October 25th, 2019
This Week at Memorial...
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People often say to me, "I don't understand the Bible, but I want to." In the survey we conducted for Strategic Planning many of you indicated that you want to learn more about the Bible. The Bible can feel like a mystery and is definitely not a simple read. Yet, it is beautiful, life-giving, and accessible, especially when read in a community. Our focus Sunday for worship will be the Bible.
We will unpack basic truths and misconceptions about the Bible, while seeking to learn how to apply the Bible to our lives. During worship we will also present our 3rd graders with Bibles of their own. Those children are then invited to join in a retreat after church that will begin to build their foundation of Bible reading and understanding.
When you come to worship on Sunday,
I encourage you to bring your own Bible to use in worship. If you do not have a Bible and would like one please let me know and the church will get one for you.
Blessings,
Pastor Carrie
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Stop by Trinity's Pumpkin Patch!
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Nov. 3
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SWEL Lunch, 12:30PM, at Lagniappe
Nov. 3
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– Taizé Worship at Trinity, 6:00PM
Nov. 3
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– Concert with a Cause, “ChoRuss”: Russian Chorus, 7:00PM in the Sanctuary
Nov. 7
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– Trees for America’s Troops in Maxwell Hall
Nov. 9
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– Methodist Men’s Breakfast 8:00AM in the Multipurpose Room
Nov. 15
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– Wild Game Dinner to Support Gracie’s Kitchen, Maxwell Hall, 6:00PM
Nov. 16
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– Fall Festival! 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Nov.17
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– Bloodmobile on Campus
Nov. 20
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– Final Wednesday Dinner of the Season
Nov. 21
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– Community Thanksgiving Worship, Atlantic Ave. Rec Center, 6:00PM
Nov. 24
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– Greening of the Church
Dec. 1
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Advent Wreath Making Event, 12:15PM, Maxwell Hall
December 1
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– Blue Christmas Worship, 6:00PM, The Sanctuary
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SATURDAY:
North East District’s Super-Charge Conference
All church members are invited to the Super-Charge Conference, Sat. October 26th, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at CrossRoad Church in Jacksonville. Churches from our area will each hold their annual Charge Conferences (the meeting where yearly church business is voted upon) at CrossRoad. Churches will then gather for guest speakers, special presentations, and music.
SUNDAY:
Bible Sunday
This Sunday,
our third graders will receive Bibles from the church during all three worship services. In support of Bible Sunday, please bring a Bible that was given to you by a church, or another special Bible, to worship with you Sunday.
WEDNESDAY:
Dinners and Classes!
Join us in Maxwell Hall at 5:00PM for sweet and sour chicken! Classes and small groups begin at 6:00PM.
NEXT SUNDAY: SWEL: Single Women Enjoying Lunch Meet
All women who attend church alone are invited to the monthly SWEL lunch at Lagniappe, 4810 First Coast Highway , Nov. 3
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at 12:30PM
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EXT SUNDAY:
Taizé Worship
Looking for a peaceful, personal way to worship and listen for God's voice? Come to Memorial’s Taizé next Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 6:00PM. This calm, centering worship is held in the Sanctuary of our sister church, Trinity. The special music this month is Terry Thrift on the classical guitar.
NEXT SUNDAY:
Concert With A Cause: “ChoRuss” The Russian Choral Ensemble!
The "ChoRuss" was founded in 2012 by Miroslav Alekseev and Dmitry Petrov and has been touring through Europe and the United States. This 4-person ensemble performs a cappella, as is the tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church. Come hear them sing sacred, Russian music and Russian folk and Christmas songs November 3
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at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary. The concert is free and a love offering will be collected for Campus to City Wesley, our area’s college ministry.
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Young Life Fundraiser, November 2nd
Young Life is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser for their camp at the Down Under Restaurant, Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00AM-10:00AM. It's $7.00 a plate which includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, and a drink. All the money goes directly to helping students go to Young Life Camp.
Free Gospel and Bluegrass Concert at First Presbyterian
First Pres invites everyone to a FREE concert of blueegrass and folk/gospel November 8th at 7:00PM. The bands Grass Menagerie (featuring guitar, bass, banjo, and fiddle) and Saltire (featuring vocals and guitar, including Memorial's Jeff Groden-Tomhas and Frist Pres pastor Wain Wesberry) will preform 75 minutes of live music!
