Sunday Worship 9:00AM & 11:15AM In-Person
9:00AM Facebook
Sunday School 10:15AM
Pastor Jeff Smith
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Nice Things
"And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God... and you shall have a son whom you will call Jesus." " Luke 1:30
I’m not talking about Hummel figurines or Monet paintings. Those are certainly nice things – incredibly beautiful things actually. No. I’m talking about something far grander than these. I’m talking about the nice things of:
Peace, Hope, Love and Joy.
Jesus came that we might have these nice things. Not only that, but Jesus also came to tell us directly that God wanted us to have these nice things... that God has sent Jesus to make sure we have them. This year, Advent begins on November 27 and we will be talking about how we can have the nice thing of peace in a world that seems so far from peaceful. On December 4 we’ll talk about how we can have the nice thing of hope in a world full of despair. On December 11, how we can experience God’s love in a world that seems so loveless. And on December 18, we will talk about how we can have the very nice thing of joy in all circumstances.
Hope you can join us. You should have nice things.
Blessings,
Pastor Jeff
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Christmas Eve & Day Services
Saturday, December 24 - 8:00PM
Sunday, December 25 - 10:00AM
Come! Celebrate the birth of our Lord!
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A Note of Appreciation
November 22, 2022
Greetings Friends and fellow Bridgebuilders!
In this season of intentional Thanksgiving, Rhonda and I want you to know how thankful we are for each and every one of you. Your words of encouragement, your cards, your smiles, your gifts, and your multiple expressions of love for us have been more meaningful to us than you can know. One of your fellow members once said to me: “I pray every day that his congregation will love you as much as you love us.” From my perspective, that prayer is answered far more than not. Thanks for loving Rhonda and me, and allowing us the privilege of being your pastor.
Pastor Jeff and Rhonda
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Order Christmas Plants Soon!
We will be using beautiful red poinsettias and Christmas cactus to decorate the sanctuary this blessed Christmas season.
Poinsettias are $25, cactus cost $15, and either/both can be dedicated in honor or memory of someone special.
Please pick up an order form and return it to the church.
A list of donors will be published on December 18
and posted in Fellowship Hall. Plants may be taken home from the sanctuary after service on Christmas Eve.
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Staff Love Offering
Although our church may be going through a time of searching, all the while our staff has been constant, understanding, supportive, and flexible... focusing on God and keeping us connected and wrapped in His love!
If you would like to show your appreciation to our church staff during this season of caring, please pick up an envelope in the sanctuary or mail a gift contribution to the church marked, “Love Offering” to let our staff know how much their service means to us - now and always!
This year, perhaps even more than even, let us remember how blessed we are, and just how much we have to be thankful for at Leo UMC.
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Thursday Friends
On Thursday, December 1,
join a cozy gathering of friends
in the Youth room at 10:00AM!
Delightful conversation, a tasty snack and
a hot cup of coffee (maybe even tea)
will be the menu of the day!
We hope you'll join us!
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Men’s ministry
The next Men's Breakfast will be Thursday, December 8, 7AM in the gym. Always an enjoyable time of fellowship and prayer, we hope you will join us!
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Missions Sewing
Our Mission Sewing group will be meeting on the third Friday of each month, from 9am-1pm. Our next gathering will be December 16. Anyone is welcome, and you do not even need to know how to sew - there are lots of other ways to help! Come join our productive fellowship!
If you have any questions, please call JoAnne McPherson.
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UWF Project - Presents for Baby Jesus
The Associated Church's "A Baby’s Closet" helps families experiencing hardships by providing essential baby items to safely and adequately care for their children. UWF will be collecting donations from December 4 through January 6 (Three Kings Day). Among the items greatly appreciated are:
- Baby wash & wipes
- Crib sheets
- Diapers, diaper cream, lotion & shampoo
- Bottles
- Nail clippers & wash cloths
- Spoons, rattles & teething rings
- Onesies
- New clothing (sizes newborn to 4 Toddler)
Please help continue a Christmas tradition!
Donations accepted in the box in Fellowship Hall
Thank you!
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Thursday, December 08
Christmas Potluck 11:30 AM in Youth Room
Secret Pal Gift Exchange
If you do not have a Secret Pal, bring a gift to exchange
with your name in an attached card.
