THE PILOT

Your weekly Enews from
First United Methodist Church Hampton
Sunday, Dec 9
2nd Sunday of Advent

Worship with
The Glory Ringers and
The Messengers

You Were Made for...
Rev. Candee Martin
Dear Family of First Church,
Thank you so much for your prayers and support during these two- and one-half years of caring for mom.... She died peacefully .... and now is at rest at 96 years old .... she, within one week, almost made 97. She was a fine, Christian...lady. Her service, even though only graveside, was a celebration of her life. Thanks again for your love and support. Yours in Christ, Stan Wright

Fri Dec 7
No scheduled activities
Parking Lot repairs

Sat Dec 8
8:00 am TOY DRIVE Breakfast (FH)
8:00 am  UMW Circle 9
(Crowne Plaza)
9:30 am   District UMW Advent
Prayer Breakfast
10am – 12pm   Special Friends
Christmas Party (FH)
2pm – 12am   Parking Lot
Reserved for HPO

Sun Dec 9
8:30 am       Fellowship (FH)
9:00 am       Sunday School
10:00 am     Worship with
Handbells &
                      Messengers (S)

Mon Dec 10
No scheduled activities

Tue Dec 11
6:00 pm        Fitness Yoga (FH)

Wed Dec 12
10:00 am     Circle 1
11:30 am      UMW Circle 4
(Vancosta's)
6:00 pm     Sine Nomine Ringers
7:15 pm     Chancel Choir (S)

Thu Dec 13
All day Bus Reserved for Choir
10:00 am      Gentle Yoga (FH)

Fri Dec 14
5:00 pm        SPRC social
5:00 pm        Hoback wedding
rehearsal (S)
6:00 pm        SPRC Meeting (P)

Sat Dec 15
All day Parking Lot Reserved
for HPO
3:30 pm      Hoback wedding (S)

Sun Dec 16
8:30 am       Fellowship (FH)
9:00 am        Sunday School
10:00 am      Worship with
Choir Cantata (S)
6:00 pm       Live Nativity
followed by sub
sandwich supper
There are ANGELS among us!
FUMC's ANGEL TREE will be with us again during Advent.  Look for the ANGEL TREE in the Fellowship Hall, the Narthex, or the Choir Room.  Please return adopted ANGELS taped to a Christmas card (with your name or Christmas greeting) and gift to the Church Office by Sunday, December 16 . Your Congregational Care Committee will deliver your special gifts in time for Christmas joy!  Your love and generosity will be a Christmas blessing to many in our Church Family! Thank you for caring and sharing Christ's love! 
Poinsettias in honor of or in memory of loved ones and friends will be placed in the sanctuary on Sunday, Dec. 16.  

If you would like to honor someone by purchasing a poinsettia, please complete the information below and place in the offering plate or send it to the church office.  The cost is $11.50 per poinsettia and your check should accompany your order. Please indicate on the check and/or envelope that the money is for “Poinsettias”.

The deadline for ordering is Monday, December 10.
 
Number of Poinsettias ($11.50 each) __________
 
Given by ______________________________________________________

In honor of
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
In memory of
______________________________________________________________
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CLICK HERE to send an email with the above information to reserve your plant(s).
You can make an Online Payment or bring your money to the church on Sunday.
If you make your payment online, please be sure to submit the above information as well.

We would appreciate it if you could leave your poinsettias until after
the Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion service on December 24.
Thank you.

Don't miss these upcoming events!
Everyone’s invited to our
Annual Toy Drive Breakfast
Sponsored by the United Methodist Men
Saturday, December 8
8:00 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall

Please bring unwrapped toys for both a boy and a girl. A love offering will be accepted for the meal. Make an important difference for those in need this Christmas!  Please RSVP to William Milholen (238-3656) by Dec. 5.  Bring a guest and be the hands of Christ!  

FOOD DRIVE to benefit
H.E.L.P. Pantry

Each week we are collecting food items to help build a holiday meal for those in need in our community. Grocery bags with suggested items will be provided for your convenience on November 25 following the worship service. The collection points will be in the narthex (back of the sanctuary) or inside the entrance door leading to the office. Please make sure all items are turned in by December 16. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
Live Nativity at 6:00 pm
followed by sub sandwich supper.
( RSVP here by 12/15)

A love offering will be accepted.

Bring a batch of your favorite cookies,
lawn chair, and flashlight.

Our Advent Schedule
December 9
Second Sunday of Advent
Lighting the Advent Candle LOVE
Worship at 10:00 am with The Glory Ringers & The Messengers
Collection of food items for H.E.L.P. Food Pantry

December 16
Third Sunday of Advent
Lighting the Advent Candle JOY
Worship at 10:00 am
Chancel Choir presents the cantata
“Sing Joy to All the World”
Collection of food items for H.E.L.P. Food Pantry
Poinsettias displayed in the Sanctuary

L ive Nativity at 6:00 pm
followed by sub sandwich supper.
A love offering will be accepted.
Bring a batch of your favorite cookies,
lawn chair, and flashlight.
(RSVP to the office by 12/15)

December 23
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lighting the Advent Candle PEACE
Worship at 10:00 am Lessons and Carols
Poinsettias displayed in the Sanctuary

December 24
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship Service with Communion
at 7:00 pm
Lighting the Christ Candle

December 30
Worship at 10:00 am

January 6
Epiphany Sunday
Worship at 10:00 am
Join our Yoga Classes! It's never too late to participate in our weekly yoga classes.  Fitness Yoga at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays and Gentle Yoga at 10:00 am on Thursdays.  Class lasts for one hour and beginners are always welcome. There's no judgement or pressure to do difficult poses, so please don't be afraid to give it a try! Registration is not necessary; just come to the Fellowship Hall with a yoga mat, bottle of water and $5. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the church Family Movie Night fund. Please join us and feel free to invite non-members as well! Contact Holly Yaskowsky with any questions at hollyyaz@cox.net  or 757-303-1232.