Light of Unity Fesitval, This Saturday at the Peck Center
All ages are invited to celebrate our beautifully diverse community with a day of music, art, dance, drumming, prayer, and LOVE at the Peck Center from 10:00AM - 5:00PM. There will be African American drum circles, arts and crafts, and games throughout the day on the field in front of the Peck Center. Inside the Peck Center there will be presentations by the Mayor, Chief of Police, and local spiritual leaders. The highlights of the day will be focused on the art the local children through ukuleles, dancing, and singing. There will be a call to prayer bringing a diversity of religions together to pray for UNITY.
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FALL FESTIVAL IS IN 3 WEEKS!!
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Still Needed for Fall Festival:
Tailgate Tents!
Do you have a tailgate tent that you can let the church borrow on November 16th? Please let
Pastor Drew
know.
Donations:
Can you give a monetary donation to help us with Fall Festival? Checks may be made out to Memorial with "Fall Festival" in the memo section
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Volunteers:
Can you help us on November 16th to bring joy to our community and make Memorial’s event a success? There’s a job for everyone’s talents and abilities! Sign up by emailing
RSVP@mumconline.com
or call the church office. We’ll be wearing our #LoveShowsUp shirts at the Festival. If you have not yet gotten one, they are available to everyone in the Partin Center!
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Call for Selfies!
We need to see your lovely face!!
To help our pastors/teachers & event leaders, Memorial is putting together a picture reference guide for individual study classes, communities & events. (i.e.: Lunch & Learn, Wednesday night studies, Sunday School classes, etc.)
To achieve this goal, we would like to include a picture of each individual attendee. Even if you did have a picture made for the church directory please send us your “selfie”.
Pictures will be uploaded and kept in our software database.
They will not be used for general distribution.
Please send your selfies to
RSVP@mumconline.com
with the subject line: “Selfie” & your full name (ie: Carrie Yoder).
Attachment should be a personal close-up shot. If you aren’t proficient in the “art of selfie taking”, have a friend help or send it in for you. Someone you know will be able to help!
Additionally, if any of your contact information has changed (address/phone/etc.), please include the change in your email so that we might keep our records current.
We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!
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New Book Study on Sabbath Beginning November 5th
Dr. Joan will teach a 4-week study on the book 24-6 by Matthew Sleeth Tuesdays from 5:00PM-6:00PM beginning November 5th in the Music Suite behind the Sanctuary.
Our technological tools allow 24-hour productivity and connectivity, give us more control, and subtly enslave us to busyness itself. Setting aside a day of rest helps us reconnect with our Creator and find the peace of God that passes all understanding. This study will supplement a worship series beginning Sunday, November 10th. Sign up by emailing
RSVP@mumconline.com
by November 4th. Childcare available.
Concert With A Cause: “ChoRuss” The Russian Choral Ensemble!
You Won’t Want To Miss This One! The "ChoRuss" (which means "choir of Russia") was founded in 2012 by Miroslav Alekseev and Dmitry Petrov and has been touring through Europe and the United States. This 4-person ensemble performs a cappella, as is the tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church. Come hear them sing sacred, Russian music and Russian folk and Christmas songs November 3
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at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary. The concert is free and a love offering will be collected for Campus to City Wesley, our area’s college ministry.
Join the Memorial Tuesday Morning Prayer Team
Do you feel called to pray for our church, our members, and our pastors? Each Tuesday, from 9:00AM- 10:00AM, a group meets in the Partin Center Conference Room to lift up in prayer the names that have been submitted on the blue prayer cards. If you are interested in serving, just come to the Partin Center each Tuesday morning at 9:00AM.
Trees for America’s Troops
Volunteers will be gathering trees and stockings and assembling the shipping boxes for their next delivery, Thursday, Nov. 7
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– Saturday Nov. 9
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in Maxwell Hall. You may drop by items or come by to volunteer, Thursday from Noon – 4:00PM, Friday from 9:00AM – 3:00PM, and Saturday from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit treesforamericastroops.org for more information.
Men’s Monthly Breakfast, November 9
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Men at Memorial are invited to the monthly pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 9th, at 8:00AM in the Multipurpose Room. Pastor Granardo Felix, from our sister church, Trinity, will be the speaker. Join the men for good food and fellowship. No reservations necessary.