2023 UMF SPRING Activities
Saturday, January 14 - Luncheon at Zianos
11:30 am RSVP to Becky Rhodes by Jan. 11
Saturday, January 28 - Cozy Morning Coffee Time
Ladies’ Jammies Morning Out (open fellowship)
9:30 am in Fellowship Hall Babysitting provided
Thursday, February 9 - Circle Meeting - Noon in Youth Room
College Gift Cards
Thursday, March 9 - Circle Meeting - Noon in Youth Room
Speaker Carole Heil, Associated Churches
Thursday, April 13 - Circle Meeting – Noon in Youth Room
Prayer & Self Denial
Saturday, April 22 - Coffee, Cookie and Chatter
Ladies’ Morning Out (open fellowship)
9:30 am in Fellowship Hall Babysitting provided
Saturday, May 13 - Spring Fundraiser (TBD)
Thursday, May 11 - Circle Meeting - Noon in Youth Room
Salad Carry-In
Thursday, June 8 - LUNCHEON - Noon in Youth Room
All women of the church are invited!
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Preschool News
What a fun month we had at preschool! We made a variety of homemade muffins that made the whole church smell like fall. We also churned our own butter. All the hard work was celebrated with our families at our Harvest Feast. We sang songs and ate our bountiful harvest! What a wonderful time giving thanks to our Lord and Savior.
We would like to thank those who volunteered for childcare during parent/teacher conferences. We so appreciate your gifts of service to the preschool!
For Christmas this year we will be collecting hats and mittens for Garret Head Start. We hope to provide hat and mittens for each child enrolled in the program. If you would like to contribute, you can take a tag off our mitten tree. Please return your items by Sunday, December 11.
Our classes will end the month by celebrating Christ’s birth with a play put on by our Kindergarten Prep class, and having birthday parties for Jesus!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14
Lisa Wietlisbach
Leo UM Preschool Director
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Zumba in December!
Mark these Sundays: DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18
8:00-9:00PM in the Gym
Come join the fun!
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So Glad You Came!
A big thank you to all the ladies who came to Coffee, Cider & Chat at the end of October! If laughter and chatter are a good tool to measure... and we're pretty sure they are... everyone had a fantastic time! Old friends reunited, new friends met and delicious quick breads were enjoyed by all! How sweet - literally - that recipes were shared, too!
Ladies, if you missed this delightful Saturday get-away, mark your calendars NOW for Saturday morning, January 28, when we have Ladies Jammies Morning Out! You'll be so glad you came!
Merry Christmas and see you next year!
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December Birthdays
12/01 Natalie Scruggs
12/03 Jackie Baker
12/03 Sharon Christlieb
12/03 Kristin Roberts-Rouhselang
12/04 Carter Gerardot
12/04 Joyce Murden
12/06 Stella Scruggs
12/06 Robert Yager
12/07 Ann Garren
12/07 Carrie Shappell
12/10 Mark Westerhausen
12/11 Megan Grush
12/11 Braden Heidenreich
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12/11 Steve Rose
12/13 Rushton Adamson
12/14 Al Brothers
12/16 Norma Butler
12/17 Rachel Wahl
12/21 Carol Hathaway
12/24 Christine Worthy
12/25 Eillene Kessler
12/25 Angela Losey
12/27 Kim Leburg
12/28 Art Fisher
12/30 Robert Beerbower
12/31 Adam Conley
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December Anniversaries
12/19 Jackie & Greg Myers
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Prayer Requests
Jeanene Alleger
Francis Bader
Sandi Brothers
Callen Fech
Richard Fiedler
Martha Guysinger
Michael Losey
Phil Lutfs
Bill Martin
Greg Myers
Skyler Shand
Brock Walker
Bobbie Welker
Matthew Wireman
Dick Worman
Janet Yager
Mary Yager
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Shut-ins
Merton Deventer
Pat Henderson
Helen Hobson (Michigan)
Sue Roberts
Maureen Strauss
Please pray for the family of
Loring McCay
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Our Military
Jesse Adams, U.S. Air Force
Kyle Cserep, U.S. Marines
Benjamin Eager, U.S. Army
Julie Gorney, U.S. Navy
Gene Harding, U.S. Army National Guard
Greg Myers, Jr., U.S. Marines
Stephen Wierzbowski, U.S. Navy
Jacob Wolfe, U.S. Army National Guard
David Wright, U.S. Air Force
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The Church Office is Open...
...but it would be extremely helpful if you called the office (627-2161) prior to coming to the front door. Church office hours are Monday through Wednesday, 9:30am until 3:00pm; Thursday, 9:30am until 1:30pm. Please come to Entrance 1.
And you can always reach us via email:
Pastor Jeff Smith - pastor@leoumc.org
Bonnie Adams - finance@leoumc.org - tithing, contributions, monetary donations, everything financial
Diana Kuebler - admin@leoumc.org - scheduling meetings/events, reserving/renting church space, newsletter articles, prayer concerns, general questions
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To see the church calendar updated with the most current
information as it is obtained, please go to leoumc.org
and click on "Calendar" in the pull-down menu on the right side!
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Leo United Methodist Church
13527 Leo Road, Leo, IN, 46765
260-627-2161
www.leoumc.org
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