Sunday, December 16
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is the Third Sunday of Advent
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Chatham United Methodist Church
2018 Christmas Week
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Sunday, December 23
rd
• Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00 AM Worship Service
11:00 AM Worship Service
Monday, December 24
th
• Christmas Eve
5:00 PM Family Worship Service
8:00 PM Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 30
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10:00 AM Worship Service
All Are Welcome at Communion
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The Church Office will be closed December 24
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and December 31
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Saturday, December 15
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, Men's Group
Last Men's group of the year!
9:00 AM, 43 Red Road, Chatham
Dear Men,
This serves as a reminder that Steve and Kate Davis will host the last Men’s group of the year on Saturday, December 15
th
, 9AM-10AM, at 43 Red Road, Chatham. To facilitate Steve’s planning, please indicate whether you will or will not attend.
Peace, Alex
N.B. To those of you who have already responded, apologies.
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Saturday, December 15
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at 3:00 pm Sanctuary
Blue Christmas ~ a Worship Service of Comfort and Hope
A
Blue Christmas Service is a time to acknowledge the feelings that surrounds Christmas for some of us, a time to remember the reason for those feelings, and a time to offer those feelings to God. This service offers a haven for people who desire a special touch from God during the holidays, and promises to be a time of quiet reflection, candle lighting, readings, singing, and prayer. We invite you to join us this Christmas season for a time of comfort and rest. The service will be followed by light refreshments and shared fellowship. Please join us, and bring a friend.
~
Stephen Ministers Care
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CUMC Family Promise Host Week is Coming Up
January 20
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- January 27, 2019. Please look for notices regarding sign-up this week!
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Sunday, December 16
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Deadline!
Christmas Poinsettias
Donations & Special Giving for 2018
The poinsettia display at Christmas time has always been the hallmark of the Advent celebration. As we at CUMC prepare for the joyous arrival of the Christ child, we all have the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of our sanctuary by donating a poinsettia. The CUMC Missions Committee has selected the following organizations to receive this year’s contributions:
Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center, Morristown,
UMCOR US Disaster Response: California Wildfires and Hurricane Michael, and
HAIS- the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees. Look for the Green Poinsettia Forms available today on the information ledge and at Sunday services.
The cost is $12 per poinsettia. Checks and forms must be returned to the church office by December 16
th
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Sunday, December 16
th
Advent Small Group:
10:15 AM,
Room 6 Co-Facilitators:
Ron Yarger and Janice Szarko
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Sunday, Dec. 16
th,
All Youth Caroling
Join Us from 3:30-5:30 pm
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Monday, December 17
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Advent Small Group:
12 noon,
Room 7, Co-Facilitators:
Sue Maher and Melda Pike
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Wednesday, December 19
th
Mindfulness
Practices
Asbury Room, 7:30 PM
Join us for some conversation about, and experience of practices that can calm our fears, center ourselves and become more aware. Some call this mindfulness. Some call it good mental health practice. Some call it spiritual formation. Some call it prayer. Either way, it can be very beneficial, healthy, practical and good. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Facilitator: Rev. Jeff Markay Our group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the Asbury Room.
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Wednesday, December 19
th
Advent Small Group:
7:00 PM, Wesley Rm, Facilitators:
Edit Ostrom
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Sock Tree: Now Collecting until Sunday, December 23
rd
Please bring in new socks of all sizes and for all ages to hang on our Sock Tree. The gift of a new, warm pair of socks this cold winter season is so important for those in need. Please hang your gift on our Christmas Tree located near the upstairs elevator. Thank You!
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This
Sunday, December 16
th
, the
Covenant Choir will sing
O Dayspring by Karen Marolli and John Rutter’s
Angels' Carol and the
Wesley Ringers will ring
Carol of the Bells arranged by Kevin McChesney for both services. Carol Walker, accompanist to the Masterwork Chorus will be our guest pianist.
The next concert to take place in our sanctuary will be the
CAFE (Creative Aging For Everyone) Choir sponsored by the Wharton Institute. The
CAFE Choir was made possible by a HEART grant from Union County and reaches out to those 55 and older who wish to take part in a quality choral program; the concert at CUMC is the culmination of the 12-week Fall program. All are invited to this free concert on
Friday, December 14
th
at 5:00 p.m.!
The
Ukulele Orchestra will next meet on Saturday mornings of
December 15
th
and
December 22
nd, at 10:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
Our music program welcomes all newcomers to the the
Covenant Choir, the
Wesley Ringers, the
Kenanaiah Praise Band, the
Youth Singers, the
Youth Ringers,
Kids’ Music, the
Wind Ensemble, and the
Ukulele Orchestra! If you would like to know more about music@CUMC see our page at
www.chathamumc.com/music or contact Peter Hill at
petepiano@mac.com.