Taizé Worship Next Sunday
Looking for a peaceful, personal way to worship and listen for God's voice? Come to Memorial’s Taizé next Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 6:00PM. This calm, centering worship is held in the Sanctuary of our sister church, Trinity. The special music this month is Terry Thrift on the classical guitar.
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Wild Game Dinner to Support Gracie’s Kitchen, November 15
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The Methodist Men at Memorial are sponsoring the Wild Game Dinner Nov.at 6:00PM in Maxwell Hall to benefit Gracie's Kitchen. All are welcome and reservations are required to attend. Enjoy a gourmet meal made by Michelle Sharpe alongside wild boar Brunswick stew, venison chili, venison burgundy, and also a vegetarian option. Each dinner is a suggested $20 donation to Gracie’s Kitchen. Seating is limited so make your dinner reservations today by emailing RSVP@mumconline.com or call the church office. Childcare is available upon request. Can’t attend the dinner? Donation checks are appreciated and should be payable to Memorial United Methodist Church with "Gracie's Kitchen" in the memo section. Gracie's Kitchen is a non-profit feeding ministry in Nassau County. named for Gracie Preache, a long-time member of Memorial instrumental in starting the organization.
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Volunteer @Yulee Primary
We have created a school partnership with Yulee Primary!
Volunteer applications for the school are in the Partin Center (look for the bright yellow sheets)! Even if you have already filled out a form for another local school, you need a specific form for Yulee. Contact
Pastor Carrie
with questions!
Yulee Primary School, our school partner, is in need of help painting and planting on the Kindergarten playground.
Volunteers will join together Friday, Nov 1st from 11:00AM -2:45PM and Saturday, Nov 2nd from 9:00AM – 12:00PM to paint and plant at the playground. It is a great opportunity to meet people in our community and help out at our school partnership. Come part of a day, one day, or both days – all help is appreciated. You do not have to be an approved school volunteer to help, and older kids are welcome to come and join in. To sign up simply email Pastor Carrie at
pastorcarrie@mumconline.com
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New Group Opportunity: Connexion Groups
The congregation is invited to join a new kind if group! It's a group designed to create a place where we live life together, intentionally. We will share our journeys, our gifts, our joys and our sorrows as we all strive to live authentic lives in Christ. If you are interested in a new Connexion Group join Jeanne Robinson on Sunday beginning October 27th at 4:00PM in Room 305. Contact
Pastor Carrie
with questions.
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Treat ‘n’ Tithe, Nov. 3
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As a bookend to stewardship campaign, kids are invited to participate in “Treat ‘n’ Tithe” November 3rd, by bringing to worship 10% of their trick or treat candy. The candy “tithe” will be collected during the children’s messages and donated to Trees for Troops. Kids are encouraged to take out the first 10% (not just the pieces they don’t want) as a way of understanding the act of tithing
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Sunday is Bible Sunday
Sunday, Oct. 27
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, our third graders will receive Bibles from the church during all three worship services. Bring YOUR Bible to worship that was given to you from your church or a special person.
Youth! Join us for Study and Fun on Sunday Evenings!
Our youth meet on Sunday evenings from 5:00PM - 7:30PM in the Multipurpose Room. Come for dinner, study, fellowship, and fun! For more information, cont
2 New Class for Parents!:
ConneXion Group for Parents
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Join Kate and Mitch Vollmers on Wednesday nights in November from 5:30-6:30 PM. ConnexXion groups are designed to meet new people and develop an intentional pattern of spiritual conversation with each other. Dinner and child class/care are provided. If you are interested in joining this group contact
Pastor Carrie.
Practical Sabbath Parenting
Sundays November 10, 17, and 24th parents are invited to join Pastor Carrie for a discussion on Sabbath Parenting. Together we will reflect on what we learned in the sermon series and discuss the importance of developing a rhythm of Sabbath for ourselves and our families. This class will meet at 11:00 AM in the Partin Center. Email
Pastor Carrie
to sign up or ask questions.
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The United Methodist Church has its own
news service!
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Find more news about the United Methodist Church on the United Methodist New Service website,
umnews.org
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or the Florida Conference Website,
flumc.org
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There are 3 Ways to GIVE @Memorial.
3.Through the offering plate on Sunday.
*By using the app or website, you may designate your givings to Missions, Operating Budget, Capital Campaign, and more, or set up automatic giving.
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