Week of December 20 - 26, 2015 Prattville FUMC Word Weekly The 100 East 4th Street, Prattville, Alabama 36067 334-365-5977 www.prattvillemethodist.org First United Methodist Church 100 East 4th Street Prattville, Alabama 36067 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No.37 Non-Profit Organization Return Service Requested Calendar for the Week of December 20-26, 2015 rough Our Prayers Church Family- Brasel Family, Martha Charlton, Elsie Owens-Cox, Linda Earnst, Jessica McDonald, Louise Moody, Eddie Pope, Sandy Poynor, Angie Sargent, Jeremy & Amy Sharpe, Joe Storay, Jean Taylor, Joan Taylor, Gracie Worley Extended Family- Davis Boswell, Michael & Marie Butts, Eric Cates, Bridgette Coley, Pamela Cooper, Oliver Joseph Harp, Betty Hinton, Walter Johnson, Donovan Middleton, Linda Morgan, Jim Peterson, Sue Pruett, Rex Reddish, Martha Jane Renegar, Betty Sansom, Tommy Sargent, Mickey Smith, Myrtice Tatum, (new to prayer list) Josh Dozier, Robbie Holley, Tom & Sue Jaworowski Death- Randall Hinson, Donna Temple's Father Sunday, December 20th 8:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am e Well Pratt Hall 4:00 pm Prayer Ministry Team WES 212 5:00 pm Congregational Care Team WES 102 6:00 pm Harbor Youth 7:00 pm Men's Basketball Gym Monday, December 21st 12:00 pm Congregational Care Team WES 102 7:00 pm Men's Study Bell House ursday, December 24th Christmas Eve Office Closed 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Family Service Pratt Hall 5:30 pm Come & Go Communion Sanctuary 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sanctuary 11:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sanctuary Friday, December 25th Christmas Office Closed No Chestnut Cafe December 23rd, 30th or January 6th. Regular Wednesday evening activities will resume January 13th. ree ings to ink About 1. ink about inviting a friend to attend church with you this Sunday. Don’t just invite them, offer to pick them up or tell them to meet you in the parking lot so that they can have a friend to sit with. Many people sitting at home on Sunday mornings would come if they were invited. is Sunday is an especially good Sunday to invite them. We will have our incredible Lessons and Carols service in our traditional services and the Well will be finishing up our Named sermon series. Don’t miss this opportunity to invite a friend. 2. ink about making an extra year-end giſt. We want to end the year in a strong way financially, so we will need your help to do this. I want to thank the many of you who have worked hard to fulfill your annual commitment to the church, and for those who have given generously above and beyond. e everyday mission and ministry of the church depends on your giſts to the general fund of the church so that we can continue the many programs and ministries you love and believe in. Together we can make 2015 one of our best years ever! 3. ink about asking a friend, family member, or neighbor to attend church with you on Christmas Eve. If you’ve never attended our 7:00 PM or 11:00 PM Candlelight Communion services you have missed an incredible experience. ere is nothing quite like singing Silent Night together with your church family out on the front lawn of our sanctuary. Many people will be looking for a place to celebrate on Christmas Eve. is is a great way to connect them with our church in a very positive way. Above all think about Christ this Christmas. e most incredible giſt God ever gave was himself through his son Jesus Christ. God was wrapped in human flesh, swaddling clothes, and placed in a manger. Emmanuel, God with us, demonstrates the great lengths God has gone to love us. Respond to God’s love. ink about it! Peace, Rob A Giſt Has Been Given in Memory Of Kay Hines by Ms Jane Finley, Mr & Mrs Joey Latham, Mrs Catherine Neal Dot Paul by Ms Jane Finley, Mrs Catherine Neal, Mr & Mrs James Pearson Rev. Ed Henne by Ms Jane Finley, Dr & Mrs Tommy Gamper, Mrs Jean Stafford, Bettie Miller, Mr & Mrs Henry Brothers, Mrs Rebecca Crews, Mr & Mrs Charles DeRamus, Mr & Mrs Joey Latham, Mrs Catherine Neal, Mr & Mrs Carl