One of my favorite parts of the holidays is gathering with family and friends to spend time with one another. Meals around tables, sitting together and talking, attending worship together, and exchanging gifts are exciting parts of being part of a family,
a community.
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At Memorial, we seek to be a grace-filled family together who worship, service, study, and grow together. This year, we have designed an Advent season to help you grow in your faith, but also focus on spending time together. Our worship series will be fun and festive and seek to find themes from scripture in some of our most beloved Christmas movies. On Sunday, we begin with Rudolph looking for inspiration from his misfit journey.
Being part of a family can be fun and exciting, and challenging. Building relationships and sharing our lives with one another is bold and intimidating, especially coming out of a time of social and physical isolation. And yet, we know we cannot build a community if we do not seek to engage with each other. It is our hope that this year for Advent you will try to connect with one another, whether in worship, our Advent classes, at the community events we will offer, or in service. You can do this on campus or digitally, the important part is that you connect. We are here to help you, support you, and pray for you along your journey, and we are honored to get to walk with you.
See you Sunday!
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This week's transmission report from the CDC rates Nassau County as: "Moderate"
Thus, masks in worship are optional Sunday for those who are fully vaccinated. Masks will continue to be worn by those who work closely with young children.
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This Sunday
at Memorial:
Welcome to Advent!
On Sunday, begin our new series Advent at the Movies!
Pastor Charlie gives us a sneak peek of this Sunday in the video below.
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No matter which service you choose, please take a moment to sign our digital attendance pad: mumconline.com/here
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Order a Poinsettia in Memory or in Honor of a Friend or Loved one this Christmas!
Click on the image to download the order form (to print and turn in.)
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Order forms are also available in the front office and in the worship spaces. You can pay by check or pay online at mumconline.com/give or use the Vanco Mobile Pay App by choosing "Seasonal Flowers". All payments are due by December 13th.
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During Advent, we are highlighting the themes of classic Christmas movies which help us better understand our faith. This week's sermon will focus on the classic: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Maybe you know the story, but I bet there are things you don't remember from the movie version! Pastor Charlie prepares us for Sunday by reading us the story that inspired the classic movie. Watch it HERE.
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Don't forget your gift cards for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home! Gift cards are due NO LATER THAN November 29th to the Partin Center (so that we can get them delivered to the Home by their deadline.) This is such an easy way to make a big impact on these kids and help them have a happy and fun Christmas!! Gift cards can be mailed to the church, returned in the offering plates or drop boxes, or brought to the Partin Center. Please try and keep any receipts they give you with the gift cards and turn them in, as well, and also let us know the amount on each gift card.
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Plan ahead for important activities
during Advent!
- No Room at the Inn Nativity Display: Friday, Dec 3rd and Saturday, Dec 4th
- Lighted Christmas Parade: December 4th
- Christmas Cantata: Sunday, December 12th 8:00AM & 11:00AM, streaming live on our digital campus at 11:00AM on Facebook
- Alternative Christmas Mission Fair: December 12th, 9:30AM - Noon
- Advent Dinner & a Movie Night: Dec. 15th, 5:0PM- 7:00PM
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- The Longest Night Worship: Tuesday, Dec. 21st, 6:00PM
-Christmas Eve/6 Options for Worship:
3:30PM: Family Service in the Sanctuary
5:00PM: Contemporary Service in Maxwell Hall
7:00PM: Contemporary Service in Maxwell Hall
7:00PM: Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
9:00PM: Traditional, Acoustic Service in the Sanctuary
AND 7:30PM Digital Worship at Facebook.com/601CentreStreet or on YouTube
- Sunday, Dec. 26th: 1 Service on campus at 10:00AM & Digital Worship at 11:00AM
Visit mumconline.com/advent or find our Advent flier in the worship spaces or the Partin Center to find our more and keep up with our Christmas Events!!
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Final Chance to take the Christian Education Winter Class Survey! What Groups and Classes are YOU longing for in the new year?
The Christian Education committee is committed to offering classes that will help you deepen your discipleship.
Filling out this survey will help them plan the courses to offer this winter, as well as the time and place to offer them. These will be courses that YOU want to take and groups that you want to participate in! Thanks! You can find the survey HERE.
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Pastor Charlie is hosting another trip to Northern Ireland in June 2022 and you are invited along! Informational booklets are available in each worship space and in the Partin Center.
or call her at 904-849-7545 with questions.
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Are you feeling worn out? Frustrated? Lonely? Scared? In need of someone to talk to? Our Stephen Ministers are here to help. Memorial has a great team of Stephen Ministers who are extensively trained and gifted to help walk with you through this challenging season of life. Stephen Ministers meet with people one-on-one to provide spiritual care and comfort.
To request a Stephen Minister, contact a pastor in the Church office.
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Ways to Give a Gift to Memorial
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Electronically:
In Person:
- Place in drop boxes in Maxwell Hall or the Sanctuary
- Drop in the mail slot at the Partin Center
Through the Mail:
- 601 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034
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Do you need a Memorial nametag?
and put in an order for one today!
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Children's On Campus Activities |
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8:00AM – Families worship together in the Sanctuary
9:30AM- Following the children sermon children 3 years - 1st grade are invited to Children’s Church
10:45AM – Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to the multipurpose room for a large group time of worship and learning, at 11:15AM the children will be sent to their small group Sunday school classes.
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The United Methodist Church has its own news service! Methodist New Service website, umnews.org,
or the Florida Conference Website, flumc.org.
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A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Ken Carter
This is "A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Ken Carter" by Florida Conference on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Read more
vimeo.com
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To be United Methodist: What is Advent? | ResourceUMC
The season of Advent, which comes comes from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming" or "visit," begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the beginning of the church year for Christians. During Advent, we prepare ...
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www.resourceumc.org
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COVID sparks interest in BeADisciple courses | United...
A growing number of students are taking advantage of the online courses offered by BeADisciple. Students from the U.S., England, Australia, South America, Mexico and Germany have taken BeADisciple courses. Certifications are avalable in...
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Helping people 'from womb to tomb' | United Methodist...
A ministry of United Methodist Women, Bethlehem Centers offer programs to people of all ages, from child care to senior clubs. * Located throughout the U.S., they are ministries with the poor, communities, families and all age groups.
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Setting criteria for a 2022 General Conference | United...
Organizers expect to decide early next year whether General Conference can go forward as scheduled in 2022. In the meantime, they named the values that will guide their decision. The goal remains to hold the pivotal legislative assembly in person ...
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www.umnews.org
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Chuck Knows Church:
Learn a little bit more about Christianity & the United Methodist Church with Chuck!
What is an Advent wreath? Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle...pink? Chuck knows! Watch it Here.
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Do you like crossword puzzled? The Florida Conference offers free religious-themed crossword puzzles each week HERE.
Or try their weekly Bible quiz HERE.
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