savannah Drywall Co., Dr. & Mrs. Roland Summers, Jeff & Stacy Lasky, Lois Wooten, Maria Sparkman, Doris Bell, Glenn & Lena Robert, Ann & Chuck Seyle, Dr. James & Dana Yeckley, Savannah Bank, Steve & Ruth West, Cheri & Hubert Keller, Youmans Chevrolet, Thoroughbred Communications, Inc., Art & Matra Jordan, Dot Smith, Bud & Joan Broerman, Dr. & Mrs. H. Clark Deriso, New River Auto Mall, Tracie Smith, Rusty Fender at Fender Automotive Group, Scott & Melissa Rasplicka/Mike & Marci Viers, John & Winona Trainor, Rudy & Viola Bairas, Mrs. Lombard Reynolds, James & Laura McLeroy, Nonagene F. Daniel, William T. Daniel, Michael F. Daniel & Mark L. Daniel and families, Deborah J. Webb, Brad Whittfeld, Sarah & Jack Parker, General Motors South East Region, Jim & Barbara Andrews, Dr. & Mrs. Gene Tanner, Joe & Jeanne Alberino, Cynthia & Bo Russom, Mr. & Mrs. C. Lee Butler, John & Cynthia Beaver, Lunch Bunch Circle, Daniel Powers, Odom Alliance Group, Ben & Bettye Barnes, Gail & Charles Murphy and by Doug & Angie Weathers. |
Server List ACOLYTES: 10:00 AM- Ainslie Kearney, Ayden Kearney ALTAR STEWARD:Mimi Jones GREETERS: 10:00 AM- Elinor Carter, Paul & Wez Childers Ken & Pat Royal, Tom & Elizabeth Shook NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
Colleen Bibby, Jennifer Kearson, Katherine Bennett SOUND BOARD:
10:00 AM-Billy Lewis USHERS: 10:00 AM- Ken Jones, Capt., Eddie Boaen, Paul Childers, Tommy Green, Clarence Smith, Mike Kemp, Mike Prevatt CONNECTION POINT SERVERS: Lynn Hagan, Julie Kehoe, Johnnie Morris, Molly Sims
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 26
10:00AM Worship Service
Monday, December 27
All Day Office Closed
7:00 PM Monday Bible Study
Tuesday, December 28
6:00 PM Cadette Troop
6:00 PM Cub Scouts
Wednesday, December 29
7:00 PM 7:02 Bible Study
7:00 PM Disciple 1 Bible Study
Thursday, December 30
12:30 PM KFC Pizza & Ice Skating
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
Friday, December 31
All Day Office Closed
Saturday, January 1
New Year's Day
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