GROWING IN GRACE
December 2020
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North Judson United Methodist Church
210 W. Central Ave.
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-5927
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Hello from the online newsletter from North Judson United Methodist Church!!! If you are new... welcome! We also welcome any comments or suggestions. If you have any problems viewing or printing your newsletter, please call the church office at 574-896-5927. Hope you find the December newsletter interesting and informative.
Church Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
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Christmas music is strangely divisive. It would seem something as wholesome as Christmas music is something that would fill everyone with good cheer, but that is not always the case. It seems most people have a lot of strong feelings about Christmas music. For instance, there are some people who firmly believe that Christmas music should start on November 1st, while other people hold a very strong conviction that they do not want to hear “Jingle Bells” until after Thanksgiving. For a lot of retail workers, who often endure two straight months, these songs can cause unpleasant flashbacks to times they had to deal with less than pleasant customers.
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IN PERSON WORSHIP IS SUSPENDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2020.
PLEASE WATCH THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO:
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FOR THE LIST OF DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS, WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES & BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES,CLICK HERE
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To view and/or print out the December calendar please click here
(when you get to the calendar, click on the arrows to move to the correct month)
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December Mission of the Month -
Bishop's Christmas Offering
In the month of December, 100% of your donations will be sent to meet the needs of children here in Indiana, across the United States and around the world.
Date of Special Offering:
You may send through mail/online all month
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YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group will meet virtually on December 6th and December 20th at 6:00 p.m.. It is for all 5th-12th graders and will be held via Zoom.
Zoom link:
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
During the month of December, Sunday school will be held via Facebook Live. Join in on Facebook at 11:00 a.m. as we look at the Advent B-Side Scriptures.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve will look different this year. A virtual Christmas Eve service will premiere on Facebook and the church website (www.njumc.com) at 7:00 p.m. that evening. For those interested, we will also be holding a Christmas Carol Singalong in the parking lot at 6:00 p.m. We will gather in our cars, crack the windows, and sing the songs of faith that celebrate Jesus' birth!
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FREE MEAL
The Free Meal in November and December will be a combined holiday drive-thru meal on Saturday, December 12th, from 11:00-1:00 p.m.
(no last Saturday meals in Nov. & Dec.)
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Let the Community of Faith proclaim the promise of Eternal Life for:
Elaine Ezra, wife of Keith Ezra, who passed away October 29, 2020.
Bill Ridley, husband of Kaye Ridley, who passed away November 15, 2020.
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STATISTICS FOR OCTOBER
GENERAL FUND INCOME
REC'D IN OCT. REC'D TO DATE
OFFERING $10,456.50 $126,621.29
OTHER INCOME $27.00 $30,211.96
TOTAL $10,483.50 $156,833.25
COLLECTED IN OCTOBER
MISSION OF THE MONTH $90.00
DISCRETIONARY FUND $11.75
AVG. ATTENDANCE Year to date
9:00 A.M. 43
11:00 A.M. 34
AVG. COMBINED 77 92
SUNDAY SCHOOL 18 34
*A hard copy of the 2020 budget is available upon request in the office.
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FROM THE FOOD PANTRY ... Matthew 25: 37 & 40; (37) ..."Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you...?" (40)..."I tell you the truth, whatever you did, for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
We would like to thank all who helped with the Food Drive on November 21st. It was a great success! Also, those of you who purchased food and gave donations are very much appreciated!!
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Dear NJUMC,
We would like to thank you for your generous donation of $125.00 to UMCOR. Through your financial support, you are serving within a vital network of interactive relationships in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries in which UMCOR and partnering agencies engage in direct ministry to persons in need.
Grace and Peace,
Roland Fernandes, COO/General Treasurer
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Dear Friends at NJUMC,
Thank you for your gift of $1,000.00. In these challenging times, your gift is deeply appreciated and gratefully received. Through its varied ministries, Joy in the Harvest is reaching Africans with Christ's love. Your generosity makes it possible for our work to continue.
Blessings,
Lowell & Claudia Wertz
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Dear NJUMC,
Thank you for your cash donation of $91.00 to CADA. This will help us to continue to provide services & support to victims and their children.
Sincerely,
Annette
CADA/Phoenix House
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It's that time of year again when we decorate the sanctuary with beautiful flowers! Even though we will not be having in-person worship, we will still decorate the sanctuary for our virtual service. We will be accepting donations in any monetary amount to be applied toward the purchase of poinsettias. With an arrangement with the florist, we will be purchasing the poinsettias for the sanctuary. You may mail your donation (210 W. Central Ave.) along with whether you wish to have it in memory or honor of a loved one. If you prefer, you may bring it in the church office during office hours. In order to have your names in the January newsletter, please have donations in by December 15th. Thank you! |
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North Judson United Methodist Church
210 Central Ave
North Judson, Indiana 46366
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