Sunday, December 12th Third Sunday of Advent ~ Joy | | |
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The flowers in the chancel on
Sunday, December 12th are given to the glory of God and in memory of Leigh Ann's mother,
Marilyn Gilbert.
~Leigh Ann and Kevin Catlin
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The flowers in the chancel on
Sunday, December 5th were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my father,
A.K. Bennett.
~Barbara Bennett
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Prayers Lifted on Sunday, December 5, 2021 | |
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In last Sunday's Service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- Of Healing for the students and faculty of Oxford High School in Michigan following the tragedy earlier this week. (RY)
- For the Y Family grieving the death of their beloved dog, Ginger.
- For Jim A. who died on Thursday.
- For Cristina M. continuing to do rehab at Chatham Hills.
- For Linda C. doing rehab at Chatham Hills after breaking her leg.
- For the Y family as they grieve their dog Ginger's death this past Monday.
- For J as she deals with ALS.
- For the community in Michigan in the aftermath of a school shooting.
- For Allan K as he does rehabilitation work after a recent hospitalization.
- Of Healing for Bill L suffering from ADHD. (RY)
- Of Healing for Allan K as he continues to recover.
- Of concern for Drianah who was bullied at school this week.
- For Bob C who suffered a stroke yesterday-Chicago friend. (S&H)
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A Message from our Lay Leaders | |
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to those you have responded to the ‘Staff Christmas Gifts’ letter! It has been our Congregation’s Annual Tradition to give a gift during the Christmas season to each member of our Church staff. As a reminder, we plan to give the gifts out by Monday, December 20st. If you wish to participate, please mail your check, attention Co-Lay Leaders, or feel free to hand it to either Chris or Hal after the Sunday service so that it is received no later than Wednesday, December 15th. Checks should be made out to Chatham United Methodist Church, with the memo line indicating Staff Christmas Gift, or, if you are familiar with our online donation service via Vanco, you may make a payment by going to our website at www.chathamumc.org , click on the “Make a Donation” button and follow the instructions. Please use the “Other-Miscellaneous” field to enter your payment amount.
If you need assistance with using our online donation service, please email our Finance Manager, Zrinka Cvetkovic at finmgr-chatumc@optonline.net.
Chatham United Methodist Church
Attn: Co-Lay Leaders
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
Thanks again for considering this well received Christmas tradition.
Chris Fillimon and Hal Burlingame
Co-Lay Leaders
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Deadline is THIS Monday, December 13, 2021
Christmas Poinsettia Forms are
Now Available at the Church!
The CUMC Missions Committee has selected the following organizations to receive this year's contributions: Local CUMC Food Pantry, National CUMAC, International International and Migrant Ministries: Europe.
The poinsettia display at Christmas time has always been the hallmark of the Advent Celebration. If you would like to participate but can't get to CUMC for a form, please Click Here to download a form and mail it in.
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Advent Small Groups
All Are Welcome – in Person or via Zoom
Groups are gathering weekly for one hour to share questions, reflections, observations, etc. around the week’s daily readings in the Advent devotional booklet, The Fullness of Time.
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Advent Gift
We invite you to pick up the candle at church, and light this candle for just a few minutes of prayer each day throughout the season of Advent. May your Advent be filled with holy expectation, moments of wonder, and a quiet peace that passes understanding.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5
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Something New... Children's Library! | |
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We have set up a reading table/library in the back of the sanctuary for children and their parents. Feel free to pick up a book, read it there, and or bring it home for bedtime stories! This month features books about Christmas and the birth of Jesus.
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It's time for Sticky Buns for Christmas!!
Last Call! Order in Person this Sunday, December 12th
The RISE 2022 team is now taking orders for their famous Sticky Buns made by the youth to help aid in funding of their summer mission trip to help repair homes in Appalachia.
The buns are sold for $15 per dozen - plain or pecan - and come frozen so that you can pop them in the oven on the day of your choosing and enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly-baked sticky buns wafting through your home.
Place your order this Sunday, Dec. 12 at the RISE table in Rodda Hall following the 10AM service Or email Jesse at jdicken@drew.edu Please specify quantity and if you would like pecan or plain.
Checks made out to CUMC with (RISE Sticky Bun in memo) can be sent to the church office or dropped off at the RISE table this Sunday.
Questions? email Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu
(Orders can be picked up Dec. 19th after worship service.)
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A Few Gift Suggestions
Looking for a good book to give someone this Christmas? Here are three suggestions for those seeking to know more about Christian history or ways to grow spiritually.
The Triumph of Christianity by Bart Ehrman provides an excellent historical account of the growth and success of Christianity. Why did Christianity grow so quickly and what were its attractive features? Especially insightful are Ehrman’s comments about the conversion of pagans to Christianity. Worshiping just one God and believing in an afterlife were attractions for pagans, who typically worshiped multiple gods with no afterlife.
In The Return of the Prodigal Son Henri Nouwen carefully analyzes a famous Rembrandt painting of The Prodigal Son as well as his own life as The Younger Son, The Older Son, and The Father, ultimately being called to become the forgiving father.