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Epiphany Sunday White Gift Service
Sunday, January 6
th
, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Worship Services
A decades-long tradition at CUMC! This year benefiting
Our Promise. Our Promise (formerly Our Place) is a day center for people living on the street in Morristown.( It is now under the umbrella of the Family Promise organization.) As the three kings bring gifts to baby Jesus,
please come with your gift wrapped in white paper.
The suggested list for White Gift donations are:
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umbrellas -rain ponchos -chapstick -men's undershirts (L and XL)
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men's boxer shorts (L and XL) -socks -ladies' underpants (L and XL)
-hand warmers (chemical packets) -granola bars -small packages of tissues
-small water bottles -individual snack packages (chips, cookies, etc.)
-hand sanitizer -reusable (cloth) grocery bags -wipes -Dr. Schol's shoe inserts
-cans of soda -gum -foot powder -protein bars -hot chocolate packets
-travel coffee mugs
-cash donations will be used for bus passes and gift cards for food and coffee
Any questions about donations should be addressed to
Carol Lang, 201-312-5524
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Looking Ahead...
- Wednesday, January 2nd: Church Office opens on regular schedule
- Sunday, January 6th: Epiphany & White Gift Sunday (see details above)
- Tuesday, January 8th: Sarah Circle to meet 9:30 AM Asbury Room
- Tuesday, January 8th: Rebecca Circle to meet 1:00 PM at Priscilla's
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A Message from our Lay Leaders
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to those you have responded to the ‘Staff Christmas Gifts’ letter! We have extended the December 14
th deadline
to Monday, December 17
th for those who wish to participate in this annual tradition. You may either mail your check (Attention Lay Leaders) to the church, drop it off in the church’s office and placing it in the co-lay leaders mailbox, or you can hand it directly to Chris or Jerry between services, the choice is yours,
but please before this coming Monday, December 17
th. Checks should be made out to CUMC, with the memo line indicating ‘Staff Christmas Gifts’. Thanks again.
Blessings,
Chris Fillimon &
Jerry Cunningham
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Lay Leaders
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CUMC Ministries Need You!
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Join Our Liturgists and Raise Your Voice!
Disciples are needed to raise their voices at both the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM services.
Please consider where you might be called and sign up! If you have any questions about this ministry or would like to sign up, please feel free to contact
Barbara Babbitt at
bbabbitt@optimum.net.
Click Here to Sign Up
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Bread Ministry
Volunteers are needed in brief shifts to help Saturday nights and Sundays to ensure that this ministry continues to be successful.
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Care Corps
CUMC remains committed to our neighbors in need throughout the year with our Care Corps Ministry. If you or someone you know needs meals or transportation, please call the CUMC office at (973) 635-7740 or Marie Watt at (973) 635-7326.
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Chatham Methodist Preschool Registration
Priority Registration Now - 12/31/18
Priority Registration is now open for church members, current, and alumni families through Dec 31
st
.
Registration opens for new families on January 1, 2019.
Chatham Methodist Preschool offers programs for children 18 months – Kindergarten. Please check out our website at
chathammethodistpreschool.org
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CHATHAM JAYCEES 51TH ANNUAL
CHRITSMAS TREE SALE:
The Chatham Jaycees would like to announce their 51
th annual Christmas Tree Sale.
It will continue through Sunday, December 23
rd
, at our tree lot on the corner of Main Street and Brooklake Road. Weekend hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (weeknight times are approximate). All proceeds from the Tree Sale and our Fishawack Race benefit civic and charitable organizations in Chatham. Past recipients include Our RISE Program among many others! In addition, we provide a major scholarship for a graduating Chatham High School senior. We are always in need of adults to help us supervise the sale. Anyone interested in volunteering can call Bill Heap at 973.635.6134 (or e-mail:
biliheap@verizon.net) or Jim Connelly at 973.635.0530 (or e-mail:
jconnelly1963@aol.com) for details.
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Don't Miss Handel's Messiah at Carnegie Hall!
Thursday, December 20
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at 7:30 PM
Handel's Messiah and Christmas are Perfect Together. There is no better way to enjoy the Christmas season than hearing
The Masterwork Chorus' presentation of Handel's Messiah at Carnegie Hall in New York City. it's one of the best shows in town. When combined with the window displays on 5th Ave., the tree at Rockefeller Center, and dinner with family and friends, it is a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas and the holiday season.
Masterwork's Messiah features orchestra, top-notch soloists, and the glorious sound of the chorus singing the beauty of Christ's birth, passion, and resurrection. The concert is on
Thursday, Dec. 20
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at 7:30 PM.
Tickets are available through Carnegie Hall's website,
www.carnegiehall.org
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through CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800, and at the Carnegie Hall box office at 7th Ave. and 57th St. Or talk to your favorite Masterwork Chorus member. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
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