December 2017/January 2018 Newsletter





Grace and Peace in our Lord Jesus Christ!
 
As we begin the Advent/ Christmas Season we begin a new Christian year with all of its anticipation and hope of the coming Messiah. Even as we begin a new Christian year, we also close out a calendar/ fiscal year in the life of the church.

December is always a month of giving and of offering gifts. There are many opportunities through the life of Crossgates UMC to give this month. Gifts through the Angel tree, Back Pack Buddies ministry, Lights of Love sponsored by the UMW and the Special offering for the UM Children's Homes will give us special opportunities to make a difference in our community and beyond. As we close out this year I also encourage your gifts through tithes and offerings to the life of the church. This past quarter our giving has been lower than it has been in some time. We need your help to end the year strong as we end our fiscal year. We have been blessed to continue in ministry as well as make some much needed upgrades to our facilities these past few months (lights, A/C- Heating units - etc). Now we need for you to help us end the year in a strong way!
 
May God continue to bless you as you live faithfully into his call upon your life! May you have a very blessed Christmas as you seek to bless others in Christ's name!

Peace!
Chris

Rev. Chris Cumbest, Senior Pastor
ccumbest@crossgatesumc.org
WORSHIP
Worship with us Sundays in December and January at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM.
There will only be one service (10:30AM) on December 10 and December 31.
Click here to access our video archive of worship services.
GROW
CHURCHWIDE
DECEMBER/JANUARY CALENDAR 
 
The ANGEL TREE GIFTS are due in the Church Office by Monday, December 4th @ Noon.
 
The ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Thursday, December 7th and Thursday, January 4th @ 4:30PM in Room 326.

Thank you for your giving of your tithes and offerings this year. Please note, your CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2017 must be received by the church no later than midnight, December 31, 2017 for tax purposes. A drop box is located by the entrance to the Church Office.

The CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Thursday, December 21st @ Noon thru Monday, January 1st. In case of emergency please call:  Rev. Chris Cumbest @ 228-327-2177
5:30-6:30PM in the Activity Center
Join us each Wednesday for an affordable meal for ALL ages!

$7 for Adults & Youth | $4 for 3 yrs-6th Grade
2 yrs & under eat free | $20 max per family

Click here for monthly menus

There will be no evening meal on  
December 20th, December 27th and January 3rd. 
 
Cookie Andries, Director of Meal Ministry
countmein@crossgatesumc.org
CHILDREN
The Children's Ministry Team
Jennifer Mayeu, Carolyn Jones, Sheri Blankenship
children@crossgatesumc.org 


YOUTH
Taylor Leddy, Youth Director
youth@crossgatesumc.org
ADULTS
The Book Club meets each Wednesday night @ 6:15pm in Room 316. 
 
We are always looking for new members. Join the Book Club for great  
discussions, great friends, and great reads!

For more information contact Suzanne Hatch:  baywindowbooks@att.net
 
older adult ministry (65+)
Forever Young meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM  
for lunch in the Activity Center Banquet Room.
SERVE
S.O.U.L SATURDAY 
(Serving Out Unconditional Love)
 
For December SOUL Saturday we will be working at the Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Workshop organizing the toys turned in for distribution.  We will be at the Angel Tree Toy Workshop on December 2nd from 9:00AM-1:00PM. If you would like to ride in or follow the church bus, meet at the church at 8:30AM, otherwise you can meet at the Workshop at 9:00AM. Please notify Taylor Leddy if you plan to participate:  youth@crossgatesumc.org  601-951-5860 
GIVE

Thank you for your support of the ministries of Crossgates UMC
To give click here
 
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