Poteat, Mrs Madeira Pow- ell, Mr & Mrs Bob Poynor, Mr & Mrs Oscar Taylor Nan Cadenhead by Mr & Mrs Jim Allen, Mr & Mrs Larry Avant, Mr & Mrs Henry Brothers, Mrs Rebecca Crews, Mrs Martha DeBusk, Mr & Mrs Charles DeRamus, Mr & Mrs Greg Fowl, Mr & Mrs Bill Fuller, Mr & Mrs Tommy Gamper, Mr & Mrs Burt Parrish, Mr & Mrs James Pearson, Mrs Madeira Powell, Mrs Linda Ramsey, Mrs Jean Stafford, Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc Ron Rogers by Paul and June Foshee, Mrs Catherine Neal Jim Bigham by Mr & Mrs Carl Poteat, Mrs Madeira Powell A Giſt Has Been Given in Honor Of Dr. & Mrs Rob Couch, Rev & Mrs Drew Willis, Mrs Sandra Harvey and Mrs Marie Cherry by Mrs Madeira Powell
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Calendar for the Week of December 20-26, 2015
Through Our Prayers
Church Family- Brasel Family, Martha Charlton, Elsie Owens-Cox, Linda Earnst, Jessica McDonald, Louise Moody, Eddie Pope, Sandy Poynor, Angie Sargent, Jeremy & Amy Sharpe, Joe Storay, Jean Taylor, Joan Taylor, Gracie Worley
Extended Family- Davis Boswell, Michael & Marie Butts, Eric Cates, Bridgette Coley, Pamela Cooper, Oliver Joseph Harp, Betty Hinton, Walter Johnson, Donovan Middleton, Linda Morgan, Jim Peterson, Sue Pruett, Rex Reddish, Martha Jane Renegar, Betty Sansom, Tommy Sargent, Mickey Smith, Myrtice Tatum, (new to prayer list) Josh Dozier, Robbie Holley, Tom & Sue Jaworowski
Death- Randall Hinson, Donna Temple's Father
Sunday, December 20th8:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary11:00 am The Well Pratt Hall4:00 pm Prayer Ministry Team WES 2125:00 pm Congregational Care Team WES 1026:00 pm Harbor Youth7:00 pm Men's Basketball GymMonday, December 21st12:00 pm Congregational Care Team WES 1027:00 pm Men's Study Bell HouseThursday, December 24thChristmas EveOffice Closed4:00 pm Christmas Eve Family Service Pratt Hall5:30 pm Come & Go Communion Sanctuary7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sanctuary11:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service SanctuaryFriday, December 25thChristmasOffice Closed
No Chestnut Cafe December 23rd, 30th or January 6th. Regular Wednesday evening activities will resume January 13th.
Three Things to Think About
1. Think about inviting a friend to attend church with you this Sunday. Don’t just invite them, offer to pick them up or tell them to meet you in the parking lot so that they can have a friend to sit with. Many people sitting at home on Sunday mornings would come if they were invited. This Sunday is an especially good Sunday to invite them. We will have our incredible Lessons and Carols service in our traditional services and the Well will be finishing up our Named sermon series. Don’t miss this opportunity to invite a friend. 2. Think about making an extra year-end gift. We want to end the year in a strong way financially, so we will need your help to do this. I want to thank the many of you who have worked hard to fulfill your annual commitment to the church, and for those who have given generously above and beyond. The everyday mission and ministry of the church depends on your gifts to the general fund of the church so that we can continue the many programs and ministries you love and believe in. Together we can make 2015 one of our best years ever!3. Think about asking a friend, family member, or neighbor to attend church with you on Christmas Eve. If you’ve never attended our 7:00 PM or 11:00 PM Candlelight Communion services you have missed an incredible experience. There is nothing quite like singing Silent Night together with your church family out on the front lawn of our sanctuary. Many people will be looking for a place to celebrate on Christmas Eve. This is a great way to connect them with our church in a very positive way.
Above all think about Christ this Christmas. The most incredible gift God ever gave was himself through his son Jesus Christ. God was wrapped in human flesh, swaddling clothes, and placed in a manger. Emmanuel, God with us, demonstrates the great lengths God has gone to love us. Respond to God’s love. Think about it!