Marjorie Thompson’s Forgiveness: A Lenten Study is an excellent resource for exploring forgiveness as a means of transforming us into the people God intends us to be. In her brief, but thoughtful, guide Thompson asks probing questions, making bold observations about our human situation. “Without forgiveness, there is no future worthy of human life and community as God surely intended them to be.”
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Blue Christmas
A Service of Comfort and Hope
THIS Saturday, December 11th 3PM Sanctuary
A Blue Christmas Service is a time to acknowledge the feelings that surrounds Christmas for some of us, a time to remember the reason for those feelings, and a time to offer those feelings to God. This service offers a haven for people who desire a special touch from God during the holidays, and promises to be a time of quiet reflection, candle lighting, readings, singing, and prayer. We invite you to join us this Christmas season for a time of comfort and rest.
The service will be held in the Sanctuary. Please join us, and bring a friend. Hosted by CUMC’s Congregational Care Ministry
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Cookies4Life
All-ages, Intergenerational Event
THIS Saturday, December 11, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Rodda Hall
All are invited for an evening of decorating cookies! CUMC has been asked once again to provide 300 cookies for the inmates and staff at the Morris County Correctional Facility as part of the Chaplaincy’s Christmas Gift Collection. We will decorate plain, pre-baked, homemade cookies and package the cookies in Ziploc bags. It will be a wonderful time for all ages, and a great opportunity to bring a friend!
For further information contact Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger at the church office or at scyarger@optonline.net.
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Advent Small Group: Sundays (12/12 and 12/19): 11:10 AM in person the Asbury Room and via Zoom, facilitated by Ron Yarger. Contact him at ryarger@optonline.net to receive the Zoom invitation. | |
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Sunday School/ Christian Ed. for all ages! 4+
We look forward to seeing even more of you in person at 11:10am this week. (If you would like a Zoom option please let Pastor Sharon know at scyarger@optonline.net)
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PreK / Elementary (age 4 – 4th grade) Sunday at 11:10am meet with Kate Radler and Edie Myers-Arnold on the upper level. Check with Pastor Sharon on the Room!
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Submerge (5th-8th grade) – Sunday at 11:10am meet Sharon in the Wesley Room.
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High School Discussion – Sunday at 11:10am meet with Jesse Dicken (our new seminarian) and Matthew Beland in the Youth Lounge.
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Monday, December 13th Last Day to Order Poinsettias! | |
Advent Small Group Mondays (12/13, and 12/20): noon in person in the Asbury Room and via Zoom, facilitated by Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger. For Zoom Link contact Pastor Sharon at scyarger@optonline.net | |
Advent Small Group Wednesdays ( 12/15 and 12/22): 7:30 pm via Zoom only, facilitated by Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger. For Zoom Link contact Pastor Sharon at scyarger@optonline.net | | |
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Youth Christmas Party
Sunday, December 19th
6-9PM Youth Lounge
All youth grades 5th - 12th are welcome to join us as we gather before Christmas. Any questions? Contact Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu
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This Sunday, December 12th's 10:00 a.m. Sunday service will include The Wesley Ringers performing People Look East and The Covenant Choir performing Lord of the Stars by Ruth Elaine Schram.
Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will next meet online and in person on Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Email Peter Hill at the below email address for our Zoom and in-person info.
If you would like information about any of our music groups: Covenant Choir, Youth Musicians, Wesley Ringers, Ukulele Orchestra, Praise Band, or Wind Ensemble please email music director, Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.
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December
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12/19 Sticky Bun pick up at 11:15 and Youth Christmas Party 6-9pm
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12/24 Christmas Eve Worship: 5PM & 8 PM
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12/24-1/2 Church Office closed
January
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1/2/22 Epiphany Sunday/White Gift Service: 10AM
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2022 Altar Flower Calendar
The 2022 Altar Flower Calendar is now available on the bulletin board outside Jeff’s office. Starting in January, giving the gift of Altar Flowers will be $50. By donating flowers you help beautify the sanctuary for worship service and, if you choose, you may take the arrangement home with you after. Flowers not taken on Sunday are brought to our friends in need of cheer. Reserve your special Sunday by signing up on the bulletin board. Can't make it to the Church Office- you can email us by Clicking Here or call (973) 635-7740.
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Epiphany White Gift Sunday is on January 2nd
This year our gifts will be benefit Our Promise. Our Promise is a day center for those facing homelessness in Morristown; it is under the umbrella of the Family Promise organization. The suggested list for White Gift donations will be provided in the coming weeks.
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CUMC Outreach - Volunteers are always needed | | |
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CUMC Community Food Pantry
The community support and need of
our 24/7 pantry has grown.
Help keep our food pantry and weekly distribution sustained.
Click Here to donate online!
Want to know more about our Pop Up pantry and how to help? Check our our webpage Here.
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Can You Help the
Bread Ministry?
The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. This ministry is a vital station in the Wednesday Food Distribution.
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Communities of Care
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Latest Newsletter is Out!
The Senior Center of the Chathams is an independent, 31-year old non-profit organization located here in town and offer a wide range of programs, activities, and services to older adults in Chatham and the surrounding areas. Click Here to read the latest newsletter and learn about their fantastic programs.
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Chatham United Methodist Church www.chathamumc.org
460 Main Street, Chatham NJ
(973) 635-7740
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