November 24, 2021 - What's Happening at Dayspring UMC

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

2021 ADVENT STUDY

Our four-week 2021 Advent Study, “While We Wait: Living the Questions of Advent” by Mary Lou Redding starts next week! Sessions will be held weekly from November 29 through December 23:

Mondays at 6pm – Zoom
Tuesdays at 10:30am – in person at Dayspring Arcadia
Wednesdays at 10:30am – Zoom
Thursdays at noon, 5:30pm, or 7pm – Zoom

Learn more or register HERE.

TREE TRIMMING

Help us prepare our sanctuary for the First Sunday of Advent by trimming our Christmas tree! A small group is getting together at 10am this Saturday morning and you are invited to join the fun. Email David with questions.

SPECIAL CHARGE CONFERENCE

We will hold a Special Charge Conference on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 5:00pm. This special charge conference is called for the purpose of reviewing the recommendation of The United Methodist lawyers in conjunction with Annual Conference Leadership and the Council of Bishops as to whether or not to approve the BSA plan of reorganization, and to vote on the plan on behalf of the church and submit the ballot so that it is received by December 14, 2021. Click here to join the conference on Zoom.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

Dayspring will once again be filled with beautiful poinsettias on Christmas Eve. Each plant is given as a memorial to, or in honor of, a special loved one or friend. In addition, gifts may also be made to UMOM ’s Shelter for the Homeless in lieu of a plant. Both of these gifts will be listed in our Worship Bulletins, projected before services on Christmas Eve and online. The deadline is 12 noon, Thursday, December 16. Learn more/order

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Thank you to everyone who supported our Thanksgiving Food drive this past Sunday! We haven't yet received our final donation amount, but it's not too late to contribute! Click Here to support our donation to United Food Bank.

DAYSPRING STITCHERS COLLECTION

The Dayspring Stitchers are compiling holiday bags for families at UMOM’s Domestic Violence Center on December 1. Donations of small toys and stuffed animals would be much appreciated.

FAMILY PROMISE

We will host Family Promise, an emergency shelter for families and their pets, the week of December 5. Sign up to volunteer in-between services this Sunday and next. To sign up right now or if you have questions, please email Maria or Howard.

UMOM STOCKING DRIVE

Help us brighten the holiday season for families experiencing homelessness by participating in our holiday stocking and gift card drive. Our goal is to provide each family member with a $25 gift card and each child with a stocking. Learn more or sign up HERE.

SECRET SANTAS NEEDED

Secret Santas are needed to provide some extra nurturing for someone in our church family by secretly sending them cards the 12 days before Christmas and brightening their Holiday Season. Email Pastor Joel to learn more or to sign up. Thank you in advance for reaching out and doing for others. It means the world to all who participate. We all need more joy this year!

REFUGEE FOCUS

We have partnered with Lutheran Social Services to sponsor refugee families for Christmas. This year, as we welcome more and more neighbors from Afghanistan, you may sponsor one or several family members, whatever your budget allows. Please email Paola for more information.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

The winter holidays can be difficult for people who find themselves struggling in their personal lives; especially for those who have experienced loss or tragedy. Stephen Ministers are highly trained members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The care they give is confidential, free, and very helpful. To learn how to receive care from - a Stephen Minister, call the church office at (480) 838-1446 or email them HERE.