What's Happening at UMC Madison 12/20/22 | |
REMINDER
Sunday, December 24th - Christmas Eve
4:00pm - Christmas Pageant
11:00pm - Candlelight Communion Service
Sunday, December 25th - Christmas Day
10:00am - Family Worship Service
Wear your PJs and hymn sing
11:00 - Fellowship Hour
Sunday, January 1st - New Year's Day
10:00am - Family Worship Service
Question & Answer and hymn sing
11:00am - Fellowship Hour
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For millennia, people have looked to the stars for inspiration, navigation, and meaning. Stargazers have used the light from these ancient balls of energy to understand life. As people of faith, we look to sacred stories for inspiration as we navigate the meaning of life’s toughest questions. During the season of Advent we will retell the stories that illuminated the birth of Christ and explore how they connect with one another. | |
Due to the robust build quality of this mug, archeologists are predicting future civilizations will see this vessel as a turning point in human history. Grab your piece of history by pledging to our Stewardship Campaign by the end of the year! We are searching for just a few more pledges to reach our goal of 45 households! | |
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The Journey Begins – Again
The Journey, sponsored by the United Methodist Church in Madison, and designed to provide support to persons dealing with issues related to Alzheimer’s/Dementia, was brought to a standstill when COVID arrived.
Now that times have changed, The Journey begins once more. Led by Vic Schumacher Ed.D, the initial meeting will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the church library. Subsequent meeting dates will be established at the initial meeting. Ample parking is available in the church parking lot.
If interested, please call the United Methodist Church office at 973-377-1231 between 9:30 and 4:00.
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In Memory of Lois Lawson
Our dear friend and long-time member Lois Lawson passed away on December 1st, 2022. She was 99. To read her obituary, please click on the link below.
Obituary
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HOUSING WANTED
We have a smart, reliable Drew Student who is looking for affordable housing in town. Do you or someone you know have a spare room for rent? If so, contact the church office to set up a meeting with the student.
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Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who helped UMC Madison reach the goal of providing 32 gift cards for Family Promise clients. The cards were delivered and will be distributed to the families this week to make their holidays brighter and in time for their holiday shopping.
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DAILY LECTIONARY READINGS - YEAR A
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Monday, December 19, 2022: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 17:15-22; Galatians 4:8-20
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 21:1-21; Galatians 4:21-5:1
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022: 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 37:2-11; Matthew 1:1-17
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Thursday, December 22, 2022: Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20
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Friday, December 23, 2022: Luke 1:46b-55; 2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14
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Saturday, December 24 & 25, 2022: Nativity of the Lord - Proper I
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Saturday, December 24 & 25, 2022: Nativity of the Lord - Proper II
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Saturday, December 24 & 25, 2022: Nativity of the Lord - Proper III
Attribution: Limbourg, Jean de, ca. 1385-ca. 1416 ; Limbourg, Pol de, ca. 1385-ca. 1416 ; Limbourg, Herman de, ca. 1385-ca. 1416. The Annunciation to the Shepherds, Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry, Folio 48r, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54231 [retrieved December 16, 2022]. Original source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Folio_48r_-_The_Annunciation_to_the_Shepherds.jpg.
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Ted Lasso Watch Party
We will be on hiatus until January. Join us then to watch the final two episodes of Season 2!
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Join us for food and fellowship on Thursdays at 7am
We'll be meeting at the Nautilus Diner
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Oikos
Thanks to everyone who came out Christmas Caroling with us!
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Prayer Gathering
The prayer gathering will be on hiatus during the month of December. Please rejoin us in 2023!
Zoom link
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Please sign up to read Scripture or the Call to Worship during our services.
SIGN UP HERE!
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Ushers are responsible for greeting people and handing out bulletins, passing out the offering and guiding people to communion on the first Sunday of the month.
SIGN UP HERE!
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UMC: Who We Are & What We Believe
The United Methodist Church is a worldwide connection - we are the person next door, the church on the other side of the country, and the worshiping community across the globe. We are more than 12 million members in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. Together, we share a legacy of living as disciples of Jesus Christ, sharing God's love both in what we say and how we serve our neighbors.
We are present in more than 100 countries, speaking many languages and representing diverse cultures, but our 43,000 local congregations all share:
- A 238-year, history that has been hope, healing and salvation for millions,
- A mission and ministry that is heart inspired and hands on,
- A commitment to show up when there is a disaster and pray for one another in our daily challenges,
- And a passion for following Jesus through worship, prayer, service and the study of Scripture.
Read more here
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Acorn Academy is hiring! When we say this is a great place to start, we’re not just talking about children preparing for elementary school. It’s also about our employees. When you join our staff, you’ll discover the joy of learning, as you grow and develop in your career, alongside the children in your care. As you inspire them to achieve, you’ll be inventing your future too.
-Competitive wages
-Health Insurance offered
-Supportive, working environment
Email Kareena Salo, Director of Acorn Academy:
KSalo@acornacademyofmadison.com
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- Prayers for the family of Mrs. B, who passed away on Sunday
- The family of Lois Lawson, who passed away on December 1st at 99
- The family of Ken Neville, who passed away December 3rd.
- Prayers for Velasco, rushed to hospital with pain
- Traveling mercies for Dan's kids and all traveling this holiday season
- Prayers of healing for Shirley's friend's grandmother
- Prayers for pain-free healing for Meredith
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- The Gaboro family, who lost Lewis this week
- The Oliva family, who lost Joe and now his wife
- Daekyung's friend, whose mother passed away
- Celebration for Katy Galton's retirement after 28 years at Interfaith Food Pantry
- Celebration for Laurie Hagerich's birthday
- Prayers for the people suffering from drought in the Congo
- Lisa Moro, who broke her wrist playing pickleball
- Baby Julian, born prematurely
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Church Office Hours
Church office will be closed December 26th - January 2nd
There will be no newsletter sent out
Tuesday - Friday
9am - 4pm
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If you have any news or announcements you would like to go into this weekly email, please contact Lisa in the church office at
973-377-1231 or church@umcmadison.org
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