Peace,
Rob
A Gift Has Been Given in Memory OfKay Hines by Ms Jane Finley, Mr & Mrs Joey Latham, Mrs Catherine Neal
Dot Paul by Ms Jane Finley, Mrs Catherine Neal, Mr & Mrs James Pearson
Rev. Ed Henne by Ms Jane Finley, Dr & Mrs Tommy Gamper, Mrs Jean Stafford, Bettie Miller, Mr & Mrs Henry Brothers, Mrs Rebecca Crews, Mr & Mrs Charles DeRamus, Mr & Mrs Joey Latham, Mrs Catherine Neal, Mr & Mrs Carl Poteat, Mrs Madeira Pow-ell, Mr & Mrs Bob Poynor, Mr & Mrs Oscar Taylor
Nan Cadenhead by Mr & Mrs Jim Allen, Mr & Mrs Larry Avant, Mr & Mrs Henry Brothers, Mrs Rebecca Crews, Mrs Martha DeBusk, Mr & Mrs Charles DeRamus, Mr & Mrs Greg Fowl, Mr & Mrs Bill Fuller, Mr & Mrs Tommy Gamper, Mr & Mrs Burt Parrish, Mr & Mrs James Pearson, Mrs Madeira Powell, Mrs Linda Ramsey, Mrs Jean Stafford, Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc
Ron Rogers by Paul and June Foshee, Mrs Catherine Neal
Jim Bigham by Mr & Mrs Carl Poteat, Mrs Madeira Powell
A Gift Has Been Given in Honor OfDr. & Mrs Rob Couch, Rev & Mrs Drew Willis, Mrs Sandra Harvey and Mrs Marie Cherry by Mrs Madeira Powell
This Sunday, December 20, 2015
Through Our Gifts2015 Operating Budget
$1,166,322.60
Received 12/13/15$32,287.25
Total Received For 2015 as of 12/13/15:$1,006,507.61
Total E-Giving Received For 2015as of 12/13/15:
$34,859.00
Through Our PresenceWorship- 537
Sunday School- 317
This Week's Prayer Focus:
The birth of the Savior.
Worship. Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
This Weeks Message:
Lessons & Carols in Traditional Worhsip 8:30 & 11:00
NamedThe Well 11:00 Worship
Key Scripture:Luke 2:8-11
Announcements
End-of-Year Giving CalendarDecember 27th- Last Sunday to give through the offering plate.December 30th- Last day to give in the office (The office will be closed Dec. 31st).December 31st- Last day to have givings postmarked by, or posted if submitted through e-giving.
Dear Friends,Thank you so much for your concern for me shown in your visits, cards, calls, prayers and interest in my recovery.Love,Beverly Boozer
Christmas Eve Family ServiceDecember 24th4:00pm in Pratt Hall
Children are invited to dress as their favorite nativity character for this child friendly worship service and communion. A White Christmas Offering will be taken during the service.
There will be no Sunday or Wednesday evening activities Dec. 16th - Jan. 6th. Regularly scheduled activities will resume January 10th.
Poinsettia Pick-Up
If you purchased a poinsettia in memory or honor of someone, you may pick up your flower after the 11:00 pm Candlelight service or any day the following week.
Thanks to each of you who purchased flowers. They added to our celebration of the Advent season.
SUPER SUNDAY!Children's Sunday school is going to be SUPER on December 27th from 9:45 - 10:45 am. Grades K-6th will meet with Miss Stacey in the Gym (EPW101).
Preschool, Kindergarten & Mom's Day Out RegistrationIn-House registration dates: February 3rd & 4th
(for currently enrolled students and church members)Open Registration dates: February 10th & 11th
(open to the community)
Lent Devotional Book
It might be Advent, but Lent is coming quickly, too! We need you to begin thinking about the Lenten Devotional that you want to write for our Lent Devotional Book. Ash Wednesday is early next year (February 10) so we need to have your devotional to Kristi Johnson no later than JANUARY 15TH.
So, between all the carols and cookies of Christmas, think ahead and be planning your devotional. Send them to [email protected] and make sure you get a received confirmation email from Kristi.
The Conference of Older Adult Ministries will host their annual event "Loving and Laughing on the Way to Church" on February 13th. The one day event will be held at Blue Lake from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Dr. Karl Stegall will be the keynote speaker. Cost, which includes lunch is $20. A sign up sheet is in the church office. Call Libby (334-303-2367) for information.
The Chestnut Cafe and Wednesday United Are Taking a (brief!) Vacation! Both will return better than ever on Wednesday, January 13th. Look for great food, fellowship and opportunities to learn when Wednesday nights resume in January.
Wednesday United Schedule
Christmas Eve Worship4:00 pm
Christmas Eve Family Service
5:30 - 6:30 pmCome & Go Communion
7:00 pmCandlelight Communion Service
11:00 pmCandlelight Communion Service
YOUTH WINTER RETREAT 2016
Winter Retreat 2016 offers our youth group some exciting opportunities to get away for the weekend for some fun, fellowship and worship. This year, Winter Retreat is at the 4H Center in Columbiana, AL. Cost is $100 for 1st youth, $75 for 2nd youth. Scholarships are available. $50 deposit is due by December 31st. Contact Justin or sign up in the church office.
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