December 2021 "The holiest moment of the church service is the moment when God’s people – strengthened by preaching and sacrament – go out of the church door into the world to be the church. We don’t go to church, we are the church." ~Ernest Southcott

ADVENT WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Dec. 5 – Malachi 3:1-4, and Luke 3:1-6            “The Fear of Home”            Communion Observed              Dec. 12 – Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18            “The Joy of Home”          Dec. 19 – Micah 5:2-5a, and Luke 1:39-45            “The Blessing of Home”        Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00 PM            Candle Light Service with Communion   Dec. 26 – Luke 2:41-52            “Lost at Home”

Youth Christmas Fellowship Night Saturday, December 11th the youth and their families are invited to come celebrate the season with food, fun and fellowship.

Christmas Gathering - TBTS: The Touched By The Spirit Women's group will gather at the church Sunday afternoon, December 12th at 4:30 pm. A light meal will be provided by Mary Ella Ortwein.

The Young at Heart Group will have their Christmas Luncheon at the church on Thursday, December 9th at noon. The meal will be catered by Country Style Restaurant, Ooltewh. The cost is $10/person. Everyone had a wonderful time at the Thanksgiving Luncheon so be sure not to miss this event!

East Ridge Community Food Pantry Thanksgiving Give-Away Thanks to the extremely generous donation made by the East Ridge Food City each client received a voucher to get a turkey from Food City to add to their Thanksgiving box.

Food boxes ready to go

Loading food for a client

Carolyn Tucker (FP Baord Chair), Tim Abline (Manager of Food City, East Ridge), Pastor Natalie

Jacquie Adams with a client

Cars lined up waiting their turn to receive food

December 5 - Rebecca Blakwell December 7 - Karley Moon

For those not attending in-person worship on Communion Sunday (First Sunday of the Month), at home communion packs are available. Just contact Pastor Natalie and we will make arrangements to get one delivered to you.

Join us for these opportunities of fellowship, laughter and study: Sunday School - Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Bible Study - Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm Just use the following link: https://umcom.zoom.us/j/3237146091?pwd=Zm9BQ24yTHlTcU5JbTZEMGJaVTNFUT09 Meeting ID: 323 714 6091 Passcode: ERUMC

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If you have news or an event that you would like included in the monthly newsletter, please send all information to office@eastridgeumc.org or let Jackie Watson, hgjw@aol.com, know. Thank you! Pastors Office Hours All times are subject to change according to district, conference and family needs Please call ahead of time if needing to meet with pastor 423-364-1726  Out of Office: Dec. 20-22, Dec. 27-Jan. 3 Office Hours: Monday Dec. 13 9:00-1:00 Wednesday Dec. 1, 8, 15, 10:30-2:30 Thursday Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:00-1:00 And by Appointment

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