Happy Thanksgiving From Lufkin's FUMC Staff
Church Offices will be Closed on Thursday and Friday
Worship 


Advent begins this Sunday, November 29!
Join us in reclaiming Advent, the season of anticipation of Christmas, as we prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate  the coming of Christ. 
We find hope, joy, peace, and love in the weeks leading up to Christmastime as we slow down, lead simpler lives, spend time with our loved ones, and discipline ourselves to live lives of spiritual significance. Even as we look back and celebrate the birth of Jesus in a humble stable in Bethlehem, we also look forward anticipating the second coming of Christ as the fulfillment of all that was promised by his first coming.This year Lufkin's First United Methodist Church invites you join us as we Reclaim Advent from the busyness and stressful season of the world.



This Week
reClaim: Expectations

Plus the Evening In Old Bethlehem Baby Jesus Reunion and Celebration at 11am!

As the conclusion to our  Why Bother? worship series last Sunday, Pastor Jerome showed us a video wordle of all the One Words he has been gathering from the Meet the Pastor gatherings.   Over 200 people wrote down the One Word they would use to describe our church!  
 If you missed worship watch it now here or watch the video again below!
Lufkin's First United Methodist Church One Word
Lufkin's First United Methodist Church One Word


Connection Cards
This Sunday we will use the connection cards to replace the pew pads to register attendance in worship.  Each family will fill out a connection card.  This card will help us update our database, gather prayer concerns and more.  Thank you for your support. 

Upcoming Events

Don't miss the celebration Reunion of 30 years of Baby Jesus  this Sunday at 11am!
CAST MEETING - Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 6:15 Fellowship Hall. 


Amazing Grace Ringers in Concert
December 6th at 4:00pm 
Henderson Chapel
Amazing Grace Ringers will present Advent and Christmas music.  As angel choirs herald the wondrous birth on that first Christmas night, join us in celebrating this joyous eve nt with Amazing Grace Ringers as they capture the wonder and spirit of Christmas.  Selections will carry listeners through the Advent Season into the Christmas season. 
Reindeer 5k
Saturday, December 12th

If you're interested in signing up, please make sure you sign up  under  Lufkin's First United Methodist Church .  We are 
trying to get a group together to participate in this run.
             









Tacky Sweater Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 9th 
Fellowship Hall
6:00pm-7:30pm



Announcements

Lufkin's FUMC now offers TEXT GIVING. 
Text 936-229-4555 to set up your info now. 
Generosity made easy!
 
Kindrid Giving Video
Kindrid Giving Video

Join Global Ministries in putting Christ's love into action!  On  December 1, United Methodists will once again come together to support the work of Advance projects and missionaries on UMC #GivingTuesday. And once again, every gift made online through The Advance at www.umcmission.org/give on Dec. 1, 2015 will be matched up to $1 million.* 

Check out projects like the Lydia Patterson Institute and the Zoe Project as great places to give!


One of our church's Christmas traditions is to decorate the Sanctuary and Worship Center with beautiful poinsettias!
Poinsettias may be given in Memory or in Honor of a loved one or to the Glory of God.  
 Each poinsettia is $12 and your payment may be mailed to the church or dropped in the offering plate. You can also order yours online now!
Deadline for ordering is December 7th at noon.

Discipleship Update
A weekly update on the worship, small groups, and financial generosity of our church family.

Sunday Offering: $16,763.50

Haven't turned in your pledge card yet?  Do it online today!

Worship Attendance:492  Sunday School:244

Lufkin's First United Methodist Church | 936-639-3141 | www.lufkinfirst.com

Worship 
8:40am - Sanctuary (Tradtional)
9:50am Sunday School
11:00am- Youth & Worship Center (Contemporary)


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