Senoia United Methodist Church.... A Missional and Discipling Congregation 
The Weekly Connection 
December 12, 2019
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Worship Connection 
Sunday, December 8, 2019
2nd Sunday of Advent
Sermon:
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing


Scripture:
Luke 2:1-21

Sunday, December 15, 2019
3rd Sunday of Advent

9:30 Sermon:
Two For One

Scripture:
Luke 1:5-24, 57-80

11:00 Service:
Lessons and Carols

In this edition:
  • Video of December 8th Worship Service
  • Service of Lessons and Carols
  • Church Wide Breakfast
  • Love Offering
  • Christmas Eve
  • Ladies Eat Out
  • Chili Cook-Off
  • Angel Trees
  • 2020 Leadership Need
  • Pajama Drive
  • Drive Thru Nativity
  • On Line Giving
  • Save the Dates
  • Those Assisting in Worship
  • Wednesday Night Supper
  • Calendar
  • Staff Listing
The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world.
Sunday Service
December 8
Please join us at the 11:00am worship service this Sunday, December 15th, for an uplifting program provided by our talented music ministries.

This inspiring program is the perfect time to invite your friends and neighbors to church. You’ll all enjoy the melodious voices, organ, piano, the handbell music along with uplifting lessons for the holidays. 
Church Wide Breakfast
Christmas Potluck Breakfast: Join together with your church family at 10:00am on Sunday, December 22nd for this special tradition of food and fellowship at Christmas time. If you are able, please bring a breakfast/brunch covered dish. We’ll provide the coffee, milk, and juice.
 

Staff Love Offering
This is the time of year you have the opportunity to honor our church staff with a love offering.

We are blessed to have a staff that is so willing to go above and beyond, to ensure we have what we need, when we need it and often do many things quietly in the background to keep everything running smoothly.

Please make your gift by Christmas Eve. Please be sure that your gift is designated for "Staff Love Offering."  
Ladies Eat Out
Next Thursday, December 19th, LEO will be eating lunch at The Beirut. Meet us there at 11:30 or carpool from the church at 11:00.

2020 Chili Cookoff
Get ready for our first Wednesday Night Supper in 2020 on January 8.

Show off your talents with a pot full of chili. Taste-testers (all are invited) will receive one vote per dollar donated. The chili with the most votes will win a year's worth of bragging rights.

Please contact Jon Morris at
404-934-6779 or morris.d.jon@gmail.com if you wish to bring a batch of chili.

All proceeds will go to replenish the Altar Fund which is used to help those in need in our area. 
I-58 Angel Tree
The I-58 Mission Angel Tree: This tree will benefit the clients of The I-58 Mission and will be up through the holidays. Please take a tag and return the gift, unwrapped.

Contact is Judith Glover.
Angel Tree for A Brighter Day

  A Brighter Day Angel Tree:  Please take a tag and return the wrapped gift with the tag attached. Contacts are Betty Bryant and Carolyn Morris. 
 
2020 Leadership Opportunity: Usher Captain Needed!
We elected our 2020 Leadership Team at the Charge Conference. We need to fill one more position that did not require vote. We need an Usher Captain to maintain the monthly usher calendar and contact list. You don’t even have to be an usher. If you can help please contact Ashley Jenkins.
 
Pajama Collection
Our kids PJ drive is wrapping up. 

All sizes of children’s PJs are needed. Please place in the specially marked bin in the Fellowship Hall. This effort is being lead by Betty Bryant and Carolyn Morris.  
Save the Dates!

  • December 15, A Service of Lessons and Carols
  • December 19, Ladies Eat Out
  • December 22, Church-wide Christmas Brunch
  • December 24, Christmas Eve Services
  • 5:00pm Family Service
  • 8:30pm Handbell Pre-Worship Carols
  • 9:00pm Candlelight Service

For more details about the many Connection activities, see the
'Getting Connected' flyer in the Narthex and hallway
Those Assisting in Worship - 12/15
 Ushers: Dorinda Hilbun (9:30)  
Jon Morris & Derrick White (11:00) 
Acolyte: Annslee Morris
Greeters: Dub & Mary Pearman
Counters : Skip Hughes & Andrea Brown
 
Those Assisting in Worship Next Week - 12/22
 Ushers: Leigh Morgan (9:30)  
Barb Combs & Ralph Arnold (11:00) 
Acolyte: Elle White
Counters: Jean Cotton & Mark Edwards

Wednesday Night Supper - January 8th

Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser 

Bring a crock-pot of your best recipe. 
Please contact Jon Morris @  morris.d.jon@gmail.com  or 
404-934-6779  if you plan to bring a batch of chili.

That brings us to the Taste-testers - all are invited!
Each Taste Tester will receive one vote per dollar donated. The chili with the most votes will win
a year's worth of bragging rights.

All proceeds will go to replenish the Altar Fund which is used to help those in immediate need in our local area

Sunday 12/15
3rd Sunday of Advent
9:30am Worship
10:00am Sunday School
11:00am Worship
3:00pm Girl Scouts
  
Monday 12/16
7:00pm Read It and Reap

Tuesday 12/17
6:45pm Handbell Practice
  
Thursday 12/19
11:30am Ladies Eat Out
7:00pm AA

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Please note that the office will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 31
and January 1

Pastor Ashley will be available by phone or email

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Rev. Ashley Jenkins , Pastor 

Barb Combs, Director of Programs

Jim Preece , Organist/Choir Master 

Lee Berry , Administrative Assistant & Finance Secretary 

Bereatha Brooks , Nursery Coordinator 

Polly Watson , Housekeeping 

Gail Noble and John Felbinger , A/V Technicians

Office Email:  office@senoiaumc.org 
(770) 599-3245

Office Hours: 9-3
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday