December 6, 2019

The Chimes

Church Hill United Methodist Church

11 Church Street, Norwell, MA 02061

(781) 826-4763

www.chumcnorwell.org

Pastor: Rev. Junsang Lee

The Weekly Word...

Greetings in Christ!

What a beautiful snowy world God has given us!

I hope you enjoy this winter season with your family, friends, and neighbors.

I believe that one of ways to enjoy this season is to participate in the Snowflake Festival! Snowflake Festival is coming! It will be held on Saturday, December 7 (9:00am – 2:00pm) at the fellowship center. Please remind your friends and neighbors of this festival, so that we may have a wonderful time with many people!

Last Sunday, we received a new family (Justin and Brittany Bessette) as new members. As you know, they have an amazing and adorable baby, Oliver. I want to ask you to pray for this family as they start their new spiritual journey with the church. I welcome this family with Christ’s love!

This week, I am going to preach on John 1:19-28. Through the life of John the Baptist, we are going to see what a life living with God’s calling should look like!

As we head towards the end of this year, I hope and pray that we sink our spiritual roots deeply in God’s love and peace.

Peace and Love in Christ,

Jun

UPCOMING EVENTS

SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL

TOMORROW!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Its has been a long week of preparation, but now the Snowflake Festival is here! It is never too late to participate! If you can help with a table or with clean up, please see Rena or one of the other table chairs. All are welcome!

This festival is a wonderful tradition and an important fundraiser. Let’s help make this year’s event a fun day and a big success.

Exciting news for our church was learned last month when Linda Brookfield and Rena Lukoski decided to once again chair the Christmas Day Dinner . Thank you, Linda and Rena, for your gift to all who attend the dinner and to our church.

In order to make the task easier, several members are doing some of the many tasks involved in preparing the dinner. One way you can help is to volunteer for the setting up of tables and tableware after the church service on December 22 nd. Last year about 10 people helped and the job was completed in less than an hour.

There are other tasks with which Linda and Rena will need help prior to the day of the meal. Deb Bailey and I are helping organize some of the tasks. As we move past the Snowflake Festival, another notice will share ways you can help. For now, please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 22 to table setting.

Thank you,

Harriet Loring

2019 ALTERNATIVE GIVING OPTIONS

Alternative Giving is a form of gift giving in which the giver makes a donation to a charitable organization on the gift recipient’s behalf, rather than giving them an item. The idea of giving something to one person by paying another was applied by Benjamin Franklin as a "trick [...] for doing a deal of good with a little money", which came to be known as "pay it forward."

Alternative Giving options this year include...

Dignity Cards

Heifer International

Socks

Click the button below to see a full description of these giving opportunities and how you can participate in Alternate Giving this Christmas. Thank you!

2019 Alternate Giving Options

PRAYERS & PRAISE

A note of Thanks from Ruthelyn Desmond:

I am overwhelmed with all the cards , phone calls, visits and meals prepared for me Thank you to all of you for reaching out.

A note of thanks from the Reilly Family:

Thank you all for your kind words, prayers, cards and support since the unexpected passing of my father. This year has been especially hard for our family, but we know that our faith, family and friends will see us through.