GROWING IN GRACE
December 2021
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North Judson United Methodist Church
210 W. Central Ave.
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-5927
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Hello from the online newsletter from North Judson United Methodist Church!!! If you are new... welcome! We also welcome any comments or suggestions. If you have any problems viewing or printing your newsletter, please call the church office at 574-896-5927. Hope you find the December newsletter interesting and informative.
Church Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
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IN THIS ISSUE
STASTICS, FOOD PANTRY, FOOD DRIVE
PRESCHOOL, UMW, THANK YOU
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This year the Hallmark channel started on October 22nd. That is when the first of their forty-one new Christmas movies premiered this year. For the past few years the Hallmark channel has led the charge when it comes to new Christmas themed content, but streaming services are not far behind. It seems there are now more Christmas specials than ever before. Often these specials celebrate the “spirit of Christmas” or the “magic of Christmas” without ever really defining what that really is. In order to reveal the work of this spirit or magic these specials employ the well-worn plot device of the Christmas miracle.
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FOR THE LIST OF DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS, WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES & BAPTISMS click here
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DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Head Ushers:
9:00 a.m.- Randy Jackett
11:00 a.m.- Mark Ridley
9:00 Scripture Readers:
December 5 - Dave Altman
December 12 - Kathy Ward
December 19 - Dave Altman
December 26 - Mary Perren
11:00 Scripture Readers:
December 5 - George Thompson
December 12 - Cheryl Allen
December 19 - Amy Mosher
December 26 - Mike Mosher
Communion Servers: (December 5)
9:00 a.m. - Carol Tripenfeldas & Pastor Sean
11:00 a.m. - Amy Mosher & Pastor Sean
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To view and/or print out the December calendar please click here
(when you get to the calendar, click on the arrows to move to the correct month)
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December Mission of the Month-
Bishop's Christmas Offering
In the month of December, 100% of your donations will be sent to meet the needs of children here in Indiana, across the United States and around the world.
Date of Special Offering:
December 5, 2021
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
December 24th
7:00 p.m.
Please join us in celebrating the birth of Christ at our traditional candlelight service.
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ADVENT BIBLE STUDY
An "Advent Bible Study for Busy People" will take place on Wednesday, December 8th, at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This one night study will explore Christmas traditions from around the world, scriptural origins of the traditions, and how they might enhance our own celebrations.
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YOUTH GROUP
December19th
We will have Youth Group on Sunday, December 19th. It will be at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall and is for all students 5th-12th grade.
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YOUTH GROUP NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!!!
We will be ringing in the new year with fun and games!!! It is for students 5th-12th grade. All are welcome and friends are warmly invited!
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POINSETTIAS
It's that time of year again when we decorate the sanctuary with beautiful flowers! We will be accepting donations in any monetary amount to be applied toward the purchase of poinsettias. With an arrangement with the florist, we will be purchasing the poinsettias for the sanctuary. Please fill out a form if you wish to have it in memory or honor of a loved one. Forms can be found in the narthex. Forms and donations may be turned in to Amy in the church office or given to Lynette Altman or Cheryl Orkis by December 12th.
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FREE MEAL
The Free Meal for November and December will be a combined holiday drive-thru meal on Saturday, December 4th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
(no last Saturday meals in Nov. & Dec.)
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OFFERING ENVELOPES
If you would like to have a box of offering envelopes for 2022, please call (574-896-5927) or email ( [email protected]) the church office to let us know. The regular boxed offering envelopes will not be available this year. The pew envelopes will always be available for your use. Thank you for your faithful giving! |
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STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER
GENERAL FUND INCOME
REC'D IN OCTOBER
OFFERING
$11,896.27
OTHER INCOME
$3,006.00
TOTAL
$14,902.27
REC'D TO DATE:
OFFERING
$123,032.87
OTHER INCOME
$19,018.67
TOTAL
$142,051.54
COLLECTED IN OCTOBER
MISSION OF THE MONTH
$80.00
DISCRETIONARY FUND
$67.28
OCTOBER AVG. ATTENDANCE
9:00 A.M.
41
11:00 A.M.
24
TOTAL
65
YEAR TO DATE AVG.
76
SUNDAY SCHOOL
0
YEAR TO DATE AVG.
19
*A hard copy of the 2021 budget is available upon request in the office.
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FROM THE FOOD PANTRY ... Matthew 25: 37 & 40; (37) ..."Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you...?" (40)..."I tell you the truth, whatever you did, for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
FOOD DRIVE
We would like to thank all who helped with the Food Drive on November 20th. It was a great success! Also, those of you who purchased food and gave donations are very much appreciated!!
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LITTLE LIGHTS PRESCHOOL
December is an exciting month for our preschoolers. They can't wait for Christmas. They are already discussing what gifts they want, singing Christmas songs, and talking about Santa.
But they will learn that these things are not the only reasons we celebrate this holiday. They will hear a story about how an angel spoke to Mary and Joseph. They will find out where Jesus was born. They will learn that shepherds spread the news of Jesus' birth and Wisemen brought Him gifts. But the most important thing they will learn is that Jesus is God's gift to all of us!
During class time they will do a variety of Christmas activities including making ornaments for our tree and making a nativity decoration. On the last class day they will have a Christmas Party and gift exchange.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Mrs. Vorm
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The UMW will meet on Tuesday, December 14th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church meeting room. Barbara McLaughlin will be the leader. All women are invited!!!
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THANK YOU
Dear Operation Classroom Supporter,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Operation Classroom, thank you for your October 2021 donation in the amount of $65.00 toward the Advance Special Contribution through the INUMC for Sierra Leone.
Thank You,
Renee Bowles, Donation Coordinator
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Dear Friends,
Thank you for your gift of $1,000.00 on 11-1-2021. Your gift is deeply appreciated and gratefully received. Through its varied ministries, Joy in the Harvest is reaching Africans with Christ's love. Your generosity makes it possible for our work to continue. Lowell & Claudia Wertz and the Joy in the Harvest team extend a very warm and personal thanks to you. Together we serve an amazing, wonderful Savior.
Blessings,
Melinda Bendle, Office Manager
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North Judson United Methodist Church
210 Central Ave
North Judson, Indiana 46366
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